INDIA
Rohingya vessel in Indian waters, UNHCR calls for 'immediate' rescue
The boat has a satphone and the crew confirmed to humanitarian group 'Arakan Project' the presence of 65 Rohingya women and girls, five children below the age of 2 and 20 men. "Since the boat's engines stopped functioning six days ago, it has been drifting towards India's Andaman islands from its course.
PM Modi hints Election Commission to give poll dates in March first week
While addressing a massive public gathering at Silapathar in eastern Assam's Dhemaji district, Modi said, "Last time (2016), Assembly poll date for Assam was announced on March 4, this time also dates are expected to be announced in the first week of March. However, this is the work of the Election Commission."
India, China seek mutually acceptable resolution of other friction points
The two sides agreed to follow the important consensus of their state leaders, continue their communication and dialogue, stabilise and control the situation on the ground, push for a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues.
Our vision to ensure top quality development in Bengal: PM Narendra Modi
A day ahead of his visit to poll-bound West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the BJP's vision and effort is to ensure "top quality development" in the state currently ruled by the Trinamool Congress under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Turkey joins hands with Pakistan to spread unrest in India
Following the leads from the Disinfo Lab report, an investigation done by a leading Greek news website has decoded the Ankara connection to the entire propaganda being peddled against India, especially during the ongoing farmers protest.
After military disengagement in Ladakh, Ajit Doval and Wang Yi set to meet to advance India-China political dialogue
It is understood that the Indian side has made it clear that it will stand up to any use of force but is willing to discuss and build a positive atmosphere for sorting out all outstanding issues related to the LAC. According to national security planners, it is for China to create a positive atmosphere for forward movement in bilateral ties as India will respond in kind and more.
BJP youth leader Pamela arrested in Kolkata with drugs worth Rs 10L
Police officials said that Goswami, the General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), along with an associate Prabir Kumar Dey were detained while they were moving in a car.
India, China begin military talks to de-escalate tension at Hot Springs, Gogra, Depsang
Indian military delegation is led by Lieutenant General P.G.K. Menon, Commander of 14 Corps based in Leh. The Corps Commander will discuss disengagement at friction areas like Hot Springs, Gogra and 900 square km Depsang plains.
Army rescues 447 tourists in Nathu-La after snowstorm
Defence spokesman Lt. Col. P. Khongsai told IANS that soldiers in a prompt action rescued the 447 tourists from the high reaches of Nathu La near the India-China border following sudden heavy snowfall on Thursday.
ED attaches properties worth Rs 281 cr, including Lalit Modi's land
An ED official here said that the agency has attached properties worth Rs 281.42 crore of various accused entities and their associates in connection with the Gurugram land scam under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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