Cabinet gives go-ahead for up to 100% FDI in space sector
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space sector to allow up to 100 per cent FDI in the space sector.
Will not shrink from countering any threat that undermines collective well-being: Rajnath
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called upon the international community to collectively aspire for peace in this age of democratic and rules-based world order, where individual countries proactively collaborate for shared peace and prosperity.
Army rushes to aid 500 tourists stranded after sudden snowfall in Sikkim
Gangtok, Feb 21 - The Army on Wednesday rescued more than 500 tourists stranded due to sudden heavy snowfall and inclement weather in high-altitude areas in east Sikkim, officials said.
From air connectivity to IMEC, PM Modi had ‘productive meeting’ with Greek counterpart: Official
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Comprehensive discussions were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on the importance of connectivity and regional and global issues of concern, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday.
LCA Tejas to get futuristic weapons, sensors; MoU inked
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic weapons and sensors in the Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
Exercise Milan has grown from 5 IOR navies to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific: Indian Navy chief
New Delhi/Visakhapatnam, 21 Feb - From five Indian Ocean Region (IOR) navies in 1995 to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific today, 'Milan' reflects the growing stature and increasing importance of such collective and cooperative endeavours in the maritime domain, Indian Navy chief Admiral
Israel foreign ministry to distribute Hamas atrocities report globally
Tel Aviv, Feb 22 - Israel‘s foreign ministry will distribute globally a report of the Association of Aid Centers for Victims of Sexual Assault detailing the systematic abuse committed by Hamas during the massacre in the southern Israel on October 7.
US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 22 - US warplanes launched five airstrikes targeting Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, media reported.
First group of Ukrainian pilots to complete F-16 training by summer
Kiev, Feb 22 - The first group of four Ukrainian pilots will complete their training on the F-16 jets by summer, the media reported.
US launches research network to evaluate emerging cancer screening technologies
Los Angeles, Feb 22 - The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said.
Food insecurity in Gaza reaches ‘extremely critical state’: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 22 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that food insecurity in the northern Gaza Strip had reached an "extremely critical state" because of the restrictions imposed on the delivery
UNEP calls for solidarity to eradicate short-lived climate pollutants
Nairobi, Feb 22 - International solidarity will be key to phasing out short-lived climate pollutants or super pollutants that include methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), senior United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) officials said.
Indian Navy provides medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Indian Navy deployed in the Gulf of Aden rendered medical assistance to an Iranian fishing vessel (FV) with 18 Pakistani crew members on board, an official said on Wednesday.
How PM Modi ‘endeared’ himself to critics and cynics
New Delhi, Feb 21 - In 2014, when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister for the first time and switched base from Gujarat to the national capital, it not only triggered a wave of celebration across large swathes of the country, but also
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate projects worth Rs 13,000 cr in K’taka
Bengaluru, Feb 21 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is taking up Karnataka tour on Thursday to participate in various programmes across the state.
India-China hold fresh round of talks, agree to maintain ‘peace’, ‘tranquility’
New Delhi, Feb 21 - India and China have agreed to maintain "peace" and "tranquility" on the ground in eastern Ladakh during 21st round of Corps Commander level meeting on Chushul-Moldo border.
PM Modi to roll out projects worth Rs 48,000 crore in Gujarat tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and initiate work commencement of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,000 crore in Gujarat on Thursday, according to a PMO statement on Wednesday.
9th Raisina Dialogue: India rolls out red carpet for Greek PM
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Celebrating the long-standing partnership between their countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan where the leader received a ceremonial guard of honour on Wednesday.
Huge build-up of farmers on Haryana borders ahead of march to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - A huge build-up of farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued on borders of Haryana on Wednesday as they are ready to head to the national capital to lodge their protest over demands comprising the law guaranteeing the minimum support
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of interactive Sant Ravidas museum in Varanasi
Varanasi (UP), Feb 21 - Seer Goverdhanpur, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi, will have a grand and modern museum that will depict the legacy of the 15th century saint poet, his life, teachings and philosophy.