Bhutan-India railway link to become reality soon
Sep 11, 2023, at 04:17 am
The Indian government has allotted INR 12 billion for the extensive expansion and modernization of railway infrastructure in the northeastern region of the country, a crucial move made to further boost the much-awaited first-ever Bhutan-India railway link.
Sep 11, 2023, at 03:02 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
'Game-changing investment': US Prez Joe Biden hails India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Sep 11, 2023, at 01:34 am
New Delhi: US President Joe Biden has hailed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) launched on Saturday as a 'game-changing investment' for the US.
I am a proud Hindu, says British PM Rishi Sunak after visiting Akshardham Temple in New Delhi
Sep 11, 2023, at 01:27 am
New Delhi: British PM Rishi Sunak, who visited New Delhi's Akshardham Temple, on Sunday said he is a 'proud Hindu' and his India-origin root will always help him in connecting with the country.
Actions of few do not represent entire community or Canada, says Justin Trudeau on Khalistani issue
Sep 11, 2023, at 12:22 am
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Sunday spoke on the issue of pro-Khalistani elements in his country and said Ottawa will always prevent violence and push back against hatred.
Who attended, who skipped G20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu
Sep 10, 2023, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi: The G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night was attended by chief ministers of several states, including Bihar's Nitish Kumar, Jharkhand's Hemant Soren, and West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, media reports said.
G20 Summit ends: PM Modi hands over 'One Earth, One Family' baton to Brazil
Sep 10, 2023, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday ended the G20 summit with ‘Swasti Astu Vishwa’ -- a prayer which means "let there be peace in the world" as he handed over the gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, marking the ceremonial transfer of the G20 presidency.
CPI (M) alleges mass rigging after BJP wins two assembly seats in Tripura by-poll
Sep 10, 2023, at 08:04 pm
Agartala: A day after BJP’s landslide victory in the by-elections to two assembly seats in Tripura, the CPI-M Politburo reiterated its demand of countermanding the by-polls in Boxanagar and Dhanpur in the Sepahijala district, alleging mass rigging.
'Falsely implicated for political gain': Arrested TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu tells court
Sep 10, 2023, at 05:54 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who was produced in a Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau court on Sunday morning after his arrest, told the court that he has been falsely implicated for political gains.
G20 Summit: World leaders visit Delhi's Rajghat, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Sep 10, 2023, at 04:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: World leaders, attending the G20 Summit in India, Sunday gathered at Delhi's Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before continuing their discussions on the second day of the meet.
Delhi receives heavy rainfall, several areas waterlogged; more showers expected today
Sep 10, 2023, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Several parts of Delhi, including the Pragati Maidan area which is hosting the 18th G20 Summit with world leaders, witnessed heavy rainfall Saturday.
Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata Murty visit Delhi's Akshardham Temple
Sep 10, 2023, at 02:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a break from the G20 Summit schedule, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi.
Implementing BBIN MVA requires a mixture of top-down and bottom-up approach
Sep 10, 2023, at 12:17 pm
Lack of trust and capacity are two major hurdles hindering implementation of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA). To expedite its implementation, there is need to ensure losers emerge winners post-implementation of the BBIN MVA.
Sep 10, 2023, at 08:30 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ should not be compared with that of the Bali summit a year ago as many things have changed since then.
PM Modi, British PM Sunak discuss free trade deal
Sep 10, 2023, at 07:47 am
New Delhi: The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday held a 'productive conversation' about negotiations on a UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
G20 members reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance for corruption
Sep 10, 2023, at 07:41 am
New Delhi: The G20 leaders on Saturday reiterated their commitment to zero tolerance for corruption as they adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
G20 bemoans Ukraine war avoiding accusations against Russia; Ukraine slams G20
Sep 10, 2023, at 07:37 am
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing Ukraine war found its place in the G20 declaration of 2023 on Saturday.
G20 members reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance for corruption
Sep 10, 2023, at 07:17 am
New Delhi: The G20 leaders on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for corruption in the New Delhi Declaration.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to earthquake in Morocco; assures all possible aid
Sep 10, 2023, at 06:42 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Punjab drug peddler arrested with 15kg of heroin worth Rs 75 crore
Sep 10, 2023, at 06:23 am
Chandigarh/UNI: The Punjab Police have retrieved 15kg heroin having the market value of approximately Rs 75 crore, after arresting a drug trafficker, stated an officer on Sunday.
G20 dinner menu celebrates millets
Sep 10, 2023, at 05:30 am
New Delhi: India showcased unique Indian delicacies at the official G20 gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, with millets taking centre stage.
Sep 10, 2023, at 04:58 am
New Delhi/UNI: The G20 members devised the roadmap for execution of an independent panel on Capital Adequacy Frameworks (CAF) of multilateral development banks (MDBs) stated the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
India-Middle East-Europe mega economic corridor launched; PM Modi calls it 'historic partnership'
Sep 10, 2023, at 04:25 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) with India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany and the US as its members.
Delhi Declaration adopted at G20 Summit, big win as India brings consensus
Sep 10, 2023, at 03:42 am
New Delhi: After differences within the G20 bloc over a joint statement owing to the Ukraine War, the New Delhi Leaders' Summit Declaration was adopted on Saturday following a “100% consensus”.
Sep 10, 2023, at 12:07 am
A Nepali politician has demanded the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Cheng Song for his alleged “undiplomatic remarks” on the relationship between Kathmandu and New Delhi.
Sep 09, 2023, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed ways of enhancing cooperation in key sectors, including connectivity, and commerce, with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20Summit here.
G20: Participating leaders reach consensus, adopt New Delhi Declaration
Sep 09, 2023, at 10:58 pm
In a big win for India's G20 Presidency, the leaders of the grouping on Saturday reached a consensus on the 'New Delhi Declaration.'
G20 Meeting: Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi discuss ways to deepen trade linkages, boost investment
Sep 09, 2023, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met British PM Rishi Sunak at the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit when they discussed ways to deepen trade linkages and boost investment between the two nations.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth booked for objectionable post against Hindu gods
Sep 09, 2023, at 10:30 pm
A case has been lodged against a person for making objectionable comments of the Hindu gods on a social media platform in Bairia area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Saturday.
World is looking to G20 to provide leadership: says Rishi Sunak on tackling challenges
Sep 09, 2023, at 10:24 pm
British PM Rishi Sunak, who is currently in India to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, expressed hope that the bloc will provide leadership to the world when it is facing enormous challenges.