Punjab stubble burning events fell by one-third in Sep-Oct: Centre to SC

New Delh (IANS) The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that paddy residue burning events from September 15 to October 25 this year, have been reduced by one-third in Punjab, compared to the last year.

According to the status report submitted…

2 US Senators warn Biden against sanctioning India for buying Russian anti-missile system

New York (IANS) As the countdown nears for Russia's scheduled delivery of an anti-missile defence system to India, two influential US Senators have warned that imposing sanctions on India for buying the equipment could have a "deleterious effect…

India, US to consult on potential terror threats from Afghanistan

New York (IANS) Ramping up cooperation in fighting terrorism, India and the US have announced that they will expand sharing information on terrorist threats and will consult on potential terror threats from Afghanistan where the Taliban has wrested…

Power company blames Maha BJP leader of flouting deal, Rs 170 Cr loss

Mumbai (IANS) In a shocking development, a private sector power major of Mumbai has accused a prominent state Bharatiya Janata Party leader and a sugar baron hailing from a well-known political clan, of allegedly violating a business agreement that…

All ministries told to clear Air India's dues immediately

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday directed all Union Ministries and Departments to clear Air India's dues immediately.

An office memorandum from the Finance Ministry's Department of Expenditure said: "Recently, the Government…

3 more locals detained for sheltering terrorists, Poonch op enters 18th day

Jammu (IANS) Security forces on Thursday detained three more locals for sheltering militants as the anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district continued for the 18th consecutive day, according to police sources.

The sources…

Absconder NCB 'Panch-Witness' Kiran Gosavi nabbed in Pune

Pune (IANS) In a significant development, the Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) of Pune Police on Thursday nabbed absconder Kiran P. Gosavi, who is wanted in several cheating cases and the prime 'Panch-Witness' of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)…

Maha Police nab 2 most wanted Maoists disguised as civilians

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) (IANS) Marking another achievement, the Gadchiroli police have nabbed two most wanted Maoists -- carrying a reward of Rs 2,00,000 each -- disguised as civilians, during a covert operation, an official said here on Thursday.

Pegasus spyware issue is India's internal matter: Israeli ambassador

New Delhi (IANS) Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon on Thursday said that the Pegasus snooping issue is India's internal matter.

The NSO is a private company and it has a licence to sell its software to the government entities only, he added.

BJP not going anywhere, problem is with Rahul: Prashant Kishore

New Delhi/Panaji (IANS) Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party 'is not going anywhere for many decades and the problem with Rahul Gandhi is that he thinks that the BJP will be overthrown by people'.

Kishor…