Elections for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.
The government hopes that the PLI schemes would provide 200,000-300,000 direct employment over five years, according to sources in the know.
'India knows very well that China will not be at a disadvantage in any China-India military operations along the border area'
The Indian Army's Northern Command would be stretched if all three of the corps under it -- based in Leh, Srinagar, and Nagrota (near Jammu) -- were to face hostilities, notes David Devadas.
It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.
Bollywood is doing everything it can to busy themselves during the national lockdown. And some of them are adding a touch of humour too.
The home minister also criticised the Opposition for spreading 'misinformation' about restrictions in the valley
India physiotherapist Patrick Farhart's tenure ended after the side crashed out of the World Cup with a semi-final loss to New Zealand.
Prime Ministers Modi and Abe enjoyed a close and empathetic relationship and this certainly gave a sustained momentum to the India-Japan strategic partnership. It is necessary for India to reach out and engage with his successor as early as possible, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
The Asean secretariat hopes the meet may be able to iron out existing wrinkles raised by India. Since there had been no significant progress on the matter over the past two years on most issues, New Delhi is yet to decide on the invite.
India's clash against England was a lot more than just a clash between the two teams as the result had the potential of changing other teams' fortune in the World Cup
"We have urged Indian authorities to respect human rights and restore full access to services, including internet and mobile networks," she said.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
The IOA chief had earlier called for an Indian boycott of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham over the axing of shooting from the Games programme due to logistical issues.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
Ambassador T P Sreenivasan bids adieu to an unusual human being who passed away into ages on Saturday.
'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
The European Parliament has urged India and Pakistan to resume dialogue in pursuit of a peaceful solution in Kashmir, while urging for 'normalcy' in the region.
'We want to make sure that we are certainly targeting the entire Indian American community.'
Qureshi urged for unity among political parties in Pakistan on Kashmir and warned that doing politics on the issue would harm the cause.
Last week, US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval that America supports India's right to self-defence.
From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.
The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.
Britain's withdrawal from the election to the world court means there will not be a British judge on the UN's most powerful court for the first time in its history.
Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.
Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.
Modi said both sides expressed commitment for an open, efficient and rules-based regional architecture and to expand bilateral maritime cooperation further.
India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.
India believes "terrorism is a major issue for China. They know a number of terror groups are based in Pakistan", sources added.
In the viral video, the man, brandishing a stick, is seen sitting and talking to several workers locked up in a bird cage.
'As a nation we are tearing ourselves apart through decisions we have deliberately chosen to take,' argues Aakar Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.
The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.
"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.
At the Howdy Modi event, the PM said that the people who cannot even manage their own country are harbouring terrorists and supporting terrorism.
India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.
Majority of the 15 members said there should not be any statement or outcome issued after the consultations and their will prevailed, leaving China to come out and make a statement in its national capacity followed by Pakistan.
"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.
A UNSC designation will subject Azhar to an assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo.
'India needs to closely monitor the discussions at the UNSC and make counter-measures as this touches its core interests', points out Srikanth Kondapalli.
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