Month: June 2019

President Trump promises a ‘very big trade deal with India’ In News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday held “very open and productive” talks on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on Read More …

Trump terms India’s high tariffs on U.S. products unacceptable In News: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s “high tariffs” on American products, which are “unacceptable”. Details: “I look forward to Read More …

India and U.S. resolve to work through their trade differences In News: India and the U.S. resolved to “work through” their differences which have led to an impasse on trade issues as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted U.S. Secretary Read More …

Help fulfil the dream of a safe, modern, inclusive nation: PM In News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon all parties to move forward together to fulfil the dream of a safe, modern and inclusive country, a call Read More …

It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre In News: Government officials said it would be ‘premature’ to suggest India could be cut out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) being negotiated by 16 countries led Read More …

MEA rejects U.S. report on state of religious freedom in India In News: Foreign governments do not have the right to criticise India’s vibrant democracy and dedication to rule of law, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), after the Read More …

Amid protests, triple talaq Bill introduced In News: The Narendra Modi government on Friday introduced The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, also known as the triple talaq Bill, in the Lok Sabha. Details: The Bill, the Read More …

Kerala offers to send 20 lakh litres of water by rail to T.N. In News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami will take a decision on Friday on Kerala’s offer to supply 20 lakh litres of water by train Read More …

Panel will study the ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ issue In News: A committee will be formed by the Narendra Modi-led government to prepare a road map for “One nation, one election”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced here at the end Read More …

It’s off with the steel and on with concrete flyover plan In News: In place of a steel flyover, the city may get a concrete one. Details: The Bangalore Development Authority is planning to revive the project and cut short Read More …