Biden to prioritise India ties to fight terror, stop China threats

New York (IANS) Joe Biden, who will be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, will give "high priority to" strengthening India-US relations including on counter-terrorism and for ensuring China can't threaten its neighbours, according…

Tata group may take Air India's control by Jan 1 if it is sole eligible bidder

New Delhi (IANS) The buzz in aviation circles is getting louder that the Tata group could be in the Air India's cockpit as early as the New Year, if it is the sole eligible bidder for India's national carrier.

If the Tata bid is put…

Mata Vaishno Devi temple reopens for devotees after 4 months

Jammu (IANS) After four months the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine was reopened for devotees on Sunday, officials said.

"Two thousand pilgrims will only be allowed to proceed to the shrine daily from today.

"Out of these, 100 would be from…

Air India filling GM posts when it is up for sale

New Delhi (IANS) Air India is embroiled in another controversy with the selection process of eight GM (Ops) at a time when it is up for sale.

Sources say that at a time when Air India has initiated pay cuts, citing financial difficulties, the…

Five moments when Dhoni showed he is the coolest captain

Kolkata (IANS) The M.S. Dhoni we have seen in the recent past is not the one we have known over the years. The grey sideburns might have worked as a reminder to the world every day that his time is over, but the decision was made by Dhoni on August…

I-Day celebrated with patriotic fervour in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across Jharkhand on Saturday.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren hoisted the Tricolour at Morabadi ground in Ranchi. Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour at the…

In a first in 61 years, no spectators at I-Day ceremony at Attari

Amritsar (IANS) In an unprecedented development in 61 years, India's Independence Day celebrations at the Attari-Wagah international border near here in Punjab on Saturday were held in the absence of spectators due to coronavirus pandemic, officials…

India to spend Rs 100L Cr on 7K infra projects

New Delhi (IANS) Aimed at eliminating silos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that India will spend Rs 100 lakh crore on 7,000 National Infrastructure projects.

For this, the Prime Minister said, a very big plan has been prepared…

PM Modi's I-Day message to China: Respect for India's sovereignty is supreme

New Delhi (IANS) In the backdrop of recent Galwan Valley clash between Indian-Chinese soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of country's 74th Independence Day on Saturday said the respect for India's sovereignty is supreme…

Hemant launches 'Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana', 31 pc families below poverty line to benefit

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the ambitious Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana which will benefit more than 31 percent of people living below the poverty line in urban areas.

Speaking on the occasion he said that more than 5 lakh families…