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Modi 2.0 declares war on poverty: There are only two castes in India now

“There are just two castes in the country now. Only those who are poor and want to get out of poverty and those who want to help poor out of their poverty.” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his victory speech after his party won a historic mandate for a consecutive second term, in New […]

Azhar’s terror designation paves way for better India-China relations

In a major diplomatic triumph for India, China has finally agreed to the designation of Masood Azhar, the founder of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish e-Mohammed, as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council, which is set to pave the way for stronger and harmonious relations with India. A big victory: Modi The declaration of […]

BRF: Xi unveils plans for high-quality BRI infrastructure

Beijing: The second Belt and Road Forum opened on a bright day in Beijing on April 25, with Chinese President Xi Jinping exhorting partner countries to join hands in promoting high-quality development through his signature initiative of building trans-continental infrastructure and connectivity.With around 40 world leaders in attendance at the imposing China National Convention Centre, […]

Forging ideas & research network for a smart BRI

  BEIJING:With the world closely watching the second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing this week, a network of think tanks and academics was launched in the Chinese capital on April 24. This pioneering platform seeks to spur a free-wheeling debate on various aspects of this grand China-initiated trans-continental initiative for building infrastructure and […]

UAE top honour for Modi: Recognition of India’s best-ever ties with Islamic world

In a glowing recognition of his crucial role in providing a new dimension and energy to India’s ties with the UAE and the Islamic world, the UAE has conferred the country’s highest civilian award “the Order of Zayed” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the […]

ASAT missile will give the country new strength : Modi

I want to first and foremost congratulate and compliment all the scientists, researchers and others associated with this Mission Shakti, including from DRDO, for their success. The nation is proud of them.Outer space has today become a critical part of our day to day lives. It is no longer as far as it appears. A […]

Prevent degradation of ocean and its ecosystem: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for fully tapping the enormous potential of the Blue Economy for the country to achieve higher economic growth.Observing that the objective of the Blue Economy is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and employment opportunities through maritime economic activities, the Vice President wanted appropriate programs to be […]

India, US intensify pressure on Pakistan for Pulwama justice

A fortnight after the audacious air strike on one of the biggest Pakistan-based terror camps, the US joined hands with India to intensify diplomatic pressure on Pakistan by jointly asking the latter to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure on its soil. In the first diplomatic visit from India to the US after the Pulwama carnage perpetrated […]