Netaji's birthday to be marked as 'Parakram Diwas' every year: Govt

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Culture on Tuesday said that the government has decided to celebrate the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose that falls on January 23 as 'Parakram Diwas' from now on every year.

"To honour and remember…

Sensex up 500 points, trades well above 49,000

Mumbai (IANS) The BSE Sensex surged over 500 points on Tuesday to reclaim the 49,000-mark.

Healthy buying activity was witnessed in auto, finance, capital goods and oil and gas stocks.

Around 11.25 a.m., Sensex was trading at 49,132.65,…

Sensex jumps 800 points; RIL, HDFC shares surge

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian equity indices surged on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining over 800 points.

The across the board rise was led by healthy buying activity in auto, finance, capital goods and oil and gas stocks.

Surge in the…

Overjoyed at Team India's success in Australia: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded Team India's historic Test series win in Australia, saying the entire nation is overjoyed at the success of Ajinkya Rahane-led side who showed remarkable energy and passion throughout…

Petrol, diesel price rise again by 25p/ltr after 3 days pause

New Delhi (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices rose again by 25 paisa per litre each on Monday after oil marketing companies decided to break their three days pause on price revision in wake enlarging under recovery on sale of the two petroleum products.

SC: Delhi Police to decide whether farmers be allowed in city to protest

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre that it is for the Delhi Police to decide whether to allow farmers to enter Delhi or not. The top court stressed that it is the Delhi Police who have the authority over the issue and not…

Mamata to contest from Suvendu's 'home turf' Nandigram

Kolkata (IANS) In an open challenge to her once confidante and ex-minister Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that she will contest the upcoming state Assembly elections from the Nandigram seat.

The…

Hesitancy, Co-WIN glitches reign over 2nd day of inoculation drive

New Delhi (IANS) Glitches in Co-WIN application and vaccine hesitancy continued to reign over the second day of the Covid-19 inoculation drive as the turnout remained shockingly low at many government hospitals of the national capital on Monday.

Jaishankar raised Mallya's extradition, UK not giving details: Centre to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Vijay Mallya's extradition has been raised at the highest political level, but the UK government has refused to share the details of the confidential proceedings delaying his…

CM approves to include 12 more services of three departments under right to service act

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approved to bring 12 services spread across  three departments under right to services act.

An official press release issued here said that that yhr Chief Minister has approved to bring 9 services of…