Women’s Day: Breaking the glass ceiling in leadership roles in Asia
New Delhi, March 7 - Asia’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with women increasingly asserting their presence and influence across various sectors.
Smriti Irani gives mantra for women’s empowerment at ‘Viksit Bharat’ event in DU
New Delhi, March 7 - Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, attended the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassadors – Nari Shakti' conclave as the chief guest at Delhi University's Sports Complex on Thursday.
Japan natural partner in India’s quest for peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that India sees Japan as a natural partner in its development and transformation, and in its quest for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian women beyond borders – a formidable force in world politics
New Delhi, March 8 - Women serve as heads of state and government in only 31 countries with less than one in four serving as cabinet ministers, and just 26.5 per cent of them as MPs in a 21st-century world that speaks of
Ukraine’s President Zelensky orders demobilization of conscripts
Kiev, March 8 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to discharge conscripts of compulsory basic military service.
US to build ‘temporary port’ in Gaza for humanitarian aid
Washington, March 8 - US President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the country's military will build a temporary port in Gaza for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to civilians, senior officials have said.
Tripura tribal party to stick to ‘Greater Tipraland’ even as two party MLAs join BJP-led ministry
Agartala, March 7 - Newly-appointed Tripura minister and senior Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leader Animesh Debbarma said on Thursday that his party would continue its demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’ (a separate state for the tribals) under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.
S.Korea’s Defence chief calls for realistic training to end N.Korean regime in event of invasion
Seoul, March 7 - South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik on Thursday called on troops to conduct "realistic" training to ensure the end of the North Korean regime if it invades South Korea, his office said, amid an ongoing South Korea-US exercise that
Congress and its allies misled people on Article 370: PM Modi
Srinagar, March 7 - In his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Congress and it allies misled the people in the name of Article 370.
Sanskrit weaves nation’s diversity into a thread of unity: President Murmu
New Delhi, March 7 - President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that Sanskrit has woven the diversity of our vast land into a thread of unity.
Govind Ballabh Pant was a great son of India: UP CM
Lucknow, March 7 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on his death anniversary.
In Srinagar, beneficiary Nazim takes selfie with PM Modi
New Delhi, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an interaction with the beneficiaries of Central government's schemes as part of Viksit Bharat-Viskit Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to a person named Nazim, who left him impressed with his entrepreneurial feat.
PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in Assam
Guwahati, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects worth Rs 18,000 crores in Assam during his upcoming visit to the state.
Ready to give befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the country's Armed Forces are equipped, capable and ready to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on India.
In first visit to Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation, PM Modi bats for ‘Swadesh Darshan and Wed in India’
New Delhi, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated to the nation more than 50 projects worth Rs 6,400 crore in Srinagar on Tuesday, in his first visit to Kashmir Valley after the scrapping of Article 370.
Indian Navy rescues 21 crew from missile-hit Barbados sea Carrier MV
New Delhi, March 7 - The Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata has rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national from Barbados flagged Bulk carrier MV True confidence which was reportedly hit by a drone or missile in Gulf of Aden.
Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.
S.Korean Air Force stages live-fire drills against N.Korea cruise missile, artillery threats
Seoul, March 7 - South Korean fighter jets staged a live-fire exercise on Thursday to bolster readiness against North Korean cruise missile and artillery threats, the Air Force said, in the wake of Pyongyang's continued saber-rattling.
Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack
Manila, March 7 - The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen.
Cause for concern when neighbours don’t observe written agreements, says EAM Jaishankar on China
Tokyo, March 7 - Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.