Bid to rig polls: ED lens over USAID’s partners in crime in India

New Delhi (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement, along with other security and financial agencies, has initiated preliminary steps to identify Indian entities and individuals who served as conduits for receiving the now-scrapped USAID’s $21 million…

Army soldier injured in landmine explosion near LoC in J&K's Poonch

Jammu (IANS) An Army soldier was injured on Saturday in a landmine explosion near the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.  

Officials said that during routine patrolling near LoC, an Army personnel accidentally…

Under-construction tunnel collapses in Telangana, seven workers feared trapped

Hyderabad (IANS) Seven workers are feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction tunnel as part of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday. 

At least 50 workers were on the site…

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointed top aide to PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said on Saturday. 

"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment…

India, Pak hold flag meet on LoC in J&K’s Poonch, agree to stick to ceasefire agreement

Jammu (IANS) India and Pakistan held a flag meeting on Friday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to address recent cross-LoC firing incidents.  

To de-escalate tension on the LoC in the wake of recent incidents…

Massive crowd in Ayodhya for Ram temple, traffic chaos escalates

New Delhi (IANS) Ayodhya's Ram Temple has witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Monday morning, severely straining the city's police and administrative arrangements. By 4 a.m., the situation escalated as thousands of vehicles were halted…

Sam Pitroda's statement on China an insult to Galwan martyrs: Sudhanshu Trivedi

New Delhi (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday termed the statement of the Indian Overseas Congress Chief, Sam Pitroda on China as an insult to the martyrs of Galwan. 

In an exclusive…

USAID India voter row: NGOs did the work for whom? Questions arise

New Delhi (IANS) Several questions are cropping up over the USAID funds made available to several NGOs in the country.  

The newly created US Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, which has been auditing several government agencies in…

Death toll rises to 18 in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, dozens injured

New Delhi (IANS) At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.  

The incident occurred as a massive crowd of passengers, hoping to board trains…

CBSE 10th, 12th Board exams 2025 begin today

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Cass 10 and Class 12 will begin on Saturday. 

Around 42 lakh students will be appearing for the 2024-25 Board exams. As per data shared by the Board, the Class 10 and…