INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi

INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the much-anticipated INDUS-X Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 20.

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With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise

With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The 12th edition of the Naval exercise 'Milan' began on Monday in which more than 50 nations are taking part.

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Brazil recalls ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations amid diplomatic crisis with Israel

Brazil recalls ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations amid diplomatic crisis with Israel

Brasilia, Feb 20 - The Brazilian government has called its ambassador in Tel Aviv, Frederico Meyer, back to the country for consultations after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced harsh criticism of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, in response to the

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UN rights chief slams UK’s Rwanda bill

UN rights chief slams UK’s Rwanda bill

Geneva, Feb 20 - The UK's recent legislative moves to facilitate the removal of asylum-seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule of law and risk delivering a serious blow to human rights, the UN Human Rights Chief said.

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Maha’s first 3-day MSME defence expo to commence in Pune from Feb 24

Maha’s first 3-day MSME defence expo to commence in Pune from Feb 24

Mumbai, Feb. 19 - The Maharashtra government will hold a three-day MSME Defence Expo in Pune from February 24 to 26 with participation from the armed forces, defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories, officials said here on Monday.

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UP has gone from red tape to red carpet, says Modi

UP has gone from red tape to red carpet, says Modi

Lucknow, Feb 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, said that Uttar Pradesh had changed its investment culture from "red tape to red carpet’’.

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With Rs 13,375 cr project launch, PM Modi set to give major boost to education sector

With Rs 13,375 cr project launch, PM Modi set to give major boost to education sector

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to give a major impetus to the education sector on Tuesday by launching many big-ticket projects, to the tune of Rs 13,375 crore.

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IAF’s Sarang team to display skills in Singapore Airshow

IAF’s Sarang team to display skills in Singapore Airshow

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will perform a four-helicopter display at the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday.

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PM to launch Rs 30,500 cr development projects in Jammu on Feb 20

PM to launch Rs 30,500 cr development projects in Jammu on Feb 20

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on February 20 to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore.

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PM Modi in UP today, will attend two functions

PM Modi in UP today, will attend two functions

Lucknow, Feb 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend two important functions in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

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IAF’s Chinook helicopter makes precautionary landing in Punjab

IAF’s Chinook helicopter makes precautionary landing in Punjab

Chandigarh, Feb 18 - A Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday made a safe precautionary landing near Barnala town in Punjab's Sangrur district, an official said.

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PM Modi’s poll mantra to BJP leaders: Next 100 days crucial, win every one’s trust

PM Modi’s poll mantra to BJP leaders: Next 100 days crucial, win every one’s trust

New Delhi, Feb 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked BJP leaders to reach out to every new voter and win every one's trust in the next 100 days for NDA to secure 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

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We will make India world’s 3rd largest economy in third term: Shah

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

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‘Naughty Boy’ GSLV rocket now smart, disciplined & mature: ISRO

‘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

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Jaishankar’s brief interaction with Chinese counterpart in Munich

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.

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Jailed ex-Thai PM Thaksin released on parole

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.

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US-British coalition conducts fresh strikes in Yemen’s Hodeidah: Media

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.

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India’s strong ties with Western nations getting better by the day: Jaishankar

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.

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BJP national convention passes political resolution, hails PM Modi for Ram Mandir, women’s reservation

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,

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At Munich, Jaishankar calls for ‘permanent’, ‘long-term fix’ to Israel-Palestine conflict

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.

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