New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) At a recent seminar on challenges to regional peace and security in South Asia in Kathmandu, Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Principal Political Advisor to the President of Nepal, said that Pakistan-based UN-designated terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish pose a risk to India.
Varanasi, Aug 13 (IANS) With Independence Day around the corner, preparations are in full swing across the country. The BJP's nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign has added to the patriotic fervour, and its impact is clearly visible in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where the demand for Khadi-made flags has surged sharply.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday, August 14, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
Surat, Aug 13 (IANS) Students from some of the country's most remote tribal areas have just lived a dream -- one usually reserved for elite schools. For the first time in Gujarat, under the state government's Project Vigyan Setu, students from tribal belts returned from the Chennai's Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Surat after a three day-educational tour.
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) The streets of the bustling city of Lucknow known for its iconic monuments and delicious street food started buzzing with high-intensity activity on Wednesday as people thronged the streets to participate in the Tiranga Yatra.
Patna, Aug 13 (IANS) BJP leader Rituraj Sinha, on Wednesday, lashed out at the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, who has reiterated his threat to boycott the upcoming state elections.
West Midnapore, Aug 13 (IANS) Paschim Medinipur, popularly known as West Midnapore district, has secured the top position in West Bengal in the formation of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and loan distribution. The district, located in the Jangalmahal region, also leads the state in the field of microfinance.
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took cognisance of the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and directed all the departments and officials concerned to undertake a swift and coordinated action plan.
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The overall momentum of the Indian economy has not slowed, as is evident from high-frequency indicators and although trade-related issues are important, they should not overshadow other critical challenges, the government's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday.
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday began discussions on the state’s Vision Document-2047, outlining long-term plans for development.
