India, US among major democracies in decline: Report
STOCKHOLM, 30 Nov: Half the world's democratic countries are experiencing an erosion of democracy, intensified by the war in Ukraine and the economic crisis,...
Udyam portal completes 5 million registrations: MSME Secy
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI): As many as five million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have registered on the Udyam portal and the...
ICAR-CIARI training programme on high yielding varieties of rice for Andaman farmers
Port Blair, Oct 9 (PTI) To help the farmers of Andaman and Nicobar Islands get high yield from rice cultivation, the Central Island Agricultural...
India expresses concern over detention of fishermen by Sri Lanka; says issue of their...
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) India on Tuesday expressed concern over the detention of 68 of its fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan...
NDA govt successful in controlling terror in J&K, insurgency in NE: Shah
HYDERABAD, 11 Feb: After eight years, the BJP-led government at the Centre has been substantially successful in controlling terror incidents in Jammu & Kashmir,...
In a historic move, govt unveils ‘Agnipath’ scheme for soldier recruitment
New Delhi, 14 Jun (PTI): India on Tuesday unveiled a “transformative” scheme called “Agnipath” for the recruitment of soldiers into the Army, the Navy...
Congress wonders if SEBI request for extension in Adani case an attempt to bury...
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday expressed apprehension over the SEBI's six-month extension request to probe the alleged stock market manipulation...
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...
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....
Covid virus may remain active, transmissible for longer than recommended quarantine period: Study
Washington, 31 Jan: Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 may be able to transmit the virus for longer than the recommended quarantine period, without necessarily...
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: drilling machine facing ‘difficulties’ again
Uttarkashi, Nov 23 (PTI) International expert Arnold Dix on Thursday evening said the auger machine drilling through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel...
Congress to get first non-Gandhi president in 24 years on Wednesday
New Delhi, 18 Oct: The Congress will get its first non-Gandhi president in 24 years on Wednesday after more than 9,500 votes cast to...
More research needed in Himalayas: Kiren Rijiju
PANAJI, 26 May: Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that there is a need to conduct more research in the Himalayas...
Illegal sand mining in UP’s Balia: NGT issues notice to central, state pollution boards
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has issued a notice to the central and state pollution control boards in a case...
EAM says hopeful for resolution to border row with China
NEW DELHI, 12 May: As the eastern Ladakh military standoff entered its fifth year, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that India hopes...
Millions of people brought into financial mainstream: Modi on 9 years of PM Jan...
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) On completion of nine years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said through this...
2 terrorist associates arrested in Pulwama, Srinagar: Police
Srinagar, Feb 19 (PTI) Security forces have arrested two terrorist associates in separate operations in Pulwama and Srinagar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police...
Unemployment the most burning issue in the country Kharge
New Delhi, 24 Dec: Unemployment is the most burning issue in the country, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Sunday.
In an apparent attack on...
India Has 217 Space Objects Orbiting Earth: Report
New Delhi, 10 Apr (PTI): India has 103 active or defunct spacecraft and 114 objects categorised as 'space debris' in orbit and it has...
Ayurveda goes beyond treating illness promotes wellness says PM Modi
Thiruvananthapuram, 1 Dec: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Ayurveda is an integral part of Indian tradition and ethos, while emphasising that it...