India pays up $32M annual UN dues, getting place on ‘honour roll’
United Nations, Feb 2 - India has paid its annual dues of $32.895 million to the UN's general budget, according to Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Biden administration notifies Congress of sale of drones to India
Washington, Feb 1 - The Joe Biden administration notified the US Congress on Thursday of the proposed sale of 31 MQ-9B HALE armed drones, clearing a period of informal review that had raised concerns of the deal being in some kind of jeopardy.
UP CM terms interim budget as a vision for ‘developed India’
Lucknow, Feb 1 - Lauding the interim union budget, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the financial statement is a vision for a 'Developed India' and the roadmap to make 'New India' the growth engine of the world.
‘Rs 1 lakh crore fund should finance only India-registered parent companies in deep technology’
Chennai, Feb 1 - Welcoming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement on creation of a Rs 1 lakh crore corpus to fund technology companies, space sector officials are of the view the funding should be for deep tech companies.
DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58.
Trump runs low on cash for campaign as legal fees drain him, Biden flush with funds
Washington, Feb 1 - Former President Donald Trump is literally roughing it out in the 2024 presidential race, despite being a front runner for the GOP nomination, as he is facing a cash crunch with legal fees draining him out and as he
Rajasthan Deputy CM inaugurates JLF in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 1 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Thursday inaugurated the 17th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) at Hotel Clarks Amer in Rajasthan.
Interim Budget 2024: Strong economic fundamentals make it easier for FM to go for growth
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget 2024 to be presented in Parliament at 11 am today is expected to continue with the government’s big ticket expenditure on infrastructure projects and focus on agriculture and schemes for the rural
Interim Union Budget 2024: FM reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Rashtrapati Bhawan to call on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting the interim Union Budget for 2024 in Lok Sabha.
US addressing ‘questions’ lawmakers have on drone deal with India
Washington, Feb 1 - A US State Department Spokesperson on Wednesday did not deny or confirm a news report that the proposed sale of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to India was being blocked by lawmakers but did say that officials "routinely consult" with members
UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas
United Nations, Feb 1 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urgently appealed for measures to reduce tensions in Gaza and its neighbouring regions.
India, Oman ink MoU on procurement of defence material, equipment
New Delhi, Jan 31 - India and Oman on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to procurement of defence material and equipment which would provide a framework for a new area of defence collaboration.
Myanmar hands over three Chinese warlords to Beijing
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Myanmar has handed over three Chinese warlords to Beijing, who were notorious for trafficking thousands of foreign nationals to forcibly run scams, a media report said.
President mentions Ram Mandir, Article 370, economic reforms in her address to Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31 - President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, mentioning the removal of Article 370, economic reforms, educational reforms and indigenous defence manufacturing. In her first address in the new Parliament building.
Full budget will be presented after formation of new govt, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Speaking to the media before the start of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that full budget will be presented after the formation of the new government.
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14-year imprisonment in Toshakhana case
Rawalpindi, Jan 31 - An accountability court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana case, local media reported.
Belgian farmers block roads, protesting against rising costs, EU environmental policies
Brussels, Jan 31 - Belgian farmers stopped their tractors on highways and urban motor roads on Tuesday in protest of rising costs, unfair competition and European Union (EU) environmental restrictions.
Republic Day Parade 2024: Best marching contingents and tableaux awarded
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Tuesday gave away the best marching contingents and tableaux awards for the Republic Day Parade. He announced separate results, one by a panel of judges and the other through an
Marut Drones delivers India’s first mineral exploration drones to NMDC
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - Marut Drones, India's leading drone manufacturer, on Tuesday provided drones to National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to pioneer drone-based mineral exploration in the country.
Global politics competitive, no need to be afraid of China: Jaishankar
Mumbai, Jan. 30 - Global politics is a competitive arena in which all countries strive to advance their respective interests and hence there is no need to be afraid of China, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here on Tuesday.