New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on August 25 and 26, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of urban development projects worth Rs 2,548 crore in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Lucknow, Aug 23 (IANS) The political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh has intensified after Chayal MLA Pooja Pal wrote a letter to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that her life is under threat and holding him and his party responsible if she is harmed or killed.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India has further extended the closure of its airspace to Pakistan-registered aircraft, covering planes owned, leased, or operated by Pakistani airlines and operators as well as military flights, until September 24.
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 23 (IANS) The Karnataka court on Saturday handed over the unidentified complainant, referred to as the “masked man,” to 10 days' police custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Dharmasthala case. The SIT had sought his custody, citing the need for a comprehensive investigation and further enquiry into the matter.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Defence exports have grown nearly 35 times in the last decade and the government has set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 30,000 crore in defence exports this year and Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar firmly dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding American mediation in resolving the brief conflict between India and Pakistan in May this year.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) As the US prepares to slap secondary 25 per cent tariffs on India in couple of days, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Saturday defended India's energy ties with Russia, saying that that oil purchases serve both national and global interests by stabilising prices.
Bhopal, Aug 23 (IANS) In a humanitarian gesture coinciding with the celebration of “Shri Krishna Janmashtami,” which occurred on August 16, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 60-day remission for thousands of convicted prisoners across the state.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that the India-US trade negotiations are still underway but "we have some red lines", as the country stared at steep 50 per cent tariffs from August 27.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) In a sharp and unapologetic response to criticism from Western nations, particularly the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, defended India’s oil trade policies, particularly its continued purchase and export of Russian crude and refined products. He also stated that "when it comes to the interests of farmers, when it comes to our strategic autonomy, our stand is clear."
