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…

India, China military talks on LAC tension still inconclusive

New Delhi (IANS) Indian and Chinese military representatives met on Wednesday to amicably de-escalate tension on the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh but the talks were "inconclusive". The militaries of both countries will again meet for further…

PM to launch most expensive fishery scheme, e-Gopala app

New Delhi (IANS) Come tomorrow, PM Narendra Modi will digitally launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). On Thursday, the Prime Minister will also launch e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal…

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…

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.

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.

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…

China confirms 5 missing Arunachal youth found on their side: Rijiju

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) (IANS) Five persons from Arunachal Pradesh, who went missing on Friday, have been found in the Chinese territory, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.

Rijiju, the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister…

Chinese troops with spears, guns again near Indian position at LAC; fresh skirmish likely

New Delhi (IANS) Around 40 to 50 PLA soldiers, armed with spears and other sharp-edged weapons as well as guns, have come just a few metres from the Indian Army position on the heights north of Rezang La in eastern Ladakh, and are likely to make a…

Indian media also needs to go global: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that at a time when India's voice and local products are going global, the country's media industry also needs to go global.

Inaugurating the Patrika Gate in Jaipur via video…