Ladakh councils have decision-making powers: Govt
NEW DELHI, 8 Aug: The democratic representation and decision-making powers of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC) have been retained following the formation...
BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal
New Delhi, 7 Aug: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said it thwarted a "significant" infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis...
PM KUSUM scheme faces implementation hurdles: Report
New Delhi, 7 Aug: The PM KUSUM scheme, which aims to promote solar energy in agriculture in India, has achieved only 30 per cent...
SC verdict on aldermen appointment calls for soul searching by AAP govt: LG...
New Delhi, 7 Aug: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgement on aldermen appointment in the MCD calls...
Ouster of Bangladesh’s prime minister will test India’s regional power, with Beijing’s on the...
NEW DELHI, 7 Aug: The dramatic resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses a dilemma for India’s government, and the South Asian powerhouse...
Opp should convince their states to propose removal of GST on insurance at Council...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked the opposition to convince their states to propose removal of 18 per...
BSF stops Bangladeshi group in West Bengal
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday stopped a group of about 120-140 Bangladeshi citizens who were attempting to...
Kerala battles amoebic brain fever; govt to ascertain cause of rise in infections through...
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (PTI) The Kerala government has decided to conduct a scientific study to determine the reasons behind the increasing cases of amoebic...
Constitution is powerful tool to curb disparities: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said the Constitution is a "powerful tool" to curb disparities...
IIA Bengaluru director to get national award for contribution towards space science
Bengaluru, Aug 7 (PTI) Prof Annapurni Subramaniam, director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru has been selected for the first Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar...
Hundreds of Bangladeshis gather at border with India seeking refuge
Jalpaiguri (WB), Aug 7 (PTI) Hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals gathered at the international border with India in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday, seeking...
Bangladesh-kind of situation will never be seen in India: actor Raza Murad
Bhopal, Aug 7 (PTI) Noted actor Raza Murad on Wednesday said a situation like that unfolding in neighbouring Bangladesh will never be seen in...
Wanted decision on Article 370 to happen with concurrence of people rather than imposition:...
New Delhi, 5 Aug (PTI): There was complete clarity in my mind that taking the public in Jammu and Kashmir into confidence was absolutely...
Lok Sabha passes Bill to allow government expenditure for FY 2024-25
New Delhi, 5 Aug (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Monday approved about ? 140 lakh crore in expenditure demands by different ministries of the...
India suspends train services to Bangladesh indefinitely
New Delhi/kolkata , 5 Aug (PTI): All train services between India and Bangladesh have been suspended indefinitely, Railway officials said on Monday following unrest...
SFIO probe into Sahara group of companies underway: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, 5 Aug (PTI): The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is carrying out a detailed probe into the matter related to the Sahara...
Bengal Assembly passes resolution against dividing state
KOLKATA, 5 Aug: In a rare show of bonhomie between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP, the West Bengal Assembly on Monday unanimously...
Tibetan bodies laud Sikkim MP for call to refer to LAC as India-Tibet border
GANGTOK, 4 Aug: Six Tibetan organisations have lauded Sikkim's Rajya Sabha member DT Lepcha for his call to refer to the line of actual...
Mayawati opposes Apex court’s SCs sub-classification verdict, says Parliament should overturn it
Lucknow, 4 Aug: BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the recent Supreme Court verdict allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes, and said Parliament should overturn...
Tata’s Rs 27k-Cr. semicondoctor plant in Assam to become operational in 2025, create...
New Delhi, 3 Aug: Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to...