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Putin writes to Prez, PM; says perpetrators of Pulwama attack should be ‘punished’

 (UNI) Russia President Vladimir Putin has condemned the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that “perpetrators and sponsors” of this attack should be punished. In a […]

If it was not because of Congress, Citizenship Bill would have been passed : Meghalaya Congress leader

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Thursday said that if it was not of the strong opposition by the Congress against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, it would have […]
Sushma meets Permanent Representatives of various countries at UN

Sushma to receive Spl award in Spain for rescuing Spanish citizens during Nepal tremor

The Spanish government will confer a prestigious award the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit’ to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her visit to that country on […]

Eighteen CRPF jawans martyred, several injured in IED blast in J&K’s Pulwama

As many as 18 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were martyred and several others injured on Thursday when militants triggered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blastat Awantipora in […]

NHM provides flexibility to states to provide healthcare facilities under PPP mode

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), technical and financial support is provided to states, UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems, based on the requirements posed by the states, UTs in […]

Cuba warns of possible US military intervention in Venezuela

The Cuban government said Washington is preparing for a military intervention in Venezuela under the humanitarian pretext, and called for international efforts to avoid the scenario. “The US intends to […]

We can fight our way past the second round of Olympic Qualifiers: Maymol Rocky

India bowed out of the Hero Gold Cup after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Myanmar on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, finishing third in the group […]

Parle Platina Nutricrunch to launch “HealthIsNotAChoice” campaign

Parle Products, a leading food company is all set to launch a digital campaign – “HealthIsNotAChoice” for its newly introduced health brand Nutricrunch under its Platina division. The campaign aims […]

HAL takes a lead role in Aero India 2019

Public sector aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken a lead role in organising the 2019 edition of Aero India, the Defence and civilian aerospace exposition dubbed as the […]

India-made ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups available on GeM portal

India-made ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups will now be available directly to government departments and public sector units through Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The central and state government establishments can now directly procure […]

Modi to visit Korea, receive Seoul Peace Prize

At the invitation of President of Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day state visit to that country and give a new momentum in […]

Iraq: Road to stability ‘long and far from easy’ UNSC

Despite some positive developments following years of brutal conflict, Iraq is gripped by political stalemate and a continued humanitarian crisis that is hampering the stabilisation of the country, the head […]

LGBT community in Chechnya faces ‘new wave of persecution’

People in Chechnya who are suspected of being lesbian, gay or bisexual, are facing a “new wave of persecution” following a spate of killings involving torture, and other rights abuses, […]

Power tussle: SC bench says LG controls ACB, but split on services

The Supreme Court, in its order on the tug of war between between the Lieutenant Governor and Delhi government, on Thursday delivered a split judgement on services, the power to […]

Radio still powerful worldwide tool for dialogue: Guterres

Radio is a powerful tool that continues to promote “dialogue, tolerance and peace,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in message on Thursday, marking World Radio Day. “Even in today’s […]

Now, Mallya says PM Modi should instruct banks to ‘take back’ the money

In quite an unusual but assertive note, fugitive business magnate Vijay Mallya on Thursday sought to join issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and wondered why the latter was “not […]

“We can’t win as many seats to come to power”, – Mulayam springs mega surprise

Big political row has been triggered off by veteran socialist Mulayam Singh Yadav’s heaps of praise on Prime Minister and extending of good wishes that Narendra Modi should ‘return’ to […]

Meghalaya government fixed weight limits for students of all classes

In a bid to ease the burden of heavy bags, the Meghalaya government has fixed weight limits for students of all classes and imposed restrictions on home works for classes […]

Guaido’s envoy stresses to Pelosi need for US to pressure Maduro

 Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido’s ambassador to the United States, Carlos Vecchio, during a meeting urged US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers to intensify pressure on President Nicolas […]

Speaker hosts lunch for journalists: Says ‘love’ she got from members will be cherished

The 16th Lok Sabha held its last working session on Wednesday. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan hosted a lunch for media persons at her official residence here. In informal chat with journalists, […]

General Elections 2019: Bahujan Azad Party announces its election symbol

New political outfit Bahujan Azad Party (BAP) which was floated a couple of years ago by 50 IITians, has announced its election symbol “SLATE” , here. Addressing a press conference […]