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Himachal CM urges BRO to construct crucial road on Indo-Tibet border
Shimla, April 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday urged the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), a wing of the Defence Ministry that maintains the strategic highways, to take over the construction of road to connect Kinnaur with Lahaul-Spiti that lies on the Indo-Tibet border.
India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.
As ED and SFIO get going, Kerala CPI-M declares full support to CM Vijayan
Kochi, April 11: With trouble looming for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after his daughter Veena Vijayan’s now defunct IT firm Exalogic is on the radar of a few central agencies, state CPI-M Secretary M.V. Govindan on Friday said this was nothing but a conspiracy targeting the Chief Minister.
Delhi sees dust storm, trees fall in some areas
New Delhi, April 11: Several parts of Delhi witnessed a dust storm on Friday evening that led to trees falling in some areas and residents shutting windows to prevent dust from entering their houses.
Thunderstorms, lightning predicted across Himachal; IMD issues orange, yellow alerts
Shimla, April 11: Due to recent weather fluctuations over the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorm in four districts of Himachal Pradesh, while Yellow Alerts have been issued for four other districts.
Here is how Aan Tiwari from Sony SAB's 'Veer Hanuman' celebrates Hanuman Jayanti
Mumbai, April 11: Aan Tiwari who portrays the young Hanuman in Sony SAB's mythological epic, "Veer Hanuman", reflected on the show, and his bond with his co-stars before Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday.
Thunderstorms, light rains, duststorms likely in parts of Rajasthan today, tomorrow
Jaipur, April 11: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in northern and north-western parts of Rajasthan and possibility of dust storms in Jodhpur division, Bikaner division and other areas on Friday and Saturday .
UP: At least 22 killed following thunderstorms, rains; CM Yogi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for deceased
Lucknow, April 11: At least 22 people and 45 animals were killed across the Uttar Pradesh following destructing thunderstorms and rains over the state.
Italy's Dy PM, Min for University and Research arrive in Delhi on official visit
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research of Italy, arrived in Delhi on Friday for an official visit.
Tony Cavelero joins cast of psychological thriller 'The Silence Game'
Washington, April 10: The Righteous Gemstones actor Tony Cavalero is set to appear in a new psychological thriller titled The Silence Game, Deadline reported.
India and UAE building lasting bridges of friendship and cooperation: Dubai Crown Prince
Dubai, April 10: Extending his "heartfelt gratitude" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian government and people of India, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Thursday that both countries are setting a benchmark for successful global partnerships.
GSI issues LoA to GRSE for two coastal research vessels
Kolkata, April 10: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for the construction and delivery of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs), an official said.
India, Russia agree on six new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment cooperation
New Delhi, April 10: India and Russia have agreed on six new strategic projects aimed at enhancing bilateral investment cooperation during the 8th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects (IRWG-PIP), as per a press release.
J-K: Vaishno Devi Shrine Board inks MoU with THDCIL, GSI for pilgrim safety
Jammu, April 9: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THDCIL) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to enhance pilgrim safety and security during the pilgrimage to the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, officials said in a release.
You want my blood, but will not get it easily, says Vijayan to queries on daughter's troubles
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: Hours after his daughter Veena Vijayan suffered a jolt when the Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused a stay on the probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of her (now defunct) IT firm receiving monthly gratification from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) for mining sanctions, a peeved Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday expressed his displeasure at questions on the issue.
Delhi's power demand hits season's highest at 5090 MW: Officials
New Delhi, April 9: Power demand in Delhi touched 5090 megawatts (MW) at 12:31 PM on Wednesday, the highest so far this season, officials said. The demand is expected to rise further later in the day.
Prabhu Deva, Vishnu Manchu meet UP CM Yogi to promote film Kannappa
Lucknow, April 9: Choreographer-actor Prabhu Deva and Vishnu Manchu met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his office in Lucknow to promote their upcoming film Kannappa on Wednesday.
Seven killed in separate lightning strikes in Bihar in 24 hours
Patna, April 9: At least seven people lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents triggered by heavy rains in Bihar's Madhubani and Begusarai districts over the past 24 hours, officials said.
IMD issues heatwave alerts for Rajasthan districts
Jaipur, April 9: As temperatures rise abnormally in several parts of Rajasthan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in 20 districts on Wednesday.
Both India, UAE committed to work towards peace and prosperity in region: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of UAE Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at South Block, New Delhi on Tuesday, as per an official statement from the ministry of Defence.
'China's proposed mega dam to severely affect the downstream regions of NE India'
Guwahati, April 8: BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Tapir Gao on Tuesday said China's proposed construction of the "Great Bend Dam" on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, would severely affect the downstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and northeast.
Crown Prince of Dubai presents PM Modi replica of his grandfather's traditional cloak
New Delhi, April 8: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi a replica of his grandfather Sheikh Rashid's 'bisht' - a traditional embroidered cloak worn over the Qandura by Arab men - symbolising the historic and generational political friendship between the two countries, during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.
PM Modi meets Dubai Crown Prince, leaders talk of shared vision of future, stronger collaboration
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum here on Tuesday and said the special visit reaffirms deep-rooted friendship between the two countries and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future.
Immense priority' for India: Rajnath Singh discusses comprehensive strategic partnership with UAE counterpart
New Delhi, April 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a productive meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates and noted that for India, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UAE is of "immense priority."
PM Modi lauds Dubai's 'key role' in advancing India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in New Delhi, asserting that Dubai has played a "key role" in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
EAM Jaishankar meets Crown Prince of Dubai in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 8: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar welcomed UAE's Crown Prince, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on his first official visit to India on Tuesday.
Experts express concern over 'Great Bend Dam' in China
Guwahati, April 8: Global experts have expressed deep concern over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" by China on Yarlung Tsangpo, as Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, during a seminar held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
MeT office forecasts rain for Tamil Nadu till April 13
Chennai, April 8: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rainfall across Tamil Nadu until April 13, citing the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal as the primary cause.
Tourists from Kerala, Gujarat struggle with severe heatwave in Delhi
New Delhi, April 7: The soaring temperatures in Delhi are making it difficult for both residents and tourists with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for a heatwave in the city from April 7 to 9, with maximum temperatures expected to reach between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius on April 7 and 8, and around 41 degrees Celsius thereafter.
Comedian Jeff Ross recovers from allergic reaction to ice cream
Washington, April 7: Comedian Jeff Ross is recovering after rushing to the hospital to treat his allergic reaction.
Crown Prince of Dubai's visit to India to bolster India-UAE ties
New Delhi, April 7: At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will undertake an official visit to India from April 8 to 9, 2025, a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; Barmer hottest at 45.6 degrees Celsius
Jaipur, April 7: Rajasthan is experiencing an intense heatwave, with Barmer and Jaisalmer emerging as the hottest regions.
Kerala: 22-year old youth trampled to death by wild elephant in Palakkad
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: In a tragic incident, a 22-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Kerela's Mundur, Palakkad.
Weather department predicts heavy rain in isolated areas of TN
Chennai, April 6: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu on Sunday and Monday, attributing the weather conditions to a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
New discoveries in Egypt reveal history of Ramesseum Temple
Los Angeles, April 5: A joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission uncovered tombs and buildings that reveal more history about the Ramesseum Temple in the southern city of Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
PM Modi, Thailand PM Shinawatra agree to strengthen existing mechanisms of defence cooperation
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, agreed to strengthen the existing mechanisms of defence cooperation and promote further collaboration between the defence sectors of the two nations.
Strategic partners India and Thailand set to chart future-oriented, mutually-beneficial path
Bangkok, April 4: Elevating existing bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand will work on strengthening the existing mechanisms of defence cooperation, as well as to promote further collaboration between the defence sectors of the two countries, with particular emphasis on defence technology, defence industry, research, training, exchanges, exercises and capacity building including by establishing appropriate mechanisms.
Cabinet okays Rs 6,839 crore Vibrant Villages scheme to bolster India's security
New Delhi, April 4: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme for developing villages located along the country's international borders to enhance national security.
India, South Korea discuss measures to bolster trade cooperation
Seoul, April 4: South Korea and India held a joint forum on growth strategy on Friday and discussed measures to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, Seoul's industry ministry said.
PM Modi, Thailand counterpart discuss ways to strengthen defence, security partnership
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra held bilateral talks on Thursday and discussed ways to further strengthen political exchanges, defence and security partnership and strategic engagement between the two countries.