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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. …

The Indian Army destroyed five forward posts of Pakistan in a befitting retaliation to firing from across the border in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu Division last night.  A Defence spokesperson said, Pakistani troops resorted to indiscriminate firing and shelling with heavy calibre weapons in 12 to 15 places …

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the release of 850 Indian prisoners lodged in his country’s jails on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request as the two leaders held extensive talks in New Delhi yesterday.  According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India has decided to extend …

Saudi Arabia will invest 100 billion dollars in India in range of areas including energy, refining, petrochemicals, infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing.  Briefing media Wednesday in New Delhi on the visit of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs T S Tirumurti said, it …