Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today, while sharing his thoughts at the Outreach session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity' at the G7 Summit in Evian, France.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a major boost to railway capacity augmentation in the coal-rich regions of the country, the Indian Railways on Tuesday approved the Champa-Korba Third Line Project across a 42 km stretch of South East Central Railway with an investment of Rs 755 crore.
Tehran, June 16 (IANS) The US has reportedly lifted the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports, according to Tehran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) If ever the political conundrums in India be chronicled separately, the ongoing process of the Trinamool Congress disintegration may likely top the list where separate factions are moving in different directions; each claiming itself to be "original" even as the jury is out.
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to her brother, making it clear that they will be rejecting any medical report issued by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Aleema Khan also called for immediate restoration of Imran Khan's lawful rights as a prisoner, with access to independent and professional medical treatment in presence of family as the highest and most urgent priority.
Patna, June 16 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, has requested a one-month extension to vacate the government residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna after the 15-day deadline issued by the administration expired.
Lucknow, June 16 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government’s directive for compulsory Aadhaar-based biometric attendance in madrasas has been welcomed by Muslim clerics, who view it as a positive and progressive move to plug the gaps in the existing system.
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Yielding to demands from farmers’ organisations and political parties, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday announced a major expansion of the state's crop loan waiver scheme, extending full relief to crop loans up to Rs 75,000 availed through cooperative banks by small, marginal, and other farmers.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s alleged act of sacrilege, pertaining to Sikh Gurus’ images, has drawn widespread condemnation and denunciation from all quarters. Both the BJP and Congress took strong objection to his 'religious misconduct' and justified his labelling as “Guru Drohi” and “anti-Khalsa Panth” by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community.
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Amid the buzz and speculation over ‘Operation Tiger’ intensifying in Maharashtra, suggesting more MPs and MLAs are ready to abandon the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp, a startling claim from SS (Shinde camp) MLC Krupal Tumane has sent political temperatures soaring within the Opposition ranks.
