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.

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…

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,…

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…

Sensex surges 600 points to claim new highs

Mumbai (IANS) The euphoric post-budget rally continued in the Indian stock market on Wednesday as the BSE Sensex surged over 600 points to trade above the 50,400 level.

It has touched an all-time high of 50,432.28 points.

Around 12.55…

SC says not condoning R-Day violence, cites PM statement

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that law will take its own course, as it declined to entertain a PIL urging it to issue directions to register FIR against persons or organisation responsible…

CM directs to improve management of Phulo-Jhano hospital, warns of strict action against officials

Dumka: Jharkhand Chief Minister has directed the concerned authorities to improve the functioning of the Phulo-Jhano Medical College Hospital.

The Chief Minister held a meeting with the Principal, Civil Surgeon, Medical Superintendent and medical…

In Democracy all have right to fight elections, need joint efforts to stop BJP: Hemant Soren

Dumka: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that in democracy everyone has right to contest elections and advocated the need to form a joint plan to stop the BJP.

Addressing a press conference at his residence here he said that on previous…

Shibu Soren calls people to remain aware for their rights

Dumka: JMM supremo and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren has asked the people to remain aware of their rights.

Speaking at the 42nd foundation day of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha at the historic Gandhi Maidan he said that now a government that belongs…

With self employment tribal youth marching towards economic empowerment

Ranchi: The state government has accorded special focus on the development of rural and urban areas as part of which the youth of the urban and rural areas are being linked with Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana.

Under the scheme the main purpose…