In a first, Indian cargo exported to Uzbekistan via Pakistan

Islamabad (IANS) In a first, Pakistan has allowed a private Indian trader to export commercial goods to Uzbekistan as part of the trade activity between New Delhi, Islamabad, Kabul and Tashkent.

According to details, at least 140 tonnes of…

Will India emerge as key global player in wheat after sanctions on Russia?

New Delhi: India's role in maintaining food security on the global stage could significantly increase if it succeeds in expanding its marketshare of wheat. New Delhi is already the largest exporter of rice. With the US and European Union slapping…

Majority in G-23 are not averse to Sonia's leadership

New Delhi (IANS) After issuing a statement on "collective" and "inclusive" leadership, Congress dissenters in the group have stated that they are not averse to Sonia Gandhi's leadership but removal of those responsible for party's loss is…

3 terrorists killed in Srinagar gunfight

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Nowgam area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district, officials said on Wednesday.

The three belong to the proscibed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba…

Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Chandigarh (IANS) Days after facing humiliating defeat in Punjab from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday resigned from the post.

In a one-line resignation to party President Sonia Gandhi, Sidhu wrote,…

We will see: SC on plea challenging K'taka HC's verdict on hijab

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order, which dismissed all petitions seeking direction for permission to wear hijab in classrooms and held that wearing…

Farooq Abdullah calls for independent judicial probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus

New Delhi (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah, said on Tuesday that the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits should be investigated.

Speaking to IANS, Abdullah said: "Appoint an independent judicial inquiry commission to look…

Army conducts airborne deployment exercise in peninsular India

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Army's Airborne and Special Forces practiced aerial insertion capability and rapid response anywhere on the mainland and in island territories in an exercise in peninsular India.

The exercise, carried out from…

K'taka HC dismisses plea seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms

Bengaluru (IANS) The Karnataka High Court's special bench on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by students seeking direction for permission to wear hijab in classrooms.

The court said, "Wearing of hijab was not an essential part of Islam."

Govt looking for alternative market for fuel purchase: Puri

New Delhi (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is looking for an alternate market for fuel purchase amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Responding to a question…