Political slugfest erupts over blast in Bengal firecracker factory

Kolkata, (IANS) Following the major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Duttapukur in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on Sunday in which seven people were killed and several injured, a political slugfest surfaced soon after.

The…

Seven feared dead in firecracker factory blast in Bengal’s Duttapukur

Kolkata (IANS) At least seven people are killed and several others injured following a massive blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Duttapukur in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday.

The death figures are likely to…

G20 core mandate cannot advance unless Global South concerns not addressed, says Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar while drawing attention to the Global South said the core mandate of the G20 is to provide economic growth and development, and it cannot advance if the concerns of the Global South are…

Chandrayaan mission has become symbol of spirit of New India: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in his monthly broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' said that the Mission Chandrayaan has become a symbol of spirit of New India.

"Mission Chandrayaan has become a symbol of the spirit of…

IAF to join 'Bright Star-23' exercise with USA, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar

New Delhi August (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise 'BRIGHT STAR-23' in Egypt. Contingents from the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar are also part of this. This is for first time that when…

'I am the boss of NCP', asserts Sharad Pawar after ‘no split’ fracas

Kolhapur (IANS) A day after the political row over his statements, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar said on Saturday that he remains NCP's national President while Jayant Patil is the state President, reiterating that the party…

'If not for BJP, do not vote': Minority Commission seeks MP govt's response on ex-Bhopal Mayor's controversial remark

Bhopal (IANS) The National Minority Commission has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over former Bhopal Mayor and state BJP Vice President Alok Sharma’s controversial remark on Muslim voters.

The commission has recommended the…

Unitech asks homebuyers to be ready to pay 1st installment as tenders will be issued after SC’s approval

New Delhi (IANS) The new management of the Unitech builders on Saturday asked the homebuyers of its projects to be ready for payment of the first installment of their outstanding dues as tenders for 49 projects would be issued after approval from…

'Selected’ Governor has no moral right to threaten elected govt: Punjab CM

Chandigarh (IANS) Saying that a ‘selected’ Governor does not have any moral right to threaten elected representatives, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday that Governor Banwarilal Purohit’s 'threat' to recommend the imposition…

Govt imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice with immediate effect

New Delhi (IANS) Just days after assuring that there are no plans to restrict export of non-Basmati parboiled rice, the Centre late on Friday imposed 20 per cent export duty on par-boiled rice with immediate effect.

The decision was taken to…