Shimla, Aug 24 (IANS) India and China have agreed on reviving traditional border trade with the latter agreeing in principle to reopen the Shipki-La crossing in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, the state government said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In a veiled reference to wastage of time in the recent Monsoon Session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday that democracy will be imperilled if Parliament and state Assemblies fail to function smoothly, underscoring the difference between “opposition and obstruction”.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In an unprecedented outreach, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has extended invitations to more than 50 foreign embassies -- including the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and several other nations from the Muslim world, including Saudi, the UAE and others -- to participate in its centenary-year lecture series that will take place in New Delhi between August 26 to 28.
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hit back at the Opposition over claims of ‘vote theft’, and said that they were crying foul to ‘console and reassure’ their own party workers about their bright prospects, adding there was no substance or evidence in their allegations.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) With investments exceeding Rs 1.76 lakh crore and major gains in output, exports, and employment generation, the Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has played a key role in transforming India from a country that was heavily reliant on imports to a serious contender in global manufacturing.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) As New Delhi expands its diplomatic footprints in Kabul vis-a-vis the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan, rumours are abuzz that the all-powerful military and ISI in Islamabad are feeling the heat of this engagement and are not happy with the improvement of ties between its two neighbours.
Lucknow, Aug 24 (IANS) India's second astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to visit his hometown Lucknow on Monday, a first after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Amid the bitter tussle between the ruling NDA and the Congress-led Opposition in Parliament, a picture recently presented a much-needed pleasant scene between the politicians of the two fronts.
Bhopal, Aug 24 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has responded to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s public acknowledgement of his role in initiating the newly inaugurated Jabalpur flyover, while pointing out that other development works from his tenure should also be credited appropriately.
Katihar (Bihar), Aug 24 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday once again targeted the Election Commission of India over alleged bias and wrongdoings in electoral roll revision in Bihar, saying the poll panel should “think” about the concerns being raised by the masses and end its "partnership" with the BJP.
