On World Water Day, PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve nature's vital element

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre's dedication to water conservation and sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day on Saturday.  

He emphasised the need to preserve this vital resource…

Trump expects India to lower tariffs ‘substantially’, but will go ahead with reciprocal plan

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that he expects India to lower tariffs substantially, but will go ahead with his plan to charge a reciprocal rate. “I believe they’re going to probably going to be lowering those tariffs substantially,…

Youth lynched in Jharkhand’s Chatra, protests erupt

Chatra (IANS) Tension gripped Jharkhand’s Chatra city after a 22-year-old youth was lynched with hundreds of residents pouring onto the streets on Friday morning, demanding justice and swift action against the accused. 

Local businesses in…

India's GDP to expand by 6.7 pc in FY25, fastest growing in Asia-Pacific: S&P Global

New Delhi (IANS) An S&P Global Ratings report on Thursday projected India's GDP to expand by 6.7 per cent in fiscal 2025 (year ending March) -- the fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Stressing that India's low US exposure…

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh

Bhopal (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces on Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.  

Earlier in the day, two Maoists were…

Cabinet okays Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of India-made advanced artillery guns in big boost for self-reliance

New Delhi (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the acquisition of the India-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) worth nearly Rs 7,000 crore, marking a major step…

Criminals attack coal project in Jharkhand; one worker shot at, vehicles torched

Hazaribagh (IANS) Armed criminals unleashed violence at Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) New Birsa project in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district, injuring a worker and causing extensive damage to heavy machinery. The incident occurred during the intervening…

Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt

New Delhi (IANS) Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. 

The disruptions, which impact aircraft navigation systems, have been most…

Exports of auto components from India see robust growth in last 2-3 years

New Delhi (IANS) Showcasing India’s growing role in the global supply chain, exports of auto components have shown robust growth in the past couple of years. 

Also, major exports destinations for motorcycle parts are Germany, Bangladesh, the…

'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams and Crew-9 astronauts after extended space mission

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the safe return of NASA’s Crew-9, which included astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded in space for nearly nine months.  

Taking to the social…