Indian Navy dominant in Indian Ocean vis-a-vis China: Navy chief

New Delhi (IANS): Navy is concerned, there is only one front and that is the Indian Ocean. We don't divide it into any fronts. In the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the balance of power rests in our favour vis-a-vis China.

"But in the…

Police inspector killed in UP amid violence over cow

Lucknow (IANS) A police inspector was killed in Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday after violence broke out in the aftermath of an alleged case of cow slaughter, police said.

Senior police officials have rushed to the…

Modi hits back at Rahul, says Rajasthan won't vote on his knowledge of Hinduism

Jodhpur (IANS) Days after Congress President Rahul Gandhi accused him of not understanding the fundamentals of Hinduism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back on Monday, saying Rajasthan will vote on the issue of development, not on his…

Train 18 likely to be launched on Dec 25 between New Delhi-Varanasi, with increased fare

Kota (IANS) With the Train 18 speeding up to 180 kmph between Kota Junction and Kurlasi station during a trial on Sunday, efforts are on to launch the first indigenously-built Trainset on December 25 from New Delhi to Varanasi.

"Christmas…

India-US Air Force exercise 'Ex Cope India-18' from Monday

New Delhi (IANS): The Air Forces of India and the US will begin a 12-day joint exercise "Ex Cope India-2018" on Monday to provide operational exposure to their personnel and undertake a mutual exchange of best practices for enhancing operational…

KCR, opponents engage in no-holds-barred attack

Hyderabad (IANS): With barely three days to go for the campaigning to end for the Telangana Assembly polls, major contenders for power are engaged in a no-holds-barred attack on each other.

Leading the campaign of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi…

First open heart surgery in UP under Ayushman Bharat project

Agra (IANS) The first open heart surgery in Uttar Pradesh under the ambitious Ayushman Bharat project has been performed here on Saturday.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Agra district, Mukesh Vats said Devendra, 50, from Mainpuri,…

Sabarimala: 'Women wall' to be formed on January 1 in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) In an attempt to garner support following recent protests by Hindu groups across Kerala over entry of women of all ages in the Sabarimala shrine post Supreme Court verdict, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday…

Allahabad HC raises doubts on completion of Prayagraj development works before Kumbh

Lucknow (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Saturday made scathing observations on whether Prayagraj will be prepared for the Kumbh Mela in January 2019 due to the ongoing development works in the city.

While hearing the plea filed…

BJP failed to deliver double-digit growth: Chidambaram

Jaipur (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led central government has failed to deliver on its promise of a double-digit growth in the last four years and it will not manage it even in the remaining six months of its term, Former Finance Minister P.…