INDIA announces coordination, election strategy committees to take on BJP in 2024 polls

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), during its third meeting here on Friday, announced a 14-member coordination committee and 19-member election strategy committee to take on the BJP in the crucial 2024 Lok…

1995 double murder case: SC sentences RJD leader Prabhunath Singh to life imprisonment

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday handed life imprisonment to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Prabhunath Singh in the double murder case of 1995, and also awarded a seven-year jail term for the offence of attempt to murder under Section…

ISRO scientists offer prayers at Tirumala ahead of Aditya L1 launch

Tirupati (IANS) Ahead of the crucial launch of Aditya L1 mission, aimed at studying the Sun, scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offered prayers at Tirumala temple here on Friday

The scientists from the space agency…

Centre appoints Jaya Verma Sinha as first woman Railway Board Chairman & CEO

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government on Thursday appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairman and CEO of the Indian Railways.

In a notification, the government said, “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

India lodges strong protest with China on release of map showing Indian territories under its jurisdiction

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China on the release of a so called ‘standard map’ by it which showed Indian territory under Chinese jurisdiction.

"We have today lodged a strong protest through diplomatic channels…