Gujarat: HM Amit Shah to lead tree plantation programmes tomorrow
Gandhinagar, July 11 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch a mass tree plantation campaign in Ahmedabad on Sunday, alongside the inauguration and foundation stone laying of public infrastructure projects worth an estimated Rs…
India, Canada conclude 3rd round of negotiations for trade pact
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India and Canada concluded the third round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from July 6-10, it was announced on Saturday. The discussions witnessed positive progress across…
CM Mohan Yadav to release 38th Ladli Behna instalment worth Rs 1,835cr tomorrow
Bhopal, July 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday will preside over a major state-level event at Lahar in Bhind district where he will execute a single-click transfer of more than Rs 1,835 crore directly into the accounts of over…
Govt’s eSaras platform boosts digital commerce for nearly 9 crore SHG members
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government’s eSaras platform is expanding digital market access for more than 8.99 crore registered Self-Help Group (SHG) members by enabling rural producers, women…
Khalistani extremist networks driving transnational crime: Report
Washington, July 11 (IANS) The Khalistan movement, as an ethno-religious state project, enjoys little support in India’s Punjab, where Sikhs continue to prosper within the world’s largest democracy. Overseas, however, some of its most vocal…
‘Why were you silent on Siddhivinayak Temple loot?’: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed fiery exchanges as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde on Friday evening accused the Opposition…
Asian U23 Athletics C’ships: India’s Shivaji Parashuram settles for silver in men’s 10,000m
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India’s promising distance runner Shivaji Parashuram settled for a silver medal in the men’s 10,000m on the penultimate day of the inaugural edition of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, on Saturday. Discus…
PoK unrest challenges Pakistan’s Kashmir narrative: Report
New York, July 11 (IANS) While Pakistan has long projected itself internationally as the representative of Kashmiri Muslims, the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) appears to challenge that narrative, a report has stated. Protesters…
World on a plate: Discovering Israel through food, faith and tradition
Jerusalem, July 11 (IANS) For many around the world, Israel is often viewed through the prism of conflict. Yet beyond the headlines lies another story, one best experienced through its food. From bustling markets and centuries-old bakeries to family…
Israel Embassy in New Delhi hosts launch of Eyal Nir’s book ‘Budo for Life’
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Embassy of Israel in New Delhi hosted the official launch of the book ‘Budo for Life’ by internationally acclaimed martial artist, leadership mentor, and technology executive Sensei Eyal Nir. During the event,…