Why is govt running away from JPC probe into Adani issue?: Ramesh

NEW DELHI, 14 Feb: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Centre is "running away" from a JPC probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue, and...

UNGA prez invokes Gandhi to call for protection of journalists

UNITED NATIONS, 4 May: Invoking global peace icon Mahatma Gandhi's message on freedom of the press, UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis called on...

Sufism part of India’s rich cultural heritage: Amit Shah

Srinagar, Oct 25 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Sufism was a part of India's rich cultural heritage. Shah, who is on...

Centre asks states, UTs to allow relaxation of Covid curbs

NEW DELHI, 25 Feb: The union home ministry on Friday asked states and union territories to consider relaxing Covid curbs for social, sports, entertainment,...

India is welfare state, admit leaders across party lines

New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Leaders from across party lines on Monday agreed that India is a welfare state, while BJP maintained that there should...

Cong slams PM over situation in Manipur, says situation has turned from bad to...

NEW DELHI, 4 Oct: The Congress on Wednesday questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in Manipur, and alleged that...

‘India’s growing strategic, economic importance makes it critical partner for Canada in Indo-Pacific’

New Delhi, 6 Feb: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly with a focus...

Mock drills held in hospitals across country to check Covid readiness

NEW DELHI, 27 Dec: Many hospitals across the country held mock drills on Tuesday to check preparedness of health facilities to deal with any...

Cancers in adults under 50 on rise globally, study finds

Washington, 7 Sep (PTI): The incidence of cancers diagnosed before the age of 50 has dramatically increased around the world, with this rise beginning...

We do not believe in hierarchical world order, says Rajnath at India-Africa Defence...

Gandhinagar, 18 Oct: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India does not believe in a "hierarchical world order" where a few countries are...

MeT predicts heavy rain in north Bengal, NE

KOLKATA, 2 Jun: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted heavy rain in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and the northeastern states over the next...

India abstains from UNGA resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas conflict

UNITED NATIONS, 28 Oct: India has abstained from the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict...

‘Bhediya’ raises almost Rs 15 cr in worldwide gross on day two

MUMBAI, 27 Nov: Creature comedy Bhediya has earned over Rs 15 crore in gross box office collection worldwide on the second day of its...

SC directs NIOS to fix examination centres within 10 kilometres from accredited institutions

NEW DELHI, 31 May: The Supreme Court has directed the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to fix the examination centres within a distance...

IIT-Delhi exploring possibility of establishing a campus in UAE: Government

New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI): The IIT-Delhi has been asked by the government to explore the possibility of establishing a campus in the United...

Chances High Of Big Earthquake In Himalayas, Need To Prep: Scientists

Dehradun, 9 Nov (PTI): Scientists on Wednesday said there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and underlined the...

After Maldives decision, Israeli Embassy recommends its citizens to explore scenic beaches in India

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) A day after the Maldivian government decided to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amidst the deadly...

Coal India committed to meet ‘elevated’ demand of power sector: Official

New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI): Mining major Coal India Ltd is committed to meet the “elevated” demand of the dry fuel from the power...

‘Pseudo-nationalist’ INDIA bloc parties trying to weaken country: Bihar BJP chief

Patna, Apr 22 (PTI) Describing constituents of the INDIA bloc as a gang of 'pseudo-nationalist' parties, Bihar BJP president and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat...

Trust Between Government, Industry Up After Scrapping Retrospective Tax: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI): The trust between the government and the industry has increased following the scrapping of the retrospective taxation regime, Defence...