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Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, other leaders extend Holi wishes to nation

Political leaders across parties on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Holi

'Amrit Kaal' opportunity to work for developed, inclusive India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the people of this generation have a chance to work for a strong, developed and inclusive India in this "Amrit Kaal".

Biden appoints Bihar-born health expert as top official for Covid response

A Bihar-born global health expert has baeen appointed by US President Joe Biden to the White House position of overseeing the nation's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

India reports 2,528 cases of Covid-19, 149 fatalities in 24 hrs

With 2,528 new Covid-19 cases being reported in a day, India's infection tally now stands at 4,30,04,005, while the count of active cases fell below 30,000

UP govt lifts all Covid restrictions as daily infection count falls

The Uttar Pradesh government has lifted the last set of restrictions it had imposed on movement and commercial activities in the wake of rising Covid cases

PM Narendra Modi greets people on occasion of Holi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Holi and wished that the festival brings every colour of happiness in the their lives.

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers urges India to speak out against Putin

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Thursday urged India to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The lawmakers, led by Congressman Joe Wilson and Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, had a call with India's top envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu where they discussed the matter. Appreciated the opportunity to join Wilson in a bipartisan call with Ambassador Sandhu, urging India to speak out against Putin's targeting of civilians in Ukraine, Khanna said. "On both sides of the aisle, friends of India are urging India to use its influence for peace," he said in a tweet. Congressman Wilson tweeted, "Grateful to join my colleague in a bipartisan call with the Ambassador of India to the U.S. It is critical that world leaders condemn the atrocities being committed by Putin in Ukraine." This is for the second time in two days that US lawmakers have urged India to condemn Russia over its military offensive against Ukraine. A day earlier, two lawmakers Ted W Lieu and To

Bengaluru can be defence hub to meet needs of India, nations: Bommai

Bengaluru would evolve as a major hub of defence research and production, meeting the defence needs of not only India but of its friendly nations too, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said

Humanitarian action in Ukraine should not be politicised: India at UNSC

India emphasized that humanitarian action shall be guided by the principles of humanity and should not be politicised in Ukraine speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting

European consumer electronics firm Thomson eyes 10% market share in India

European consumer electronics firm Thomson on Thursday announced a range of air conditioners in India with an aim to capture 10 per cent market share.

India fared better than others in managing Omicron surge: Health Ministry

Global Covid case surge due to the Omicron variant led to a peak six times the previous waves but India managed to control its spread, the government said

India reports 2,539 new cases of Covid-19, 60 deaths in 24 hrs

With 2,539 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,01,477, while the active cases have declined to 30,799

UK Foreign Secretary Truss to visit India this month amid Ukraine war

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will visit India later this month amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The visit comes at a time when the world is witnessing a crisis in Ukraine.Russian forces launched military operations in Ukraine on February 24, three days after Moscow recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities.Recently, the UK Foreign Secretary had spoken on the crisis in Ukraine with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar"A telephonic discussion with UK Foreign Secretary @trussliz. Exchanged perspectives on the Ukrainian situation," Jaishankar had tweeted.Truss last visited India in October last year for two days, during which she met with Jaishankar and said that partnership with India is absolutely crucial.Truss stressed that both countries should work together on the set plans for the future.

Biden confident Garcetti will be 'excellent' as India envoy: White House

US President Joe Biden has confidence in Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and believes that he will be an excellent representative of the country in India, the White House said

India at forefront of uplifting and empowering women: Smriti Irani at UN

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said that India has been at the forefront of uplifting and empowering women at the socio-economic and political front

Encourage Indian leaders to stand up against Ukraine invasion: US

The United States remains in touch with Indian leaders and continues to encourage them to work closely with it to stand up against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said

Over 2.6 lakh in 12-14 yr segment get Covid vaccine on first day of drive

As India began inoculation for children aged between 12 to 14 years on Wednesday, over 2.6 lakh of this age group vaccinated with first dose of Covid vaccine on the first day.

India acts to seize gap in wheat export market left by Ukraine war

India is rolling out ambitious measures over the coming weeks to try to establish the country as a dominant exporter of high-quality wheat as importers scramble for supplies after Ukraine invasion

Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 yr-olds begins; low turnout on day 1

Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group started in Delhi on Wednesday amid a steady decline in new coronavirus cases being reported in the city

Russian oil deal could place New Delhi on 'wrong side of history': US

The United States on Tuesday said India would not be violating US sanctions by purchasing Russian oil but added that such a move would put the country on 'wrong side of history'