Russia backs India’s UNSC permanent membership bid, says nation has ‘vast diplomatic experience’
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said India added value to the UNSC with its stance on global and regional issues.
Delhi airport congestion: Jyotiraditya Scindia visits T3; holds discussions with stakeholders
Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with senior ministry officials, visited Terminal 3 of the airport amid complaints from passengers about long queues and waiting hours in recent days.
Collecting ‘basic information’ such as names does not alter the nature of VPNs: Government to Delhi HC
Anonymity cannot be used as a ground for evading authorities or not complying with the law, the central government said in reply to a legal challenge to CERT-In’s cybersecurity directions
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly with focus on Indo-Pacific
The telephonic conversation came over two weeks after Canada came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that aimed to promote peace, resilience and security while listing challenges emanating from China's aggressive behaviour in the region.
India restoring Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia: S Jaishankar
Addressing the Kashi Tamil Sangamam on the subject 'contribution of temples in society and nation building' being held here, Jaishankar said, "There are temples not only in India, not only in the Indian subcontinent, but in many regions beyond."
Experts at World Ayurveda Congress call for novel strategies to conserve medicinal plants
They also underlined the need for the conservation of medicinal plants beyond awareness campaigns.
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India far ahead of China in IT but Chinese firms catching up on IT tech: Chinese IT expert
Mike Liu, the author of the book titled 'The Rise of Indian IT', said unlike the Indian firms, who still have a sway in the global markets, especially in IT outsourcing, China's software revenue is mostly from home.
Indian aviation market has significant opportunities but taxation always an issue: IATA chief Willie Walsh
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a global grouping that represents around 300 airlines, including those from India, and its members account for nearly 83 per cent of the global air traffic.
Newly-inaugurated Mopa airport in Goa can handle extra large wide-body aircraft
The first phase of the Mopa airport, named the Manohar International Airport, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening.
PM Modi has revived age-old historical connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu: Anurag Thakur
"By adding sports to this event, he (PM) has created enthusiasm among the youth and this shows the importance of sports for 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'," Thakur, who is also the Youth Affairs & Sports minister said.
Samruddhi corridor's 1st phase was to be inaugurated on May 1 but an arch collapsed at last moment: Uddhhav Thackeray
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway that connects Nagpur and the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district.
EAM Jaishankar to open India Global Forum in the UAE
This is the first major international event following India's ascendency to the G20 Presidency, and will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from December 12 to 16.
Air traffic peaks in December; congestion at major airports as authorities struggle to manage chaos
Ministry officials said Delhi International Airport has taken various steps in the last two days, such as having additional traffic martial at the departure forecourt of T3 to avoid vehicular congestion
In Pics | Goa’s Mopa International Airport to be inaugurated on December 11, here’s the first look
The Mopa airport has been built at a cost of Rs 2,870 crore and is spread over 2,312 acres. It is expected to handle 44 lakh passengers per annum in the first phase
Fuel Prices on December 10: Check petrol, diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities
In Delhi, petrol cost Rs 96.72 a litre and diesel Rs 89.62 a litre. In Mumbai, petrol is being sold at Rs 106.31 a litre and diesel Rs 94.27 a litre.
Air India Delhi-Kathmandu flight rescheduled due to flat tyre before takeoff
A duty officer at Air India confirmed that flight AI 216 suffered a flat tyre before takeoff. The Air India flight will be rescheduled for Saturday after completing the required maintenance work.
Sri Lanka shuts schools as cyclonic storm raises pollution, India braces for landfall
Authorities deployed nearly 400 disaster relief personnel in Tamil Nadu state, and urged people to stock up on essentials and be prepared to move to shelters as cyclone 'Mandous' approached.
KCR lays foundation stone for Rs 6,250 crore Hyderabad Metro Rail Project
The project, starting at Mindspace junction to Shamshabad (Hyderabad International Airport) Airport, would cost approximately Rs 6,250 crore, Rao said.
ADB approves $250 million loan to strengthen logistics sector
The loan will finance the first sub-program of the strengthening multimodal and integrated logistics ecosystem program, which supports the government's efforts to create a comprehensive policy, planning, and institutional framework at the federal, state, and city level, it said in a release.
Maharashtra: Bombay HC allows felling of around 20,000 mangrove trees for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Abhay Ahuja allowed the plea filed by the NHSRCL seeking permission to cut the mangrove trees.
'Mandous' to cross coast near Chennai, NDRF teams deployed in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government said 12 teams -- comprising nearly 400 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force and the State force -- have been deployed in 10 districts including Nagapattinam and Thanjavur in the Cauvery delta region, Chennai, its three neighbouring districts and Cuddalore. A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges on Friday.
Collegium a multi-member body whose tentative decision cannot be brought in public domain: SC
A bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar said that only resolutions drawn and signed by all collegium members can be said to be a final decision.
'Akashzep' book will motivate youth to join IAF, says Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari
Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari was in Pune on Thursday to release the book written by Gokhale and his wife Meghana, sharing the life journey, experiences and incidents during his long service in the IAF.
