US visit an occasion to strengthen strategic partnership: Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Before leaving for the United State of America on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit would be an occasion to strengthen the comprehensive global strategic partnership with the US.

The Prime minister…

Nepal recalls its ambassador to India

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal's Sher Bahadur Deuba government has decided to recall 12 ambassadors previously appointed by the K.P. Sharma Oli government, including Ambassador Nilamber Acharya from India.

A cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening decided…

WHO chief thanks India for resuming Covid vaccine export

New Delhi (IANS) The World Health Organisation on Wednesday appreciated India's decision to export the vaccines under Vaccine Maitri to COVAX.

The Director-General of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that it is an important development…

Congress tussles: 'After changes in Punjab, next will be Rajasthan'

Jaipur (IANS) After the dethroning of Captain Amarinder Singh as Punjab CM, next will be the turn of Rajasthan to see major changes, said veteran Congress leaders while speaking to IANS.

Former deputy CM of Rajasthan and ex-PCC chief Sachin…

At first meeting, Punjab Cabinet announces pro-poor initiatives

Chandigarh (IANS) Eyeing to woo the people in Punjab just ahead of going to the polls in early 2022, the new Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, in its maiden meeting discussed pro-poor initiatives like construction of 32,000 houses…

Pilot met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss Rajasthan

New Delhi1 (IANS) Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot met Rahul Gandhi over the weekend, sources said and discussed the issue of Rajasthan and also impending cabinet reshuffle and organisational rejig in the state.

However,…

Army chopper crash in J&K: Both pilot, co-pilot succumb

Jammu (IANS) Both pilot and co-pilot of the Cheetah helicopter of the army that crashed in J&K's Udhampur district on Tuesday during a training sortie, have succumbed to critical injuries.

A defence statement said here: "Both the pilots…

New Punjab CM-designate likely to have 2 deputies

Chandigarh (IANS) Newly-appointed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, 58, will have two Deputy Chief Ministers and they will take the oath of office on Monday at a ceremony here likely to be attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

After settling tussle in Punjab, Sonia heads to Shimla

Shimla (IANS) Just hours after settling the political tussle in its ruled state Punjab, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi is in a holiday mood.

She reached Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, by air in the morning from…

Monies paid by Amazon in legal fees have been funnelled into bribes: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has initiated an investigation into the conduct of its legal representatives in India, The Morning Context reported.

This investigation comes on the back of a whistleblower complaint…