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India approves laying undersea optical fibre cables

India to lay undersea cables for direct communication link with Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The government has cleared the Rs 1102.38 crore project, which is likely to be completed by December 2018.

Sep 22, 2016

Rafale deal for 36 jets takes off; agreement to be signed on Friday

India will acquire 36 Rafale jets and lethal arsenal for a reduced cost of â‚¬7.8 billion.

Sep 22, 2016

Indian Navy anchors in South Africa, engages in naval diplomacy

Three ships belonging to Indian Navy's Western Fleet has arrived in Durban, South Africa for a three-day visit.

Sep 21, 2016

India to engage with Brics, OIC on Uri attack, terrorism at UN General Assembly

Sushma Swaraj, the external affairs minister is expected to address the UN General Assembly on behalf of the Indian Prime Minister.

Sep 21, 2016

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India reaffirms UN peacekeeping commitment at London summit

The stance echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge at last year's Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping in New York.

Sep 9, 2016

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Pakistan squandered golden opportunity to 'liberate' Kashmir in 1965 war, says Pak writer Yasser Latif Hamdani

The decision to replace a top army officer led to Pakistan's defeat and "squandering" of last chance to "liberate" Kashmir, says Pakistani writer Yasser Latif Hamdani.

Sep 6, 2016

Theresa May aims to make UK global leader in free trade, will hold talks with Modi

The British PM will also hold talks with Xi Jingping, Vladmir Putin and Barack Obama during the G20 summit.

Sep 4, 2016

Rafale fighter jet deal in final stages, file reaches Prime Minister's Office

India is expected to acquire 36 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France-based Dassault Aviation.

Sep 2, 2016

Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand: Hockey legends come together to demand action

Sachin Tendulkar was the first sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna in 2014.

Aug 29, 2016

Hamid Karzai bats for bolder India to fulfil Afghan military needs

Karzai wants India to do more to strengthen Afghanistan military with more military equipment.

Aug 22, 2016

Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur addresses the opening ceremony of the two-day Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, in New Delhi on Jan. 24, 2016

Chief Justice TS Thakur disappointed with PM not mentioning judges' appointment in Independence Day speech

Previously in April, Justice Thakur broke down over the rising pending cases in courts due to inadequate number of judges in the country.

Aug 15, 2016

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Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech: Prime Minister gets it wrong on inflation

During his Independence Day speech, PM Narendra Modi said inflation has been contained below 6 percent, a factually wrong statement.

Aug 15, 2016

'Tiranga yatra' will end when tricolour hoisted in PoK, says Jitendra Singh as Baloch activists thank PM Modi

Balochistan activists have urged Narendra Modi to raise the issue in the next session of U.N., and speak out on Pak atrocities.

Aug 13, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the all-party meeting on Kashmir in New Delhi on Aug. 12, 2016.

PM Modi says at all-party meeting that PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an all-party meeting convened to discuss the Kashmir issue.

Aug 12, 2016

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Rail, general budget merger proposal being examined, says finance ministry official

A Union Finance Ministry official said the Central government has already started examining the possible merger of rail and general budgets.

Aug 8, 2016

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GST Bill: What foreign media had to say about 'one nation, one tax' legislation

Many prominent newspapers and channels covered the passage of the GST Bill on Wednesday, seen as key to Modi's economic reforms.

Aug 4, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Every Indian athlete will give their best to make us proud, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi believes Olympics is much more than just winning or losing.

Jul 31, 2016

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PM Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah ticked off by RSS on leadership style: Report

The BJP's parent body, the RSS, wants Modi and Shah to consult Sushma Swaraj, L K Advani and Venkaiah Naidu in party affairs.

Jul 25, 2016

Budget may be presented in December if govt switches to 'new financial year'

If the new financial year turns out to be calendar year, it would replace the budget presentation slot to December from February at present.

Jul 7, 2016

Congress' silence at PM Modi's 'dark night' jibe on Indira Gandhi-imposed Emergency is telling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" on Sunday, called the Emergency a "dark night."

Jun 27, 2016

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