S.Korea stages live-fire drills with US near inter-Korean border
Seoul, March 14 - South Korea staged live-fire tank drills on Thursday near the inter-Korean border, involving US military engineers, the Army said, as the allies' major annual springtime exercise came to a close.
From charkha to chips: Industry leaders hail PM Modi’s semiconductor initiative
New Delhi, March 13 - Industry leaders on Wednesday said that the groundbreaking endeavour under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership to make India a global semiconductor hub will drive innovation and economic growth, while securing our technological sovereignty.
Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed due to lawyers’ strike
Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 13 - The hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in which he was accused of making objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah who was then the BJP president, was postponed on Wednesday,
BJP names all 60 candidates for Arunachal Assembly polls, CM Khandu to contest from Mukto
New Delhi/Itanagar, March 13 - The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) on Wednesday announced all 60 candidates for the upcoming elections to the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly.
New Haryana CM wins floor test by voice vote
Chandigarh, March 13 - A day after assuming charge, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday won the floor test in the House during a special special session of the Assembly.
Cabinet gives nod for pact with UAE on India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India and the United Arab Emirates on cooperation for
New Zealand Dy PM, NSA Doval discuss Indo-Pacific challenges
New Delhi, March 13 - New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday and the two leaders discussed strategic security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Yogi Adityanath blames non-BJP governments for keeping UP ‘bimaru’
Lucknow, March 13 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday blamed previous non-BJP governments for turning the state "bimaru" (sick) in spite of its unlimited potential.
Bhutan premier to arrive in India for bilateral talks with PM Modi
New Delhi, March 13 - Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will arrive in India on Thursday to expand the enduring ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
Shiv Sena ‘unilaterally’ announces LS candidate from Nashik, BJP miffed
Mumbai, March 13 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has slammed ruling ally Shiv Sena after the latter ‘unilaterally’ announced sitting two-time MP Hemant Godse as its candidate for the prestigious Nashik Lok Sabha seat, here on Wednesday.
New envoy to Australia submits copy of credentials amid appointment row
Seoul, March 13 - South Korea's new ambassador to Canberra Lee Jong-sup has presented a copy of his credentials to Australia, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, amid controversy over his alleged influence-peddling case related to the death of a young marine last
Delhi CM slams CAA implementation, accuses BJP govt of neglecting Indian citizens
New Delhi, March 13 - Just two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of
Increasing medical school admissions based on scientific grounds: South Korean PM
Seoul, March 13 - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday said the government's decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 to address the shortage of doctors was based on scientific analysis.
Defence Minister approves proposal for NCC expansion with additional three lakh cadet vacancies
New Delhi, March 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) with the addition of three lakh cadet vacancies to cater to its increasing demand from educational institutions throughout the country.
Devotee footfall at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya remains high
Lucknow, March 13 - Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) on Wednesday said that since the opening of Ram Mandi, the pilgrim footfall has not come down.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of three multistate cooperative societies
New Delhi, March 13 - Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday will inaugurate the new office building for the three multi- state cooperative societies -- Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and National Cooperative
Centre to celebrate September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ every year
Hyderabad, March 12 - The Union government has decided to celebrate September 17 every year as "Hyderabad Liberation Day", said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement.
J&K L-G Sinha lays foundation of PoJK Bhawan in Jammu
Jammu, March 12 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Bhawan here at Suketar on Tuesday.
Amit Shah appeals to people of Telangana to give over 12 seats to BJP
Hyderabad, March 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the people of Telangana to give more than 12 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, promising to liberate the state from the "shadows of
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets six-month extension
New Delhi, March 12 - The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension in service for Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.