3 militants held in Jharkhand

Medininagar, Jan 27 (PTI) Three militants of the proscribed Trutiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) were arrested with arms following an encounter in Jharkhand's Palamu...

India, central Asian countries pitch for boosting trade, connectivity

New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) India and leaders of five central Asian countries on Thursday announced setting up of a joint working group to...

95% of India’s adult population given first dose of Covid vaccine, 74% fully inoculated:...

New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Ninety five per cent of India's eligible adult population has been administered the first dose of Covid vaccine while...

Honour to receive Padma Bhushan: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

New York, Jan 27 (PTI) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday said it is an honour for him to receive the Padma Bhushan, the...

LG to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under its Kar Salaam initiative

NEW DELHI, 25 Jan: LG Electronics under its #KarSalaam initiative has pledged to contribute Rs. 1 crore to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund...

R-Day: 939 police medals including 189 for gallantry declared

NEW DELHI, 25 Jan: The government on Tuesday announced a total of 939 service medals, including 189 for gallantry, for personnel of various central...

Pakistan hands over 20 Indian fishermen to India

Attari (Amritsar)/Islamabad, Jan 24 (PTI) Twenty Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan for allegedly entering into the country's territorial waters were handed over to India...

Centre introduces new ranking system for state authorities giving environment clearance to increase efficiency

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The Ministry of Environment on Monday introduced a new system of ranking the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs),...

Govt mulling policy to facilitate creation of indigenous mobile operating system- MoS IT

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The government is planning to come up with a policy that will facilitate an ecosystem for the industry to...

Over 162 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 162.77 crore on Monday, the Union Health Ministry said. More...

India’s fuel demand recovery to continue: Fitch

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI): India’s fuel demand will continue to recover through the current quarter as the easing of Covid-19 pandemic-related restrictions boosts...

Adani Wilmar to use Rs 450 cr from IPO proceeds to tap inorganic growth

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI): FMCG major Adani Wilmar, which has grown to become the largest category leader through acquisitions, has set aside Rs...

Electronics production in India to reach USD 300 bn by 2026: Report

New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI): Electronics production in the country is expected to reach USD 300 billion by 2026, industry body ICEA said in...

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

New Delhi, 23: Unfazed by the Supreme Court upholding winding up of the company, shareholders of Devas Multimedia will continue to seek seizure of...

Backward Caste leaders’ exit will have no impact on BJP Poll prospects: UP Minister

Lucknow, 23 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday said desertion of OBC ministers and MLAs from the BJP will have no...

India’s economy has some bright spots, a number of very dark stains: Raghuram Rajan

New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) The Indian economy has "some bright spots and a number of very dark stains" and the government should target...

Single volume Economic Survey likely, may project growth rate of around 9%

New Delhi, 23 Jan (PTI): The finance ministry is expected to come out with a single volume Economic Survey for 2021-22 projecting a growth...

Police tear gas violent mob protesting arrest of fake job scamsters

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jan 23 (PTI) Several people including six policemen were injured after police lathi-charged and tear-gassed a crowd which was throwing brick-bats at...

Netaji is mighty national hero, honouring him matter of pride for all Indians: Rajnath

New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is a mighty national hero and honouring him is a matter of pride and joy...

Rajasthan govt working to uplift poor: Gehlot at mass wedding ceremony

Jaipur, Jan 23 (PTI) Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday alleged that the RSS and the BJP are distorting history...