Islamic State most active in 12 Indian states: Govt to Parliament

New Delhi (IANS) With Islamic State and its various manifestations spreading base in 12 Indian states in recent years, the Sunni jihadists' group is now "most active" in these states across the country.

Apart from southern states like Telangana,…

Crack in NDA in Bihar? LJP mulls fielding candidates against JD-U

New Delhi (IANS) In what could lead to a major crack in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar ahead of the crucial state Assembly polls scheduled later this year, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leaders have demanded to field candidates on the…

Government has chalked out plans for all round development of Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

Dumka: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that his government was committed for all-round development of Jharkhand for which it has already framed up plans and soon development schemes would be implemented on the ground.

Addressing the people…

MET predicts rains from Sep 18-22

Ranchi: As per the MET department the state is likely to witness another spell of showers from September 18-22.

For the last few days, the temperature has been on a rise in the state with many districts reporting more than average maximum temperatures.…

Government working for empowerment of young girls: Hemant

Ranchi: Highlighting the role of skill development Chief Minister Hemant Soren said his government has taken a pledge for making the youth of the state stand on their feet by enhancing their skills.

Addressing the women associated with SHGs…

Dumka Medical College is turning to be a milestone for people of Santhal Pargana: CM

Ranchi:: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis the newly constructed Dumka Medical College Hospital is turning out to be a milestone for the people of Santhal Pargana division.

Addressing the people…

'Jinping risked future with incursions into India-controlled territory'

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has risked his future with recent high-profile incursions into Indian-controlled territory, said an opinion piece by a Chinese lawyer.

In an opinion article for Newsweek written by Gordon G Chang,…

Encounter starts in South Kashmir's Pulwama district

Srinagar (IANS) An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Marwal in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, officials said.

The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team…

Equity indices in green, healthcare stocks surge

Mumbai (IANS) The key Indian equity indices traded in the positive territory on Tuesday backed by healthy buying in healthcare, consumer durables and banking stocks.

Around 10.25 a.m., Sensex was trading at 38,896.08, higher by 139.45 points…

Commonwealth hails Modi for supporting vulnerable nations

New Delhi (IANS) Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has hailed India's leadership in supporting vulnerable nations in the Commonwealth, describing it as an "area of hope" for all member countries.

At a virtual ceremony on…