Taliban fired mortars on Salma Dam, symbol of Afghan-India friendship

New Delhi (IANS) Taliban militants have fired dozens of mortars on the Salma Dam, a major source of electricity and irrigation in the Chesht district of Herat province in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had jointly inaugurated the…

Why rely on ancient mode in Internet age: SC on bail order delays

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed wonder that in the era of Internet, the jail authorities continue to rely on ancient mode of communication, to receive bail orders.

The apex court also emphasized that it will soon develop…

2 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Alamdar colony, in Danmar area of Srinagar, on Friday, officials said.

"Two unidentified terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter.…

Upset by India's record fund raise in tech, China attacks 'manufacturing weakness'

New Delhi (IANS) Upset over the strong foreign investment flows into Indias tech sector, the Chinese media is now attacking the slow pace of growth of manufacturing.

It noted the fact that foreign investment flowing into India's tech industry…

Financial inclusion priority for sustainable recovery: RBI Guv

Mumbai  (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that financial inclusion will remain a priority of the central bank to achieve sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery.

Speaking at the Economic Times Financial…

China not mincing words about downturn in ties with India

New Delhi (IANS) China is not mincing words about the downturn in relations with India, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that "China-India relations are still in bad shape, which is not in the interest of any country".

Global Times…

Sidhu likely to become Punjab State President of Congress

New Delhi (IANS) Punjab Congress is likely to get new State President in the form of Navjot Singh Sidhu along with two other working presidents ahead of the crucial assembly elections next year.

The Congress is mulling an idea of appointing…

What utility of law used to silence Gandhi, Tilak after independence: SC on sedition law

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre on the utility of having sedition law even after 75 years of independence. The Court also expressed its concern on sedition law being misused by police against persons who speak…

Drone spotted and destroyed over Jammu Air Force Station

Jammu (IANS) Another drone was spotted in the area of Air Force Station in Jammu city which was jammed and destroyed by using anti-drone technology by the Air Force.

The drone was detected in the early hours of Thursday.

Drones have…

Customs reduces clearance time for edible oil consignments at ports

New Delhi (IANS) With shortage of domestic edible oil pushing up the need to increase imports quickly, the Indian Customs has put up special motoring and import clearances procedure for the commodity to reduce the clearance time for such consignments…