UP rains: 19 people killed in past 24 hours, schools shut in some districts
Lucknow, 11 Sep: Nineteen people were killed in the past 24 hours as rain lashed Uttar Pradesh, disrupting normal life, particularly in the state's...
India bears responsibility to share principles of compassion: Rijiju
NEW DELHI, 25 Jan: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that, as people increasingly turn to Buddha dhamma globally, India bears a special...
Decarbonisation to see $395 bn capex by 2030: Report
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): As the country moves more aggressively towards its decarbonisation goals with the overall energy economy shifting towards greener fuels,...
‘Familial relationships may take form of domestic, unmarried or queer relationships’: Supreme Court
New Delhi, 28 Aug: ‘Familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships or queer relationships’, the Supreme Court has observed, while noting...
It’s important to de-risk global economy in era of volatility and uncertainty: Jaishankar
Brussels, 17 May: In the era of volatility and uncertainty, it's important to de-risk the global economy and yet to ensure that there is...
India well positioned to be fastest growing major economy: Chandrasekaran
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI): India is well positioned to continue to be the fastest-growing major economy next year, which may mark the lowest...
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...
From accolades to scepticism: An eventful story of EVMs
NEW DELHI, 1 Mar: When the first elector presses a button on the ballot unit to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the...
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...
Will scrap Agniveer scheme, amend GST: Gandhi
GUMLA, 7 May: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced on Tuesday that the Agniveer scheme would be abolished if the INDIA bloc is voted to...
Indian High Commissioner’s gurdwara visit blocked in Scotland by pro-Khalistan extremists
London, 30 Sep (PTI): The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Dorwaiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a...
IAF fighter plane crashes in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, says report
Jaipur, Dec 24 (PTI): An Indian Air Force fighter plane crashed in Jaisalmer on Friday night, a senior police officer said.
The plane crashed in...
Govt constitutes cabinet committees on security, economic and political affairs; allies accommodated
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Modi government on Wednesday constituted various cabinet committees, including the country's highest decision making bodies on security, economic...
US Climate Envoy John Kerry Likely To Visit India Soon: Report
New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI): US Climate Envoy John Kerry is likely to visit the country soon to take forward the India-US Climate Action...
Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 45,000 crore
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) India on Thursday cleared nine procurement proposals of around Rs 45,000 crore including ones to acquire 12 Su-30 MKI...
Delhi airport sees cancellation of 66 flights due to fog and low visibility
MUMBAI, 2 Jan: As many as 66 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Friday due to fog and low visibility conditions.
Several airlines...
India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial...
Colombo, 9 Jul: India has reiterated its willingness to play “a constructive role” in supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts for recovery from the worst economic...
Challenges like pandemic, Ukraine war make it important for nation to be self-reliant, says...
Ahmedabad, Mar 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said challenges faced by the world like the Russia-Ukraine war and the coronavirus pandemic...
10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs, Assam Rifles: Govt
New Delhi, 24 Jul: The government has decided to reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles...
Disparity shows how billions of foreign aid goes back to donor contractors
DELHI, Jan 16: As the global elite network at Davos, people across the world are increasingly taking to the streets to protest in the...