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April 23, 2016 4:49 PM

There is enough stock of foodgrains for this year: Paswan

Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ramvilas Paswan on Saturday assured that there is enough stock of foodgrains to meet the requirement for this year despite drought situation in some states. Talking to reporters in Jaipur, he said that nearly 600 lakh tonne of food grains are available agains...

April 23, 2016 2:07 PM

Subramanian Swamy, Navjot Sidhu, Mary Kom among 6 nominated to RS

BJP leaders Subramanian Swamy and Navjot Singh Sidhu and journalist Swapan Dasgupta have been nominated to Rajya Sabha.<br/><br/>In a release, Home Ministry said, President Pranab Mukherjee has also nominated economist Narendra Jadhav, Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi and Boxer Mary Kom to th...

April 23, 2016 1:56 PM

Piyush Goyal with French Environment Minister launch programmes under ISA

Power Minister Piyush Goyal along with French Environment Minister and President of COP21 S&apos;gol&apos;ne Royal has launched programmes under International Solar Alliance ISA at New York.<br/><br/>Ministers and Representatives from over 25 countries participated in event.<br/>&l...

April 23, 2016 1:18 PM

India signs Paris climate agreement along with over 170 nations at UN

India has signed the historic Paris climate agreement at United Nations in New York along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step to combat global warming.<br/><br/>Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the agreement in the UN General Assembly hall at a high-level ...

April 23, 2016 12:44 PM

India signs Paris climate agreement along with over 170 nations at UN

India has signed the historic Paris climate agreement at United Nations in New York along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step to combat global warming. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the agreement in the UN General Assembly hall at a high-level ceremony hosted by UN...

April 23, 2016 12:44 PM

&apos;PM Modi to address 19th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts on a number of issues in his Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio tomorrow. This will be the 19th edition of the programme.<br/><br/>In a tweet, the Prime Minister has urged people to share their ideas for the programme on the MyG...

April 23, 2016 12:43 PM

Prakash Javadekar, Piyush Goyal met John Kerry in New York

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and Power Minister Piyush Goyal met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York.<br/><br/>Both the minister discussed with Mr. Kerry a range of issues including how India and the US can continue to work together on the issue of climate change.<b...

April 23, 2016 12:42 PM

Drought condition to remain maximun for 30 to 45 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department, IMD, has predicted that the drought condition prevailing in the country now will remain maximum for 30 to 45 days.<br/><br/>Participating in the current affairs programme of All India Radio, IMD director B P Yadav said farmers faced two deficient rain...

April 23, 2016 10:39 AM

Govt asks smart cities to firm up bankable projects

Urban Development Ministry has asked the 20 cities, selected for smart cities in the first round, to quickly firm up bankable projects for obtaining loan from the Asian Development Bank, ADB, World Bank and BRICS Development Bank.<br/><br/>Urban Development Secretary Rajiv Gauba said thi...

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