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November 17, 2017 6:01 PM

Dean of Diplomatic Corps takes up air pollution issue with MEA

Delhi based diplomats today raised the air pollution issue with the senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs. <br/><br/>Dean of Diplomatic Corps Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, shared the concerns of envoys over air pollution impacting their health. <br/><br/>T...

November 17, 2017 5:13 PM

India, France appeal world community to discourage terrorism

India and France have appealed the world community to discourage terrorism and isolate those who are providing safe havens to terrorists.<br/><br/>Speaking to media after delegation level talks in New Delhi today, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Minister for Europe and Foreig...

November 17, 2017 5:12 PM

Seminar on cyber security held in New Delhi

A seminar on cyber security in the context of Indian Navy was held in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba shared his thoughts on cyber security and the challenges faced by the Indian Navy in the domain. <br/><br/>He also enuncia...

November 17, 2017 3:53 PM

Nitish Kumar faction wins JD(U) symbol 'arrow'

The Election Commission has rejected rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav faction's claim on party's election symbol and recognized Nitish led group as real JDU. <br/><br/>The commission has also entitled Nitish Kumar faction to use poll symbol - arrow.<br/><br/>After op...

November 17, 2017 3:49 PM

Defence Minister rejects allegation by Congress over Rafale deal

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected the allegation levelled by Congress relating to Rafale deal and termed it as shameful. <br/><br/>Talking to media in New Delhi, Ms Sitharaman said, the deal was finalized following transparent procedure. She said, the allegations are polit...

November 17, 2017 2:35 PM

Health Ministry decides to change treatment strategy for tuberculosis

The Health Ministry has decided to change the treatment strategy for tuberculosis, TB, patients from thrice weekly to daily drug regimen using fixed dose combinations, FDC, for treatment. <br/><br/>Earlier, the Ministry was providing the thrice weekly regimen for the treatment of TB. &lt...

November 17, 2017 2:33 PM

Congress, CPI(M) question Moody's credit rating upgrade

Congress has questioned the upgradation of India's sovereign<br/>credit rating by Moody's saying the International rating agency and the Prime Minister have failed to gauge what it called the mood of the nation. <br/><br/>In a tweet, party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surje...

November 17, 2017 2:18 PM

PM Modi reviews progress of key infrastructure sectors

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Thursday reviewed progress of key infrastructure sectors including PMGSY, housing, coal and power. The review meeting, which lasted for about two and a half hours, was attended by top officials from PMO, NITI Aayog and infrastructure Ministries of the Gover...

November 17, 2017 2:04 PM

NGT lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday lifted its ban on construction activities in Delhi-National Capital Region and allowed trucks to enter the national capital, while asking authorities to strictly monitor their movement. <br/><br/>The green panel, however, refused to lift its ba...

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