No change in Dalit reservation policy, says Modi
Ahead of elections in five states like Kerala and Bengal, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified that the NDA government is not against reservation for backward classes as the opposition trying to portray. Mr Modi also hailed Mr BR Ambedkar at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the BR Ambedkar National Memorial in New Delhi. Speaking […]
North Korea fires short range projectiles into sea
Intensifying the geopolitical tensions in the Korean peninsula, North Korea has fired five unidentified short-range projectiles from a site near to Hamhung city on March 21. The incident was confirmed by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch of four projectiles had been previously reported by the JCS. “The projectiles flew about […]
India seeks greater market access for farm items in US
With India’s farm exports dropping for the second consecutive year, it seeks to work closely with the US to bolster its farm trade processes as non-tariff issues continue to remain in focus. India is trying to gain more access to the US markets and less non-tariff barriers for its farm items. India has been focusing […]
Cuba rolls out red carpet as Obama lands in Havana
In a historic moment, US President Barack Obama landed in Cuban capital Havana to start a new chapter in US engagement with the communist government after decades of hostility.
Oli’s China visit to boost bilateral economic ties
On his first official visit to China, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is expected to clinch key deals including on transit and fuel import to prevent a future crisis like the one it recently witnessed at the border with India. According to reports in the Chinese media Mr Oli has said that Nepal wants […]