Toy industry wants govt to extend time for BIS certification

Chennai (IANS) Buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking about their sector, officials of the Indian toy industry are asking the government to give some more time to get the certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

"For…

Govt signals thaw with assurance to review Air India pilots pay cut

New Delhi (IANS) Signalling a thaw in the interface between Air India pilots and the government, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri has given an assurance to the pilots that he will review the disproportionate pay cut as well as examine payment…

NIA arrests ISI agent from Gujarat

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it arrested a person from Gujarat's Kutch after he was found working as an agent for Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).

An NIA spokesperson here said…

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted in the All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital for post-coronavirus care two weeks ago, was discharged on Monday, officials said.

On Saturday, AIIMS had issued a health bulletin…

India thwarts fresh transgression by China at Pangong lake

New Delhi (IANS) India has thwarted China's provocative military movements to change the status quo at the Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. The troop casualties on both sides are yet to be confirmed. A brigade commander-level flag meeting is underway…

Unlock 4: 'List of Metro stations for restoring services to come soon'

New Delhi (IANS) A list of stations where Metro travel services are being restored is being prepared and will be made public soon, the Delhi Government said on Sunday, day after the Centre allowed the service in Unlock 4.0 guideline.

After…

'Eye on J&K': Pakistan buys China's Jilin-1 satellite data

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan has purchased from China real time satellite data, comprising high definition video, optical and hyper spectral imagery, that also can provide it the precise position of Indian Army camps across the Line of Control in Jammu…

Paytm Mall suffers massive breach, ransom demanded: Report

New Delhi (IANS) A cybercrime group demanded ransom after gaining unrestricted access to the entire databases of e-commerce platform Paytm Mall, online intelligence firm Cyble said on Sunday.

An insider is suspected to have helped the hacking…

Policeman, 3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Srinagar (IANS) A policeman and three terrorists were killed during an encounter in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.

The dead policeman has been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Babu Ram.

Vocal for local toys: PM Modi stresses on making India toy hub

New Delhi (IANS) Noting that the global toy industry is worth over Rs 7 lakh crore but India's share is very small in the sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a clarion call to be "vocal for local toys", stressing on the need for…