Congressional review over, US sale of MQ-9B drones to India ready for next steps
Washington, March 3 - The decks are clear now for India to take the next steps in acquiring 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones with ammunition with the lapse on Friday of the 30-day period for Congressional review of the deal.
Navy to enhance its operational capability with INS Jatayu base
New Delhi, March 2 - The Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6. INS Jatayu is the second Naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti.
Bengal BJP President, LoP update PM about IAS, IPS officers acting in biased manner
Kolkata, March 2 - In a 22-minute meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, the West Bengal BJP President, Dr Sukanta Majumdar and the Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, briefed him about the biased behaviour of certain IAS and IPS officers in
Visitors can now visit Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan till 6 pm
New Delhi, March 2 - Visitors can now visit Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan till 6 pm, officials said on Saturday.
Violence-free NE established, over 10,000 militants laid down their arms: Amit Shah
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 2 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Centre has resolved a large number of problems in the northeastern states and made the region violence and insurgency free, while over 10,000 militants from various outfits have
From Asia to Africa, ‘Vishwaguru’ India plays a key role in growth of Global South
New Delhi, March 2 - In yet another proof of its emergence as an emphatic voice of the Global South, India joined hands with "valued friend" Mauritius once again to strengthen its maritime security and foster socio-economic development.
Bengaluru bomb blast: Karnataka Home Minister says 9 injured, city, state police chiefs at site
Tumakuru (Karnataka), March 1 - Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said that nine persons were injured in the blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Kundalahalli Gate area in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday.
Gautam Gambhir urges BJP Prez J P Nadda to relieve him of political duties, thanks PM Modi
New Delhi, March 2 - Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday urged BJP President J.P. Nadda to relieve him of political duties so that he can focus on his cricketing commitments.
In a first, 4 IAF units to get President’s Standard & Colours on one day
New Delhi, March 1 - President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, will be awarding the President's Standard and Colours to four Indian Air Force units on March 8 - the first time in the IAF's history
‘Govt not paying attention to demands of farmers’
Chandigarh, March 1 - Adamant over the continuation of the agitation till demands are accepted, farmer leader Sarwan Pandher on Friday claimed that the government was not paying attention to farmers' demands.
India to continue working with Bhutan on its development agenda
New Delhi, March 1 - The annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in the national capital on Friday with both sides reviewing the progress of the projects supported by the Indian government in the Himalayan nation.
India, Malaysia holding joint naval exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’
New Delhi, March 1 - Indian and Malaysian navy ships are currently conducting joint exercise 'Samudra Laksamana', the Indian Navy said on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy’ meeting
Kolkata, March 1 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday evening. At the end of the brief interaction, she described it as a 'protocol' session between the Prime Minister and a
Indian, Japanese armies perform Yoga during joint military exercise in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 1 - The contingents of the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force are taking part in 'Dharma Guardian', a joint military exercise, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan, where they are undergoing intense training in room
IAF C-130J makes safe landing at Begumpet airport after technical snag
Hyderabad, March 1 - An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft made a safe landing at Begumpet Airport here on Friday after encountering a technical snag, a defence statement said.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates NH projects worth Rs 4,142 cr in UP’s Raebareli
New Delhi, March 1 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday inaugurated eight National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs 4,142 crore at a function held in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli.
Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi
New Delhi, March 2 - As they keenly wait for the grand electoral spectacle to unfold in their country of origin, most Indian-Americans say they are certain that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will storm back to power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation
Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries, the presidential press service reported.
Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds
Ottawa, March 2 - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has said that Canada is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds.
Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan
Ankara, March 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for a truce in Gaza before the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this year around March 11.