The New Rice War: China eats into big African markets secured by India

New Delhi (IANS) As the buyer becomes the seller, India, the largest exporter of rice in the world, has a new competitor in the global market. From the key policy makers in Udyog Bhawan to the top millers exporting rice, everyone is cautiously watching…

Trump says Soleimani responsible for terrorist plots in Delhi

Los Angeles (IANS) US President Donald Trump has accused the slain Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani of being responsible for terrorist plots in New Delhi.

"Soleimani made the death of innocent people his sick passion, contributing to…

Iraq paramilitary group's convoy attacked in Baghdad

Baghdad (IANS) A convoy of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or the Hashd Shaabi was attacked on Saturday in northern Baghdad, the paramilitary group confirmed in a statement.

"The attack, which took place near the Taji Stadium in…

Hemant Soren meets Pranab, Kejriwal in Delhi

New Delhi/(IANS): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday called on former President Pranab Mukherjee and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal here, and said he will “adopt” the Delhi government’s model in the education and health sectors.

PM tells young scientists to innovate, patent, produce

Bengaluru (IANS) Affirming that science and technology provided a level-playing field for all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exhorted young scientists to innovate, patent, produce and prosper.

"My advice to young scientists is to innovate,…

Gold, silver, oil prices surge on West Asia tensions

Mumbai (IANS) A major escalation in tensions between the US and Iran - the two biggest oil producing nations - following a US airstrike killing one of Iran's most powerful military commanders, General Qasem Soleimani, in an attack in Iraq sent…

Chargesheet filed in Unnao rape-murder case

Kanpur (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a chargesheet in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate(CJM) in connection with a case in which a 23-year-old rape survivor from Unnao was set ablaze on the morning of December 5 by those accused…

Disagreements emerge on anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi (IANS) Signs of disagreements have started coming to the fore in the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests at Shaheen Bagh here, as a core protest organiser withdrew from the agitation and the local Resident Welfare Association sought…

Prosperity of the person standing on last row of society is sole goal of state government: CM

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren along with his entire family offered obeisance at Maa Chinmastika Temple Located at Rajrappa in the neighbouring Ramgarh district.

After offering prayers he said that he had prayed to the Goddess to bring…

ED attaches assets totaling Rs 1.66 cr in a Chit Fund case

Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 1.66 crore under the prevention of money laundering act 2002 in a case of cheating and siphoning of public money in Jharkhand as well as some other States by alluring…