Day: January 15, 2020

Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergey Lavrov Calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

open view news desk Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation who is on a visit to India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to the Prime Minister greetings from H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, […]

MHRD Secretary Shri Amit Khare meets Vice Chancellor and Officials of DU administration

open view news desk Secretary, MHRD, Shri Amit Khare held a meeting with Vice Chancellor, (VC), Prof. Yogesh Kumar Tyagi along and the Registrar of University of Delhi at 4:00 PM today at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The University authorities apprised the Secretary that the administration is taking […]

India has not closed door on China-backed Asian trade deal – foreign minister

NEW DELHI – India has not closed the door on a China-led regional economic pact, even though Asia’s third-largest country pulled out of the deal last November, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In November, China joined 14 countries in agreeing terms for the Regional Comprehensive Economic […]

Russia says urging Gulf nations to consider a joint security mechanism

NEW DELHI – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday Moscow has been urging Gulf countries to consider a common security mechanism for the region and it was time the world got rid of unilateral measures such as sanctions. “We have been suggesting to the Gulf countries […]

Putin proposes vote on constitutional shake-up that could extend his rule

MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed a nationwide vote on sweeping constitutional changes that would shift power from the presidency to parliament and the prime minister, a move that could allow him to extend his rule after leaving the Kremlin. In power as either president or […]

In India, a firebrand’s anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI – Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India’s most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the cheering supporters before him and issued a sharp challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The idea of India is under threat,” said Kanhaiya Kumar, […]

Exclusive: India plans new law to protect foreign investment – sources

NEW DELHI – India is planning a new law to safeguard foreign investment by speeding up dispute resolution, aiming to attract more capital from overseas to boost stuttering domestic growth, two officials with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. In a 40-page initial draft, India’s finance ministry […]

Vaishno Devi shrine’s old cave opens for pilgrims

Jammu, Jan 15: The old and natural cave of Vaishno Devi shrine in Trikuta hills opened from Wednesday for pilgrims to pay obeisance, officials said. The old cave is opened only during January and February when rush is very less, while for rest of the months, the pilgrims had […]

Union ministers to visit Kashmir to spread awareness about positive impact of scrapping Art 370

New Delhi, Jan 15: A group of Union ministers will visit Jammu and Kashmir later this month to spread awareness about the positive impact of abrogation of Article 370 provisions and the development measures taken by the government for the region, sources said on Wednesday. The schedule for the […]

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