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Apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh rejoice as demand soars
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh are earning good profit for both new and traditional varieties of apples in the backdrop of increased demand in the market this year.
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After Amarnath , Machail Yatra suspended in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] (Aug) 3: A day after Amarnath Yatra was curtailed by the Jammu and Kashmir government in the backdrop of the alleged terrorist threat, the 'Machail Yatra' to Goddess Durga shrine in Kishtwar district has also been suspended.
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Omar Abdullah urge PM to hold elections in J&K by end of the year
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 1 (ANI): In the backdrop of recent developments in the Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and requested him "not to take any political or legal step that can adversely affect the environment
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Heavy Rainfall: Operations halted at Vadodara Airport
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], Aug 1 (ANI): In the backdrop of heavy rainfall pounding Vadodara, operations are halted at Vadodara Airport till 9 am on Friday.
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Cattle dying natural death: BJP MLA on death of cows in UP
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 16 (ANI): In the backdrop of public hue and cry over the deaths of cows at a cow-shelter in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, BJP MLA Ajay Singh on Tuesday said most of the deaths are from natural causes, adding that there is no laxity on the part of government to p
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Declare drought in 435 Mandals in Telangana: BJP leader Dattatreya
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 16 (ANI): In the backdrop of prevailing "drought situation" in the state, a BJP delegation led by Bandaru Dattatreya met Telangana Chief Secretary SK Joshi here on Tuesday asking him to declare drought in 435 Mandals across the state.
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Amid testing times, Congress needs young and energetic leadership: Jyotira
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Against the backdrop of the political crisis in Karnataka and Goa, senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the party is facing testing times and needs an immediate revival through a young and energetic leadership.
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India-US trade talks to be held on July 12 in New Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India and the United States are to hold talks here on July 12 aimed at resolving the recent trade tensions between the two countries against the backdrop of President Trumps remarks on high Indian trade tariffs.
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K'taka crisis: Azad questions conduct of BJP govt, Governors
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 : In the backdrop of recent political upheaval in Karnataka, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has alleged that the Centre is using Governors to topple opposition governments in states, and raised fingers on the conduct of the present BJP gover
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US would leave strong intelligence presence in Afghanistan: Trump
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], July 2 (ANI): Against the backdrop of the ongoing peace talks between Taliban and the United States, President Donald Trump on Monday said that Washington would leave a strong intelligence presence in Afghanistan even after the US troops depart from the country.
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Karnataka: No threat to coalition govt, says MB Patil after 2 Cong MLAs re
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): In the backdrop of resignation filed by Congress legislators Anand Singh and Ramesh Jarkiholi from the Karnataka Assembly, Karnataka Home Minister MB Patil on Monday said there is no threat to the coalition government in the state.
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Rajnath Singh to take stock of critical war-fighting weapons, ammo with de
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Against the backdrop of a recent conflict with Pakistan post-Pulwama attacks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will take stock of the critical war-fighting weapon systems and ammunitions available with the three defence forces and the progress made by them
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