Greek frigate sails to join EU’s Red Sea naval operation
Athens, Feb 28 - A frigate of the Hellenic Navy was sailing as part of a European Union (EU) maritime security operation to protect free navigation in the Red Sea, the Greek government said.
Greece supports efforts for peace treaty between Armenia-Azerbaijan: PM
Athens, Feb 28 - Greece supports all diplomatic efforts for a viable peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said here.
Hindu vote becomes a factor in US elections
Washington, Feb 27 - Niraj Antani, a Republican running for US Congress, is aggressively projecting his Hindu faith. Bhavini Patel, a Democrat running for Congress, is battling allegations of courting Hindu nationalist donors. And Indian-descent donors are pressing the Biden-Harris campaign for a
India, France army chiefs discuss ways to bolster bilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 27 - France's Chief of Army Staff General Pierre Schill on Tuesday called on Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two armies.
Army inducts indigenously developed 46-metre long Modular Bridge
New Delhi, 27 Feb - The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday said that it has inducted indigenously developed 46-meter Modular Bridge into the army.
Rahul’s Cambridge visit for lectures in poll season raises many eyebrows
New Delhi, Feb 27 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has taken a five-day pause from the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, from February 26 to March 1, and is headed to the United Kingdom for delivering two lectures at the University of Cambridge.
Ministry sanctions Rs 718 cr for widening NH-59 in Odisha
New Delhi, Feb 27 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday that an allocation of Rs 718.26 crore has been sanctioned for the widening and strengthening of the Daringbadi Ghat section on National Highway 59 in Odisha,
VHP to expand its organisation to one lakh villages
Ayodhya, Feb 27 - The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has decided to expand its organisation in its 60th year to meet the challenges facing the Hindu society.
The four intrepid IAF fighter pilots who form Team ‘Gaganyaan’
New Delhi, 27 Feb - With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announcing the names of the four IAF officers who will be on India's Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Air Force has revealed the background and credentials of of Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan
S. Jaishankar calls India ‘beacon of hope’, 2024 important year for democracy
New Delhi, Feb 27 - Calling India a "beacon of hope and resilience" in a world where the principles of democracy are constantly tested, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the year 2024 is important for India with nearly 960 million voters
PM Modi urges people to spread ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’ message among first-time voters
New Delhi, Feb 27 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people to spread the message about a campaign titled ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’ among the first-time voters.
Indian investigative journalist killed in New York fire
New York, Feb 26 - An Indian investigative journalist has died in a building fire in New York City despite firefighters’ heroic efforts to save the people trapped in the apartment building.
CM Yogi casts first vote in RS polls, SP MLA votes for BJP
Lucknow, Feb 27 - Voting began for the ten Rajya Sabha seats in the Vidhan Bhawan with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath casting the first vote.
India seeks greater say for developing countries at WTO meet
Abu Dhabi, Feb 26 - India told the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Abu Dhabi on Monday that it is of the firm view that developing countries require flexibility in the existing agreements to overcome the constraints faced
‘Group Captain Prashanth Nair among four test pilots for Gaganyaan Mission’
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 - Kerala is all set to be catapulted to a new glory when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reveal the names of four test pilots undergoing training for India's Gaganyaan Mission when he visits the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
V-P Dhankhar calls upon legislatures to play key role of enlightening executive
Aizawl, Feb 26 - Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday called upon the legislatures to play the decisive role of enlightening the executive and ensuring that the nation progresses in right direction.
Indian Navy conducts airborne insertion ops over Arabian Sea
New Delhi, 26 Feb - In response to the ongoing maritime security situation in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy undertook airborne insertion by Special Forces.
PM Modi’s tribute to Veer Savarkar in his own handwriting goes viral
New Delhi, Feb 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to noted freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on the latter's death anniversary and said that 'nation will always remember his valiant spirit'.
UN to hold World Social Summit in 2025
United Nations, Feb 27 - The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution that decides to convene the World Social Summit in 2025.
UN wants strengthened, empowered Palestinian govt: Spokesman
United Nations, Feb 27 - The United Nations (UN) wants to see a strengthened and empowered Palestinian government, a spokesman of the world body has said in response to the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.