Major fire in a Delhi factory, many feared trapped

New Delhi (IANS) Several people including few fire fighters are reported to be trapped inside a factory at Udoh Nagar area of Peeragarhi, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said here on Thursday.

According to the DFS chief Atul Garg, "A call for…

2 armymen killed in encounter in Nowshera

Srinagar (IANS) Two army soldiers were killed in an encounter with militants in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday.

The security forces had an input about the presence of militants in Nowshera…

Long journey fares hiked in all major trains

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Railways, eyeing to increase its revenue share, decided to hike the fares of the passenger trains from one paise per kilometer, sleeper class fare by 2 paise per kilometre and for 3AC, 2AC and AC first class by four paise…

People hope corruption would reduce in 2020

New Delhi (IANS) Corruption is a major issue that affects all sections of the society. According to the IANS-CVOTER State of the Nation Poll 2020, nearly 50 per cent of the respondents anticipated that 2020 will see major improvement on this crucial…

Most Indians optimistic about economy, says poll

New Delhi (IANS) Indians continue to have positive views of the nation's economy even though the growth parameters have plummeted to six-year lows and unemployment and price rise continue to affect common citizens, according to IANS-CVOTER State…

Job scenario to get better in 2020, but optimism at 6-year low

New Delhi (IANS) The pace of job growth has slowed in recent times, but many remain optimistic about employment prospects in 2020.

As per the IANS-CVOTER State of the Nation Poll 2020, 44.5 per cent of the respondents hoped that employment…

Railways renames Railway Protection Force as IRPFS

New Delhi (IANS) Almost five months after the Union Cabinet approved the grant of Organised Group 'A' status to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) which gave its personnel the financial benefits being enjoyed by officers in other government…

Islamist outfits receiving funds from foreign soil, MHA seeks details

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday sought details from states and intelligence agencies about funding of Islamist radical organisations from foreign soil, particularly from countries in the Middle East.

The ministry has sought…

UP legislature ratifies extension of SC/ST reservation

Lucknow (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh state legislature on Tuesday ratified the 126th amendment to the Constitution at a special one-day session extending reservations for SC and ST communities till 2030.

According to Constitution (126th), Amendment…

Over 240 tribal militants lay down arms in Assam

Silchar (Assam) (IANS) Around 242 tribal guerrillas of mountainous southern Assam laid down their huge cache of arms and ammunition in different phases to the security forces during the past three weeks ending three decades of terrorism in three northeastern…