New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) Even as India-US ties touch a new low over Trump’s unilateral Tariffs, the two countries held a virtual US-India 2 2 Intersessional Dialogue and discussed cooperation in several areas including Defence, security, counter-terrorism and civil nuclear energy. Both sides looked forward to increasing Defence cooperation, including signing a new ten-year…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) Finland President Alexander Stubb today telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared his assessment on the recent meetings between the leaders of Europe, the United States and Ukraine in Washington on the resolution of Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and…
Lucknow, Aug 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently said that the fair and transparent recruitment process of the Women and Child Development Department is not only creating employment opportunities, but also raising hopes among youth in remote areas of Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at an appointment letter distribution program, the CM noted that…
Srinagar, Aug 27 (UNI) As the Jammu region reeled under three days of torrential rains, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said more than 5,000 people had been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety. The LG reviewed the situation with Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and senior officials, directing immediate restoration of power, water supply, and…
Shimla, Aug 27 (UNI) In a move aimed at supporting apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Adani Agrifresh Limited (AAFL) has announced a revision of procurement rates for the current season. The new rates, effective from yesterday, reflect a 12.5 percent increase compared to last year. According to the revised schedule, premium grade Shimla Royal apples…
Srinagar, Aug 27 (UNI) As many as 30 pilgrims have lost their lives after heavy rains triggered massive landslides near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu region. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who flew to Jammu to take stock of the flood situation, confirmed the toll. “Around 29 to…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) The union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved four major railway projects worth Rs 12,328 crore in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Assam and one new rail line to connect far-flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat with an aim to enhance passenger and freight connectivity. According to a statement…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today took exception to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s use of ‘Tuu Tadak’ style language against constitutional dignitaries, commenting that it had now become part of his DNA. In an official statement here, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said that such behaviour has now become part…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) The union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the extension and restructuring of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, extending the lending period to March 31, 2030 with more loan facility. Launched in 2020, the scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today stressed the need to keep strengthening domestic Defence industry to ensure that India is fully prepared for every situation and the ‘’surge capacity’’ is sufficient. “If any war stretches for two months, four months, a year, two years, even five years, then we should be…
