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…

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…

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…

Cabinet Decisions: State share under NPS increased from 10 to 14 percent

Ranchi: The state cabinet on Tuesday decided to increase the contribution of the state in the National Pension Scheme for the government employees from 10 percent to 14 percent.

The decision will come into effect from July 1, 2021 and will…

Seventh Eastern Regional Police Co-ordination committee held

Ranchi: On Tuesday the meeting of "Seventh Eastern Regional Police Co-ordination Committee" was organized on through video conferencing in which all the bordering states of Jharkhand state such as Odisha, Bihar, Bengal and Chhattisgarh participated.

State records more than 49 percent average annual rainfall in June

Ranchi: During the month of June so far the state has recorded more than 49 percent of average annual rainfall.

Generally between June 1 to June 29 average rainfall of 178.6 mm takes places this years so far 265.7 mm of rainfall has taken place.…

Government is committed to ensure Safety and Honour of Labourers

Ranchi: On the 36th day of assuming charge of the Government Chief Minister Hemant Soren had directed the deputy commissioners to take strict action against human traffickers.

This was just the start of an era of transformation and a bright…

Centre gives Rs 2,479 cr grant to J'khand under Jal Jeevan Mission

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has allocated Rs 2,479.88 crore to Jharkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a four-fold increase from last year, and released its first tranche of Rs 572.24 crore, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Tuesday.

Jal Shakti…

'Legitimate, within four corners of Constitution': SC junks plea against TN land acquisition Act

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging The Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019.

A bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh…

Modi discusses futuristic challenges in defence sector at high-level meet

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other top bureaucrats to discuss the prevailing security issues the country…