Mafia dons, criminal gangs carried out post-poll violence in Bengal: Panel

New Delhi (IANS) Hardened criminals, mafia dons and criminal gangs led and carried out the deadly attacks in West Bengal after the declaration of Assembly election results on May 2, as per the report of a fact-finding committee comprising the civil…

India warns of cross-border terror via cyberspace, calls for global action

United Nations (IANS) Raising an alarm about the emergence of cyberspace as a vehicle for cross-border terrorism by nations and terror organisations, India has called for international action to achieve a framework for global cybersecurity.

Outlining…

International flights suspension extended till July 31

New Delhi (IANS) India on Wednesday extended the suspension on international commercial flight operations till July 31, 2021.

"In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of…

Rafael unveils fifth generation missile system 'Sea Breaker'

Tel Aviv/New Delhi (IANS) Israeli defence manufacturing company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd on Wednesday unveiled 'Sea Breaker', a fifth generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system, enabling significant attack…

India's Apr-May fiscal deficit reaches 8.2% of FY22 target

New Delhi (IANS) India's April-May budgetary fiscal deficit reached 8.2 per cent of FY22 target, official data showed on Wednesday.

Accordingly, India's fiscal deficit -- the difference between revenue and expenditure -- for the April-May…

3 terrorists gunned down in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar (IANS) One more terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between militants and security forces in the Chimmer area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday, taking the toll of terrorists killed to three, officials said.

J&K govt ends 149-year-old 'Darbar Move' practice

Srinagar (IANS) Saying goodbye to the 149-year-old official practice of rotating the seat of governance between the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu on six-monthly basis called the 'Darbar Move', J&K government on Wednesday cancelled the…

Rupee weakens further amid strong dollar, rising oil prices

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian rupee continued to depreciate on Wednesday amid a strengthening dollar across currencies globally.

The rupee ended at 74.32 per dollar on Wednesday, weakening by 9 paise from its previous close.

Rahul Gupta,…

Judges shouldn't get swayed by public opinion on social media: CJI

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana on Wednesday said judges should not be swayed by the "emotional pitch of public opinion on social media platforms", and the judiciary cannot directly or indirectly be controlled by the legislature…

Monsoon Watch: Capital and other areas receive light rainfall

Ranchi: The state capital and other areas on Wednesday reported light rainfall coupled with lightning and thundering.

The weather station said that throughout the week cloud cover will be witnessed and the state will receive light to medium…