Pakistan gets breather as FATF extends deadline

Islamabad (IANS) In a much needed breather for Pakistan, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has extended the deadline for the country till the next plenary meeting, urging Islamabad to ensure compliance of 27-point action plan.

The extension…

Class 10, 12 boards stand cancelled: CBSE, ICSE to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The CBSE on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to cancel the pending Board examination for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled between July 1-15.

The CBSE on Tuesday had informed the top court that the decision…

China tries to pacify families of 'unsung' PLA soldiers killed in Ladakh

New Delhi/Beijing (IANS) China on Wednesday attempted to pacify the aggrieved families of the Chinese soldiers who were killed in clashes with Indian troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh's Galwan valley, without any official…

CBI files charge-sheet against Rana Kapoor, Wadhawans

Mumbai (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge-sheet against Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, his family, Dewan Housing Finance promoters and others in the Rs 3,700 crore fraud case, said an official, here on Thursday.

The…

Govt of China, Chinese Embassy were donors to RGF led by Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi (IANS) A startling revelation has come to light that the government of the Peoples Republic of China and the Chinese Embassy in India have been funding the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) led by Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia…

Ladakh clashes: China hindered Indian patrols, attempted changes in status quo, says MEA

New Delhi (IANS) The stopping of India's "normal, traditional patrolling pattern" in the Galwan Valley area by Chinese troops in early May led to a tense situation across the Line of Actual Control and caused the relationship between two countries…

Jharkhand govt circular on fees disappoints parents

Ranchi (IANS) A Jharkhand education department circular on Thursday disappointed parents in the state.

The parents association has condemned the education department circular which says that "there will be no hike of tuition fees during lockdown".…

Equity indices in green, Sensex above 35,500

Mumbai (IANS) The key Indian equity indices rose on Wednesday with the BSE Sensex trading well above the 35,000-mark. Healthy buying was witnessed in auto, FMCG and metal stocks.

Around 10.25 a.m., Sensex was trading at 35,680.93, higher by…

68.2% willing to junk Chinese mobiles, TVs, electronic goods

New Delhi (IANS) In the backdrop of the India-China dispute, 68.2 per cent people said that as a mark of protest, they will stop buying Chinese products, including mobile phones, TVs and electronic goods, according to the latest IANS CVoter Snap Poll.

Over 72% trust Modi on matters of national security

New Delhi (IANS) Amid border tensions between India and China, a survey revealed that more than 70 per cent of people across the country trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi on matters of national security.

According to the latest IANS CVoter…