Pranab Mukherjee cremated with military honours amid Covid-19 precautions

New Delhi (IANS) Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away here at Army's R&R Hospital during treatment on Monday at the age of 84, was cremated with full military honours on Tuesday afternoon at the Lodhi Road crematorium following a…

Security brass meets to discuss strategy to deal with China

New Delhi (IANS) India's top security and defence authorities are currently meeting to discuss the fresh Chinese incursions in Indian territory at Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh.

"A high-level meeting is underway to discuss the ongoing situation…

India thwarts fresh transgression by China at Pangong lake

New Delhi (IANS) India has thwarted China's provocative military movements to change the status quo at the Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. The troop casualties on both sides are yet to be confirmed. A brigade commander-level flag meeting is underway…

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted in the All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital for post-coronavirus care two weeks ago, was discharged on Monday, officials said.

On Saturday, AIIMS had issued a health bulletin…

NIA arrests ISI agent from Gujarat

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it arrested a person from Gujarat's Kutch after he was found working as an agent for Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).

An NIA spokesperson here said…

SC dismisses Mallya's review plea against 2017 conviction

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya's plea seeking review of a 2017 judgment which held him guilty for contempt of court.

The top court had held him guilty of contempt, as Mallya…

Govt signals thaw with assurance to review Air India pilots pay cut

New Delhi (IANS) Signalling a thaw in the interface between Air India pilots and the government, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri has given an assurance to the pilots that he will review the disproportionate pay cut as well as examine payment…

Vocal for local toys: PM Modi stresses on making India toy hub

New Delhi (IANS) Noting that the global toy industry is worth over Rs 7 lakh crore but India's share is very small in the sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a clarion call to be "vocal for local toys", stressing on the need for…

Policeman, 3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Srinagar (IANS) A policeman and three terrorists were killed during an encounter in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.

The dead policeman has been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Babu Ram.

Paytm Mall suffers massive breach, ransom demanded: Report

New Delhi (IANS) A cybercrime group demanded ransom after gaining unrestricted access to the entire databases of e-commerce platform Paytm Mall, online intelligence firm Cyble said on Sunday.

An insider is suspected to have helped the hacking…