Sulli Deals, Bulli Bai app creators granted bail

New Delhi (IANS) The alleged masterminds behind the derogatory "Sulli Deals" and "Bulli Bai" apps were granted bail by a local court in the national capital on Monday, an official said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police K.P.S. Malhotra told IANS…

Announcing initiative for Ukraine ceasefire, Guterres says he's in touch with India

United Nations (IANS) While announcing that a UN official will spearhead a diplomatic effort for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he has been in "very close contact" with India on mediation efforts.

The UN…

Heat on e-scooter makers after deadly fires, govt steps in

New Delhi (IANS) The recent tragic incident in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district where a man and his daughter died after their e-bike went up in flames has woken up the government, and the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has ordered a probe.

Fire at Sariska Tiger Reserve; IAF choppers rushed in

New Delhi/Jaipur (IANS) A fire broke out in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve following which the Indian Air Force (IAF) sent two helicopters to bring the blaze under control, officials said on Tuesday.

The IAF said that on a request from…

ICRA cuts India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7.2%

New Delhi (IANS) Ratings agency ICRA has lowered India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7.2 per cent from an earlier projection of 8 per cent.

Besides, the rating agency projected GDP expansion in FY22 at 8.5 per cent, which is modestly lower…

Russia, Ukraine start new round of peace talks

Istanbul (IANS) Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday kicked off a fresh round of peace talks here in yet another attempt to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Moscow-Kiev war.

Shortly before the meeting started at the Dolmabahce Presidential Working…

Indian equities extend losses; Sensex down over 300 pts

New Delhi (IANS) India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- extended their losses from the previous week to trade lower in early trade on Monday.

At 9.54 a.m., Sensex was 0.6 per cent or 318 points down at 57,044 points, whereas…

States where Hindus/other communities are less can declare them minorities, SC told

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government has told the Supreme Court that state governments, where Hindus or other communities are less in number, can declare them a minority community within their territory.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs,…

ICHRRF officially recognises the Kashmiri Hindu Genocide, 1989-1991

Washington (IANS) The US based non-profit, International Commission for Human Rights and Religious freedom (ICHRRF) has called upon the Government of India and the Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to acknowledge and recognise the 1989-1991…

Equities start week on positive note; Sensex up 231 pts

New Delhi (IANS) Paring its opening session losses, India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- settled higher on Monday.

Sensex gained 0.4 per cent or 231 points at 57,593 points, whereas Nifty settled at 17,222 points, up by 0.4…