All 55 members of Asia-Pacific Group at UN back India
United Nations, : In a major diplomatic win for India, all 55 members of the Asia-Pacific Group at UN unanimously endorsed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat of the Security Council for two-year term. “A unanimous step. Asia-Pacific Group at the UN unanimously endorses India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat of the Security Council for […]
Pompeo meets PM Modi, also holds parleys with NSA Ajit Doval
New Delhi,: Days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, the US Secretary of State Micheal R Pompeo kicked off his crucial diplomatic engagements here on Wednesday by meeting Mr Modi. “Working together to further deepen our strategic partnership. Secretary Pompeo called on PM Narendra Modi to exchange views on […]
Kargil war: IAF recreates ‘Tiger Hill’ attack in Gwalior
Gwalior, : Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF) strike on Tiger hill during the Kargil war, the IAF on Monday organised a seminar on ‘Air operations in Kargil war, Lessons learnt and way forward’ at Air Force Station, here. On June 24,1999, the Mirage-2000 fighter jets used the Laser Guided Bomb(LGB) on […]
Aadhaar Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, : The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to impose strict penalties for violation of norms, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Bill, once approved, will replace the ordinance issued in March this year. The Bill amends the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other subsidies, Benefits […]
Afghanistan win toss, opt to bowl against Bangladesh
Southampton, : Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in a World Cup match here at The Rose Bowl on Monday. Afghanistan made two changes in their team with Dawlat and Shenwari replacing Alam and Zazai for this match. Meanwhile, Bangladesh also made two changes in their team as […]
Govt should revisit ‘muscular approach’ in south Kashmir, says Tarigami
Srinagar, : Alleging that the situation in south Kashmir has not shown any significant improvement since July 2016, senior CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said that the government needs to revisit ‘muscular approach’ as it is not giving desired results. ‘Comprising four districts — Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian — South Kashmir has been on […]
Lok Sabha takes up Motion of Thanks to Prez address: Sarangi hails Modi Govt
New Delhi,: Lok Sabha on Monday took up the Motion of Thanks to President’s address to the Joint Sitting of Parliament with BJP fielding a low-profile but a renowned social worker and newly elected lawmaker Pratap Chandra Sarangi to initiate the debate. Mr Sarangi, Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and elected MP from Balasore, […]
Secy Pompeo ‘excited’ about India trip, sees opportunity to strengthen Indo-US ties
New Delhi,: The US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and his team are ‘excited’ about his trip to India beginning on Tuesday and the Trump administration sees there is an “unprecedented opportunity to broaden and deepen the relationship”. “Secretary and his team and myself included are excited about the trip. We’re at a high […]
Drinking water crisis a crucial issue, need separate discussion: Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, : Amid the deepening water crisis across the country, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday suggested that since this is an important issue, it needs separate discussion in the House. Mr Naidu urged the members that they should send a notice to discuss this important issue which he intends to admit […]
Karvan-e-Aman bus to PoK, trade remains suspended since March 24
Srinagar, : The Karvan-e-Aman bus, operating between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), on Monday remained suspended since March 24, official sources said. The cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade also remained suspended since March 24. The weekly cross-Line of Control (LoC) bus, introduced as one of the major Confidence Building Measure (CBM) by Pakistan […]