The first meeting of the India-Central Asia joint working group on Afghanistan in New Delhi also witnessed a resolve by the participating countries exploring ways to jointly counter threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and drug trafficking in the region.
India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Iran#39;s Chabahar port
Sri Lanka in talks to extend $1 billion Indian credit line as IMF deal looms
The credit line is to due to expire on March 17 with Sri Lanka having used only about two-thirds of it, mainly for medicines and food, said the sources and another person familiar with the matter.
Airbus ACH160 helicopters to fly in Indian skies
Olivier Michalon, EVP – Global Business, Airbus Helicopters, emphasised Airbus#39;s commitment to Indiaâs vision of self-reliance by adding to the 120 plus Airbus helicopters that are already plying the Indian skies.
Tiger revival programme: Translocation of big cats to Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh to begin on March 10
Shivpuri borders Sheopur district which houses the Kuno National Park, a new home for 20 cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa under the ambitious Cheetah reintroduction project.
Govt to push bill to remove 65 more obsolete laws in Parliament session: Kiren Rijiju
Addressing the 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference in Goa, the minister informed that more than 4.98 crore cases are pending in various courts in India and the pendency would be handled using technology, with a “paperless judiciary” being the ultimate aim of the government.
India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi
Addressing a post-budget webinar on #39;Health and Medical Research#39;, Modi said India#39;s health sector was marred by a lack of integrated approach and long-term vision for decades but his government has not confined it to the health ministry alone and has dealt with it with the “whole of government” outlook.
Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter: UP Police
Umesh Pal, the key witness in the 2005 former BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case, and his police security guards Sandeep Nishad and Raghvendra Singh were shot on February 24 outside his home in the Dhoomanganj area. While Pal died on the same day, both the security personnel died later during treatment.
Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries
Earlier, Ivanov said that Russia is also preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free trips with 11 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Barbados, Haiti, Zambia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico and Trinidad, TASS reported.
Attempts being made to tell world Indian judiciary, democracy in crisis: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
No campaign with ulterior motives can succeed in defaming India and its democratic setup, Rijiju said after inaugurating a conference of the Centre#39;s counsels in the Eastern states.
5 Key Takeaways From the Murdaugh Murders Trial
The jury convicted Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer, of murdering his wife and son, and he was sentenced to life in prison.