India reports 12.5K new Covid cases, lowest in 7 months

New Delhi (IANS) With 12,584 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours on Tuesday, India recorded the lowest single-day figure in over seven months taking India's overall tally to 1,04,79,179.

Before this, the lowest number…

Pay penalty if not already filed I-T returns, no more extensions now

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes dashed hopes of all taxpayers waiting for further extension of due dates for filing tax returns rejecting all representation in this regard, citing that the process cannot be delayed 'indefinitely'…

11 die after consuming suspected spurious liquor in MP

Morena (IANS) At least 11 people have died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, probe is underway to ascertain whether the deaths were due to the…

No lack of potential in Jharkhand says Chief Minister

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said that there was no lack of potential in the state and what is mostly lacking is awareness among the people.

Addressing a function while unveiling three books on the life of Rajya Sabha…

Three books released by Chief Minister on birthday of Shibu Soren

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday released three books written on the life of Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren on the occasion of his birthday.

The three books have been written Anuj Kumar Sinha. The books have been titled Dishom Guru:…

Ormanjhi Incident: Ranchi Police on verge of cracking case, releases pictures of prime suspect

Ranchi: The Ranchi Police has released the pictures of a prime suspect identified as Sheikh Belal whom it sees as a prime suspect in connection with the beheaded body of girl which was found on January 3 from Ormanjhi Police Station area.

Sheikh…

Youth commits suicide in capital, another found hanging in forest

Ranchi: A youth committed suicide by hanging himself inside his rented accommodation located under Argora Police Station area of the state capital.

The deceased has been identified as Vikas Kumar (32) who hailed from Buxar district of Bihar.…

A-G defends farm laws tooth and nail

New Delhi (IANS) Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Monday vehemently opposed the Supreme Court's insistence to put the implementation of the farm laws on hold. The A-G said more than 2,000 farmers have entered into contract under the laws and…

Made in India vaccines most cost effective in the world: Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that India is entering into a decisive battle against Covid-19, as the country prepares for the Made in India vaccination drive from January 16.

Making the closing remarks at…

BJP will return to power in Assam with 100 plus seats: Nadda

Silchar (Assam) (IANS) BJP's national President J.P. Nadda said on Monday that the saffron party has been winning all the elections in the country from Jammu and Kashmir to Telangana, and it would return to power in Assam once again with 100 plus…