Sheikh Shahjahan arrested 55 days after attack on ED sleuths
Kolkata, Feb 29 - Fifty-five days after the orchestrated attack on the Enforcement Directorate and Central Armed Police Forces personnel in Sandeshkhali, the absconding mastermind of the attack and local Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been arrested by the state police.
Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred honorary knighthood by King Charles III
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom.
Defence Secretary highlights India as investment destination for German defence industry
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, who is visiting Germany, on Wednesday held an interaction with the defence industry and cited India as an attractive destination for investments.
Govt constructing 3,000 prefabricated houses for violence-hit people: Manipur Governor
Imphal, Feb 28 - Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Wednesday said that a total of 3,000 prefabricated houses are being constructed across various districts of Manipur for the violence-hit families who are currently living in relief camps.
Navy gets ammunition-cum-torpedo-cum-missile barge
New Delhi, 28 Feb - The Indian Navy received an Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18, on Wednesday.
French Army chief visits South Western Command HQ in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 28 - French Army chief Gen Pierre Schill on Wednesday visited the Indian Army's South Western Command headquarters here.
How ‘PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’ is transforming farmers’ lives
New Delhi, Feb 28 - The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an ambitious scheme for farmers’ welfare - the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) - on February 2, 2019.
EAM Jaishankar says he is minister of a ‘strong govt with strong PM’
Bengaluru, Feb 28 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that he took a strong stance on buying Russian oil amid sanctions on Moscow during its conflict with Ukraine because he is the "minister of a strong government with a
Russia to develop countermeasures against Sweden’s NATO membership
Moscow, Feb 29 - Russia will closely monitor Sweden's actions following the country's accession to the NATO and develop its response accordingly, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
China agrees to rollover Pakistan’s $2 bn debt on existing terms
Islamabad, Feb 28 - China has agreed to rollover a $2 billion debt on existing terms after initially seeking a hike in price, as Pakistan’s policy to maintain foreign exchange reserves through deposits by three countries is becoming costly due to a 118
PM Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry
Kochi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually launched India’s first indigenously-developed and built hydrogen fuel cell ferry, in Kochi, Kerala.
Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training
Colombo, Feb 28 - Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Abhinav, Fast Patrol Vessel, arrived at Southern port city of Galle for training and professional interaction, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
PM Modi likely to visit Telangana in March first week
Hyderabad, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Telangana in the first week of March.
Pasted Chinese stickers, insulted ISRO scientists: PM Modi lambasts DMK at public rally
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down hard on Tamil Nadu’s ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for latter’s 'brazen' attempt to seek credit over the upcoming second space port of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Kulasekarapattinam district.
Not resigned, govt will complete full five-year term: Himachal CM
Shimla, Feb 28 - Amid political crisis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that he has not resigned and the Congress government would complete its full five-year term.
Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Continuing with his endeavours to further cement India's relations with its diaspora, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet the small but significant Indian community in the Republic of Korea as he begins his first visit
Govt working to boost research & innovation among youth: PM Modi on National Science Day
New Delhi, Feb 28 - The government is working to boost research and innovation among youth, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conveying greetings on National Science Day on Wednesday.
India, Germany discuss joint exercises in Indo-Pacific, bilateral security
New Delhi, Feb 28 - A range of bilateral security and defence issues, including joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific, came up for discussion during India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin.
PM Modi in Yavatmal, to unveil projects worth Rs 35,000 cr for Maha
Mumbai, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Wednesday evening to inaugurate-dedicate multiple projects-schemes across sectors worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore in Yavatmal town in Vidarbha region, officials said here.
India defends subsidies for poor fishermen at WTO talks
Abu Dhabi, Feb 27 - India reiterated its long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on Tuesday that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the ethos and practices of the country’s large and varied fishing community.