Diaspora embodies spirit of India across the globe: PM Modi on PBD 2024

Diaspora embodies spirit of India across the globe: PM Modi on PBD 2024

New Delhi, Jan 9 - Celebrating the achievements and contributions of the 32-million-plus-strong Indian diaspora on this year's Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded them for embodying the spirit of India across the globe, fostering a sense of

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United Airlines finds loose hardware on number of Boeing 737 Max 9s

United Airlines finds loose hardware on number of Boeing 737 Max 9s

Chicago, Jan 9 - Chicago-based United Airlines said that it found loose hardware, including bolts in need of "additional tightening", on a number of their Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet during inspections.

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Rajnath approves IAF squadron for Udhampur base, 4 NCC units in J-K & Ladakh

Rajnath approves IAF squadron for Udhampur base, 4 NCC units in J-K & Ladakh

New Delhi, Jan 8 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday approved an air squadron for Udhampur base in Jammu and Kashmir and four National Cadet Corps (NCC) units for J&K and Ladakh.

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IT executive, Mayor, state Senator in race for US Congress, Samosa Caucus

IT executive, Mayor, state Senator in race for US Congress, Samosa Caucus

Washington, Jan 8 - The Samosa Caucus is growing. From one in 2013, it has grown to Five+One, that is five Indian-descent lawmakers in US Congress, and former colleagues of theirs in the White House.

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UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict’s expansion

UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict’s expansion

Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 - President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed here the importance of avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region and finding a clear solution to achieve regional

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PM Modi congratulates Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina on poll victory

PM Modi congratulates Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina on poll victory

New Delhi, Jan 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and congratulated her for securing a historic fourth consecutive term in Sunday's general elections and reiterated India's commitment to further strengthen the "enduring and people-centric partnership" with

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JJP in Haryana hints at going alone in polls

JJP in Haryana hints at going alone in polls

Chandigarh, Jan 8 - A day after BJP President Nadda hinted at going alone in Haryana for Lok Sabha election, its coalition partner the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) has asked the workers to gear up for ‘Mission Dushyant 2024’ to make party leader

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HAL to showcase indigenously modified Sukhoi at ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show’

HAL to showcase indigenously modified Sukhoi at ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show’

New Delhi, Jan 8 - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday said that it will participate in the 10th edition of ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024’ and also showcase the indigenously modified Sukhoi during the event.

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India summons Maldives envoy over derogatory remarks against PM Modi

India summons Maldives envoy over derogatory remarks against PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 8 - After three Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Maldives High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb over the matter.

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UP Congress to invite INDIA bloc members to join Rahul’s yatra

UP Congress to invite INDIA bloc members to join Rahul’s yatra

Lucknow, Jan 8 - The UP Congress will extend invitation to the constituent parties of the INDIA bloc to join the second edition of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, when it passes through Uttar Pradesh tentatively between February

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Wrong to infer I didn’t back Rwanda plan as UK Chancellor: Sunak

Wrong to infer I didn’t back Rwanda plan as UK Chancellor: Sunak

London, Jan 8 - Ruling out that he had doubts on the Rwanda plan as Chancellor, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it was his job to ensure value for money on every proposal while he was in the Treasury.

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PM Modi on visit to Gujarat from Jan 8-10; to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

PM Modi on visit to Gujarat from Jan 8-10; to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Gandhinagar, Jan 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show on Tuesday, and Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on Wednesday, during his visit to Gujarat from January 8-10, an official said on Sunday.

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Amit Shah to visit J&K tomorrow

Amit Shah to visit J&K tomorrow

Jammu, Jan 8 - Union Home Minister, Amit Shah is arriving here on Tuesday on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

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Varanasi saris play on Ram temple theme

Varanasi saris play on Ram temple theme

Varanasi (UP), Jan 8 - With the Ram temple being the flavour of the season, weavers in Varanasi are all set to make a fashion statement on the temple theme.

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Tokyo airport runway reopens after last week’s plane collision

Tokyo airport runway reopens after last week’s plane collision

Tokyo, Jan 8 - A runway at the Tokyo Haneda International Airport reopened on Monday after it was shut following last week's collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger plane.

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40 requests for chartered flights in Ayodhya on Jan 22 received

40 requests for chartered flights in Ayodhya on Jan 22 received

Ayodhya, Jan 8 - The newly inaugurated Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham (MVIAA) has already received more than 40 requests for landing of chartered flights for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ event on January 22.

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Speculation rife over Ashwini Vaishnaw contesting from Cuttack LS seat

Speculation rife over Ashwini Vaishnaw contesting from Cuttack LS seat

Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 - Amid speculation suggesting Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw might be fielded from Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency, the senior BJP leader on Sunday said he is a disciplined worker of the party who always follows the party's instructions.

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Aiming for 29/29, MP BJP focuses on 7 LS seats vacated for Assembly polls

Aiming for 29/29, MP BJP focuses on 7 LS seats vacated for Assembly polls

Bhopal, Jan 7 - After registering a landslide victory in the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party has now started preparations for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Nepal sends five hundred kinds of souvenirs to Ayodhya (Lead)

Nepal sends five hundred kinds of souvenirs to Ayodhya (Lead)

Kathmandu, Jan 7 - Over 500 exquisitely gift baskets were sent to Ayodhya from Nepal’s Janakpur city -- believed to be the birthplace of Sita -- ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22.

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UP prosecution dept to get offices in nine districts

UP prosecution dept to get offices in nine districts

Lucknow, Jan 7 - In an effort to strengthen government’s role in ensuring punishment for culprits and criminals, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up offices of the prosecution department in nine districts.

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