India, Maldives ties based on mutual interests: Jaishankar
Development of India-Maldives ties is based on “mutual interests” and “reciprocal sensitivity”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday during his talks with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer. These remarks came in the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries after President Mohamed Muizzu insisted on withdrawal of...
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Phase V LS polls: 695 candidates in fray
A total of 695 candidates are in the fray across 49 constituencies spread over eight states and Union territories in the upcoming fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 20, the Election Commission (EC) said on Wednesday. The figure emerged after the scrutiny of 1,586 nomination forms filed for...
One lakh Thalassemia patients in India: Union Health Secretary
While Thalassemia testing has been integrated into the reproductive and child health (RCH) programmes under the National Health Mission (NHM) in some States, it is yet to be universally adopted across all regions in addressing the prevalence of this genetic disorder. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Wednesday advocated for inclusion...
PM pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Rabindranath Tagore, an iconic talent who excelled in varied fields, on his birth anniversary. He said on X, “I pay homage to Gurudev Tagore, on the occasion of his Jayanti. His enduring wisdom and genius continue to inspire and enlighten innumerable people...
ICG rescues critically ill fisherman off Kerala Coast
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically-ill fisherman from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles, off Beypore, Kerala on Tuesday, defence ministry said here on Wednesday. Giving details, officials said the fisherman experienced a near-drowning incident after he fell into the sea. He was rescued by the IFB...
IIT Madras raises `513 crore from its alumni, donors
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras raised a record funding of Rs 513 crore from its alumni, industry and individual donors during 2023-24, officials said on Wednesday. The institute also attracted total new pledges of Rs 717 crore from alumni and corporate partners during FY 2023-24. “The funds received would be used...
MoU signed to enhance desi content in ship building
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding, defence ministry said here on Wednesday. Giving details, officials said through this partnership, both entities have committed...
CBI takes over probe in INLD Haryana unit president murder case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the killing of the Indian National Lok Dal’s Haryana unit president Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker by unidentified gunmen in February in Bahadurgarh near Delhi, officials said. During the attack, three private gunmen hired by Rathee for...
