Three months after losing power, Ashok Gehlot to vacate Raj CM’s bungalow
Jaipur, March 1 - Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced that he will vacate his official residence on Friday and shift to bungalow number 49 which was allotted to him after the new government formation.
INSV Tarini embarks on historic expedition by women navy officers
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini has embarked on a historic expedition, from INS Mandovi (Goa) to Port Louis (Mauritius), in the first-ever trans-oceanic sortie undertaken by Indian women in a double-handed mode, the Navy said on Thursday.
Samajwadi Party reiterates demand for ballot papers instead of EVMs in polls
Lucknow, March 1 - The Samajwadi Party (SP) has told the Election Commission (EC) that people had lost faith in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers should be used in polling.
Guterres condemns killing of over 100 around food convoy in Gaza
United Nations, March 1 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of more than 100 people in incidents in northern Gaza and repeated his demands for a ceasefire, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
South Korea, Japan are partners as they overcome ‘painful past’: Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul, March 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday said that Seoul and Japan are partners in the pursuit of global peace and prosperity as they work to overcome their "painful past" and move toward a new future.
PM Modi chairs BJP CEC meet to pick candidates for LS polls
New Delhi, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) to finalise the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
PM Modi chairs late night CEC meeting to pick candidates for LS polls
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The meeting of BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) began on Thursday at the party headquarters in national capital to finalise the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, party sources said.
Singapore solar energy company to invest in Madhya Pradesh, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, Feb 29 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said there is enormous scope for investment in the state and his government is committed to provide a business-friendly environment to investors.
FM Sitharaman hands over 101 precious antiquities seized by Customs to ASI
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as many as 101 valuable antiquities that were seized from smugglers by different field formations of the Customs Department.
DRDO successfully flight tests ‘Very Short-Range Air Defence System’
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on Wednesday and Thursday.
8th Indian in Qatar to return after fulfilling ‘certain requirements’: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the eighth Indian Navy veteran who was sentenced to death in Qatar along with seven others on espionage charges will return home after fulfilling 'certain requirements'.
War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM
Kiev, March 1 - Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia has incurred losses of at least $19.6 billion to the country's cultural and tourism sectors, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
PM KISAN: Rs 3 lakh crore disbursed till date, 90 lakh new beneficiaries added during Viksit Bharat campaign
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN), a flagship scheme of Modi government, continues to achieve new milestones in providing financial assistance to farmer families across the country via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
UP govt to come up with documentary on Ayodhya makeover
Ayodhya, Feb 29 - The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh will be coming up with a documentary film on the overall development and makeover of Ayodhya.
Twelve-member panel to supervise inventory of Ratna Bhandar at Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, Feb 29 - Following the direction of the Orissa High Court, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Arijit Pasayat for the supervision of the inventory process for ornaments, jewellery and
BRICS overtaking G7 in terms of share in global GDP: Putin
Moscow, Feb 29 - The BRICS states are overtaking the G7 in terms of share in global GDP in PPP terms, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday while addressing the Federal Assembly, a media report said.
NDA vs UPA: Data-driven study decodes growth in two eras; check insightful analysis
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Growth rate under Congress-led UPA I and UPA II and BJP-led NDA era is a debatable issue, as both parties have gone at great lengths to brag about landmarks and milestones achieved under the respective regimes.
India-Mauritius relationship example of SAGAR goodwill: S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 29 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called the India-Mauritius relationship an example of India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) goodwill as Prime Ministers of both countries jointly inaugurated a new airstrip and a
White House refuses to comment on whether S. Korea should send artillery shells to Ukraine
Washington/Seoul, Feb 29 - The White House has declined to comment on whether South Korea should provide 155-mm artillery shells to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks, saying it is a military decision for Seoul to speak to.
Out-of-control wildfire in Texas Panhandle prompts evacuation orders, nuclear facility closure
Washington, Feb 28 - An out-of-control wildfire in the Texas Panhandle, fueled by high winds and dry air, prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down of a nuclear facility, according to media reports.