French Army chief visits South Western Command HQ in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 28 - French Army chief Gen Pierre Schill on Wednesday visited the Indian Army's South Western Command headquarters here.
How ‘PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’ is transforming farmers’ lives
New Delhi, Feb 28 - The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an ambitious scheme for farmers’ welfare - the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) - on February 2, 2019.
EAM Jaishankar says he is minister of a ‘strong govt with strong PM’
Bengaluru, Feb 28 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that he took a strong stance on buying Russian oil amid sanctions on Moscow during its conflict with Ukraine because he is the "minister of a strong government with a
Russia to develop countermeasures against Sweden’s NATO membership
Moscow, Feb 29 - Russia will closely monitor Sweden's actions following the country's accession to the NATO and develop its response accordingly, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
China agrees to rollover Pakistan’s $2 bn debt on existing terms
Islamabad, Feb 28 - China has agreed to rollover a $2 billion debt on existing terms after initially seeking a hike in price, as Pakistan’s policy to maintain foreign exchange reserves through deposits by three countries is becoming costly due to a 118
PM Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry
Kochi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually launched India’s first indigenously-developed and built hydrogen fuel cell ferry, in Kochi, Kerala.
Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training
Colombo, Feb 28 - Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Abhinav, Fast Patrol Vessel, arrived at Southern port city of Galle for training and professional interaction, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
PM Modi likely to visit Telangana in March first week
Hyderabad, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Telangana in the first week of March.
Pasted Chinese stickers, insulted ISRO scientists: PM Modi lambasts DMK at public rally
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down hard on Tamil Nadu’s ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for latter’s 'brazen' attempt to seek credit over the upcoming second space port of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Kulasekarapattinam district.
Not resigned, govt will complete full five-year term: Himachal CM
Shimla, Feb 28 - Amid political crisis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that he has not resigned and the Congress government would complete its full five-year term.
Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Continuing with his endeavours to further cement India's relations with its diaspora, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet the small but significant Indian community in the Republic of Korea as he begins his first visit
Govt working to boost research & innovation among youth: PM Modi on National Science Day
New Delhi, Feb 28 - The government is working to boost research and innovation among youth, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conveying greetings on National Science Day on Wednesday.
India, Germany discuss joint exercises in Indo-Pacific, bilateral security
New Delhi, Feb 28 - A range of bilateral security and defence issues, including joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific, came up for discussion during India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin.
PM Modi in Yavatmal, to unveil projects worth Rs 35,000 cr for Maha
Mumbai, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Wednesday evening to inaugurate-dedicate multiple projects-schemes across sectors worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore in Yavatmal town in Vidarbha region, officials said here.
India defends subsidies for poor fishermen at WTO talks
Abu Dhabi, Feb 27 - India reiterated its long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on Tuesday that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the ethos and practices of the country’s large and varied fishing community.
Naval exercise ‘MILAN 2024’ concludes with grand ceremony
New Delhi, 27 Feb - Naval exercise ‘Sea Phase of MILAN 2024’ concluded on Tuesday with a grand ceremony onboard INS Vikrant.
PM Modi, Mauritian counterpart to jointly launch projects to strengthen maritime security
New Delhi, Feb 27 - In a testimony to the robust and decades-old development partnership between India and Mauritius, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate several community projects in Agalega Island on Thursday.
Japan releases 4th ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-tainted wastewater despite opposition
Tokyo, Feb 28 - Japan on Wednesday started the fourth-round of release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Visegrad Group not to send troops to Ukraine: PMs
Prague, Feb 28 - The Visegrad Group (V4) countries are not planning to send troops to Ukraine, their Prime Ministers (PMs) said here.
Michigan voters go to polls for 2024 US presidential primary
Washington, Feb 28 - Voters went to the polls across Michigan, a battleground state, for the 2024 US presidential primary.