New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) While the nation observes the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Punjab has recounted the deep bond of respect and reverence that existed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mentor Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked his Jamaican counterpart Andrew Holness for his warm wishes on Independence Day and said that India values friendship with the Caribbean nation.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Sunday took strong exception to the insult meted out to the national song 'Vande Mataram' during the Independence Day celebrations at the Congress headquarters, saying that this has exposed party's double standards on its 'Indianness'.
Jaipur, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 21-foot-tall statue and a grand memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan's Nimbhera on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India's transport sector comprises a diverse mix of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, buses, trains, and passenger cars, each of which is expected to electrify at a different pace, and thus distinguishes the country's transition to electric mobility from that of Europe and the US, where it is largely driven by cars, according to an article.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Months after India sent one of its longest humanitarian aid flights to earthquake-hit Venezuela, it is now reportedly emerging as one of the leading global responders to incidents of natural disasters across the world, according to a media report.
Kathmandu, Aug 16 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday evening to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Amid protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia accused the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting a "selective approach" and showing "sustained concern" over the crackdown against civilians across the Line of Control (LoC).
Muscat, Aug 16 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Sunday said that the country's maritime presence was reflected with Indian naval ships at various ports overseas, including Muscat, Ponta Delgada, and Djibouti, on Independence Day.
Victoria, Aug 16 (IANS) India handed over specialised calibrated tools and repaired electronic units to Seychelles, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation, the indian High Commission in Victoria said on Sunday.
