PM Modi moved nation from ‘chalta hai’ to ‘hoga kaise nahin' attitude: EAM Jaishankar at 18th PBD meet

Bhubaneswar (IANS) The 18th Pravsi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention commenced at Bhubaneswar on Wednesday with the inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Labourers trapped in coal mine, Army team reaches Assam’s Umrangso

Guwahati (IANS) A task force of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have reached Umrangso in the Dima Hasao district of Assam where at least nine labourers are trapped in a coal mine, officials said on Tuesday.  

A senior Army official said, “Engineers…

Prashant Kishor’s arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir

Patna (IANS): The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city’s Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police’s alleged excesses.  

Kishor was sitting on…

Chhattisgarh: 8 jawans, driver killed as Maoists blow up security vehicle

Dantewada (IANS) In a gruesome Maoist attack in the New Year, eight jawans of the District Reserve Guard and a driver were killed on Monday after the rebels blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, leaving behind a seven-feet-deep…

Four Maoists, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

New Delhi (IANS) At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action. 

A head constable of the District Reserve Guard…

Big milestone: Indian metro network now third-largest in the world

New Delhi (IANS) India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.  

This remarkable achievement follows the announcement of…

Three killed as Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar

Porbandar (IANS) An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar on Sunday, killing all three crew members on board, a top police official confirmed. 

The chopper went up in flames upon impact, and the…

Wanted criminal Sushil Mochi with Rs 2 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Bihar

Patna (IANS)  Wanted criminal Sushil Mochi, with a bounty of Rs 2 lakh on him, was killed in an encounter with police in the Tarabari area in Bihar's Purnea district.

Mochi, wanted in multiple cases of robbery and violations under the Arms…

Four army soldiers dead in J&K road accident

Srinagar (IANS) Four army soldiers died and and one injured in a road accident in J&K’s Bandipora district on Saturday. Initial reports said that Army vehicle veered off the road suddenly and dropped into a deep gorge in Saderkoot Payeen area.  

Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit

New Delhi (IANS) India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA)…