Cabinet okays international status, new name for Ayodhya airport
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare the Ayodhya airport as an international airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Jaishankar returns to India after wrapping up Nepal visit
Kathmandu, Jan 5 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday returned to New Delhi following his two-day trip to Kathmandu during which he co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission and also inaugurated several projects.
Liberian cargo ship with Indian crew aboard hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indian Navy rushes help
Mumbai, Jan 5 - A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with around 15 Indian crew members, has been hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers in the Arabian Sea, as per a message received early on Friday, officials said here.
Trump ‘debunks’ any relationship with financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
New York, Jan 4 - Former US President Donald Trump has sought to "debunk" any relationship with late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying any claims linking him with Epstein were untrue.
5L temples to be centres of mass mobilisation: Trust
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will now focus on how to convert five lakh temples across the country as centres of mass mobilisation.
Ram bhajans to be played on UPSRTC buses
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has instructed that all buses travelling to and from Ayodhya should play a variety of Ram bhajans (devotional songs) to drum up excitement for the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir slated for January 22.
Lawsuit against Snap over fentanyl overdose deaths can proceed: US judge
San Francisco, Jan 5 - A US judge has ruled that a lawsuit against social media giant Snap for allegedly facilitating illicit drug deals involving fentanyl that resulted in a series of drug overdoses among young people can proceed.
Kim Jong-un inspects factory producing launchers for ballistic missiles
Seoul, Jan 5 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a factory producing mobile launchers for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), stressing the need to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrence for a "military showdown", state media reported on Friday.
Indian-American medical biller arrested for stealing over $1 mn
New York, Jan 5 - A 61-year-old Indian-origin medical biller has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1 million intended for surgeons who provided care to injured workers in New York.
India emerges as toy-making hub with 239% jump in exports
New Delhi, Jan 4 - India’s toy industry has witnessed a remarkable growth in FY 2022-23 in comparison to FY 2014-15, with the decline in imports by 52 per cent, rise in exports by 239 per cent, and development of overall quality of
PM Modi to meet Rajasthan BJP leaders in Jaipur Today
Jaipur, Jan 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet top Rajasthan unit BJP leaders on Friday here during his visit to the city to attend the DGPs-IGPs conference here scheduled to be held from January 5-7.
Chinese daily acknowledges India’s economic progress, improved international relations
New Delhi, Jan 5 - In a rare commendation, China's leading daily Global Times acknowledged India's significant strides in economic development, social governance, and foreign policy.
My ‘working assumption’ is elections will be in held in second half of 2024: Rishi Sunak
London, Jan 4 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that it is his "working assumption" that general elections will take place in the second half of 2024, a media report said.
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to cover 700 km in MP
Bhopal, Jan 4 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's second edition of yatra, which has been renamed as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Thursday, will cover around 700 kilometres across nine districts in Madhya Pradesh in one week.
India announces NPR 1K cr aid to Nepal for post quake reconstruction
Kathmandu, Dec 4 - India on Thursday announced a Rs (Nepalese Rupee) 1,000 crore grant for Nepal's reconstruction bid during the seventh meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission at the Foreign Ministerial-level, an official said.
Gandhinagar gears up for Vibrant Gujarat summit
Gandhinagar, Jan 4 - As Gandhinagar braces for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, set to begin next week, significant traffic regulations have been put in place.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on Thursday.
I am a Ram bhakt; will organise Ramotsav: K’taka Cong MLA Ansari
Ramanagar, (Karnataka) Jan 4 - stated on Thursday that he was a Ram bhakt and would organise the Ramotsav ceremony in Ramanagar with all devotion.
Yogi suggests postage stamps on ODOP items in UP
Lucknow, Jan 4 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wants that postage stamps on each product of the state government's flagship 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) scheme should be released.
SC dismisses plea filed by family of Indian national detained in Prague for plotting Pannun’s murder
New Delhi, Jan 4 - The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the habeas corpus plea filed by a family member of Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting to assassinate Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.