Equities fall further, Sensex down over 400 pts on Thursday

New Delhi (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) and broader 50-scrip Nifty on National Stock Exchange extended their losses on Thursday from the previous session due to renewed fund outflow by FPIs and in line with bearish trend in the US market…

'Reservation is not at odds with merit': SC upholds OBC quota in medical courses

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Central government to provide 27 per cent reservation for OBC and 10 per cent to economically weaker sections (EWS) in All India quota (AIQ) seats in medical courses, saying that reservation…

Pak in tumult after rumours of imposition of 'Indira Gandhi-like emergency'

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan's major opposition parties see a "systematic and planned campaign" behind circulation of rumours about imposition of some kind of an emergency in the country, like the one enforced by then Indian Prime Minister Indira…

India successfully test fires new version of Brahmos missile

New Delhi (IANS) India on Thursday successfully carried out test fire of Brahmos missile with enhanced capabilities.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in a statement said that Brahmos supersonic cruise missile with increased…

SL Navy rams and sinks TN fishing boat, 7 fishermen rescued

Chennai (IANS) A Sri Lankan Naval boat rammed into Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu damaging the boat that developed cracks and sank. Seven fishermen, who were on-board the sinking boat were rescued by other fishermen.

The incident occurred…

Indian Army contacts Chinese PLA, seeks return of abducted Arunachal youth

Itanagar (IANS) The Indian Army through hotline has contacted the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and sought return of abducted Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron, defence sources said on Thursday.

A defence PRO tweeted: "17-yr-old…

ED arrests man with Chinese links for cheating through mobile apps

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said that it has arrested one Anas Ahmed in connection with a prevention of money laundering case of Rs 84 crore.

The accused has alleged links with Chinese people and he allegedly…

German, Indian Navy chiefs discuss ways to strengthen cooperation

New Delhi (IANS) Navy chief of Germany, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach met Indian Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar discussed avenues to strengthen naval cooperation and enhance inter-operability.

On arrival Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach…

Air India curtails US operations due to 5G roll-out

New Delhi (IANS) National carrier Air India will not be able to operate a number of US-bound flights on Wednesday, the airline said.

Accordingly, the airline informed passengers via it's official Twitter handle that it will not be able…

Mulayam Singh's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joins BJP

New Delhi (IANS) Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav on Wednesday joined the BJP just three weeks ahead of the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh.

She joined the BJP in presence of Uttar Pradesh state unit president…