Bharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers
Expressing support for protesting farmers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the farmers’ non-violent ‘satyagraha’ is still resolute but the “exploitative” government does not like this and that is why a ‘Bharat Bandh’ has been called. The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in […]
25 trains affected due to Bharat Bandh, says Railways
About 25 trains have been affected due to the Bharat Bandh called by farm unions on Monday, officials said. “More than 20 locations are being blocked in Delhi, Ambala, and Firozepur divisions. About 25 trains are affected due to this,” a spokesperson for the Northern Railway said. Officials said the Delhi-Amritsar Shan-e-Punjab, New Delhi-Moga Express, […]
Bharat Bandh: Trains halted in Haryana, Punjab; road traffic affected in NCR
Over two dozen trains were halted at various locations in Punjab and Haryana and road traffic towards Delhi was affected massively due to the Bharat Bandh call by farmers’ unions on Monday even as Delhi remained relatively undisturbed with almost normal road and metro traffic. Work-wise, offices, both private and government, remained functional, and even […]
Mayawati Attacks Yogi; Says Sugarcane Hike Done For ‘Selfish Motives’
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSF supremo Mayawati on Monday said Yogi Adityanath government’s decision to increase cane support prices to farmers is for “selfish” motives ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Mayawati in her support to the ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by farmer unions protesting Centre’s three farm laws, said […]
Rahul calls for aggressive poll campaign in Goa
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has directed the leaders of his party in Goa, where Assembly polls are due in February next year, to launch an aggressive campaign in the state and ensure the defeat of the ruling BJP. Gandhi gave this direction during a meeting of party leaders, which he chaired in New Delhi […]
India And America Are Natural Partners: PM Modi Says To US Vice President Kamala Harris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described India and America as “natural partners” as he held the first in-person meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House during which they decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy, Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific. […]
Covishield Certificate Recognition: UK Says, Working On ‘Phased Approach’ With India
The UK government has said that Covid-19 vaccine certification from all countries must meet a “minimum criteria”. It informed that that it was working with India on a “phased approach” for its international travel norms. Covishield, the Serum Institute of India manufactured Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was added as eligible to an expanded UK travel advisory on […]
Modi leaves for US, says visit occasion to strengthen strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit to the United States would be an occasion to strengthen the Indo-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and consolidate ties with Japan and Australia. In a statement just before leaving for the US, Modi said he would conclude his visit with an address at the United Nations […]
Modi, Joe Biden expected to discuss ways to combat terrorism: Foreign Secy on PM’s US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, during their bilateral meeting on September 24 in Washington, are expected to discuss ways to stem radicalisation and combat terrorism, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday. Modi and Biden are also expected to discuss ways to bolster defence and trade ties between the two […]
India seeks early end to COVID quarantine row with Britain
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sought an “early resolution” of the COVID-19 quarantine issue with Britain in mutual interest of the two countries. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York on Monday to participate in the UN General Assembly, also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the developments in the Indo-Pacific during his meeting with […]
