Nikki Haley suspends race for White House after more losses
Washington, March 6 - Nikki Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN, suspended her campaign for the Republican nomination for President after a severe drubbing in the primaries held in more than 10 states on Tuesday.
IAF’s C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built heavy platform
New Delhi, March 7 - Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft C-17 has airdropped an indigenously developed heavy platform that can carry a maximum load of over 22 tonnes.
One-day meet on prevention, management of disasters in UP
Lucknow, March 7 - Uttar Pradesh government is working on an effective strategy to prevent, mitigate, and manage industrial disasters.
In Ramayana, Jatayu was the ‘first responder’: Navy Chief
New Delhi, March 6 - On the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy, a strategically important island in Lakshadweep, on Wednesday, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, said that in the Ramayana, Jatayu was the 'first responder' who tried to
INAS 334 ‘Seahawks’, Indian Navy’s first MH 60R Squadron, commissioned
New Delhi, March 6 - INAS 334 'Seahawks', the Indian Navy's first MH 60R helicopter squadron, was commissioned on Wednesday.
How Indo-Pacific strategy grew from strength to strength under PM Modi
New Delhi, March 6 - Cooperation with South Korea in the Indo-Pacific region was one of the main highlights of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's March 5-6 visit to the East Asian nation where he called for the country's participation in the
‘Jungle Raj’ of previous regimes responsible for migration of youth, PM Modi says in Bihar
Patna, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the 'jungle raj' of previous regimes in Bihar was responsible for the migration of the youth from the state.
Training aircraft crashes at Guna airstrip in MP, woman pilot injured
Bhopal, March 6 - A training aircraft crashed at the Guna airstrip in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, and its woman pilot was severely injured, an airport official said.
INS Jatayu to enhance Navy’s action against piracy in Western Arabian Sea
New Delhi, March 6 - The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Jatayu at Minicoy, a strategically important island in Lakshadweep, on Wednesday.
EAM Jaishankar in Japan: India’s transformation makes it credible, effective partner
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that it is important for Japan to recognise that India is a very different country today and appreciate the pace of change in the South Asian nation.
N.Korea’s top leader calls for intensifying war drills
Seoul, March 7 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for intensifying "practical actual war drills" during a visit to a military training base, state media said on Thursday, as a joint military exercise between South Korea and the US was underway.
Biden challenger Dean Phillips drops out of US presidential race
Washington, March 7 - Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips has announced that he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, after making no progress in establishing himself as an alternative to US President Joe Biden.
Viksit Bharat-Viksit Bihar: PM Modi dedicates projects worth Rs 12,800cr, key road & rail initiatives launched
Patna, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation for a series of developmental projects worth Rs 12,800 crore in Bihar's West Champaran. The projects pertained to various fields including roads, railway, natural gas and petroleum sector.
Nikki Haley to quit GOP presidential race?
Washington, March 6 - Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley is set to quit the race for the White House, clearing the decks for her former boss and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, according to media reports.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates visitor facilitation centre at Rashtrapati Nilayam
New Delhi, March 6 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Visitor Facilitation Centre (VFC) at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, aimed to connect people with the rich heritage of the country.
Rahul’s Yatra to enter Rajasthan’s Banswara on Thursday
Jaipur, March 6 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, currently in Madhya Pradesh, will enter Rajasthan from Danpur in Banswara district on Thursday.
Centre sanctions Rs 2,675 crore for highway project in Karnataka
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said a sum of Rs 2,675.31 crore has been sanctioned for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Bagalkot & Belgavi districts in Karnataka.
EAM Jaishankar meets Mayor of Korean city with Ayodhya connect
Seoul, March 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke of shared cultural heritage and longstanding people-to-people relations as he met Hong Tae-yong, Mayor of Gimhae City in South Korea on Wednesday.
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Kochi Metro’s latest terminal, marking completion of 1st phase
Kochi, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning virtually inaugurated Kochi Metro’s Tripunithura terminal from Kolkata.
PM takes ride on India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata with schoolchildren
Kolkata, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a ride on India’s first underwater metro rail, connecting Howrah District with Esplanade Metro Station in central Kolkata, in the company of some schoolchildren.