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Struck by Modi's sustained determination and optimism: Former US diplomat
From Make in India to Act East, the government has embarked on policy forays across a diverse array of both domestic and international domains.
Germany lobbies India to buy Eurofighters, submarines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has just marked his first year in office, cut through an impasse over a troubled tender for high-end combat jets by announcing a deal in France last month to buy 36 Rafales from Dassault.
High job potential sectors to be opened up for FDI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Hinting at opening up of more sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said areas with high employment potential and strong local talent will be the focus to woo foreign investment and expressed confidence that reform measures like GST and land...
Sahara enters fray for buying its own Grosvenor House hotel!
In an interesting turn of events, crisis-hit Sahara has entered the fray for buying its own Grosvenor House hotel, which was put on sale by its lender Bank of China after a 'technical default'.
'Make-in-India' now is 'Make-in-France': Congress on Rafale deal
"Modi government has converted 'Make-in-India' into 'Make-in-France' by this unilateral Rafale deal," Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
UPSC encourages women to apply for civil services exam
In order to ensure gender balance in workforce, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has encouraged women candidates to apply for the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS and IPS officers.
PM Modi meets President, Vice President on first anniversary of his government
On the occasion of first anniversary of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari.
Gujjar stir: Train cancellation causing revenue loss of Rs 15 crore per day to Western Railways
Frequent cancellation of trains on Delhi-Mumbai route due to ongoing agitation by Gujjars in Rajasthan is causing Western Railway a revenue loss to the tune of Rs 15 crore per day.
Third Indo-Bangla bus service to be inaugurated by PM
Modi will officially launch the third bus service between the two countries after both the leaders (Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina) sign an agreement and a protocol, he said.
CBSE class 12 results to be out on Monday
The results would be declared at 12 p.m.
Google files patent for creepy, connected stuffed toys that could sense human gaze to control media devices
The patent suggests a purported a device in the form of a stuffed toy that can interpret voice commands and map it to the media device and control it.
Parrikar's remarks confirms apprehensions about India's involvement in terrorism: Pakistan
"This statement only confirms Pakistan's apprehensions about India's involvement in terrorism in Pakistan," said Sartaz Aziz, Adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs.
State law department examining HC judgement on Jayalalithaa: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Even as AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa returned to power on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state law department is examining the judgement of the High Court which acquitted her of all charges and the government would take a decision...
Gujjars soften stand, agree to hold talks with Rajasthan government over reservation in jobs
Softening his stand on talks with Rajasthan government over the quota issue, Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsal said his team was ready to meet its special envoy on Saturday.
Security agency owner injured in Mumbai Film City firing, Amitabh Bachchan stood just a few feet away
"The 1873 - Okay !! Shooting at Film City .. and a gang war shootout 20 feet from where we are ... !!," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan.