Access to justice, not laws, is biggest challenge: CJIChief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted a critical issue in India's legal system. He stated that the primary challenge is not a short...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
"PM Modi should raise this issue firmly": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari backs Stalin's request on Katchatheevu islandCongress MP Pramod Tiwari has raised concerns about the issue of Kachchatheevu island, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address it fi...
05 Apr, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
"Our government has inherited the problem": EAM replies on Indian fishermen detained by Sri LankaExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka, stating it dates back to jurisdiction...
27 Mar, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
Won't allow anti-India deeds in Lanka: AKDIndia and Sri Lanka strengthened their partnership during President Dissanayake's visit, focusing on economic and security cooperation. Agr...
16 Dec, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Non-tariff barrier resolution portal soon; move assumes significance as agri exports fell 3% in Q1India is set to launch an online platform for registering and resolving non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by exporters in the next 2-3 month...
20 Jul, 2024, 12.18 AM IST
Protect farmers, fishermen in developing nations: India at WTOIndia calls for a level playing field in agriculture, highlighting the disparity in subsidies provided by developed countries. They propose...
28 Feb, 2024, 01.00 AM IST
India asks Sri Lanka to release fishermen, fishing boats from custodyIndia expressed its readiness to work together with Sri Lanka for joint research to enhance the productivity of Palk Bay fisheries. Both si...
27 Mar, 2022, 08.41 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj to meet aggrieved fishermen from Tamil NaduThe purported killing of the fisherman by the Sri Lankan Navy and arrests of several others have prompted India to raise the issue with Lan...
17 Mar, 2017, 11.38 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM on 'cold blooded' killing of fisherman, seeks strong actionPalaniswami’s letter comes at a time when fishermen have begun to take out a protest demanding immediate resolution of the issue and ensuri...
07 Mar, 2017, 03.52 PM IST
WFFP urges full implementation of UN Law of seas to solve issues in international watersThe World Forum of Fisher Peoples has sought a permanent solution to tackle the issue of arrest and incarceration of fishermen.
19 Jul, 2015, 03.45 PM IST
Fishermen associations to join PM Modi, Maithripala Sirisena in talks to end disuptePresident Maithripala Sirisena discussed with PM Narendra Modi the long-standing issue and its adverse impact when they met in New Delhi.
19 Feb, 2015, 04.33 AM IST
Government delegates powers regarding fishing boats to statesEarlier, fishing boats less than 20 meters long were required to be registered with the state governments/union territories .
29 Aug, 2014, 05.57 PM IST
Jayalalithaa urges PM to reverse Centre's stance on KatchatheevuThe affidavit further indicated that "Indian fishermen have no traditional fishing rights" in the area around Katchatheevu.
02 Jul, 2014, 04.25 PM IST
Sri Lanka awaits India response on talks to solve fishermen issueSri Lanka is waiting for India's response on the resumption of talks between fishing delegations from the two countries to resolve the poli...
01 Apr, 2014, 04.14 PM IST
TESO revives demand for enquiry into genocide in Sri LankaTamil Eelam Supporters' Organisation has urged the Centre to propose an international enquiry into alleged genocide in Sri Lanka in UNHRC m...
01 Feb, 2014, 02.51 PM IST
Jaya renews demand for retrieval of KachatheevuThe 1974 Agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka had determined Katchatheevu as a part of Sri Lanka.
21 May, 2013, 12.11 PM IST
- Pak Parliament passes resolution against Guru's hanging
Pakistan's parliament today passed a resolution condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanded the return of his body to his family.
14 Mar, 2013, 06.27 PM IST