Narendra Modi

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Visva Bharati University closes after trouble over boundary wall

11:56 pm August 17, 2020

Kolkata: The heritage Visva Bharati University was on Monday shut down indefinitely following violent protests against the varsity’s decision to construct a boundary wall around the venue of Poush Mela, a prestigious annual cultural event started more than a century ago. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came out against the fencing, while Governor Jagdeep Dhankar expressed concern over the situation. Trouble erupted at […]

India sends assistance to Mauritius to help deal with oil spill

3:48 pm August 16, 2020

New Delhi: India has sent 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material on board an IAF aircraft to Mauritius to help the country contain an oil spill on its pristine south-east coast. A 10-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) team specialising in containing oil spill has also been deployed to Mauritius to extend necessary technical and operational assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on […]

Putin greets India on Independence Day, praises it for success in various spheres

11:53 pm August 15, 2020

Moscow: India rightfully enjoys high prestige among the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said as he greeted the Indian government on the country’s 74th Independence Day. “Kindly accept cordial congratulations on the National Holiday – the Independence Day of the Republic of India,” Putin said in his congratulatory message to President Ram Nath […]

PM Modi pays tributes to Sri Aurobindo on birth anniversary

9:07 pm August 15, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sri Aurobindo, a freedom fighter and spiritual philosopher, on his birth anniversary, saying he was synonymous with brilliance and courage “Tributes to Sri Aurobindo on his Jayanti. He was synonymous with brilliance and courage. His thoughts and ideals, views on spirituality continue to motivate us. “Here are […]

PM to inaugurate ‘Atal Tunnel’ in Rohtang next month: Himachal CM on I-Day

9:02 pm August 15, 2020

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said the ‘Atal Tunnel’ in Rohtang would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the end of September this year. Thakur stated this while presiding over a state-level Independence Day function at the historic Dhalpur Maidan in Kullu district. He also said the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the state’s economy, however, India reported less […]