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November 3, 2016 8:13 PM

UK PM Theresa May to begin her 3-day India visit from Sunday

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Theresa May will be on a three day visit to India from Sunday. On her visit, she will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ms May alongwith Mr Modi will inaugurate the India-UK Tech Summit.<br/><br/>The Summit is being organised by ...

November 3, 2016 8:02 PM

Strong action must be taken against States aiding terror: India

India today said, fight against terrorism should not only seek to eliminate terrorists and disrupt terror networks but it must also include identifying, holding accountable and taking strong measures against States who encourage, support and finance the menace.<br/><br/>Addressing the me...

November 3, 2016 7:41 PM

India remains engaged with NSG members

India says it remains engaged with Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) members on its membership in the elite group. Replying to a media query, MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, conversations have been continuing after NSG plenary in Seoul. <br/><br/>He said, India has lodged its application...

November 3, 2016 7:41 PM

Govt introducing universal ID cards for Divyangs: Gehlot

Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot said that the Government of India is introducing Universal Identity Card for Divyang persons which will be applicable all over the country. <br/><br/>Speaking at the program for distribution of Aids & Appliances ...

November 3, 2016 6:35 PM

Gujarat: Four workers killed, 13 injured in leakage at GNFC's Dahej unit

4 workers were killed and 13 were injured in a gas leakage at the TDI unit of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) at Dahej in Bharuch district last night. Bharuch Superintendent of Police, Sandeep Singh told media that the mishap occurred prima facie due to mechanical failure...

November 3, 2016 6:32 PM

PM attends Diwali Milan function at BJP headquarters in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended Diwali Milan function at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi appreciated the role of media in creating a constructive thinking in the country. <br/><br/>Mr Modi urged media to give a fillip to ...

November 3, 2016 6:18 PM

BSF foils infiltration bid in Kathua district of J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, BSF today foiled an infiltration bid from across the Indo-Pak International Border in Kathua district. <br/><br/>BSF spokesperson told AIR, that in the wee hours today, alert troops of the border force in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, noticed movement of two ...

November 3, 2016 6:18 PM

PM Modi outlines 10-point agenda for disaster risk reduction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sought greater cohesion in international response to disasters. Inaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi, Mr Modi outlined a ten-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction. He said, all development...

November 3, 2016 5:25 PM

Railways set target of 100% de-carbonisation, 90% electrification in next 5 yrs

The Indian Railways has set a target to achieve 100 per cent de-carbonisation, with 90 per cent electrification in next five years. Addressing an International Conference on De-carbonization of Indian Railway-Mission Electrification, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said, with the investment of Rs 25,...

November 3, 2016 4:54 PM

President stresses on innovation & creativity in research

President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a three day visit to Nepal, emphasised on the role of innovation and creativity in research. Speaking at a special convocation programme organised by Kathmandu University, Mr. Mukherjee said, development of talent of students and faculty members of educational i...

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