13 farmer leaders leave Singhu border to meet Amit Shah

New Delhi (IANS) A delegation of 13 farmer leaders have left the Singhu border, one of the protest sites of the farmers on the outskirts of the national capital, to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Tuesday evening.

The…

Staff at state-run banks court 'black badges', work normally on Bharat Bandh

New Delhi (IANS) Government-run banks are operating normally without major impact of the 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmer organisations.

Bank unions have, however, decided to put on black badges in support of farmers' call of repealing…

Need to work together to ensure timely rollout of 5G: Modi to industry

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that all stakeholders in the telecom sector along with the government will have to work together to ensure a timely roll-out of the fifth generation technology.

Addressing the India…

India witnesses initial mixed response to 'Bharat Bandh' call

New Delhi (IANS) Early inputs from across the country showed mixed response to the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the farmer unions on Tuesday as no major disturbance has been reported from anywhere.

The shutdown -- from 11 a.m. to 3…

PM assures Covid vax soon, urges caution meanwhile

New Delhi (IANS) Referring to his recent talks with scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that there would not be much delay in the availability of Covid-19 vaccine in India.

However, he once again reminded his countrymen…

Cracks in opposition unity, TMC not to support Bharat Bandh

New Delhi (IANS) Cracks have emerged within the opposition ranks as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday said it will not support the 'Bharat Bandh' and asked its workers to stay away.

The TMC has been at the forefront in opposing…

5 men from Punjab, J&K nabbed after Delhi gunfight

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Five men with alleged links to banned outfits have been arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police from Shakarpur area here, two of whom were also allegedly involved in the murder case of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder…

J&K DDC polls 4th phase: 8.16% votes polled in 2 hours

Jammu (IANS) The fourth phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir recorded 8.16 per cent votes across the constituencies spread several districts in the first two hours on Monday, officials said.

Kulgam, Shopian…

Danger looming over Raj govt again as Cong smug over Maha situation?

New Delhi (IANS) With Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claiming that the BJP is once again trying to topple the Congress government in the desert state, danger seems to be looming large as some rebellion is said to be simmering among a section…

Cong supports farmers' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8

New Delhi (IANS) With protesting farmer unions calling for a 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 even as several rounds of their talks with the Centre remain inconclusive, the opposition Congress on Sunday said that the party supported the proposed…