‘Maitri Setu’ between Tripura and B’desh to be operational soon: Tripura CM
Agartala, March 9 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that the India-Bangladesh ‘Maitri Setu’ (friendship bridge) connecting the border town of Sabroom in Tripura with Ramgarh in Bangladesh will be operational soon.
India to be 3rd biggest economy in Modi govt 3.0: Fadnavis shares roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
Pune, March 9 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday shared a broad roadmap for Centre’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition and stated that the nation is set to become world’s third largest economy, sooner than later.
Tamas Sulyok takes office as Hungary’s new president
Budapest, March 11 - The inauguration ceremony of Hungary's new President Tamas Sulyok was held here on Sunday in front of the Sandor Palace, the Hungarian President's residence.
EAM Jaishankar calls FTA with four European nations ‘a bold achievement’
New Delhi, March 10 - Calling the signing of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) a "bold achievement", External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday that the move reflects a new way of furthering international economic collaboration.
Seat-sharing talks among MahaYuti partners remain inconclusive in Maharashtra
Mumbai, March 9 - Despite three rounds of talks among the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, the MahaYuti alliance partners are struggling to arrive at a consensus over the seat-sharing arrangement for the
UGC launches ‘SheRNI’ to ensure women scientist representation
New Delhi, March 9 - University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre on Saturday launched 'She Research Network in India' (SheRNI) to ensure equal representation of women scientists.
Agnikul plans to launch sub-orbital mission in March-end
Chennai, March 9 - Private rocket maker Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd is planning a sub-orbital mission for its Agnibaan rocket sometime this month-end and is waiting for official permission, said officials in the space sector.
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 55,600cr in 6 NE states
Itanagar, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually from Itanagar, inaugurated 123 key developmental projects including the ambitious Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian Army to conduct tri-services firepower exercise at Pokhran
New Delhi, March 9 - Indian Army will conduct a Tri-Services Integrated Firepower Exercise at Pokharan, Rajasthan on March 12.
PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 17,500 crore in Assam
Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled development projects worth Rs 17,500 crore in Assam.
‘Your dreams are my resolutions’: NE region has strong tourism links with South & Southeast Asia, says PM Modi
Itanagar, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Northeastern Region (NE) has a strong links of tourism, business and cultural relations with South and Southeast Asia.
Kaziranga lost its glory during previous govts: PM Modi
Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on opposition while unveiling some key development projects in Assam’s Jorhat district on Saturday.
Naval commanders review operational & infrastructure initiatives
New Delhi, March 9 - The Navy on Saturday said that the senior naval leadership has reviewed existing and future plans, including capability enhancements in the island territories, to mitigate contemporary and future challenges in the maritime domain.
Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases new photos of suspected bomber
Bengaluru, March 9 - National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its search against the suspected bomber in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast and also released four new photos of the suspected bomber on Saturday.
Death toll in floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 10
Jakarta, March 9 - The death toll in floods and landslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province has risen to 10, local management agency said on Saturday.
PM inaugurates strategically-vital, world’s longest bi-lane Sela Tunnel at 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the strategically-crucial Sela Tunnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at 13,000 feet.
PM Modi unveils 125-feet statue of Lachit Borphukan in Assam
Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the 125-feet long statue of 16th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Assam’s Jorhat district.
Lakhimai, Pradyumna and Phoolmai: 3 elephants whom PM Modi fed sugarcane during jungle safari
Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode on an elephant ‘Pradyumna’ for a safari in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on Saturday. He also went on a jeep safari and visited Daflang Tower in the park.
Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases two videos of suspect, seeks citizen cooperation
Bengaluru, March 9 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast incident has released two videos of the alleged accused on its social media account and sought citizen's cooperation in identifying the suspect, an official said.
3 killed, 10 missing as floods, landslides hit Indonesia’s West Sumatra
Jakarta, March 9 - Three people were found dead and 10 others went missing amid floods and landslides striking Indonesia's West Sumatra province, a senior official of the local disaster management agency said.