Manipur: Two killed, 7 injured in firing between rival outfits

Imphal (IANS) Two persons, including a village defence volunteer (VDV), were killed while seven others were injured in heavy firing between two rival groups at Narainsena in Bishnupur district on Tuesday, the police said.

The police said while…

CBI registers FIR in Rs 144.33 cr minority scholarship scam

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in connection with an alleged minority scholarship scam worth Rs 144.33 crore.

The amount of the scam, which took place from 2017-18 to 2021-22, amounted to Rs…

Chinese army constructing bunkers, tunnels at Aksai Chin: Reports

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese forces are learnt to have ramped up construction of reinforced bunkers and underground tunnels in Aksai Chin, according to reports citing data from satellite imagery.

As per the reports,construction activities are taking…

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…