India, Korea can actively contribute to reshaping global order: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 5 - Exuding confidence that the India- Republic of Korea partnership can emerge as a significant factor in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that the two nations can "actively contribute" to the reshaping of
Punjab Budget: No new taxes, silent on Rs 1,000 for women
Chandigarh, March 5 - Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Tuesday presented the budget proposals of Rs 2,04,918 crore with no new taxes.
‘Parivarvad a threat to democracy’, PM Modi attacks Oppn
Sangareddy (Telangana), March 5 - Continuing his attack on Congress and its allies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that 'parivarvad' is a threat to democracy and does not allow new talent to emerge.
Central agencies to be involved in monitoring of LS polls: CEC
Kolkata, March 5 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) will involve central agencies in monitoring the polling process across the country during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC), Rajiv Kumar, told media persons in Kolkata on Tuesday.
SpiceJet settles $11.2 mn dispute with Cross Ocean Partners, informs Delhi HC
New Delhi, March 5 - SpiceJet has settled a dispute of about 11.2 million US dollars with the Cross Ocean Partners, the lessor behind the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) known as VS MSN 36118 CAY Designated Activity Company leased in 2018.
Indo-Pacific, trade discussed as EAM Jaishankar lands in Seoul
New Delhi, March 5 - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began his three-day Asian tour with discussions on Indo-Pacific, trade, and economic cooperation as he landed in South Korea on Tuesday to co-chair the 10th Joint Commission Meeting between the two countries.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Bihar to attend credit outreach event
Patna, March 5 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived here on Tuesday for a day-long visit to distribute Rs 1349.52 crore loans under nine central government schemes.
Hyderabad to get new identity with CARO: PM Modi
Sangareddy (Telangana), March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Hyderabad and Telangana will get a new identity with the Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) Centre.
US airman pleads guilty to Pentagon documents leak
Washington, March 5 - A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of posting classified intelligence information and sensitive documents online has pleaded guilty to the crimes he was charged with, in exchange for a possible sentence of 16 years in prison.
PM Modi worships at Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad
Hyderabad, March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi worshipped at Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad here on Tuesday.
India has ‘serious concern’ over allegations against UNRWA, but considering more aid for Palestinians
United Nations, March 5 - India has expressed “serious concern” over the allegations against the world body’s beleaguered agency that provides support for Palestinians but said that it was “positively considering” requests for aid.
PM Modi congratulates new Pak counterpart Shehbaz Sharif
New Delhi, March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif after he was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infra projects at Karwar naval base
New Delhi, March 5 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate several infrastructure projects at the Indian Navy's base in Karnataka's Karwar on Tuesday.
Himachal CM rolls out Rs 1,500/month incentive for women above 18
Shimla, March 4 - In the run-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday rolled out a Rs 1,500 per month incentive for all women aged over 18 years under the flagship 'Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna
Number of tourists visiting UP twice the state’s population: CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, March 4 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the current influx of tourists to the state has doubled, surpassing its population.
Sweden’s Saab starts building factory to make Carl Gustaf M4 weapons in India
New Delhi, March 4 - Swedish defence major Saab has started construction of its manufacturing facility at Jhajjar near Delhi, to make Carl Gustaf M4 weapons, the company said on Monday.
Telangana CM not for confrontation with Centre, calls PM ‘elder brother’
Adilabad (Telangana), March 4 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that the state government does not want confrontation with the Centre and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi an "elder brother".
Union Ministers, CMs & BJP leaders from NE add ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ title to their ‘X’ handles
Guwahati, March 4 - Union Ministers hailing from the northeastern states as well as Chief Ministers and a number of BJP leaders in the region have added 'Modi Ka Parivar' title to their 'X' handles.
Keen to observe India’s general elections firsthand: Australian envoy
New Delhi, March 4 - Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said on Monday that he is keen to observe India's upcoming Lok Sabha elections "firsthand" just as he undertook his first official visit to Bihar to meet "prominent political figures".
Twin blows to Congress in Gujarat as Arjun Modhwadia, another leader quit party
Gandhinagar, March 4 - In twin blows to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, its senior leader from Gujarat, Arjun Modhwadia, quit the grand old party on Monday, and also resigned from his position of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).