Five die after inhaling toxic gas at MP factory

Bhopal (IANS) At least five persons were reported dead on Wednesday after inhaling toxic gas emanating from a tank at a food factory in Madhya Pradesh's Morena.

The gas leak occurred at a factory named ‘Sakshi Food Product’ in Morena district,…

Mahendragiri warships: The last project will be launched on Friday

New Delhi August (IANS) Mahendragiri warships project, will be launched on 1 September. Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in Odisha, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A Frigates.

These warships are follow-ons…

Miss World 2023 to be held in Kashmir

Srinagar (IANS) 71st Miss World 2023 contest is set to be held in Kashmir later this year with 140 participating countries, thanks to the G20 meet held here in May.

This was disclosed at a breakfast press briefing in Srinagar on Tuesday.

China releases new map; shows Aksai Chin, Arunachal as its territory

New Delhi (IANS) In what could lead to yet another diplomatic flare-up, China has released what it called the "2023 edition of the standard map" of the country showing Aksai Chin -- one of the two large disputed border areas between India and China…

Consumer authority levies Rs 1 lakh fine on IAS coaching institute for misleading testimonials of IAS toppers like Tina Dabi

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday issued an order against IQRA IAS Institute for misleading advertisement and unfair trade practice by advertising misleading testimonials of top-rank holders of the years…

UT not permanent feature, positive statement soon: Centre to SC on J&K's statehood

New Delhi, (IANS) The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that “Union Territory is not a permanent feature” after the Constitution Bench asked the Attorney General and Solicitor General to seek instructions from the Centre over the…

Union Cabinet approves Rs 200 cut in LPG cylinders

New Delhi (IANS) With eyes set firmly on the forthcoming elections, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a reduction in prices of LPG gas cylinders by Rs 200 for all connection holders.

In addition to this, the Cabinet also cleared the proposal…

'Symbol of unparalleled excellence', Prez Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and said he exemplifies excellence.

In a series of tweets, the President…

Someone messaged me threatening to arrest Abhishek Banerjee: Mamata

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that she had received a message from an unknown person threatening to arrest Trinamool Congress national general secretary and the party Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee.

'Not Entitled': Centre opposes Bihar caste-based survey in SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday was told by the Union government that nobody except it is entitled to conduct a census or any exercise akin to a census.

A short affidavit was filed by the Office of the Registrar General from the…