India faces threats from multiple fronts, we're prepared: Rajnath

Bengaluru (IANS) India faces threats and challenges on multiple fronts but is vigilant and prepared to counter and defeat any misadventure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

India is also a "victim of state-sponsored and state-inflicted…

India plans to spend $130 bln on military modernisation: Rajnath

Bengaluru (IANS) India plans to spend 130 billion dollars on military modernisation in the next 7-8 years to strengthen its security apparatus, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the 'Aero India' show here,…

Foreign celebrities attack India, govt calls them out

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) In a clear attempt to polarise India, US Vice President Kamala Harris' niece Meena Harris and some international celebrities with hardly any expertise on Indian affairs, on Wednesday extended their support to the Indian…

Govt warns Twitter over non-removal of accounts talking of 'farmer genocide'

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian government has sent a notice to Twitter, warning the social media platform of penal action over non-compliance of its order to remove accounts and tweets which alleged "farmer genocide" in the country, sources said.

Praveen Sinha named interim CBI Director

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Wednesday appointed the Central Bureau of Investigation's Additional Director Praveen Sinha as the agency's interim chief until a new Director is appointed.

In an order, the Department of Personnel…

Delhi Police file 4 cases against social media accounts for spreading fake news

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered four cases against different social media accounts and sent requests for the removal of offensive and unlawful posts regarding the farmers' protest.

The police have said that they have observed…

Jharkhand trafficking case: NIA arrests owner of 2 placement agencies

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested Shiv Shankar Ganjhu, owner of two placement agencies which were being run by his brother and kingpin of the notorious human trafficking gang, Pannal Lal Mahto.

An…

Government announces incentives for people who would help accident hit victims

Ranchi: Every year in Jharkhand more than 5,000 road accidents take place in which more than 3,000 people end up loosing their lives however in the previous year due to the lock down which was imposed in wake of Corona pandemic the number of incidents…

Budget session of Jharkhand assembly from Feb 26 to Mar 23, government to table budget on March 3

Ranchi: The budget session of the Jharkhand assembly will be held from February 26 from March 23 during which the state government  will present the budget for the year 2021-22  on March 3.

A decision in this regard was taken on Wednesday in…

For last 20 years Jharkhand had been walking back-footed without any roadmap: Hemant Soren

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said that for the last twenty years Jharkhand had been walking back-footed with no roads or destination.

Interacting with the press at the project building the Chief Minister said that…