Govt destroying economy, this is Demon 2.0: Rahul

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the government of destroying the country's economy by not providing cash assistance to the people and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), terming it as demonetisation…

India demands China to remove its troops, structures from Pangong Lake

New Delhi (IANS) India and China military top brass began talks on Saturday to resolve the stand-off situation in Eastern Ladakh region and de-escalation of forces across the Line of Actual Control. The meeting is being held in Moldo on the Chinese…

Amarnath Yatra 2020 will be from July 21 to Aug 3

Jammu (IANS) This year's annual Amarnath Yatra to the Himalayan cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir will be of 15 days duration beginning on July 21 and ending on August 3.

This was stated by the officials of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board…

Operation Blue Star anniversary: Minor scuffle in Amritsar

Chandigarh (IANS) The 36th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was marred by a minor scuffle and heated arguments between Sikh activists and police as they forced their entry into the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday, police said.

The Sikh…

After 'Amphan', another low-pressure system forming in Bay of Bengal

New Delhi (IANS) The India Meteorological Department on Friday forecast that another low-pressure system could form in the Bay of Bengal by June 10, over three weeks after Cyclone 'Amphan' wreaked havoc in West Bengal.

The development…

Malicious rumours on to undermine Tata group, Ratan Tata: Chandrasekaran

New Delhi (IANS) Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Friday set the record straight on rumours in the media which, he said, are "malicious in their intent to undermine the performance of the Tata group and discredit Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata".

Tourists slowly return to Venice after pandemic

Venice, June 5 (IANS) International tourists have started to return to Venice after Italy reopened its borders as the once worst-hit country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

The city's streets and squares were still relatively…

Yoga Day to go virtual this year amid COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Ministry of AYUSH along with Indian Council of Cultural Relations on Friday announced a unique international video blog competition, called 'My Life My Yoga' as the International Yoga Day this year will be organised…

India begins campaign for UNSC seat, promises solutions to overcome fault lines

New Delhi (IANS) India on Friday launched its campaign to secure an elected seat at the UN Security Council, saying that it can play a constructive global role by offering inclusive solutions to overcome old and new fault lines in the world.

Minister…

China backs down on US flight restrictions after Trump retaliates

New York (IANS) China has backed down on a ban on flights by US airlines after President Donald Trump's administration retaliated by threatening to block carriers from that country flying into America.

Beijing announced the decision on…