Day: October 20, 2018

Attack in Afghanistan is a reminder of formidable task

  WASHINGTON : A brazen attack that the Taliban says targeted the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is a stark reminder of the formidable task the Trump administration faces as it tries to extricate America from its longest war.   The commander, Army Gen. Scott Miller, escaped unharmed […]

Europe, Japan send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury

TOKYO :European and Japanese space agencies said an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit Saturday for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the unmanned BepiColombo spacecraft […]

PM greets nation on the occasion of Vijayadashmi

open view web desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi.“विजयादशमी के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई”, “Vijayadashami greetings to everyone”, the Prime Minister said.

Terrorism is a major threat to peace and stability: Vice President

open view web desk Peace is the prerequisite for progress; Addresses plenary and retreat sessions of 12th ASEM Summit The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that terrorism is a major threat to peace and stability, and called for an early conclusion of the […]

India train disaster toll rises amid anger over safety

Around 60 people are now known to have died when a train ploughed into a crowd of revellers watching a firework display in India, officials said Saturday. Dozens more were hurt in the accident, some of them seriously, and overwhelmed local hospitals ran out of space for the […]

Vice President meets Prime Minister of Portugal

opn view web desk Discusses Clean India and flagship initiatives including the Make-in-India The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu who is presently in Brussels to attend the ASEM Summit 2018, had a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Portugal, Mr. Antonio Costa, at the […]

PM visits Shirdi, Maharashtra; attends valedictory function of centenary celebration of ShriSaibaba; addresses gathering

open view web desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Shirdi, in Maharashtra. At a public meeting, he unveiled the plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of various development works of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust. He also released a silver coin to commemorate the Centenary year of […]

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania awards 4th annual Carnot Prize to Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal

open view web desk Carnot Prize is the Kleinman Center’s annual recognition of distinguished contributions to energy policy through scholarship or practice Recognition of the pathbreaking transformations in India’s energy sector under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Acknowledgement of India’s climate conscious and […]

No permission granted for Dussehra event: Amritsar MC

Amritsar, Oct 20:  The Amritsar Municipal Corporation Saturday said no permission was granted to hold Dussehra celebrations at ‘Dhobi ghat’ ground here. At least 61 people were killed and 72 injured Friday evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of […]

PM Condoles loss of lives due to train accident in Amritsar

open view web desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the loss of lives due to train accident in Amritsar. “Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and […]

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