B’deshi border guard disguised as smuggler’ shot dead by BSF on international boundary: officials

Kolkata, Jan 23 (PTI) A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) trooper, who was "disguised as a smuggler", was shot by the Border Security Force in...

Congress accuses BJP-led govt of corruption, nepotism

GUWAHATI, 20 Mar: The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government of misrule, corruption and nepotism, and claimed that the opposition alliance will win...

Plea in SC to ascertain feasibility of enacting stringent population control law

New Delhi, 15 Jun (PTI): A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre to ascertain the feasibility of...

Amid rise in Covid cases, Centre asks Delhi & 6 states to focus on...

NEW DELHI, 6 Aug: Amid a rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the central government has asked Delhi and six...

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...

Indian firm eyes sending tourists near space in balloon-propelled capsule by 2025

Dehradun, 6 Nov: An Indian firm is planning to ferry tourists near space in a spaceship attached to a unique high-altitude balloon system by...

Imposition of exemplary cost: Message has to go loud and clear, says SC refusing...

NEW DELHI, 31 Jan: The Supreme Court Monday refused to show any indulgence on an application filed by a man, on whom it had...

Global South seeks democratic, diversified re-globalisation: Jaishankar

New Delhi, 27 Aug: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday made a strong pitch for a “more diversified and more democratic” re-globalisation, saying...

Do people want easy rail travel or picture with ‘shahenshah’s’ statue: Gandhi

NEW DELHI, 30 Dec: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at the government over setting up of selfie booths at railway...

Media bodies seek new PCI chairperson

NEW DELHI, 18 Jan: Media associations on Sunday urged the government to appoint a new chairperson to the Press Council of India (PCI) as...

U.S. Consulate Kolkata and CUTS International host ‘Defense News Conclave’

KOLKATA, Aug 7: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata and CUTS International hosted the "Defense News Conclave" with highlights on the growing interconnection between the U.S....

TOEFL to be offered as test based on individual backgrounds, requirements

NEW DELHI, 17 Dec: The English language test TOEFL will soon be offered as a personalised test, depending upon individual requirements as well as...

Intention behind bringing electoral bonds scheme was good, says Union minister Gadkari

Ahmedabad, 22 Mar: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said it is not possible to run a political party without funds and added the...

Govt decides to scrap India-Myanmar FMR

NEW DELHI, 8 Feb: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Centre has decided to scrap the India-Myanmar free movement regime...

India’s Accomplishments Validating Its Democratic Credentials: S Jaishankar

New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI): As India rises and its capabilities grow, the country will naturally contribute more to the world, and a civilisational...

HM Shah announces 3 major schemes worth Rs 8000 cr for disaster management

New Delhi, 13 Jun : Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday announced three major schemes worth over Rs 8,000 crore that would cover the...

People of Maharashtra eager for political change; will be reflected in poll outcome: Sharad...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (PTI) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the people of Maharashtra are eager for a political change and expressed...

Govt Plans To Double Turnover Of Automobile Industry To Rs 15 Lakh Crore: Gadkari

New Delhi, 4 Jul (PTI): The government intends to double the turnover of the automobile industry to Rs 15 lakh crore from Rs 7.5...

API Holdings, Wellness Forever Medicare, CMR Green Tech get Sebi nod to float IPOs

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): API Holdings, the parent company of pharmacy platform PharmEasy, Adar Poonawalla-backed Wellness Forever Medicare and metal recycling firm CMR...

Conrad Sangma calls upon TMC supporters to vote for NPP

Tura/Shillong, 23 Feb: Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party supremo Conrad K Sangma on Thursday claimed that the NPP is set to form...