New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Centre of betraying farmers by removing the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, alleging that the move was taken under pressure from the US.
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday lashed out at the Maharashtra government over the collapse of an illegal building in Virar, which claimed at least 17 lives, calling the incident “quite unfortunate” and a reflection of administrative negligence.
Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to embark on a two-day official visit to Japan starting August 29, India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Thursday highlighted the close relationship between PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, recalling the early show of solidarity from Japan following the Pahalgam terror attack and said that he was one of the first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after the tragic incident.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completes 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the scheme has enhanced dignity and empowered people to script their own destiny.
Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for first visit to Japan, after the imposition of steep 50 per cent tariff by United States, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George on Thursday said that the two nations will be discussing a broad range of geopolitical and geo-economic issues, adding that Japan remains a vital and reliable economic partner for India.
Patna, Aug 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after their supporters were caught on camera using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Darbhanga.
Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Japan tonight. He will be in Japan on August 29 and 30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Guwahati on Thursday for a two-day visit, during which he will attend the Assam BJP's core committee meeting to deliberate on issues concerning the Assembly elections scheduled for next year.
Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed optimism over a possible trade deal with India, saying that the two nations “will come together.”
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic exchange, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive telephonic conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering bilateral relations and addressing pressing international concerns.
