Beijing, Nov 18 (IANS/TASS) Strengthening and expanding ties with China remains Russia’s overriding priority, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday. “Amid a highly volatile world situation, it becomes particularly important to strengthen reliable good-neighbourly relations between our countries,” Shoigu said at talks with his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan here. “This is not only an […]
Chandigarh/Barwala, Nov 18 (IANS) A much delayed move by the Haryana government to use force to arrest controversial sect leader Rampal from his Satlok Ashram near Barwala Tuesday turned violent with his followers fighting pitched battles with security forces to prevent them from entering the ashram premises. The whole area around the ashram resembled a […]
Jeju (South Korea), Nov 18 (IANS) Indian boxers Pinki Rani, S. Sarjubala Devi and M. Meena Kumari registered contrasting wins in the preliminary round matches of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women’s World Championships here Tuesday. While Pinki beat Si Haijuan of China in the 51kg category, Sarjubala defeated German Jesus Sousa Grazieli 40-37 in […]
Tokyo, Nov 18 (IANS/EFE) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolved the lower house of parliament Tuesday — just halfway through his mandate — and announced that snap elections will be held two years ahead of schedule. Abe made the announcement at a press conference where he explained that the move resulted from his decision to […]
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Leading contemporary artists Subodh Gupta was Tuesday awarded the ‘Dayawati Modi Award for Art, Culture and Education’ by union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan. The award which comprises of a cash prize of Rs.2.51 lakh, a silver shield and scroll of honour was presented to the artist to […]
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Underlining the crucial role of regional trade agreements for India to emerge as a manufacturing hub, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher Tuesday said the free trade agreement being negotiated by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would help India to boost its commerce and manufacturing. “My message here is that regional […]
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Congress leaders, including party vice president Rahul Gandhi, Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi government of wishing “to rub out” Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy as an international conference commemorating the 125th anniversary of India’s first prime minister saw leaders from India and abroad pay glowing tributes to the builder of modern India. […]
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) A joint working group (JWG) of the chemicals and fertilizers ministry and representatives of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan will be formed within a week to work on ways to strengthen trade in fertilizers, chemicals and pharmaceuticals between India and Tatarstan, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Ananth Kumar said Tuesday. A […]
Ahmedabad, Nov 18 (IANS) After 12 years and 24 extensions, the two-member Nanavati-Mehta Commission of Enquiry submitted its much-awaited final report on the 2002 Godhra train carnage and the subsequent communal riots, here Tuesday. The commission, consisting of retired Supreme Court judge Justice G.T. Nanavati and retired high court judge Justice Akshay Mehta, submitted the […]
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday made a surprise inspection of various locations in the national capital, including the New Delhi railway station and a police station, and asked people and government officials about issues like cleanliness. The home minister visited the New Delhi railway station where he inspected the Sulabh […]