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CAA an internal matter, US statement misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted, says MEA

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 is India's internal matter and the statement of the United States on its implementation is "misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted" Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

by Trans World Features March 15, 2024

Indian government, ADB sign $23 million loan agreement to strengthen fintech ecosystem in India

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $23 million loan agreement to enhance access to quality fintech education, research, and innovation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT-City).

by Trans World Features March 15, 2024

Indian government approves new EV policy, sets minimum investment at Rs 4,150 crore

The Indian government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country.

by Trans World Features March 15, 2024

HireMee earns prestigious Global Impact sourcing award from IAOP, in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation

India’s Talent assessment platform HireMee born as a social enterprise, in the steel city of Salem in 2017, to discover diamonds from deep interiors of India and envisioned ‘India where no talent is unemployed or underemployed’, has earned the Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) from IAOP in recognition of its significant contributions to impact sourcing.

by India Blooms News Service March 15, 2024

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes in Jaisalmer, pilots evacuate safely

A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday met with an accident at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2024

Congress releases first list of 39 candidates for LS polls, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

New Delhi: The Congress released its first list of 39 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, with Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad in Kerala.

by Trans World Features March 08, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu nominates philanthropist Sudha Murty to Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi feels delighted

Indian President Droupadi Murmu has nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha as PM Narendra Modi congratulated her and said her presence in Rajya Sabha was a powerful testament to the country's 'Nari Shakti'.

by Trans World Features March 08, 2024

US Coast Guard Ship Bertholf visits Port Blair for the joint exercise Sea Defenders-2024

Marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on March 7, for joint exercise with Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

by Trans World Features March 08, 2024

Eighteen children suffer electric shock in Rajasthan Kota during Maha shivratri procession

As many as 18 children were injured from electric shock during a procession on the occasion of Mahashivratri here in Rajasthan's Kota district on Friday, police said.

by Trans World Features March 08, 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not stay in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10

Continuing his anti-India stance, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, will remain in his nation after May 10 deadline.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2024

In a shocking order, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal's AAP to vacate headquarters, in land encroachment case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate their headquarters which occupies a plot of land meant for the High Court.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2024

PM means 'elder brother,' Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says amid BJP's 'Modi ka Parivar' campaign

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who is a Congressman, has made himself counted as a part of 'Modi ka Parivar', a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaign on social media in response to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's 'parivaarvaad' jibe.

by Trans World Features March 04, 2024

SBI urges Supreme Court to extend deadline for providing electoral bonds info

New Delhi: The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested the Supreme Court to extend the deadline till June 30 for providing information about electoral bonds to the Election Commission.

by Trans World Features March 04, 2024

Modi ka Parivar: Several BJP leaders change their bio in solidarity with PM over Lalu Yadav's parivaarvaad jibe

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and other senior leaders Monday changed their Twitter bios in solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over 'parivaarvaad' jibe by Lalu Prasad Yadav.

by Trans World Features March 04, 2024

Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru was IED blast, confirms CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe was an 'IED blast' and added that it was caused due to a bag kept behind by an individual.

by Trans World Features March 01, 2024

Himachal political turmoil: 6 Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha polls, disqualified

Shimla: Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), were disqualified by the Assembly Speaker on Thursday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 29, 2024

Sandeshkhali incident: Arrested TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan sent to 14-day police custody

Kolkata: Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who is accused of land grabbing and sexual abuse by women from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, was sent to 14-day police custody by the Basirhat court on Thursday.

by Trans World Features February 29, 2024

PM Modi has 2 takeaways from Sachin Tendulkar's Jammu and Kashmir trip. Check out

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday shared a post by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar where he praises the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir.

by Trans World Features February 29, 2024

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties across multiple sectors with Thailands Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara during 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday participated in the 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara when the two leaders discussed bilateral ties across multiple sectors including defence, security, tourism and space.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid Congress' political crisis

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday expelled 15 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs amid the Congress' political crisis triggered due to its lawmakers' cross-voting in favour of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha elections.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Sandeshkhali incident prime accused TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan can be arrested by ED or CBI, rules Calcutta HC

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ruled the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are free to arrest Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who is accused of land grabbing and sexual abuse of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Armenian Minister Narek Mkrtchyan says expanding ties with India remains a top priority

Armenia’s labour minister Narek Mkrtchyan, who recently visited New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, has said deepening and expanding ties with India remains a top priority for his nation's foreign policy agenda.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES February 27, 2024

Rajya Sabha polls: Akhilesh Yadav faces jolt as SP chief whip quits amid buzz over cross-voting

Lucknow/IBNS: In a jolt to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief whip Manoj Pandey quit amid the buzz over cross-voting following Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s fielding of the eight candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections where 10 seats are up grab from the state.

by India Blooms News Service February 27, 2024

Sona College of Technology powers ISRO rocket that launched Insat-3DS weather satellite

Salem: The Tamil Nadu city of Salem, famous for its textiles and steel production, is gradually becoming one of the key suppliers of components for ISRO’s space missions.

by Trans World Features February 23, 2024

Vee Technologies named to Global Outsourcing 100 list by IAOP for 9th consecutive year

Vee Technologies, a leading professional services organization specializing in technology-driven solutions, has been awarded a spot on the 2023 Global Outsourcing 100 List by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).