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Sarbananda Sonowal meets Norway Minister Jan Christian Vestre, discusses Green Ports and blue economy

New Delhi: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal had a meeting with Jan Christian Vestre Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway in New Delhi on Thursday.

NSA Ajit Doval holds bilateral talks with Russian security chief in Moscow

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval who is on a visit to Moscow on Thursday held bilateral talks with Russia's security chief Nikolai Patrushev during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, a statement said.

NSA Ajit Doval holds bilateral talks with Russian security chief in Moscow

New Delhi/UNI: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who is on a visit to Moscow on Thursday held bilateral talks with Russia's security chief Nikolai Patrushev during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, a statement said.

'India Gandhi misused Art 356 fifty times': PM Modi hits back at Congress during Rajya Sabha debate

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday recollected in Rajya Sabha that Congress governments at the Centre had dismissed 90 state governments by “misusing” Article 356 of the Constitution, and that former PM Indira Gandhi had “misused” it 50 times to dismiss elected state governments.

Indian NDRF team rescues 6-year-old Indian girl from rubble in Turkey

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) Thursday rescued a six-year-old girl who was brought out to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey.

NDRF team rescues 6-year-old Indian girl from rubble in Turkey

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) Thursday rescued a six-year-old girl who was brought out to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey.

Indian NDRF team rescues 6-year-old Indian girl from rubble in Turkey

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) Thursday rescued a six-year-old girl who was brought out to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey.

Indian NDRF team rescues 6-year-old Indian girl from rubble in Turkey

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) Thursday rescued a six-year-old girl who was brought out to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey.

$40 million in cash as humanitarian aid reaches Afghanistan

Kabul: A fresh batch of $40 million in cash as humanitarian aid reached the cash-strapped and war-torn Afghanistan on Wednesday, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank, said in a statement on Thursday.

Amid inclement weather, authorities issues avalanche warning in 12 districts of Kashmir

Srinagar/UNI: Amid snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the authorities have issued an avalanche warning in twelve districts of the Union Territory for the next 24 hours.

'Lotus will bloom profusely, the more you engage in mud slinging': PM Modi's retort to Opposition

New Delhi: Amid relentles booing and "probe Adani" chants in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the Opposition that false accusations would only ensure BJP's victory in elections.

'Nehru was such a great person, why not use his surname?': PM Modi's swipe at the Gandhis in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Unleashing a fresh salvo on the Gandhis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday questioned Congress’ first family why none of them used the surname "Nehru" to honour Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.

Terrorism a major threat in the region: NSA Doval at Moscow meet

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday said stressed that terrorism has become a major threat in the region and dealing with Daesh and terror outfits like the Pakistan-based LeT and JeM requires intensified intelligence and security cooperation between countries.

'Frozen' UNSC in danger of becoming more non-functional: India

New Delhi: Criticising the UN Security Council for being a “frozen 1945 invented mechanism” that is unable to voice the concerns of the wider UN membership, especially the global south, India has called for the world body to become more representative of the developing world and warned of it becoming more non-functional if the move is delayed.

Russian President meets NSA Ajit Doval and other security chiefs at Regional Dialogue on Afghanistan

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin and the security chiefs of other countries during the Fifth Regional Dialogue on Afghanistan held in Moscow on Wednesday.

Bombay HC rejects petition challenging land acquisition in Mumbai's Vikhroli for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Godrej & Boyce company challenging acquisition proceedings initiated by the Maharashtra government and the NHSRCL in Mumbai's Vikhroli area for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, media reports said.

Legendary sprinter PT Usha chairs Rajya Sabha session

New Delhi/IBNS: Legendary sprinter PT Usha presided over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday in the absence of Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

'Vajpayee also used a word...': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on his words being expunged

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday asked Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on why his words were being expunged from the record, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: Bus runs over seven in Greater Noida, four killed

Greater Noida/UNI: A roadways bus hit 7 people in front of Hero Motors factory located on GT Road in Badalpur area of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, killing 4 and injuring three.

Congress to micro-manage election campaign in Meghalaya

Shillong/UNI: In poll-bound Meghalaya, Congress will micro-manage its election campaign mainly concentrating on door-to-door connections.

Maharashtra's economy currently moving towards 1 trillion: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed the belief that the economy of Maharashtra is currently moving towards 1 trillion and in the next 4-5 years the country's economy will be the third largest in the world.

Mumbaikars will be provided with the facilities they deserve: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that Mumbaikars will be provided with the facilities they deserve.

Modi, Netanyahu discuss defence, security over phone

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over a phone call on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted bilateral friendship, and deepen the cooperation in defence and security.

Kerala announces Rs. 10 crore aid to earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Wednesday announced Rs 10 crore for the humanitarian assistance to Turkiye and Syria which were devastated by the earthquake.

ED summons Congress leader DK Shivakumar in National Herald and disproportionate assets cases

Shivamogga/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar to appear before it on Feb 22, while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has served notice to his daughter Aishwarya Shivakumar.

Bengal BJP creates ruckus in state assembly, stages walkout during Guv CV Ananda Bose's first address

Kolkata/IBNS: Opposition MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bengal Legislative Assembly Wednesday created ruckus over Governor CV Ananda Bose's first address as they shouted slogans and tore up copies of the speech handed to them and finally staged a walkout.

One Indian missing, 10 stranded in remote parts of Turkiye after devastating earthquake: Centre

New Delhi/IBNS: One Indian, who had gone to Turkiye on work visa, is currently missing following the devastating earthquake that hit the country on Monday leaving 8,574 people dead.

PM Modi 'shielding' Gautam Adani: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting billionaire businessman Gautam Adani, a day after he asked the latter to clarify his relationship with Adani.

Quad nations to launch public campaign to improve cyber security

New Delhi: Quad nations are launching a public campaign to improve cyber security across the Quad nations: the Quad Cyber Challenge.

Indian NDRF teams reach earthquake-hit Turkey to conduct rescue operations

New Delhi: Indian NDRF teams have reached Gaziantep, near the epicentre of the earthquake that shook Turkey, and began rescue and relief operations, even as he named India’s mission there 'Operation Dost', said Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday.