US concerned by S400 system arriving in India, but no decision on sanctions

New York (IANS) The US has concerns over the Russian Triumf S400 anti-missile system that has started arriving in India, according to Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby.

However, it appears from his remarks on Monday that Washington has not yet…

Reduce GST on mobile phones to 12%, ICEA writes to state CMs

New Delhi (IANS) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Tuesday that it has written to various state chief ministers to reduce the GST rates on mobile phones to 12 per cent and on mobile parts and components to 5 per cent.

Crypto raises serious concerns for govt: Subhash Chandra Garg

New Delhi (IANS) More than addressing the issue of legitimising cryptocurrencies in India in the upcoming bill, the government is now facing deeper challenges like crypto being potentially misused for hawala and money laundering, investments worth…

Govt extends ban on Zakir Naik's IRF for 5 more years

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended a ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), founded by the controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, for five more years.

A notification issued by the MHA on November 15,…

Arrest of Polit Bureau Member Prashant Bose alias Kisan Da is biggest sucess for state police against Left Wing Extremism: DGP

Ranchi: Jharkhand Neeraj Sinha has described the arrest of Polit Bureau Member of CPI Maoists Prashant Bose alias Kisan Da and central committee member Shila Marandi as the biggest catch so far for the state police, CRPF and other paramilitary forces…

CM urges diverted youth to return to mainstream, assures employment to lead life with dignity

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that some youths have strayed from the mainstream due to various reasons and urged them to return to the mainstream in the interest of the state.

Speaking at the Jharkhand State Foundation Day Parade…

Ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control local emissions: Delhi govt to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control the local emission, which would help in bringing down the air pollution in the national capital, but added that it will…

Modi to launch new initiatives to mark Birsa Munda's birth anniversary

Bhopal (IANS) The capital of Madhya Pradesh is set to celebrate the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' at Jamburi ground on Monday, where around two lakh tribals are expected to reach.

The…

India's Oct wholesale price inflation rises to over 12%

New Delhi (IANS) Higher prices of primary goods along with food articles and fuel cost stiffened India's October 2021 wholesale inflation on a sequential and year-on-year basis.

Accordingly, the annual rate of inflation, based on wholesale…

20 Indian fishermen released from Karachi prison

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan government has released 20 Indian fishermen from the District Prison and Correctional Facility in Karachi, Dawn news reported.

Most were imprisoned after crossing over to Pakistani waters four years ago with some…