Not satisfied with action of state: SC on UP govt's probe in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said it is "not satisfied with the steps taken by the state" in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, and expected a responsible government, system and police. The top court also observed that handing over…

No external forces will be allowed to violate our territory: IAF chief

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Air Force chief V.R. Chaudhari on Friday asserted that the force will not allow any external forces to violate the country's territory, even as he pitched for to lead further indigenisation to achieve self-reliance.

SC: CBI can directly register case, not mandatory to conduct preliminary probe

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the CBI can directly register a case upon receiving credible information, which discloses cognizable offence and it is not mandatory, for the investigating agency, to conduct a preliminary probe…

India's economy to grow by 8.3%, making it 2nd fastest growing-major economy

United Nations (IANS) India's economy is expected to grow by 8.3 per cent this fiscal year, according to the World Bank, making it the second-fastest-growing major economy.

The Bank's Regional Economic Update released on Thursday said…

RBI lowers FY22 inflation projection to 5.3, sees further softening

New Delhi (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday lowered FY22 retail inflation projection for the ongoing financial year to 5.3 per cent from the previous estimate of 5.7 per cent.

In a virtual address post the monetary policy meet, RBI…

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra fails to turn up, feared absconding

Lucknow (IANS) Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister, Ajay Mishra Teni, failed to turn up before the Lakhimpur police on Friday to record his statement.

Ashish had been summoned to appear at 10 a.m. at the crime branch office in the reserve…

JSPCB paces up clearance of pending applications, More than 72 ‘Consent to Establishment’ clearance released this month

Ranchi: The incumbent government of Jharkhand led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren is committed to promoting new investments in the state by creating a favourable environment for setting up new industries in the state.

The government is receptive…

Durga Puja commences in capital, devotees throng to temples

Ranchi: The eagerly awaited festival season has kicked off in the state with the start of Durga Puja from Thursday onwards despite the fact that this year also the celebrations are a low-key affair in the state in wake of the restrictions imposed…

Monsoon starts retreating from state, minimum temperature to decline from next week

Ranchi: Monsoon has started retreating from the state as a result of which from the next week the minimum temperature in the capital is likely to come down further. The weather department has said that the weather will remain clear during the period…

BPCL could cost acquirer Rs 20K cr more as SEBI open offer exemption for IGL, PLL unlikely

New Delhi (IANS) The privatisation plan of public sector oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd may get expensive for the investors as the new owners are unlikely to get regulatory exemption to participate in open offer of two other entities…