Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi, 22 fire tenders rushed

New Delhi (IANS) A massive broke out at a shoe factory in Outer Delhi's Narela industrial area on Tuesday after a cylinder blast, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said.

"Twenty two fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, however, during…

India's growth rate didn't match increase in jobs: IMF

United Nations (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that India's high growth rate in recent years did not lead to a matching increase in formal sector jobs and labour market participation has declined.

The IMF's report…

PFI masterminded violence in Lucknow :SSP

Lucknow (IANS) The Lucknow police have arrested three members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) and claimed that the organisation was the mastermind behind Thursday's violence that erupted during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests…

Cabinet approves NPR; no document required to prove identity

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for the National Population Register (NPR) with no requirement by the people to submit any document to prove their identity.

Announcing the decision taken in the Union Cabinet…

Union Cabinet gives nod to CDS, its charter

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Chief of Defence Staff's (CDS) post and its charter and duties. The CDS will be a 4-star general who will head the new Department of Military Affairs.

"He will be drawing a salary…

Nine killed in Delhi godown fire

New Delhi (IANS) At least nine people were killed due to a fire at a clothes godown here, police said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday night at the warehouse located in the capital city's Kirari area.

According to the…

Cong-BJP-JMM-AJSU fight for Jharkhand Assembly

Ranchi (IANS) The counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly began on Monday.

Counting of votes, which started at 8 a.m., was taking place in all the 24 district headquarters.

The results will emerge by afternoon.

The…

Rahul, Priyanka appeal people to join protest

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of the Congress protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) at Rajghat here, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Monday has appealed to all to join them in…

Jharkhand: JVM, AJSU likely to be kingmaker if hung assembly

Ranchi (IANS) With the early trends of vote counting in Jharkhand suggesting a hung Assembly, Babulal Marandi-led Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) or Sudesh Mahto-led All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), could emerge as king-makers.

As per initial…

Jharkhand: Cong-JMM alliance likely to form govt

Ranchi (IANS) The grand alliance of the JMM-Cong-RJD has managed to take early lead over the BJP in Jharkhand Assembly elections as per the early trends and is likely to form the next government in the mineral rich state.

According to trends,…