Modi cautions on cryptocurrency, says nations need to work together

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that all democratic countries need to work together on cryptocurrency and ensure that it does not end up in the wrong hands.

Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Sydney…

US designates Pakistan, Taliban as violators of religious freedom

New Delhi (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has redesignated Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for violating religious freedom and also rebranded the Taliban as an Entity of Particular Concern, according to a Dawn news report.

Markets open on positive note; Zomato, Asian Paints in green

Mumbai (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Thursday opened on a positive note during the morning trade session.

At 9.30 a.m., the S&P BSE Sensex of the BSE traded at 60,166.86 points, up 0.26 per cent.

It opened at 60179.93…

Wearing mask can reduce Covid infection by 53%: Study

Sydney (IANS) While vaccinations are safe, effective and saving lives around the world against Covid, wearing masks is the most effective public health measure that can reduce the incidence of the deadly infectious disease by more than half, according…

Recent reforms have made banks' financial health strong: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Centre's banking reforms during the past six-to-seven years have supported the sector in "every way".

Addressing a conference themed 'Creating Synergies for Seamless…

China constructs new villages in Bhutan territory

New Delhi (IANS) China has constructed new villages in Bhutan territory near Doklam in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed.

The images show that four villages were built by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) in…

DC Ranchi kicks off ‘Aapke Adhikar, Apki Sarkar Apke Dwar’, launches Mnrega Park and Didi Bari Scheme

Ranchi: DC Ranchi Chhavi Ranjan kicked off the ‘Apke Adhikar, Apki Sarkar Apke Dwar’ programme in Kuchu Panchayat of Ormanjhi block of this district where the villagers were informed about various schemes of the state government.

During this…

Ranchi Mayor stages dharna outside RMC office protesting against increase in water tax

Ranchi: Mayor Asha Lakra sat on a dharna in front of her own office on Tuesday protesting against the decision to increase the water tax. She got the support of a dozen councillors along with the deputy mayor. She accused the state government of doing dictatorship…

Hundreds of candidates hold protest in capital over alleged irregularities committed in in PT results of JPSC 7th-10th

Ranchi: Hundreds of candidates on Tuesday protested in Ranchi demanding the cancellation of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) 7th to 10th examination over alleged irregularities committed to declaring the results of the PT Exam. As per…

4 injured in grenade attack in Kashmir

Srinagar (IANS) Two CRPF personnel and two civilians were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade at Palhalan chowk in North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said.

According to details, the terrorists lobbed a grenade…