ABGSL loan-fraud: LIC grazed; ICICI, IDBI worst-hit in Rs 22,842 cr scam

Mumbai (IANS) The sensational Rs 22,842 crore mega loan fraud allegedly perpetrated by the Gujarat-based ABG Shipyard Ltd (ABGSL) did not spare the IPO-bound Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) while the ICICI Bank and the IDBI Bank took the…

Centre to ban 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre is all set to ban 54 Chinese mobile applications which are posing threat to national security, the sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Monday.

According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information…

Voter turnout till 11 a.m.: UP 23.03%, U'khand 18.97% & Goa 26.63%

New Delhi (IANS) The voting percentage on Monday till 11 a.m. in the second phase Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh was 23.03 per cent, 18.97 per cent in Uttarakhand and 26.63 per cent in Goa, according to Election Commission (EC) data.

The data…

India has quietly resumed aid to Taliban regime

New Delhi (IANS) In a surprise shift with major regional implications, India is reaching out to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan in a symbolic offer of aid in an hour of humanitarian need, Asia Times reported.

On February 1, New Delhi…

US Indo-Pacific strategy to back India's 'rise, regional leadership' in countering China

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden's administration has outlined its Indo-Pacific strategy that would "support Indias continued rise and regional leadership", as Washington seeks to counter China's attempts at global domination.

The…

'Blinken, Jaishankar discuss diplomatic efforts on Russian aggression'

New York (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed cooperation on "diplomatic efforts in response to Russian aggression", State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

At…

High drama at B'luru School, as parents allege bias against Muslim students

Bengaluru (IANS) High drama prevailed at a Bengaluru school in Karnataka on Saturday as parents of Muslim students alleged bias engaging in a heated debate with the Principal. The school management dismissed one teacher Shashikala for creating unnecessary…

Pakistan blames India for Balochistan unrest

New Delhi (IANS) In a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black, Pakistan which is widely acknowledged as a terror sponsor is blaming India for the unrest in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Foreign Office made it clear that there was strong…

Chinese PLA stopping Ladakh locals from letting their cattle graze'

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese People's Liberation Army entered into Indian territory in Ladakh region last month and did not allow local people's herds from grazing, claimed former BJP councillor Urgain Chodon of Nyoma area on Friday.

She…

'Don't spread these things to a larger level', SC on pleas challenging HC order on Hijab

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Friday orally told the counsel of a petitioner, challenging the Karnataka High Court interim order in the Hijab matter, to think whether it is proper to bring the issue at the national level.

Senior…