Erdogan tones down reference to Kashmir in UN speech

United Nations (IANS) Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations, but his statement was milder compared to those he made the previous two years.

"We maintain stand in favour of solving…

India cooperated with US troop withdrawal, evacuation from Af: US spokesperson

New York (IANS) The US Defence Department has revealed that India cooperated with the US in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the evacuation of its citizens and others after the Taliban took over the country on August 15, and has agreed…

Six tribal students selected for Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship Scheme, CM to felicitate on Sep 23

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Welfare Minister Champai Soren will felicitate the students of the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship Scheme and their parents at a program to be organized in Ranchi on September 23.

The Marang…

Commerce Ministry organises Vanijya Utsav to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Ranchi: The Department of Commerce under Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organizing Vanijya Saptah from Sept 20th to 26th across the country to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian independence by holding various events to showcase the…

US court jails Pakistani for 12 yrs over $200mn mobile phone scam

New Delhi (IANS) A US court has sentenced a Pakistani to 12 years in prison for illegally unlocking mobile phones, which caused AT&T, the American telecommunications giant, to lose $200 million, Dawn news reported.

According to the US Attorney's…

Army chopper crash in J&K: Both pilot, co-pilot succumb

Jammu (IANS) Both pilot and co-pilot of the Cheetah helicopter of the army that crashed in J&K's Udhampur district on Tuesday during a training sortie, have succumbed to critical injuries.

A defence statement said here: "Both the pilots…

Amazon pays $1.2 bn as legal fees in India to remain operational

New Delhi (IANS) The US-based company Amazon Inc's India operations has spent a staggering over $1.2 billion in legal expenses in the last two years to maintain its presence and relevance in one the largest markets globally.

As per the…

Pilot met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss Rajasthan

New Delhi1 (IANS) Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot met Rahul Gandhi over the weekend, sources said and discussed the issue of Rajasthan and also impending cabinet reshuffle and organisational rejig in the state.

However,…

At first meeting, Punjab Cabinet announces pro-poor initiatives

Chandigarh (IANS) Eyeing to woo the people in Punjab just ahead of going to the polls in early 2022, the new Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, in its maiden meeting discussed pro-poor initiatives like construction of 32,000 houses…

Covid, climate crisis, Afghanistan to dominate UNGA

United Nations (IANS) The annual parade of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Princes and potentates starts off on Tuesday when they meet in person and virtually at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to grapple with global problems, promote their own agendas…