New Delhi/Moscow, August 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a "very good and detailed conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone during which both leaders not only vowed to
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal for implementation of the Rs 4,200 crore 'Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvem
Beijing, August 8 (IANS) China on Friday said that it welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit that is scheduled to take place at Tianjin, late
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved Rs 30,000 crore compensation to three public sector Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) for th
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): A total of 224 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) -- a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes -- have been reported from 11 states in 2025, the government informed the Parliament o
Jaipur, August 8 (IANS): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that democracy in the
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the remuneration for presiding officers, polling officers, counting personnel, and other officials involved in the conduct of elect
Washington, August 8 (IANS): Former US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and senior foreign policy expert, Christopher Padilla, has warned that the ongoing trade tensions could pose a risk of l
Bengaluru, August 8 (IANS): The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday issued a stern warning to the Election Commission of India (ECI), stating, "If you (ECI) attack the 'One
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till Monday following persistent disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Biha
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): A Delhi court has rejected the plea of Christian Michel James, a British national and the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, who sought release on the grounds
New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with an additional 25 per cent slated to come into effect from August 27, ace American investor Jim Rogers said on
Moscow, August 8 (IANS) India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu in Moscow to discuss ways to deepen the special and privileged strategic par
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): In a significant move to foster patriotism and impart lessons on bravery and sacrifice, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced chapters on t
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS) India is celebrating the 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday, recognising the country’s rich weaving traditions and the skilled artisans who keep them alive. The celebration hono
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Manipur Budget for 2025–26, authorising an amount of Rs 30,969,44 (Rs 35,103.90 crore presented in March) amid uproar and "surprised No" from th
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS) In a revealing Press conference, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged massive electoral fraud in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Karn
Moscow, August 7 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is expected at the end of August, a leading news agency of the country reported on Thursday citing comments made by National Security A
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): In a fiery Press conference held at the Congress headquarters on Thursday, senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a scathing a
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): India is celebrating the 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday, recognising the country’s rich weaving traditions and the skilled artisans who keep them alive. The celebration hon