Cabinet may take up new disinvestment policy soon

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet may soon take up and approve the new strategic disinvestment policy, which would include the banking and insurance sector, as the Finance Ministry has finalised the Cabinet note on the policy, sources said.

This…

Previous BJP regime blamed for NGT penalty on Jharkhand govt

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand government is yet to react to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) slapping a fine of Rs 130 crore on the state for not taking necessary environmental clearance for constructing the new assembly and high court buildings.

Nervous China trying to convince domestic audience it can fight war

New Delhi (IANS) A nervous China is now trying to convince its own people that its Army can fight a war and has the advantage over India.

This clearly shows that China is on the back foot by India's aggressive stance on the border and is…

HAL's light utility chopper showcases high-altitude capability

Bengaluru (IANS) Amid the tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, HAL's indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has demonstrated its high-altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions…

Bombay HC stays demolition of Kangana Ranaut's 'illegal office'

Mumbai (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the demolition drive of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's "illegal office" barely a couple of hours after the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) squad started bulldozing the premises.

Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Washington (IANS) President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for helping broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

He was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, an ultra-conservative member…

Oil tanker fire doused, ship stability within safe zone

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday said no more flames or smoke was observed since Tuesday evening on very large crude carrier (VLCC) 'New Diamond' that caught fire on September 3.

The salvage team, which boarded the…

PM to launch most expensive fishery scheme, e-Gopala app

New Delhi (IANS) Come tomorrow, PM Narendra Modi will digitally launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). On Thursday, the Prime Minister will also launch e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal…

India, China military talks on LAC tension still inconclusive

New Delhi (IANS) Indian and Chinese military representatives met on Wednesday to amicably de-escalate tension on the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh but the talks were "inconclusive". The militaries of both countries will again meet for further…

Jharkhand to host U-17 women's World Cup team camp in October

Kolkata (IANS) Jharkhand will host a camp for the under-17 women's World Cup team and it is expected to begin on October 15, All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das said on Wednesday.

"We have picked Jharkhand…