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The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Election Commission’s response on opposition leaders’ plea on the counting of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips of 50 per cent of EVMs in each constituency before the declaration of results in the upcoming General Elections.  A bench headed by Chief Justice …

The BJP has expressed deep disappointment over China blocking India’s bid for listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar in UN Sanctions regime as global terrorist.  Briefing media in New Delhi, Senior leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his views expressed on the matter. …

The first meeting to discuss the modalities and the draft Agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor was held on Thursday at Attari in a cordial environment.  External Affairs Ministry, in a release, said, both sides held detailed and constructive discussions on various …

The Election Commission held a meeting of central observers in New Delhi on Thursday as part of preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.  The meeting was held to brief them about their roles and responsibilities during election duty.  This is the first such meeting since election dates were declared …

India has made it clear that terror and talks cannot go together, but it is ready to engage with Pakistan in an atmosphere free from terror. Addressing an event in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, Islamabad should take strictest action against terrorism and must stop sponsoring it …

BJP’s manifesto, Sankalp Patra, will be drafted on the basis of recommendations of people in the country.  Briefing media in New Delhi today, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, his party will bring the manifesto providing a roadmap for development in next five years. He said, suggestions …

The Supreme Court today reserved its order on whether the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute can be settled through mediation. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi observed that it was conscious of the gravity of the dispute and the outcome of mediation on the body politic …

ndian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Birendar Singh Dhanoa has dismissed reports that the February 26 air-borne Balakot strike missed to hit the terror targets. He participated in the ceremony to present the President’s Colours to the Sulur-based 5 Base Repair Depot near Coimbatore this morning. Later, talking to …

President Ramnath Kovind has asserted that India remains firmly committed to peace, but will use all her might to protect her sovereignty if the need arises. He noted that the country’s Armed Forces, exemplified by the air warriors, reflect India’s firm resolve to defend the nation.  He pointed out that …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked Opposition to stop questioning the valour of our armed forces. Speaking after inaugurating various development projects in Jamnagar, Gujarat, he said, the entire nation agrees that the menace of terror has to be eliminated. He said, we should be proud of our armed forces. …