Iran, EU to continue consultations on sanction removal: Deputy FM
Tehran, March 9 - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani, has said that consultations would continue with the EU on issues of common interest, including the removal of sanctions on Tehran.
Turkish president meets Zelensky in Istanbul on Russia-Ukraine crisis
Istanbul, March 9 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky here to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Turkish presidency said.
Strong action initiated against agents who deceitfully sent Indians to Russia: MEA
New Delhi, March 8 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that it has initiated strong action against agents and unscrupulous elements who deceitfully sent Indian nationals to Russia under the pretext of providing them with security guard jobs.
South Korea, Japan discuss economic cooperation during vice-ministerial talks
Seoul, March 8 - South Korea and Japan held a vice-ministerial meeting on Friday to discuss ways of cooperating on a wide range of economic and financial issues, Seoul's finance ministry said.
10 years of Modi govt equal to 60 years of Cong rule, says Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat event
Bengaluru, March 8 - Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors programme in Bengaluru on Friday, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur lauded the milestones and landmark achievements of the last 10 years under the NDA government, and attributed them to the ambition
Women’s Day: 15 all-female flights operated by Air India and AIX
New Delhi, March 8 - More than 15 all-female flights of Tata owned Air India and Air India Express (AIX) were operated on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Friday, said CEO Campbell Wilson.
‘Nari Gaurav Niti’ was first women-centric policy under Modi dispensation in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 8 - Women empowerment and gender equality always stood high on the list of priorities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, starting right from his first brush with power in Gujarat in 2001.
Rajasthan: Free travel for women in roadways buses on International Women’s Day
Jaipur, March 8 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari has said that women can travel for free in roadways buses within state limits on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday.
In Tokyo, EAM Jaishankar takes another swipe at China for skipping Global South summits
Tokyo, March 8 - Highlighting China's absence in the two Global South summits hosted by India last year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a swipe at the Asian giant on Friday saying that a lot of countries are not always comfortable with
MMY scheme addresses malnutrition issues among women in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 8 - Gujarat government’s scheme Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (MMY) has been the cornerstone of health, growth and development for the women in the western state.
Sudha Murthy, philanthropist and educationist nominated to RS, PM Modi hails move
New Delhi, March 8 - Sudha Murthy, country’s leading philanthropist and educationist was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
EAM S. Jaishankar meets Shinzo Abe’s wife, hands over PM Modi’s personal letter
Tokyo, March 8 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
‘100 pc we will have 15 years of stable govt, even longer’: EAM S. Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 8 - Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.
CBI busts racket which smuggled Indians to Russia to fight war against Ukraine
New Delhi, March 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a trafficking racket that sent Indian nationals to Russia under the guise of 'better employment', only to make them fight the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
IAF’s newest transport aircraft C-295 MW makes maiden landing at Agatti airport
New Delhi, March 8 - Indian Air Force's one of the largest transport aircraft C-295 MW has made its maiden landing at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.
‘Invest in women, accelerate progress,’ says UN Women
New York, March 8 - On International Women’s Day, UN Women has called to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies.
PM Modi to embark on two-day Assam visit, to unveil projects worth Rs 18,000 cr
Guwahati, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Assam on Friday to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones of several projects worth Rs 18,000 crore.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on International Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended their greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai, March 8 - Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are "missing" from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on the occasion of the International Women's Day being
UK envoy advocates promoting ‘living bridge’ links for women’s voices, roles
Chandigarh, March 8 - Advocating to promote the 'living bridge' links between India and the UK and in particular to highlight women's voices and roles, British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett says she meets inspiring women and girls all the time as she