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September 22, 2016 8:11 PM

Pakistan now host to Ivy League of terrorism: India at UN

Taking a swipe at Pakistan, India today said the land of Taxila is now host to the Ivy League of terrorism and attracts aspirants and apprentices from around the globe. Exercising India's Right of Reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's long tirade about the situation in Jammu and ...

September 22, 2016 8:05 PM

Govt examining political asylum plea of Baloch leader Bugti

The government is examining the application of Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti seeking political asylum in India. Sources said, application in this regard was received by the Home Ministry. <br/><br/>Bugti had applied for asylum in Indian consulate in Geneva three days ago and the applica...

September 22, 2016 7:25 PM

VP Hamid Ansari to embark on two-nation visit to Nigeria, Mali from Monday

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will embark on a two-nation visit to Nigeria and Mali on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations with the West African countries. During his visit, Mr Ansari will meet the top leadership of both the nations and explore new areas of co-operation.<br/><br...

September 22, 2016 7:25 PM

Swachh Bharat Week to be observed from Sep 25-Oct 2

Swachh Bharat Week will be observed from 25th of this month till 2nd of October. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Secretary Drinking Water and Sanitation Parameswaran Iyer said, country wide awareness programmes has been planned during this period. <br/><br/>Briefing media, Secretary H...

September 22, 2016 6:31 PM

Govt working to make tourism affordable, accessible: Raju

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju today said that Government has taken several initiatives to make tourism affordable and accessible to the international traveler. He was speaking at the Plenary Session of the Incredible India Tourism Investors' Summit in New Delhi. He said, the Nati...

September 22, 2016 6:15 PM

Navtej Sarna appointed Ambassador to the US

India's High Commissioner to UK Navtej Sarna was today appointed as Ambassador to the US. Mr Sarna, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1980 batch, was serving as Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs before he was posted in London in January. He succeeds Arun Singh, who is ...

September 22, 2016 6:03 PM

Kharif foodgrain output seen at record 135 MT, pulses up 57%

The country's foodgrain production is estimated to rise by nine percent to an all-time high of over 135 million tonnes in the kharif season of 2016-17. After, independence, India had achieved record Kharif production of over 131 million tonnes in 2011- 2012. In the last kharif season it stood a...

September 22, 2016 5:56 PM

Pakistan is 'terrorist state' carries out war crimes: India to UN

India today called Pakistan a terrorist state and accused it of carrying out war crimes against Indians through its long-standing policy of sponsoring terrorism. In a strong rebuttal, hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took up Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly session, India sai...

September 22, 2016 2:16 PM

UAV of air force crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

An unmanned aerial vehicle - UAV of air force has been crashed nearby Badabagh area of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan this morning. Army spokesperson told AIR that no casualty was reported. <br/><br/>He informed that air force has issued the order of the court of inquiry to examine the ...

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