Govt slashes prices of 41 medicines

New Delhi (IANS) The government has reduced the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments.

Antacids, multivitamins, and antibiotics are among the medicines that…

EAM Jaishankar takes dig at Canada, says freedom of speech cannot be freedom to support separatism and terrorism in foreign country

New Delhi (IANS) Targeting the Justin Trudeau government for giving refuge to pro-Khalistani elements, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that further deterioration in bilateral ties would eventually result in a big loss…

Ten Kanpur schools get bomb threat emails

Kanpur (IANS) At least 10 schools in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have received bomb threats through emails, said officials on Wednesday.

This comes amid a spate of such emails threatening schools and hospitals in several cities across India,…

Andhra: Six charred to death as bus catches fire

Amaravati (IANS) Six persons were charred to death and 20 others injured when a private bus caught fire after colliding with a tipper lorry in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in the early hours of Wednesday.

The accident occurred near Pasumarru…

SC orders release of NewsClick editor in UAPA case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, who was arrested by the Delhi Police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations that the media outlet…

Rajasthan mine accident: Eight of 15 trapped employees rescued

Jaipur (IANS) Eight of the 15 employees, including vigilance officers and workers of Hindustan Copper Ltd, who were trapped at 1,875 ft in a mine at Kolihan near Khetri in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, were rescued on Wednesday, said officials…

Despite objections from Opposition parties, PoK becoming part of India is reality: HM Shah

Kolkata (IANS) Despite opposition from a section of political parties in the country, the event of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) becoming an integral part of India is now a reality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

“Rahul…

Rajasthan mine accident: Chief vigilance officer dies, 14 rescued

Jaipur (IANS) A senior vigilance officer at Hindustan Copper Limited died after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, said officials, adding that 14 trapped people have been rescued.

Fifteen employees,…

CAA comes to fruition: Home Ministry hands over first citizenship certificates to 14 individuals

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued the first set of citizenship certificates to at least 14 applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

"The certificates were handed over by Union Home Secretary…

Mumbai hoarding crash toll mounts to 14

Mumba (IANS) The overnight death in the Mumbai hoarding crash climbed to 14, with four more persons succumbing to their injuries in hospital, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Tuesday.

Besides, another 43 were injured, including some who…