US-India resolve to take concerted action against Pak-backed terror groups

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) The US and India have resolved to take concerted action against pan-Islamist terror groups Al Qaeda and Islamic State (IS0 and also the Kashmir-centric Pakistan sponsored outfits, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad…

India to China: Massive PLA deployment along LAC 'flash points'

New Delhi/Moscow (IANS) India has told China that it failed to provide a credible explanation for the deployment of massive troops of People's Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

Sources told IANS that…

India, China militaries continue talks to ease heightened border tensions

New Delhi (IANS) Military representatives of India and China meet on Friday to ease out tensions at the border where both countries troops are metres away, ready to take on each other.

The military delegate talks have been happening continuously…

SC to Centre: Consider not charging interest on interest during moratorium

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to consider a plea for not charging interest on interest on deferred EMIs during the moratorium period and also not downgrade the credit/asset classification of the borrowers.

A…

5 Rafale jets inducted, can be deployed at LAC at short notice: Rajnath

Ambala/New Delhi (IANS) Five Rafale combat aircraft made by French company Dassault Aviation can be deployed at a short notice at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Ambala Air Base in Haryana on…

Centre issues new guidelines for exams in times of Covid-19

New Delhi (IANS) : The Health Ministry on Thursday issued fresh standard operating procedures to conduct examinations amidst the coronavirus pandemic, which involves following precautionary measures.

"Examination centres are frequented by a…

Nervous China trying to convince domestic audience it can fight war

New Delhi (IANS) A nervous China is now trying to convince its own people that its Army can fight a war and has the advantage over India.

This clearly shows that China is on the back foot by India's aggressive stance on the border and is…

NDA vs Oppn: DMK's Siva likely nominee for RS Dy Chair's post

New Delhi (IANS) After the Congress mooted the idea that the opposition jointly contest the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman's post, DMK leader Tiruchi Siva's name has been almost finalised as the opposition candidate, sources said on Wednesday.

Bombay HC stays demolition of Kangana Ranaut's 'illegal office'

Mumbai (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the demolition drive of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's "illegal office" barely a couple of hours after the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) squad started bulldozing the premises.

Oil tanker fire doused, ship stability within safe zone

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday said no more flames or smoke was observed since Tuesday evening on very large crude carrier (VLCC) 'New Diamond' that caught fire on September 3.

The salvage team, which boarded the…