PM Modi to hold review meeting on Covid situation in Varanasi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting at 11 am on Sunday to discuss the Covid situation in Varanasi, which is his Lok Sabha constituency.
US, Japan pledge to work with India, Australia on free Indo-Pacific, strengthening Quad
Declaring that the Quad “has never been stronger,” the US and Japan have reiterated their commitment to work with India and Australia to build a free and “thriving” Indo-Pacific where, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Sugo warned, the “security environment has become increasingly severe.”
India has stood firm on northern border with China: Rawat
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Thursday said India has stood firm on the northern border against China.
Pakistan’s court seeks Indian response in Jadhav case
The Islamabad High Court in Pakistan has directed Pakistan’s Foreign Office to seek a response from India on the appointment of a lawyer for the Kulbhusan Jadhav case. Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer, is in Pakistan custody and was sentenced to death there by a military court.
Sri Lankan seeks urgent delivery of Covishield from India
The Sri Lankan government is reportedly in touch with Indian officials to seek urgent export of around one million doses of Covishield vaccines from India for the second phase of its vaccination drive, reported Daily Mirror.
UK government clears Nirav Modi's extradition to India
New Delhi/IBNS: Fugitive jewellery businessman Nirav Modi's extradition to India has been cleared by the British government.
Indian coast guard seizes boat with 30 kg heroin; 8 Pakistanis arrested
Eight Pakistan nationals were arrested from the mid-sea off Gujarat coast for drug trafficking by the Indian Coast Guard. Authorities recovered 30 kilograms of heroin from them.
All monuments under ASI to remain shut till May 15: Centre
New Delhi/IBNS: As the country struggles to combat the massive spike in coronavirus cases, the government decided to shut all centrally-protected monuments and museums, including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Ajanta Caves, till May 15.
India, Sri Lanka to back nine joint science research projects
India and Sri Lanka would support nine joint research projects to be taken up by scientists of the two countries, news website ColomboPage reported.
Fight against COVID-19: PM Modi-led government approves stepping up of production of Remdesivir
New Delhi: The Indian government on Wednesday said it has approved stepping up production of anti-viral drug Remdesivir.
India fights Coronavirus: Union govt asks state to take appropriate measures to curb Covid-19
Mumbai/UNI: The Union Ministry of Health has directed to take appropriate corrective measures to curb the growing covid incidence in the Maharashtra state.
PM Modi's call for mass vaccination-a 4-day 'Tika Utsav'-commences today
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a worrying surge in Covid-19 cases, 'Tika Utsav' or vaccine festival is being organised across the country from Sunday to inoculate a maximum number of eligible people against the virus.
Narendra Modi, Mark Rutte attend virtual summit, discuss issues of bilateral engagements
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte attended a Virtual Summit on Friday when the two leaders discussed issues of bilateral engagements.
Nations remain in touch even during wars: Pakistan on secret talks with India
Pakistan hinted that India and Pakistan remained in touch despite tensions in bilateral relations over the last few years. “States have their ways and means to communicate with each other even during wars,” Zahid Hafeez Chaudhary, the spokesperson of Pakistan’s foreign office, was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune.
PM Modi and Netherlands PM Mark Rutte hold virtual summit
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte held a virtual summit on Friday.