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BCC president Sitaram Sharma observed that in recent times silk exports from India have shown a downward trend. He advised the Silk Association of India to diversify to other textile products and look into the prospects of penetrating into the rapidly growing markets, particularly in the African countries in order to increase exports. (Photo: DC)

Chinese diplomat calls for 'one-plus-one: more than two' diplomatic...

His proposal of diplomatic formula came during delivery of inaugural address at 44th AGM of Silk Association of India.

29 Aug 2019 8:58 PM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a press conference in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI )

After RBI payout, FM Nirmala promises better spending efficiency to...

Sitharaman and her junior minister Anurag Thakur held discussions with tax authorities and industry representatives.

29 Aug 2019 8:52 PM IST

$Asserting that Kashmir is \a bilateral issue\ between India and Pakistan, Rahmani said her country believes Pakistans motive and insistence to purposely tie Afghanistan to the Kashmir issue is a deliberate attempt to prolong the violence happening on Afghan soil. (Photo: PTI)$ India

'We urge respect for human rights, compliance with legal procedures':...

In a subtle warning to Pakistan, US spokesperson also highlighted need to 'prevent cross-border terrorism'.

29 Aug 2019 8:44 PM IST

BJP president Amit Shah

Amit Shah urges women to shun plastic bags in order to save...

Shah said the Centre was also mulling to take strong steps to stop the production of single-use plastic in a bid to save...

29 Aug 2019 8:10 PM IST

$While the booth elections will be conducted from October 10 to October 30, the district units elections will be held in November and state elections will be held thereafter,\ Nadda said in a press conference held in Delhi. (Photo: ANI)$ India

Elections for BJP national president to be held in December: BJP...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is the current national president of the BJP since 2014, while JP Nadda is working...

29 Aug 2019 7:37 PM IST

Meerut Circle Officer, Sanjeev Deshwal said, We are scanning the CCTV footage to find out the accused persons. (Photo: ANI)

5 govt officials injured due to stone pelting during anti-encroachment...

'Action will be taken against the dairy owners and others who pelted the stones. An investigation is underway,' he said.

29 Aug 2019 7:31 PM IST

The alleged middleman was extradited from Dubai last year and is lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with alleged irregularities in the chopper deal. (Photo: ANI)

AgustaWestland case: Delhi court reserves order on main accused...

On Wednesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed Michel's regular bail...

29 Aug 2019 7:26 PM IST

Truly bizarre that somebody is being asked by a judge of the Bombay High Court to explain why he has a copy of Tolstoys War & Peace, a true classic. And to think Tolstoy was a major influence on the Mahatma. Welcome to New India! Ramesh tweeted. (Photo: File)

'Welcome to New India': Jairam Ramesh on HC's decision for arrested...

Bombay High Court asked Bhima Koregaon case accused why he kept 'objectionable material' like Leo Tolstoy's 'War and...

29 Aug 2019 7:14 PM IST

The Union government, or for that matter, the ministry of finance should not interfere in the functioning and decision-making powers of the RBI. (Photo: AFP)

Bank frauds take 74pc leap to Rs 71,543 crore in FY19: says Reserve...

Report states, 'balance in contingency fund as of June 30, 2019 was Rs 1.96 lakh crore compared to Rs 2.32 lakh crore as...

29 Aug 2019 6:55 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informs that during protests 7 police vehicles and 79 KSRTC buses have been damaged. (Photo: ANI)

'Saffron party has cheated devotees in name of new legislation,':...

The apex court had on September 28 last year allowed women of all age groups to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple...

29 Aug 2019 6:36 PM IST

During the cabinet meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday, transport minister Kailash Gahlot announced that women can avail the free bus ride facility from October 29 onwards, which is also Bhai Dooj. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi government announces free rides for women on DTC, cluster buses...

Out of the total estimated budget, Rs 140 crore has been earmarked for DTC buses while Rs 150 crore has been set aside...

29 Aug 2019 6:34 PM IST

Javadekar said satellite pictures are taken at regular intervals and, therefore, such inconsistencies are ruled out. (Photo: ANI)

Centre releases Rs 47,436 crore to various states to implement...

Javadekar told the meeting that state budget for forests shall remain unaffected and fund being transferred is in...

29 Aug 2019 6:29 PM IST