Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Canadian counterpart in Munich
Munich, Feb 17 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday and discussed bilateral ties.
Moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin not to run for US President
Washington, Feb 17 - Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a moderate Democrat, has announced that he is not running for US President, putting an end to prolonged speculation regarding his potential candidacy outside the two major parties.
EU asks Israeli government not to take military action in Rafah
Brussels, Feb 17 - The European Union (EU)'s foreign policy chief has urged the Israeli government not to take military action in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, which shelters more than 1.3 million displaced Palestinians.
Blinken, China’s Foreign Minister discuss Taiwan, Ukraine war
Washington, Feb 17 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed a range of regional and global issues, including the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan and Russia's war in Ukraine during their talks in Germany on Friday, a US
After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18
Even as protesting farmers from Punjab continued to camp near different locations on the inter-state boundaries with Haryana on Thursday
Those who said Ram was imaginary now chanting Jai Siya Ram: PM Modi
Rewari, Feb 16 -Taking a dig at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those who used to think that Lord Ram was imaginary and never wanted the temple to be built in Ayodhya, have also started chanting 'Jai Siya Ram'.
Retired officers, educationists to brief youth about employment policies: Yogi
Lucknow, Feb 16 - Retired officers and educationists in Uttar Pradesh will visit universities to brief youth about employment policies and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS, Gurugram Metro Rail in Haryana’s Rewari
Rewari, Feb 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects of more than Rs 9,750 crore concerning urban transport, health, rail and tourism sector in Hrayana's Rewari.
RLD likely to get two ministerial berths in Yogi ministry
Lucknow, Feb 16 - The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is likely to get two ministerial berths in the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh.
Double engine govt working fast, says PM on inauguration of Rs 17,000 cr projects in Raj
Jaipur, Feb 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth about Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan.
GBC 4.0 to showcase a 3D replica of Ram temple
Lucknow, Feb 16 - A 3D replica of the magnificent Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will be put up at an exhibition being organised as part of the ground breaking ceremony (GBC 4.0) in Lucknow.
Army thwarts Pak drone attempt along LoC in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, Feb 16 - Alert troops of the Army on Friday intercepted a Pakistani drone along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch district.
Countdown for India’s Feb 17 rocket launch to begin at 2.05 pm today
Chennai, Feb 16 - The Indian space agency ISRO will begin the countdown on Friday afternoon for the Saturday evening launch of the country’s latest weather satellite INSAT-3DS, said a senior official.
PM Modi to inaugurate/lay foundation of projects worth Rs 3,161 cr in J&K on Feb 20
Srinagar, Feb 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate/lay foundation of projects worth Rs 3,161 crore during his forthcoming visit to J&K on February 20.
Yogi govt renovates 300 temples under its spiritual tourism policy
Lucknow, Feb 16 - As part of its spiritual tourism policy, the Uttar Pradesh government has been renovating ancient temples in various districts.
Lina Khan-led US FTC aims to modify rule to curb deepfakes
Washington, Feb 16 - Alarmed by a surge in impersonation fraud or deepfakes around the globe, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sought to modify a rule that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals.
PM Modi to lay foundation of AIIMS Rewari, Gurugram Metro Rail project today
New Delhi, Feb 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rewari in Haryana on Friday where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 9,750 crore concerning urban transport,
Law enforcement should stay ahead in modern tech to counter terrorists: Interpol chief
New York, Feb 16 - Law enforcement agencies must stay ahead of the curve on modern technologies to be able to counter terrorist groups who are exploiting the lawless frontiers of technology, according to Interpol's Secretary-General Jurgen Stock.
Third round of Centre-farmers talks ends on ‘positive’ note; next meeting on Feb 18
Chandigarh, Feb 16 - The third round of talks between the Central government and farmer leaders ended on early Friday with Union Minister Arjun Munda saying a "very positive" discussion happened.
Tulsi Gabbard ‘open’ to talks on running as Trump’s mate, discusses foreign policy
Washington, Feb 16 - Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, has spoken to Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and his advisors about the country's foreign policy, keeping her options as the former President's 2024 running mate 'open', media reports suggested.