Centre releases fresh data to allay MSP worry

New Delhi (IANS) Reiterating that the Centre continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP schemes as was done in previous seasons, the government on Sunday said it has already procured over 84.46 LMTs of…

Major blast in Agra, 3 dead

Agra (IANS) A huge blast in a godown full of stockpiles of firecrackers killed three unidentified persons and injured half a dozen people in Agra.

The number of casualties could go up after the debris is cleared, police said. The whole area…

India successfully test fires Brahmos missile form navy ship

New Delhi (IANS) India successfully test fires Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from Indian Navy's stealth destroyer on Sunday.

"Brahmos, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired today on 18th October 2020 from Indian…

Making youth skilled and solving complaints of people priority for government: Hemant

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said that his government was working to make the youth of the state skilled and was taking all possible steps to solve the complaints of the people.

Addressing the people after inaugurating…

End of scrutiny: 12 remain in fray for bypolls in Dumka, another 16 in Bermo

Ranchi: After the end of the scrutiny process a total of 12 candidates are in the fray for the bypolls on Dumka (Reserved ST) and another 16 are in the race for the Bermo seat.

In Dumka, the 10 candidates whose nominations have been found valid…

Two shops sealed in Kanke area for violating Covid guidelines

Ranchi: A team of the district administration on Saturday sealed two shops located under Gonda Police  Station area of the capital for violating Covid-19 guidelines. 

A team of the district administration led by executive officer Shweta Ves…

Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine gets nod for clinical trials in India

New Delhi (IANS) The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted approval to Dr Reddy's, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in India, to conduct phase 2 and 3 clinical human trials of the Sputnik V, a Covid-19 vaccine made by…

Jalan-Fritsch resolution proposal wins bid for Jet Airways

New Delhi (IANS) Jet Airways on Saturday said that the resolution plan submitted by Murari Lal Jalan and Florian Fritsch has won the bid to acquire the airline.

The announcement was made by the resolution professional (RP) of Jet Airways, which…

India asks Pakistan court for return of its 4 convicts

Islamabad (IANS) The Indian High Commission has reached out to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking the return of four Indian convicts in Pakistani jails, as they have completed their term.

A petition of the Indian High Commission, filed…

India records decline in new Covid cases, tally over 74L

New Delhi (IANS) With a spike of 62,211 new Covid-19 cases and 837 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally reached 74,32,680, the Union Health Ministry data said on Saturday.

The spike is lower than the Friday figures of 63,371 coronavirus new…