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Earthquake: At least 144 killed, over 700 injured in Myanmar

WEB DESK, March 28 -- 144 people have died, and 732 have so far been injured, following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand this afternoon. The head of Myanmar's milit... Read More


Union Cabinet approves Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor and Kosi-Mechi Intra-State link project

India, March 28 -- STAFF REPORTER The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major infrastructure projects in Bihar-the Patna-Arrah-Sa... Read More


Indian Embassy in Thailand monitoring situation, emergency number issued

India, March 28 -- The Indian Embassy is actively monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities. As of now, no untoward incidents involving Indian citizens have been reported. In a so... Read More


Government to set up second national Gene Bank to ensure future food security

India, March 28 -- A R DAS / NEW DELHI The central government has announced the establishment of the second National Gene Bank (NGB) as part of its efforts to ensure long-term food and nutritional se... Read More


PM Modi to visit Thailand to participate in 6th BIMSTEC Summit

NEW DELHI, March 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Thailand on the 3rd of April to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. Briefing the media, Secretary (East) Jaidee... Read More


Transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC with directions not to assign any work

India, March 28 -- The Central Government has issued a notification for the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court, following the Supreme Court Colleg... Read More


Govt approves Rs 22,919-crore scheme to boost electronics manufacturing

India, March 28 -- To attract Investment of Rs.59,350 crore resulting in production of Rs. 4,56,500 crore worth of products Staff Reporter The Union government today approved the Electronics Compone... Read More


HAL to supply 156 LCHs to Indian Army & Air Force

India, March 28 -- TheDefence Ministry has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters, Prachand, along with training and other associa... Read More


Heavy air strikes by US on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

WEB DESK, March 28 -- The US military carried out more than 40 air strikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen today. According to media reports, the strikes hit Sanaa International Airport, military ... Read More


Bangladesh welcomes Chinese participation in Teesta project

Dhaka, March 28 -- Bangladesh has welcomed Chinese involvement in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, according to a joint statement released after a meeting between Ban... Read More