Pakistani militant killed in encounter in J-K’s Baramulla

Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) A Pakistani militant of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and...

India deals with diplomatic storm after controversy over remarks on Prophet

New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) India on Monday faced more diplomatic heat with the strong reaction of Islamic countries to the controversial comments by...

India successfully tests Agni-4 missile

New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) India on Monday successfully carried out a "training launch" of the Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul...

India’s economic slowdown pronounced, BJP has no answers: Rahul

New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday lashed out at the BJP government over the state of the economy,...

DAC approves procurement of military equipment, platforms worth Rs 76,390 crore

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): In a significant move, the defence ministry on Monday approved the procurement of military equipment and platforms worth Rs...

Sri Lanka crisis: India delivers life-saving drugs, medical equipment, and relief material

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): India on Monday delivered life-saving drugs, medical equipment and relief material to hospitals and people across Sri Lanka as...

There is far less support for climate policies in rich nations, says Chief Economic...

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday said that developed countries need to convince their public about the...

Coal India aims green mining options, says chairman Pramod Agrawal

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): State-owned CIL is aiming at green mining options and increase production from its underground mines, which are favourable for...

India’s economic growth to be supported by fiscal spending, says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the country’s growth will be driven by fiscal spending. Participating virtually in...

Manipur’s Panthoibi Emporium to be launched on Amazon India

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): E-commerce major Amazon India on Monday said it has signed a pact with the Government of Manipur to launch...

Coca-Cola hopes to achieve 100% recycling of bottles, cans in 2-3 years in India

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): Coca-Cola Company on Monday said its India business is hopeful of achieving 100 per cent recovery and recycling of...

India’s trade with Gulf Cooperation Council increasing at rapid pace

New Delhi, 6 Jun (PTI): India’s trade with Gulf nations has come into prominence after a diplomatic row over derogatory comments made by the...

India to meet 50% of its energy needs from renewables by 2030: Minister

Lucknow, 5 Jun: Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said India has set an ambitious target of meeting half...

India turns 10% of its petrol green; targets to double it by 2025-26

New Delhi, 5 Jun: India has achieved the target of supplying 10 per cent ethanol-blended petrol five months ahead of schedule and is aiming...

Rajnath Singh to visit Vietnam from June 8-10, to hand over patrol boats

New Delhi, 5 Jun: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam during a three-day visit to the Southeast...

Kiren Rijiju claims AAP insulting officials working in tribal affairs ministry

New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI): Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday alleged the Aam Aadmi Party was insulting officials working in the Ministry of...

India’s efforts to protect environment multi-dimensional: PM

New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that India has achieved the target of 10 per cent ethanol blending...

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...

Govt proposes to amend social media rules

NEW DELHI, 2 Jun: The Centre plans to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against decisions of...

All languages are national languages: Edn min

GANDHINAGAR, 2 Jun: Referring to the importance given to local languages in the new National Education Policy (NEP) by the Centre, union Education Minister...