Dehradun, June 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that several major development projects in the state, which had remained pending for decades, gained momentum after the formation of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre in 2014.
Patna, June 18 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday termed it a positive development, saying that appreciation from global leaders reflects India's growing stature on the world stage. However, the RJD criticised the government, alleging that India's foreign diplomacy has failed and that key issues remain unaddressed.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is pitched as a transformative initiative to build big infrastructure projects with the aim of driving economic growth in Pakistan, but the ground reality is that it is sinking deeper into Beijing's debt trap and the targeted economic development is nowhere in sight as the country’s poverty and unemployment levels have been on the rise in recent years, an article said.
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) In a bid to avoid any legal complications, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is proceeding cautiously over the possible defection of Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The rift within the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction Shiv Sena deepened on Thursday after six rebel MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting. The absence of these lawmakers, despite a formal party whip being issued, essentially confirms a fresh rebellion within the party's remaining parliamentary ranks.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Reviewing preparedness, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday emphasised maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency in the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sent former Reliance Group executive Satish Seth to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Electronics manufacturing has surged forward to become the third-largest category among goods exported from India, according to Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to deepen, adding to the challenges facing the Pakistani establishment. The ongoing protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have drawn attention not only within the region but also internationally.
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Polling for seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council continued on Thursday amid concerns over possible cross-voting, with expelled BJP MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar confirming that they had voted for Congress candidates and alleging that BJP leaders had not even extended a courtesy call seeking their support.
