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Speaking at the concluding function Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A.K.Abdul Momen sought Indian cooperation to resolve the Rohingya crisis. Delivering the key note address on the first day of dialogue on Friday, BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav said that India believed in the dictum of together we grow. He said that HIRA-Highways, i-ways, Railways … Read more

J&K Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, has said that good governance and efficient administration are vital for hassle-free and smooth public service delivery mechanism. He said that a well-defined citizen’s charter and viable grievance redressal mechanism are the cornerstones of a welfare administration. Lt Governor made these remarks in a meeting he chaired to review … Read more

It seems, that light rain in Delhi and NCR on Saturday night and Sunday morning has made the condition worse. According to latest reports, the Delhi air quality index reached upto 999 on Sunday morning, falling into ‘Severe’ category. Similar weather condition is being witnessed in cities in neighbouring states. With air pollution soaring to … Read more

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is proud of all the enterprises that have ventured out and distinguished themselves globally. He stressed on some positive changes happening in India expressing confidence that this is the best time to be in India. PM Modi also said that India now aims to become a … Read more

Officials also said that the death toll remained provisional as the process of identification was still going on. Meanwhile Malian Army also undertook a combing operation on the ground with support from international forces including U.N. peacekeepers. The attack follows after the jihadist raids in late September that underscored the increasing reach and sophistication of … Read more

India and Uzbekistan inked three Memorandum of Understanding in Tashkent, Uzbekistan during the visit of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh. Pacts were inked in the field of Military Medicine and Military Education to further strengthen Defence cooperation between both the countries. Rajnath Singh also held discussions with Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister Major Gen Nizamovich. Download App to … Read more

The peaceful demonstrators marched to Sant Jaume Square to Catalan government headquarters and set fire to an effigy of Catalan Interior Affairs chief, Miquel Buch who manages the police force. The run-up to the vote for a new parliament has seen a series of big demonstrations. Opinion polls show the 10th November parliamentary election is … Read more

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said in New Delhi on Friday that everyone has to work together to fight against air pollution. Mentioning the efforts of the Centre to curb air pollution, Mr. Javadekar said, eastern and western peripheral expressway have been constructed and around 60 thousand vehicles are diverted away from Delhi resulting in substantial … Read more

He was delivering a convocation address at the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in Mysuru in Karnataka on Friday. A sedentary lifestyle and modern food habits, he said, is leading to non-communicable diseases. He prescribed Yoga and proper diet for a healthy lifestyle. Saying that Indian doctors have a reputation worldwide, he said, … Read more

He said that India is growing very fast and the image of the NRIs is a matter of pride for all the countrymen. He appreciated the role of the Indian diaspora in making the country strong.  Highlighting his government’s achievements, the Prime Minister said that 130 crore countrymen have been engaged in the New India … Read more

He said that India is growing very fast and the image of the NRIs is a matter of pride for all the countrymen. He appreciated the role of the Indian diaspora in making the country strong.  Highlighting his government’s achievements, the Prime Minister said that 130 crore countrymen have been engaged in the New India … Read more

Our correspondent reports President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Vice President Nand Bahadur Pun also participated in Chhath festival in Kathmandu.Thousands of devotees offered Arghya to setting Sun at the banks of Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers and various ponds in Kathmandu valley.Amid devotional songs people worshiped Sun God and Goddess Chhathi maiya and offered prasad. Chhath … Read more

  He said that India continues to be a beacon of stability, prosperity and peace in times of global uncertainties. He also said that India remains a strong advocate of strengthening and reforming multilateralism amid contemporary realities and India is one of the largest contributors to global economic growth and development. Talking on India-ASEAN ties, … Read more

In his address, the Defence Minister highlighted the significance of SCO in effectively addressing the challenges facing the region. He said Economic cooperation is the key to prosperity and stability while Unilateralism & protectionism has done good to none. Rajnath singh said India remains committed to a transparent, rules-based, open, inclusive and non-discriminatory multilateral trading … Read more

Union Territories of Lakshwadeep, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar also have their Foundation Days today.President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the people on the occasion. In his message, the President said, may these regions and the country scale newer heights in the years to come. In a series of tweets, Prime … Read more

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Friday, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said, first phase of voting will be held on 30th of November, second phase on 7th December, 3rd phase on 12th December. Arora further said, the fourth phase polling will be held on 16th and fifth phase polling on 20th of December. … Read more

India Meteorology Department said, the system in the Arabian Sea is intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm, and lays centred at 250 km north-northeast of Kavaratti in the Islands Territory. It said, heavy rainfall is expected in most parts of the Lakshadweep, and light to moderate rain in some places in Tamil Nadu and Kerala … Read more

This was announced by the Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on Saturday. The I&B Minister also announced international lifetime achievement award to French Actor Isabelle Hupert. Earlier, the 50th International Film Festival of India announced the list of films to be screened in Festival Kaleidoscope, one of the most important sections of … Read more

Louise Millard of the University of Bristol and colleagues reported the finding in a study published in PLOS Genetics. Some people carry one or two copies of a genetic variant, which is associated with heavier tobacco use. To identify the effects of the heavier smoking, scientists can separate out the effects of the genetic variant … Read more

The move comes with the internet search leader seeking to expand further into hardware, and with Fitbit struggling against rivals including Apple. “We have built a trusted brand that supports more than 28 million active users around the globe who rely on our products to live a healthier, more active life,” Fitbit co-founder and chief … Read more

It was expected to be a tricky tie for the hosts but the women punched above their weight to simply demolish USA’s challenge in front of a partisan crowd at the Kalinga Stadium.  Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur (42nd and 51st) struck brace while Lilima Minz (28th), Sharmila Devi (40th) and Navneet Kaur (46th) were the other … Read more

“We are pleased to announce the COP Bureau has agreed that COP25 will take place from 2-13 December in Madrid,” United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa said on Twitter. After more than 10 days of street protests, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Thursday his country was not in a position to host either the December … Read more

The assault is one of the deadliest strikes against Mali’s military in recent Islamist militant violence.  A civilian was also killed at the outpost in Indelimane, in the Menaka region, close to the border with Niger, the country’s communication minister Yaya Sangare said on Twitter. “The situation is under control. A search and the process of … Read more

According to Air Quality Index data, AQI touched the 500 mark in Lodhi Road area which comes in  ‘severe’ category. A public health emergency has been declared in National Capital, Delhi and nearby areas by the pollution control body mandated by the Supreme Court, as the region has been struggling with rising air pollution levels … Read more

In a joint statement issued after the seventh Meeting of the Economic and Financial Partnership, the two countries noted that their relationship has strengthened over time as both sides have developed a holistic approach on tackling money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism which are the issues of shared concern. The Indian delegation was … Read more

Earlier on Friday, the defence minister paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at his statue at Shastri street in Tashkent. Lal Bahadur Shastri breathed his last in Tashkent on January 11, 1966 a day after the Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan post 1965 War. Raksha Mantri also visited the … Read more

Counting of votes will take place on the 23rd of December.  Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the dates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections. The first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections will be held on November 30, the second phase on December 7, third phase on December 12, fourth phase on December 16 and the … Read more

All eyes will be on India as it takes a position on many crucial issues in the summit, the most important being the RCEP. This ASEAN summit will redefine the contours of trade and commerce for a large number of nations.  The 35th Asean Summits and related summits will commence from 2nd November in Thailand’s … Read more

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Nepal,Upendra Yadav was also present on the occasion. Shree Mahendra Model Higher Secondary School was established in 1960. It provides primary to 10+2 level programs with moderate fees structure. School has over 2000 students, about 50% of whom are girls. The new infrastructure constructed with the Government of … Read more

The home Minister has conveyed this to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. A statement issued by the Raj Bhavan said that the Centre’s response came after the governor called up Amit Shah to apprise him about the damage to crops caused by floods and unseasonal rains in Maharashtra in the recent weeks. Download App to … Read more

Briefing media on PM Modi’s upcoming visit, Secretary East Vijay Thakur Singh said that PM Modi will be visiting Bangkok at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Negotiations for resolving outstanding issues on RCEP are going on in Bangkok, she said, adding the leaders will review the state of negotiations at the summit. … Read more

He will also participate in bilateral engagements with the Uzbekistan government. Raksha Mantri will represent India at the meeting of Council of Heads of Government of SCO in Tashkent. The leaders participating in the meeting are expected to focus their discussions on multilateral economic cooperation in the SCO region. This will be the third Council … Read more

Earlier visiting German Chancellor accorded the ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The German chancellor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the fifth Biennial Inter Governmental Consultations in New Delhi today. A host of MoUs and agreements in a wide spectrum of areas are likely to be signed between the two countries. The German … Read more

The matter of reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir into the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is entirely an internal affair of India. MEA spokesperson said China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of area in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and … Read more

Govt is committed to protecting privacy of all Indian citizens. Govt agencies have a well established protocol for interception, which includes sanction and supervision from highly ranked officials in central & state governments, for clear stated reasons in national interest. Those trying to make political capital out of it need to be gently reminded about … Read more

In a statement, the govt said that, “It has come to notice of the Government that lots of rumours and misinformation is being spread in media including social media that final Naga settlement has been arrived at and will be announced soon. This is creating anxiety and concern in some parts of the country. It … Read more

A host of MoUs and agreements in a wide spectrum of areas are likely to be signed between the two countries. The German Chanceller, who is on a state visit to India,  will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. She will also visit Rajghat to pay tributes to father of the nation … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from November 2nd to the 4th during which he will attend the ASEAN-India, East Asia and RCEP summits. Secretary East Vijay Thakur Singh said at a media briefing on Thursday that PM Modi will be visiting Bangkok at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Negotiations for … Read more

German Chancellor Merkel is accompanied by officials of 15 ministries and a high-power business delegation. Of the 15 ministry in the German Government, 12 will be represented during the IGC meetings. The envoy said both sides were expected to seal 20 agreements including on museum cooperation, football, agriculture, development and social security. Download App to … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon civil services probationers to work together for the nation, saying silos and hierarchy don’t help the system. He called for working towards realising the vision of making India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25. The PM was addressing them in the first-ever Common Foundation Course called ‘Aarambh’, … Read more

In a Facebook statement issued by its Embassy in Dhaka, Myanmar posted photos of 46 more Rohingyas voluntarily returning to Myanmar on Thursday through Taung Pyo Letwe and Nga Khu Ya Reception Centers. The Facebook post said that the Government of Myanmar is making its best efforts to ensure the safe, smooth and sustainable repatriation … Read more

As per the report card, all public sector banks (PSBs) have introduced Repo Rate Linked Products (RRLP). Further, the RBI has mandated that all scheduled commercial banks introduce repo-linked home loan products and external benchmarked linked floating rate loans for retail and MSME borrowers starting October 1. For customers’ ease, the banks have informed the government … Read more

Reacting to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on the establishment of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, MEA spokesperson Raveessh Kumar said that China is well aware of India’s consistent and clear position on this issue.  The matter of reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu & … Read more

The elections, scheduled for 16th November, is being mainly contested between former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Minister Sajith Premadasa with total 35 in fray. Manjula Gajanayaka, national co-ordinator, Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said one of the candidates has spent 48 million rupees just for printed media and 432 million rupees for electronic … Read more

He said that the feeling of isolation was giving way to one of inclusion in the North East. Decades old issues like Naga insurgency are now being addressed through dialogue. Download App to read Latest News Today

PM Modi called upon one and all to celebrate India’s unity in diversity. Prime Minister said that this diversity is beautifully encapsulated in the preamble of the Constitution. We the people of India aren’t just words. They are the true spirit of Indianess Download App to read Latest News Today

Prime Minister said that with the removal of Article 370, a new era of political stability has begun in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister said that Article 370 was used an excuse not to conduct local body polls by those with selfish interests. He said that the BDC elections held last week saw a tremendous … Read more

The heritage site situated on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa on Thursday was engulfed by fire in the early hours of the morning. The incident came to light after residents living near the site posted the video on social media. A popular tourist attraction, Shuri was built more than 500 years ago as the royal … Read more

The constitutional committee was established with the aim of of reforming the Constitution, before it is put to the vote of the Syrian people and arrived at the decision of beginning its close-door discussions process to end the long-lasting crisis in the country. The decision to establish the Syrian Constitutional Committee was adopted in Sochi, … Read more