We will make India world’s 3rd largest economy in third term: Shah
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that just as during the time of the Mahabharata, there were two factions -- the Pandavas and the Kauravas, similarly, in this Lok Sabha election, there are also two factions
‘Naughty Boy’ GSLV rocket now smart, disciplined & mature: ISRO
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 - The successful orbiting of India's third generation weather satellite INSAT-3DS in a copybook style on Saturday has enhanced the confidence about the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket for the next prestigious launch, said officials of Indian
Jaishankar’s brief interaction with Chinese counterpart in Munich
New Delhi, Feb 18 - External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had a brief conversation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Jailed ex-Thai PM Thaksin released on parole
Bangkok, Feb 18 - Thailand's convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile.
US-British coalition conducts fresh strikes in Yemen’s Hodeidah: Media
Sanaa, Feb 18 - The US-British military coalition has conducted multiple strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
India’s strong ties with Western nations getting better by the day: Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 17 - India has an extremely strong relationship with Western countries which is getting better by the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the ongoing 60th Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
BJP national convention passes political resolution, hails PM Modi for Ram Mandir, women’s reservation
New Delhi, Feb 18 - The BJP's national convention on Saturday passed a political resolution, "Viksit Bharat-Modi ki guarantee", in the national capital as a host of party leaders highlighted the government's development and cultural measures and various initiatives for women, south India,
At Munich, Jaishankar calls for ‘permanent’, ‘long-term fix’ to Israel-Palestine conflict
New Delhi, Feb 17 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said a permanent and long-term fix to the Israel-Palestine conflict is necessary to avoid what the world witnessed on October 7 last year when Hamas launched surprise attacks from Gaza.
Safety inspection of Banihal-Sangaldan rail link completed ahead of PM’s J&K visit on Feb 20
Jammu, Feb 17 - Mandatory safety inspection of 48-km long Banihal-Sangaldan railway section in J&K’s Ramban district was successfully completed on Friday, ahead of the inauguration of Baramulla-Sangaldan railway train service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20.
PM Modi reaches Bharat Mandapam for BJP’s office bearers’ meeting
New Delhi, Feb 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Bharat Mandapam in the national capital to attend BJP's office bearers' meeting which will set the agenda for the party's two-day national convention.
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar sample-return mission to lift off in May: Report
Beijing, Feb 16 - China is expected to launch its next lunar sample-return mission, Chang'e-6, planned to the far side of the Moon, in May, according to a media report.
Historic day with stone laying of country’s 22nd AIIMS in Rewari: Haryana CM
Rewari, Feb 16 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said "today was a historic day" as the foundation of the country's 22nd AIIMS was laid here.
Third round of talks with farmers’ bodies meaningful: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, Feb 16 - Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth & Sports Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, said on Friday that the third round of talks with the farmers' organisations was meaningful.
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.