IAF trainer jet crashes in Bengal, no casualty or damage to property
Kolkata, Feb 13 - An AJT Hawk aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident soon after take-off from the Air Force Station at Kalaikunda in West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon, forcing both pilots to bail out.
Putin plans to double troops along NATO border
Washington, Feb 13 - Estonia Foreign Intelligence Service on Tuesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to double his military deployment along the NATO border with the Baltic states and Finland as part of Moscow's potential assault on a long term basis
Russia fired advanced hypersonic missile for first time, claims Ukraine
Kiev, Feb 13 - Ukraine has claimed it has evidence that Russia fired an advanced hypersonic missile -- one that experts say is almost impossible to shoot down -- for the first time in the almost two-year-old war, a media report said.
I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations
New Delhi, Feb 13 - On the occasion of World Radio Day, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday released the revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations in the country.
PM Modi launches Rs 75,000-cr rooftop solar scheme to provide free electricity
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for providing free electricity to consumers.
Gujarat govt allocates Rs 277cr for lion conservation in Gir region
Gandhinagar, Feb 13 - Gujarat government on Tuesday allocated Rs 277 crore for conservation of Asiatic lions within the Gir and Greater Gir regions of the state.
Delhi’s Tikri border sealed in view of farmers’ protest
New Delhi, Feb 13 - After the farmers heading to Delhi clashed with police at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border, the Delhi Police sealed the Tikri border by blocking the movement on both carriageways with five feet long cement blocks with multilayer barricades.
SP names Jaya Bachchan, Ramji Lal Suman, Alok Ranjan for RS seats
Lucknow, Feb 13 - Outgoing MP Jaya Bachchan, former chief secretary Alok Ranjan and former MP Ramji Lal Suman, on Tuesday, have been named as Samajwadi Party candidates for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan joins BJP
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with which he will start his new political inning, here on Tuesday.
Proud of diaspora, will deepen India’s bilateral ties with UAE, Qatar: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Hailing the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day visit to the UAE and Qatar beginning on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of close, friendly ties and said he will deepen bilateral relations with the two nations.
Farmers protest: Delhi govt rejects Centre’s request to convert Bawana stadium into temporary jail
New Delhi, Feb 13 - The Delhi Government has denied Centre's request to convert Bawana stadium into temporary prison in the national capital, saying the farmers demands are genuine.
Guterres calls for resolving Pakistan poll disputes through legal means
United Nations, Feb 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for resolving the Pakistan election disputes through legal means.
‘Thanks to PM Modi’, says Navy veteran after reaching home in Kerala from Qatar jail
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 - Ragesh Gopakumar, one of the eight Indians who were recently released from a jail in Qatar, cannot stop thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chopper services to Ayodhya delayed due to bad weather
Lucknow, Feb 13 - The launch of helicopter services from Lucknow to Ayodhya, initially scheduled for January 19 and later postponed to January 26, has been continuously delayed due to persistent bad weather conditions.
Farmers’ Protest 2.0: Politically motivated or genuine grievance?
New Delhi, Feb 12 - In view of the 'Chalo Dilli' call given by farmers' associations to stage a protest in the national capital on Tuesday, Delhi Police have invoked Section 144 (prohibitory orders) for a period of 30 days till March 12.
How India-UAE relations touched new highs in the last one year
New Delhi, Feb 12 - As many as five high-level visits by top leaders took place between India and the UAE since July 2023, as the relations between the two nations touched new highs in the past one year.
Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann visit Ram Temple with family, offer prayers
Ayodhya (UP), Feb 12 - Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday accompanied by their respective families.
PM Modi to strengthen ‘deep connect’ with diaspora: Foreign Secy
New Delhi, Feb 12 - As art of his two-nation tour to the UAE and Qatar beginning Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will strengthen India's 'deep connect' with its diaspora in both countries.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Metro project in Old Gurugram
Gurugram, Feb 12 - Deputy Commissioner Gurugram, Nishant Kumar Yadav, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the new Metro route (From Millennium City Centre to Cyber City) in Old Gurugram on February 16.
From Qatar to Pakistan, Modi govt’s diplomacy ensures success of India’s rescue missions
New Delhi, Feb 12 - Undoubtedly, the release of eight Indian Navy veterans by Qatar could be possible only as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic efforts.