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Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline could be inaugurated next year: Shringla

The work on the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, is progressing well and could be inaugurated next year, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said

Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline could be inaugurated next year: Shringla
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

India launched 27 satellite, 25 vehicle missions in last 5 years: Centre

A total number of 27 satellite missions and 25 launch vehicle missions were successfully accomplished during the last five years from April 2016 to March 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said

India launched 27 satellite, 25 vehicle missions in last 5 years: Centre
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 6:56 AM IST

PM Modi to attend reception ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the homage and reception ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at the National War Memorial in the national capital on Thursday at 10According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), as a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war and formation of Bangladesh, on 16 December last year, the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.He also lit four flames that were to traverse along with different directions. Since then, these four flames have traversed across the length and breadth of the country, including to Siachen, Kanyakumari, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Longewala, Rann of Kutch, Agartala.The flames were taken to key battle areas and also to the houses of gallantry award winners and veterans of the 1971 war.On Thursday, during the Homage Ceremony, these four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame .

PM Modi to attend reception ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' today
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 6:47 AM IST

WhatsApp adopts 500 villages in India to promote digital payments

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Wednesday announced its pilot programme of adopting 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra

WhatsApp adopts 500 villages in India to promote digital payments
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 1:41 PM IST

Would advocate diversification of India's weapons system: Eric Garcetti

The growing defence trade between India and the US is one of the major success stories of the bilateral relation, US President Joe Biden's nominee for next envoy to New Delhi said

Would advocate diversification of India's weapons system: Eric Garcetti
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 10:50 AM IST

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections, active cases decline to 87,562

India logged 6,984 coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,10,628

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections, active cases decline to 87,562
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 10:48 AM IST

India grateful to Sardar Patel for his efforts to unite nation: PM Modi

PM Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, saying India will be grateful to the latter's administrative skills and efforts to unite the nation.

India grateful to Sardar Patel for his efforts to unite nation: PM Modi
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 9:50 AM IST

Left-Wing Extremism affected districts reduced to 70 this year: Centre

Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts covered under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme reduced from 126 to 90 in April 2018 and further to 70 in July 2021, said Nityanand Rai

Left-Wing Extremism affected districts reduced to 70 this year: Centre
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 9:02 AM IST

India becoming global hub for innovation with startup ecosystem: Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India is becoming the global hub for innovation with the third-largest startup ecosystem.

India becoming global hub for innovation with startup ecosystem: Goyal
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 7:34 AM IST

Corp Affairs Ministry giving more leeway for firms to hold AGMs virtually

The corporate affairs ministry on Tuesday provided more leeway for companies in terms of holding annual general meetings in virtual mode.

Corp Affairs Ministry giving more leeway for firms to hold AGMs virtually
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 7:30 AM IST

Bangladesh India's largest trade partner in S Asia: Foreign secy Shringla

With Bangladesh being the central pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Dhaka is New Delhi's largest trade partner in South Asia, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Bangladesh India's largest trade partner in S Asia: Foreign secy Shringla
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 7:23 AM IST

India, Brazil hold bilateral talks on United Nations-related issues

India and Brazil held bilateral consultations on United Nations-related issues at the Director-General level here.The Brazilian delegation was led by Adriano Silva Pucci, Director of the Department of United Nations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UNP & Summits) led the Indian delegation along with officials from the Embassy of India in Brasilia.Earlier, India congratulated Brazil for its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2022-23 term and welcomed its concurrent tenure with India for the year 2022. As leading voices of the developing world, both sides appreciated the convergences on multilateral issues, including with respect to a wide range of themes on the UNSC agenda.Further, both sides shared their respective priorities during their UNSC tenure. In keeping with the bilateral Strategic Partnership, they agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda, in particular on ...

India, Brazil hold bilateral talks on United Nations-related issues
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 7:10 AM IST

India reports 5,784 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 571 days

India has recorded 5,784 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 571 days in the last 24 hours

India reports 5,784 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 571 days
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 12:30 PM IST

Hamstring injury rules Rohit out of SA tests; Panchal named replacement

India A captain Priyank Panchal will be Rohit's replacement opener in the Test series

Hamstring injury rules Rohit out of SA tests; Panchal named replacement
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 7:41 PM IST

India records 7,350 Covid infections in 24 hrs, active cases at 91,456

India's coronavirus tally rose to 3,46,97,860 with 7,350 people testing positive for the infection in a day

India records 7,350 Covid infections in 24 hrs, active cases at 91,456
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 10:30 AM IST

India's Harnaaz Sandhu brings home Miss Universe title after 21 years

Actor-model Harnaaz Sandhu made history on Monday as she was crowned Miss Universe 2021, 21 years after India last brought home the title.

India's Harnaaz Sandhu brings home Miss Universe title after 21 years
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 9:10 AM IST

Asian Rowing Championship: Indian rowers win 1 gold, 3 silvers on final day

Arvind leapfrogged his opponents with a timing of 7:55.942s

Asian Rowing Championship: Indian rowers win 1 gold, 3 silvers on final day
Updated On : 12 Dec 2021 | 2:02 PM IST

Food service industry expected to grow by 9% CAGR over FY20-25E: MOFSL

The Indian food service industry (FSI) is expected to grow by nine per cent CAGR over FY20-25E, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Food service industry expected to grow by 9% CAGR over FY20-25E: MOFSL
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 1:00 PM IST

India dispatches consignment of medical supplies to Afghanistan's Kabul

India has dispatched a consignment of medical supplies to Kabul on the return flight that brought evacuated Indians and Afghans from Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday.These medicines will be handed over to the representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Kabul and will be administered at the Indira Gandhi Children Hospital, Kabul."In view of the challenging humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the Government of India has dispatched a consignment of medical supplies on the return flight today," the MEA in a statement, said.The special flight on Friday brought 10 Indians and 94 Afghans including members of the Hindu-Sikh minority community from Afghanistan to the national capital under operation Devi Shakti as a part of an evacuation mission undertaken by India, the Ministry of External Affairs said.Under "Operation Devi Shakti", a total of 669 people have now been evacuated from Afghanistan, the MEA said. This comprises hundreds of Indians ...

India dispatches consignment of medical supplies to Afghanistan's Kabul
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 11:22 AM IST

India records 7,992 Covid cases in 24 hrs, death toll jumps to 475,128

With 7,992 people testing positive for the coronavirus in a day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,46,682,736

India records 7,992 Covid cases in 24 hrs, death toll jumps to 475,128
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 10:51 AM IST