US and India closely coordinating on Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The US and India are also closely coordinating on regional security issues, such as Afghanistan.

The US supports India's emergence as a leading global power and vital partner in efforts to ensure that the Indo-Pacific is…

Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as 30th Chief Minister of Karnataka

Bengaluru (IANS) Basavaraj Bommai, a senior BJP leader was sworn-in as the 30th Chief Minister of Karnataka by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at a function held in the Glass House of Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. Basavaraj Bommai took oath in the name of…

Sensex loses 400 points, Nifty below 15,650

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian stock market traded in the red on Wednesday morning tracking weakness in global markets.

The BSE Sensex lost over 400 points, while the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading below the 15,650-mark.

The…

Bommai, Shettar in race for new Karnataka Chief Minister

Bengaluru (IANS) As the countdown begins for the selection of the new Karnataka Chief Minister, sources reveal that former ministers Basavaraj Bommai, and Murugesh Nirani and BJP MLA Aravind Bellad are in the final race for the post.

Another…

Sofia Hayat says many B'wood aspirants tricked into doing porn

Mumbai (IANS) On a day when businessman Raj Kundra, who stands accused in a pornography case, was sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Mumbai court, former "Bigg Boss" contestant Sofia Hayat said on Tuesday that it is not uncommon for Bollywood aspirants…

BJP mulling social engineering to control after-tremors in K'taka

Bengaluru (IANS) The BJP, facing daunting task of finding a suitable replacement for the four-and-a-half decade unquestionable leadership of Yediyurappa in Karnataka, is mulling various options, according to party insiders. The options include establishing…

Naresh Goyal, Ajay Singh, Prashant Ruia, PSU chiefs in Pegasus list

New Delhi (IANS) Among the host of names from cross-section of categories whose phone numbers have appeared on the Pegasus Project list, there are also a few businessmen and bureaucrats who have made their way into the alleged surveillance list.

Mnrega Commissioner directs to make payment of wages on time

Ranchi: Mnrega Commissioner Rajeshwari B held a virtual meeting with all the Deputy Development Commissioner and post office officials of the state to ensure timely payment of workers, while establishing mutual coordination on the rejected transactions…

First Monday of Shravan Month: Silence in Baba Baidyanath Dham , entry of common devotees completely closed

Deoghar: Despite Monday being the ‘First Somvari ‘ of the auspicious month of Shravan the Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple which is one among the twelve Jyotirlings dedicated to Lord Shiva in the country wore a deserted look as a complete ban has been…

Govt justifies higher taxes on petrol and diesel

New Delhi (IANS) The government has justified high level of taxation on auto fuels suggesting that revenue from petroleum sector is important for running various developmental schemes but has refused to acknowledge the role played by higher prices…