‘Farmers first’ policy is Modi govt’s resolve to boost their income: A look at key initiatives
New Delhi, Feb 24 - With the farmers launching agitation on Delhi borders for the second time in less than three years, the Opposition has launched a scathing attack against the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of not just depriving the farmers of
‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047: Govt focused on long-term gains, says Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Feb 24 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the government is focusing on long-term gains and not short-term outcomes to make India a developed nation by 2047.
MEA rejects reports of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge
New Delhi, Feb 26 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday that it remains committed to pursuing all the relevant cases of its nationals for an early discharge from the Russian army.
Trump has not yet responded to President Zelensky’s invitation to visit Ukraine: FM
Kiev, Feb 25 - The Ukrainian authorities have not yet received a response to an invitation to visit Ukraine from former US President Donald Trump or his team, media reported on Sunday.
UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi set to address triple planetary crisis
New Delhi, Feb 25 - In the backdrop of 2023 being the warmest year on record, with resultant heatwaves, storms and droughts causing havoc, heads of state and more than 5,000 representatives and leaders will gather in Nairobi in Kenya from Monday for
S.Korea probes company on US sanctions list over Russia connection
Seoul, Feb 25 - A South Korea-based company sanctioned by the US over its alleged connection to Russia is currently under investigation by authorities here, a Foreign Ministry official said on Sunday.
India-born economist Geeta Batra named as first woman Director of World Bank’s GEF
Mumbai, Feb 25 - Geeta Batra, an Indian economist, has been named as the new Director at the Independent Evaluation Office of the World Bank's Global Environment Facility (GEF), making her the first-ever woman from a developing country to hold the coveted post.
Italy announces bilateral security deal with Ukraine
Rome, Feb 25 - The Italian government has announced a bilateral support agreement with Ukraine ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' meeting under Italy's presidency.
Haryana CM opens ‘Sanjha Bazaar’ for empowering women
Chandigarh, Feb 24 - Empowering women within self-help groups (SGH), Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday unveiled an initiative by inaugurating state's first 'Sanjha Bazaar' in Karnal district, making a significant step towards creating opportunities for economic empowerment and community development.
Vladimir Putin’s war not only threatens Ukraine but also US: Antony Blinken
Washington, Feb 24 - US Secretary of state department Antony Blinken has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's war not only threatens Ukraine but also Washington, NATO allies and free open international trade.
Navy provides critical assistance to merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, Feb 24 - The Indian Navy has provided critical assistance to the Palau Flagged merchant vessel MV Islander after it caught fire in an alleged drone attack.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: AAP and Cong announce seat sharing tie-up for Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat
New Delhi, Feb 24 - Confirming their alliance, the INDIA bloc constituents AAP and Congress on Saturday announced their seat sharing tie-up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana.
Gujarat: AAP, Cong reach seat-sharing deal; Ahmed Patel’s son misses out on Bharuch
Gandhinagar, Feb 24 - Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have reached a seat-sharing agreement ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, causing a stir in Gujarat, especially over the contentious Bharuch seat. The pact, announced on Saturday, to give the Bharuch seat
European Commission President visits Ukraine to show solidarity on second war anniversary
Kyiv, Feb 24 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion.
‘Dilli Chalo’ protest march by farmers stayed till Feb 29
Chandigarh, Feb 23 - With the deadlock between farmer unions and the Centre continuing, the next course of action will be decided on February 29 until which the 'Dilli Chalo; march has been suspended, farmers leaders announced on Friday.
Empowering women is priority of Union govt: PM Modi
Varanasi, Feb 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that empowering women and making them economically and socially strong was the top priority of his government.
When PM Modi’s electoral journey began on this day in 2002
New Delhi Feb 24 - Exactly 22 years ago on this day, the electoral journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi began. It was on February 24, 2002 when PM Modi stepped into the Gujarat Assembly as an MLA for the first time. His
Frozen funds: European Commission to release 137 billion euros for Poland
Warsaw, Feb 24 - The European Commission (EC) is set to release up to 137 billion euros ($148 billion) of funding for Poland, EC President Ursula von der Leyen has said.
Centre working proactively to transform health sector: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 23 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Friday said that the Central government has been proactively working to transform the health sector in the country.
S.Korea voices concerns over N.Korea-Russia military cooperation
Washington, Feb 24 - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has expressed concerns over growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, saying it could potentially help Pyongyang's ability to "threaten security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond".