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January 21, 2017 6:42 PM

New Delhi: Two day workshop on Rights of Persons with Disabilities underway

A two day workshop to build partnership between governments of Asian region and NGOs in implementation of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities got underway in New Delhi today. Participants from 12 countries from West Asia, Central Asia and South Asia were present on the occasion....

January 21, 2017 4:42 PM

Pakistan hands over soldier Chandu Chavan to Indian authorities

Pakistan today handed over Rashtriya Rifles soldier Chandu Chavan to Indian authorities at Wagah border. Quoting sources, our correspondent reports that Chavan was released to the Indian authorities at the Wagah Border this afternoon. <br/><br/>The soldier had inadvertently crossed over ...

January 21, 2017 4:40 PM

EC censures Delhi CM for violating Model Code of Conduct

Election Commission has censured Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for violating Model Code of Conduct. The Commission said, his reply has not been found convincing.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>In its order, the Commission observed that Mr Kejriwal had made remarks to the effect o...

January 21, 2017 1:49 PM

Corps Commander Conference underway in Dehradun

The Corps Commander Conference of all the three armed forces organized in Indian Military Academy Dehradun is underway presently. Prime Minister Narender Modi arrived in Dehradun today morning to address this day-long annual conference.<br/> <br/>Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Chief ...

January 21, 2017 9:01 AM

PM greets people of Manipur, Tripura & Meghalaya on their statehood day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on their statehood day. In a series of tweets, Mr Modi hoped that Manipur will remain blessed with joy and prosperity. <br/><br/>Conveying his best wishes to people of Tripura, he wished for the state'...

January 21, 2017 8:57 AM

Efforts being made to fulfil cultural aspirations of Tamil people: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said all efforts are being made to fulfil the cultural aspirations of Tamil people. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the country is proud of the rich culture of the state. <br/><br/>He said, Central Government is fully committed to the progress of Tamil Nadu and...

January 21, 2017 8:00 AM

President, Prime Minister congratulate Donald Trump

President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Donald Trump on his assumption of office of the President of the US. In his message, the President has said, it is a matter of satisfaction that relations between India and the U S, based on the shared values and common interest, have expanded and deepene...

January 21, 2017 7:14 AM

No respite from cold wave in north India

Icy cold weather conditions intensified in Northern India with foggy weather slowing down the pace in several parts. In Jammu and Kashmir, Pahalgam recorded the season's coldest night in January in three years at minus 13.8 degrees Celsius.<br/> <br/>Leh in Ladakh region witnessed m...

January 21, 2017 6:56 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Donald Trump

President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Donald Trump on his assumption of office of the President of the US. In his message, the President has said, it is a matter of satisfaction that relations between India and the U S, based on the shared values and common interest, have expanded and deepene...

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