While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.
During his inauguration on Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the US southern border.
The next Census' findings will help identify the extent of India's ageing population and vulnerability levels.
'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'
'The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create.'
'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'
'The cooperation in technology is one of the most important aspects of the visit.' 'It will have a long-lasting impact because it will shift the entire paradigm in the context of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.'
'As far as skilled immigration is concerned, the US needs Indian skills and Indian talent, and there are no two opinions about it even among US companies.'
Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.
The outfit suggested that the government amend the Information Technology Act to classify all such content as pornography, which people should only be able to access by punching in their Aadhaar details or their fingerprints. Archis Mohan reports
The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.
Archis Mohan & Satyavrat Mishra take a look at the silent strategists in the two rival alliances
Bharatiya Janata Party's intelligence reports show its biggest strength turning into a weakness in UP, Bihar. Archis Mohan reports
Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.
A Cabinet expansion is on the cards before the Budget session to take away additional portfolios from those unable to keep up with the pace of work.
Efforts to tout technocrats as handling key ministerial portfolios have been deeply resented, reports Archis Mohan
BJP sources deny that the party is working on a plan to introduce 'communal' element at a time when LS elections are entering a crucial phase. But actions say otherwise, says Archis Mohan
Amit Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha elections incharge for Uttar Pradesh, has turned a moribund state party unit into a battle-hardened machine in less than a year.
Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah's 'atheism'is not a new trend in Indian politics, points out Archis Mohan.
In his speeches and interviews, Modi has suggested that his becoming the PM was a foregone conclusion. Archis Mohan reports
Only six of the 28 parties had any presence in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Archis Mohan reports
BJP workers and leaders are enjoying each bit of abuse thrown at them. It tells them the party is winning the elections. Archis Mohan reports
The Aam Aadmi Party will find it difficult to repeat its Delhi success in Uttar Pradesh as it will have the Bahujan Samaj Party to contend with, says Archis Mohan
Muslims say the Bharatiya Janata Party has been half-hearted in its outreach to the community. Archis Mohan reports
The bleakness of being a Muslim in Uttar Pradesh depresses both its youth and community leaders alike, says Archis Mohan
'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'
Sources said much has been done to ease the tax burden of the middle classes in the last five years, and that such a measure affects only a limited segment of people when the focus should be to put money in rural areas. Archis Mohan reports.
China violates agreement, didn't share Brahmaputra hydrological data.
Arun Jaitley will visit Kerala on Sunday. The same day, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will discuss law and order with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'
Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.
The 19-year-old partnership ended after the ruling party refused to accede to the ally's demand for 17 of 81 seats.
He is likely to speak on economic issues, particularly the impact of GST and demonetisation.
Will DMK send former PM to the Rajya Sabha next month?
The BJP can only form a government if the PDP splits.
Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.
This is thrice of what agencies seized during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll process, reports Archis Mohan.
A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.
A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.
One of Modi's foremost critics will contest if he is the common candidate of a united Opposition, but fielded by the Congress.
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