Crypto raises serious concerns for govt: Subhash Chandra Garg

New Delhi (IANS) More than addressing the issue of legitimising cryptocurrencies in India in the upcoming bill, the government is now facing deeper challenges like crypto being potentially misused for hawala and money laundering, investments worth…

Govt extends ban on Zakir Naik's IRF for 5 more years

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended a ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), founded by the controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, for five more years.

A notification issued by the MHA on November 15,…

Ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control local emissions: Delhi govt to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control the local emission, which would help in bringing down the air pollution in the national capital, but added that it will…

Modi to launch new initiatives to mark Birsa Munda's birth anniversary

Bhopal (IANS) The capital of Madhya Pradesh is set to celebrate the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' at Jamburi ground on Monday, where around two lakh tribals are expected to reach.

The…

20 Indian fishermen released from Karachi prison

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan government has released 20 Indian fishermen from the District Prison and Correctional Facility in Karachi, Dawn news reported.

Most were imprisoned after crossing over to Pakistani waters four years ago with some…

Heroic stories of tribals not given enough space: Modi

Bhopal (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the contribution and sacrifices made by the tribals were ignored and not told properly to the nation. Tribals fought against draconian rules of British, but they were not given the space…

India to step up oil exploration, production in very big way: Hardeep Puri

Abu Dhabi (IANS) India will have "massive additional" areas for oil exploration and production by 2025, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Housing and Urban Affairs, at an event here.

"As far as the government…

Trinamool Congress spent more money than BJP in Assembly polls

Kolkata (IANS) Although there have been widespread allegations that the BJP had spent a huge amount of money to de-throne the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, data has however revealed that the ruling party had coughed up more…

Mamata Banerjee shouldn't bring culture of violence in state: Goa CM

Panjim (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee is welcomed to contest the 2022 Assembly polls in the coastal state, but she should not bring the culture of post-poll violence.

Talking…

Indian Army Chief to embark on maiden Israel visit

New Delhi (IANS) Aimed at enhancing military cooperation, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane will embark on his maiden visit to Israel on Monday.

During the five-day visit from Monday to Friday, Gen Naravane is slated to meet senior Israeli…