Mizoram blames Assam for continuing economic blockade

Kolasib (IANS) Mizoram health minister R. Lalthangliana has blamed Assam for continuing the economic blockade of his state, despite the two chief ministers agreeing to resolve the border dispute peacefully.

"All transporters in Guwahati operating…

Sensex, Nifty hit new record highs

Mumbai (IANS) The key Indian equity indices touched fresh all-time high levels on Tuesday morning.

The Sensex hit a record level of 53,292.82 and the Nifty50 touched a new high of 15,970.65 points.

Around 10.20 a.m., Sensex was trading…

India sees dip in Covid infections, logs 30,549 new cases

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday reported decline in new daily Covid-19 cases. In the last 24 hours, a total of 30,548 fresh Covid-19 cases with 422 deaths were registered across the nation, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data showed.

Pakistan has to take 'credible, verifiable' action on terror: Tirumurti

United Nations (IANS) India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti has said that Pakistan has to take verifiable steps to ensure that any territory under its control is not used by terrorists if there is to be neighbourly relations between…

No trucks on highway to Mizoram, state starts to feel pinch

Kolasib (Mizoram) (IANS) Assam and Mizoram say they have taken steps to defuse the border tension, but the national highway connecting the two states are still bereft of transport carrying essential supplies.

During a three-hour trip from Aizawl…

India, China agree to resolve remaining border dispute

New Delhi (IANS) India and China agreed to resolve remaining border issues in an 'expeditious manner' in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols and maintain the momentum of dialogue and negotiations, the Indian Army said on…

Pegasus row: Scribes say spying violated their rights, SC to hear pleas Aug 5

New Delhi (IANS) Five journalists have moved the Supreme Court, contending the unauthorised use of surveillance by government agencies have violated their fundamental rights and they are directly affected by the use of Pegasus spyware.

The…

Indian Navy task force in South China Sea, Western Pacific for 2 months

New Delhi (IANS) A Task Force of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet will proceed on over two month overseas deployment to Southeast Asia, the South China Sea, and the Western Pacific from early August.

The deployment of the Indian Navy ships…

India's July exports rise by over 47% YoY

New Delhi (IANS) India's merchandise exports in July 2021 rose to $35.17 billion, higher by 47.91 per cent on a year-on-year basis, preliminary official data showed on Monday.

Exports during July 2020 stood at $23.78 billion.

The…

'Belong to both states', CJI indicates opting out of Krishna river case

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Monday indicated he would not hear the plea by the Andhra Pradesh government alleging that the Telangana government has deprived it of its legitimate share of water for drinking and irrigation purposes…