GOA: The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for fully tapping the enormous potential of the Blue Economy for the country to achieve higher economic growth. Observing that the objective of the Blue Economy is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and employment opportunities through maritime economic activities, the Vice President wanted appropriate
PALGHAR: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Palghar district of Maharashtra. The bus accident in Maharashtra’s Palghar is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with those injured. The Maharashtra Government will provide all possible assistance to those affected,” the Prime
Mumbai Malayalee Welfare Association celebrates senior Malayalam actor Padma Shri Madhu on the eve of his 55th year in the Malayalam film industry. "Madhu Vasantha 55 dhanya varshangal" will honour his contributions in 55 years for the film industry. The Leela Hotel Mumbai will host the function on 24 March 2019.
FUJAIRAH: H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, received Bishop Mor Osthatheos Issac, Patriarchal Vicar of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in India. Sheikh Hamad welcomed Bishop Mor Isaac and emphasised UAE's approach of tolerance, amity, cooperation and respect for diverse cultures. Bishop Mor Issac praised the UAE's
NEW DELHI: The UAE Ambassador to India, Dr Ahmed Al Banna, told an erudite audience at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that the UAE government was working with its Indian counterparts to make air travel to the UAE cheaper for tourists and visitors. He told an audience of students, academics and journalists that
RAMALLAH: Palestinian Presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh slammed US President Donald Trump’s tweets calling for legitimizing Israel’s occupation of Syria’s Golan Heights. "It is the Palestinian and Syrian people who determine the legal status of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights," Abu Rudeineh stated in a press release. Trump wrote on a tweet on Thursday that
NEW YORK: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on two New Zealand mosques, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced his intention to launch a UN action plan for the safeguarding of religious sites, declaring that "mosques and all places of prayer and contemplation should be safe havens, not sites of terror." Guterres was addressing
Central Government in its pursuit of strong action against terrorism, has declared JKLF (Yasin faction) as an unlawful association under the provisions of Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. 2. Central Government has followed the policy of ‘Zero Tolerance’ against terrorism and has acted strongly against terrorists. Securities Forces have been given
NEW DELHI: The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the younger generation should be acquainted with our history, culture and heritage. He called for conservation and protection of archaeological sites as the sites stand testimony to India’s rich and vibrant heritage. He was addressing the gathering after releasing the three-volume book – ‘Felicitating
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent greetings to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the eve of Pakistan's National Day. Imran Khan, in a tweet, said that he has received Modi's greetings. Mr Khan said PM Modi told him that it is high time for the people to stay together "for a peaceful, prosperous