India warns Pakistan it will take 'firm, decisive steps' against cross-border terror

United Nations (IANS) India has warned Pakistan that it will continue to act firmly and decisively against cross-border terrorism while it is also committed to resolving issues bilaterally in a terror-free atmosphere.

Madhu Sudan, a counsellor…

Rajpath brims over with patriotic fervour as India celebrates R-Day

New Delhi (IANS) The teeth-chattering cold on Wednesday morning failed to dampen the spirits of the people coming to witness the Republic Day parade at the majestic Rajpath, here.

The people started arriving at the Rajpath as early as 5 a.m.…

Mains Exams for 7th-10th JPSC cancelled

Ranchi: The mains examination for the 7th to 10th JPSC which was slated to commence from January 28 has been cancelled. During the hearing in the Jharkhand High Court, the JPSC informed in this regard. The court has fixed February 15 as the next date…

Jharkhand geared up for 73rd Republic Day celebrations

Ranchi: Jharkhand is all geared up for celebrating the 73rd Republic Day with the main function all set to be organized at Morhabadi Grounds of the state capital on Wednesday where Governor Ramesh Bais will hoist the national flag and inspect the…

Weather to remain mostly normal on Republic-Day

Ranchi: Weather in the state will remain mostly dry on the occasion of the Republic Day however at some places like to medium range of fog will be witnessed.

The weather department has predicted that at some places dense fog will be also visible…

A day after being named as star campaigner, RPN Singh resigns from Cong

New Delhi (IANS) Senior Congress leader R.P.N. Singh resigned from the party on Tuesday, a day after being named as one of the party's star campaigners.

Sources said he was miffed over the party affairs in his home district of Padrauna…

Dalal Street looks for abolition of STT

New Delhi (IANS) The biggest positive trigger for Dalal Street in the upcoming Union Budget 2022 could be any abolition of Securities Transaction Tax (STT).

Market participants will also look forward to re-examination of laws dealing with withholding…

'Panna Pramukhs' should make efforts to know each member: Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that all 'Panna Pramukhs' (head of each page of voter list) of the BJP should make an effort to know each and every member (voter) present in their panna (page).

Modi interacted…

SC declines to entertain plea seeking to extend lapsed FCRA of nearly 6K NGOs

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking an interim relief to allow the continuation of FCRA licenses of nearly 6,000 NGOs, which were only valid till September end last year. The Centre's counsel wondered…

Google to soon block ad targeting for people under 18

New Delhi (IANS) Google will soon block ad targeting based on the age, gender or interests of people under 18, as the tech giant faces scrutiny over targeted advertisements being pushed via its platforms.

The company said that in 2022, it will…