Gandhinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) Gujarat's horticulture sector is emerging as a powerful engine of agricultural growth, driven by progressive policies, adoption of modern farming practices and active participation of farmers.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Among the US President Donald Trump's biggest surprises this year has been Washington's change of course on Ukraine, said one of Russia's prominent figures in international relations and political science, perhaps reflecting a global majoritarian view.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Supreme Court stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, former IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Monday said that the verdict amounted to “major justice” for the victim.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills, scheduled for Monday, is expected to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in light of the government’s commitments.
Agartala, Dec 28 (IANS) Various youth and students’ organisations on Sunday organised a candlelight march in Agartala to protest the brutal assault and subsequent death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday that the government is preparing a comprehensive, year-round strategy to combat air pollution through science-backed interventions, advanced technology and coordinated governance.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost Ease of Doing Business and strengthen the services sector with the aim of making India a Global Services Giant, while also urging them to focus on boosting food exports.
Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) At least 71 incidents related to blasphemy allegations against Hindu minorities were reported in Bangladesh from June-December this year, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) said in a report. The HRCBM documented cases from more than 30 districts, including Chandpur, Chattogram, Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat, Sunamganj, Khulna, Comilla, Gazipur, Tangail and Sylhet, according to the report.
Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) Inqilab Moncho leaders and activists blocked Notun Bridge intersection in Bangladesh's Chattogram on Sunday, demanding justice for the killing of its former spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, media reported.
