Govt justifies higher taxes on petrol and diesel

New Delhi (IANS) The government has justified high level of taxation on auto fuels suggesting that revenue from petroleum sector is important for running various developmental schemes but has refused to acknowledge the role played by higher prices…

I-T Dept conducts pan-India searches on prominent business group

New Delhi (IANS) The Income Tax (I-T) Department has conducted a pan-India search operation on a prominent business group, which is involved in businesses in various sectors, including media, power, textiles and real estate, with a group turnover…

Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam

Srinagar (IANS) An unidentified terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Munard area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday morning, officials said.

"One unidentified terrorist…

Sawant, not Shripad Naik, maybe BJP's face for 2022 polls: Nadda

Panaji (IANS) Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and not Union Minister of state for Tourism and Ports Shripad Naik -- an MP from Goa -- may be the face of the party for the 2022 state Assembly polls, BJP national president J.P. Nadda hinted on Sunday.

BJP top brass contemplates Santhosh as Yediyurappa's successor

New Delhi (IANS) With the countdown for the change of guard nearing, the BJP top brass is contemplating to recommend the incumbent National General Secretary (Organisation) of the party, B.L. Santhosh as the successor of Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.…

India faces most difficult challenge by following Lord Buddha's path: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has shown how it can face even the most difficult challenge by following the path of Lord Buddha.

He made the remarks in his message on the occasion of 'Ashadha Purnima-Dhamma…

2 militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Two unidentified terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

"Two unidentified terrorists killed in Bandipore…

ICSE Board declares results: 99.99 percent in 10th, 99.90 percent in 12th students pass in Jharkhand

Ranchi: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Saturday declared the 10th and 12th Board results on Saturday. 

In Jharkhand, 99.99 percent students of class 10th have passed, while 99.90 percent of students of class…

2 terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security at Warpora area of Sopore in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said on Friday.

"One more terrorist killed (Total 2) in Sopore…

IED-loaded drone shot down in J&K

Jammu (IANS) In a major anti-terror action, the Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday shot down a hexacopter carrying five kilo explosives in Akhnoor sector of Jammu, officials said.

"We have brought down one Hexacoptor carrying IED of over five…