India, Israel, US, UAE ministerial meeting opens possibility of M-E 'Quad'

New York (IANS) The foreign policy leaders of India, the US, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a virtual ministerial meeting for what could have the makings of a grouping in the Middle East similar to the Quad, but with a more limited…

9 arrested for gang rape of two minor girls in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Nine persons accused of raping two minor sisters have been arrested in Bishnupur block of Gumla district by the police, while one accused committed suicide by hanging.

The gang rape took place when the two sisters were returning…

Better policing can be done by better management of equitable resources - CID ADG

Ranchi: CID ADG Prashant Singh said that better management of limited resources in the state can lead to better policing. Participating during the discussion on the changing challenges of policing and people-friendly policing at Ranchi Press Club…

Petrol crosses Rs 100 mark in capital, rising prices of vegetables further bleed people

Ranchi: The festival season and the incessant rainfall has started having their toll on the green vegetables as prices of tomatoes and onion have once again skyrocketed shaking the household budget.

In the local market, tomatoes was being sold…

Panchayat Polls likely in December

Ranchi: Preparations have intensified regarding the conduct of three-tier panchayat elections with a possibility of polls in Jharkhand by the end of 2021 which is likely in December.

In this regard, necessary action from the Panchayati Raj…

Protesters sit on rail tracks in Punjab, Haryana; commuters hit

Chandigarh (IANS) Acting on the call of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) for a six-hour nationwide 'rail roko' protest, all railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana were blocked on Monday by farmers, thus affecting the rail services.

The…

Indian Army enhances deployment of air assets near border with China in Arunachal region

Missamari (Assam) (IANS) The Indian Army has enhanced deployment of air assets, including unmanned aircraft, near the borders with China in Arunachal Pradesh region.

The deployments have increased gradually as the Indian Army revamped air fire…

Probe panel slams Goa hospital for O2 shortage, Oppn stages walkout

Panaji (IANS) A committee appointed by the state government to probe oxygen-related deaths at Goa government's apex health facility, the Goa Medical College (GMC), has slammed the hospital authorities for lackadaisical attitude and not doing enough…

Shah chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday presided over the National Security Strategy Conference (NSSC) through video conferencing to discuss the prevailing security situation in the country.

Top police sources said all the…

No additional borrowing by Centre to meet GST compensation of states in FY22

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre will stick to its borrowing programme for FY22 and will not tap the market for more funds to meet the GST compensation shortfall for states.

Government officials said the current revenue position, where both direct…