Pune: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the emergence of “non-state actors” in many countries and their resorting to terrorism is a “matter of concern”. In his address at an event here to mark the 77th Army Day, he also said conflicts and wars will become more violent and unpredictable. At the beginning of…
New Delhi: The Congress’ new headquarters located at 9A, Kotla Road here was inaugurated on Wednesday, as the grand old party turned a page in its history after operating from its iconic 24, Akbar Road premises for the last 47 years. Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the plush five-story building in the presence…
New Delhi: India will achieve its target of 20 percent ethanol blending in the next two months, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. The practice of blending ethanol with petrol began in 2001 as a pilot project. “We will achieve this target of 20 percent ethanol blending in the next two months. Use of…
New Delhi: The third edition of the cultural exchange program Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held from February 15 to February 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday. “The program aims to celebrate, reaffirm, and rediscover the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi — two of the country’s most important and ancient…
Pune: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the situation along the northern border is stable but at the same time sensitive, asserting that “whatever was done in Galwan should not get repeated”. He also said that his force is fully ready and capable to deal with any situation. In his address at the…
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday described RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks that India’s “true independence” was established on the day of the Ram temple’s consecration as “anti-national” and demanded an apology over the statement. Ramesh’s remarks came after Bhagwat said the date of the Ram temple’s consecration in Ayodhya should be…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat saying that his remark that India got “true independence” after the Ram temple consecration amounts to treason and is an insult to every Indian. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters here, Gandhi said every party worker is…
Pune: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the situation along the northern border is sensitive but stable, while asserting that his force is fully ready and capable of dealing with any situation. In his address at the 77th Army Day celebrations here, he also said the ceasefire is maintained along the Line of…
Mumbai: Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The commissioning of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen the country’s efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its strength towards self-reliance, PM…
New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination papers for the upcoming polls from the New Delhi Assembly constituency on Wednesday, party leaders said. Kejriwal, who will be accompanied by women supporters, will file his nomination papers after offering prayers at Hanuman temple and Valmiki Mandir in the New Delhi area, they…
