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.
Hungarian Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid
Budapest, Feb 27 - Hungary's lawmakers have approved a bill on Sweden's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Leaders from 180 nations gather in Nairobi for UN Environment Assembly
Nairobi, Feb 26 - Ministers of environment and other leaders from more than 180 nations convened in Nairobi on Monday for the start of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), to be held till March 1.
Indian-origin banker quits high-paying job to serve as volunteer at UAE temple
Dubai, Feb 26 - A 43-year-old Indian-origin investment banker quit his high-paying job in Dubai last year to serve as a full-time volunteer at the BAPS Abu Dhabi temple, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month.
After atomic power hub, TN set to become major space centre
Chennai, Feb 26 - After being a major atomic power generation hub, Tamil Nadu is all set to become a major space centre in the country, with the presence of rocket/satellite makers, rocket port, space propellant park, Defence corridor and aerospace park.
Advancing Aatmanirbharta: Adani Defence & Aerospace inaugurates South Asia’s largest ammunition & missiles complex
Kanpur, Feb 26 - In a landmark achievement for India’s defence sector, two mega facilities to manufacture ammunition and missiles by Adani Defence & Aerospace, India’s leading private sector defence manufacturer, were inaugurated on Monday.
Maryam Nawaz becomes Pakistan’s first woman Chief Minister
Islamabad, Feb 26 - Amid boycotts and delays, the Punjab Assembly on Monday elected PML-N's Maryam Nawaz as the first female Chief Minister of the province and Pakistan, media reported.
PM Modi lays foundation for redevelopment of 23 NFR rly stations at Rs 685cr
Guwahati/Agartala, Feb 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually laid the foundation for the redevelopment of 23 railway stations in six states in the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone at a cost of Rs 685.32 crore, an official said.