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INDIA bloc to hold virtual meeting on July 19 to discuss prevailing political situation

New Delhi, July 17 -- The leaders of the INDIA Bloc will virtually meet on July 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation in the country ahead of the monsoon session of the Parliament. Congress... Read More


Identify new export opportunities, Piyush Goyal tells commerce reps in Indian missions

India, July 17 -- Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has instructed commerce representatives at 74 Indian missions abroad to identify new export opportunities, address non-tariff barrie... Read More


Axe effect: Decoding the furore over felling of apple trees in Himachal

Shimla, July 17 -- The ongoing felling of illegally grown apple trees on forest land in Himachal Pradesh has triggered a widespread outrage. While the high court has reiterated that all orchards grown... Read More


"Good conversation": Jaishankar emphasises faith, dialogue and diplomacy after meeting Vatican Envoy

New Delhi, July 17 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See.... Read More


Nitish Kumar announces 'free electricity' for Bihar consumers ahead of assembly poll

India, July 17 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced free electricity for all consumers in the state for up to 125 units. The announcement comes as Bihar is due to hold assembly ... Read More


Annamalai questions Congress "silence" over Tiruchi Shiva's remark on Kamaraj, Stalin urges to avoid debates

Chennai, July 17 -- DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has stirred a political row within INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu by making controversial remark on former Chief Minister and Congress stalwart K Kama... Read More


Malaysia affirms AIPA's role in promoting ASEAN's peace, development

Kuala Lumpur, July 17 -- Malaysia on July 16 said that the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus will be pivotal in driving the region's peace and stability, with lawmakers at the forefront... Read More


Uttar Pradesh, UNDP sign agreement to strengthen disaster management

Lucknow, July 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner's Office and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Wednesday to strengthen disaster mana... Read More


PM Modi likely to visit China for the SCO Summit in September

NEW DELHI, July 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in early September. PM Modi's visit to China, if confirmed, will be ... Read More


"Counter-product of Rahul Gandhi's visit," says Assam Assembly Dy Speaker on attack on police after Goalpara eviction drive

Guwahati, July 17 -- Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin on Thursday blamed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for encouraging encroachers, after police personnel were attacked by miscreants in the Pa... Read More