India introduces new category of visa to fast track Afghan applications

New Delhi (IANS) In view of the prevailing critical condition in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who are willing to come to India.

"MHA…

UNSC demand zero tolerance for terrorism, political settlement in Afghanistan: Tirumurti

United Nations (IANS) The UN Security Council members demand zero tolerance for terrorism in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and require a political settlement for the regime to be recognised, India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said on…

Do you want to bring on record whether Pegasus was bought/used or not, SC to Centre

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre if it will bring on record whether the government bought Pegasus or used it or if it wasn't used at all to address the contentions of the petitioners.

A bench headed by Chief…

India's wholesale price inflation sequentially eases to 11.16% in July

New Delhi (IANS) Easing prices of food products, primary articles sequentially decelerated India's July 2021 wholesale inflation.

Accordingly, the annual rate of inflation, based on wholesale prices, rose to 11.16 per cent last month from…

Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Deb resigns from party

New Delhi (IANS) In yet another jolt to Congress, former MP and Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Deb has reportedly resigned from the party, party sources said on Monday.

Party sources said that she has sent her resignation to Congress interim…

13 days after helicopter crash, body of one pilot recovered

Jammu (IANS) Body of one of the two pilots of the helicopter that crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam was recovered on Sunday after 13 days.

Officials said after 13 days of extensive search, the body of one of the two missing pilots of a helicopter…

Sensex, Nifty hit new highs amid choppy trade

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian stock market traded on a flattish note on Monday morning in line with the subdued trade in the Asian markets.

However, the Sensex inched marginally higher to touch an all-time high of 55,518.95 points and the Nifty50…

Air India flight from Kabul leaves for Delhi with 129 passengers

New Delhi (IANS) An Air India flight with around 129 passengers has left the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul for Delhi.

The AI 244 took off at 6.06 p.m. on Sunday from the Kabul airport.

The passengers also include diplomats and security…

Kabul residents flee city, country on fears of Taliban rule

Kabul (IANS) People in Kabul have been fleeing the capital as news of the Taliban advance emerges.

Long queues of cars have formed as people try to find a way out of the city. Banks have also been busy as residents try to withdraw their savings,…

Sorry state of affairs: CJI on lack of quality debate in Parliament leading to litigations

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Sunday pointed at the sharp difference in the quality of the debate which took place in the various Houses (Parliament or other state Assemblies) post-Independence and contemporary debates, which result…