Most Indians optimistic about economy, says poll

New Delhi (IANS) Indians continue to have positive views of the nation's economy even though the growth parameters have plummeted to six-year lows and unemployment and price rise continue to affect common citizens, according to IANS-CVOTER State…

Markets open on a positive note on New Year's day

Mumbai (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note.

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 41,349.36 points and touched a high of 41,417.82 points and a low of 41,349.36 points.

On Tuesday the Sensex…

Stephen Marandi takes oath as pro-term speaker

Ranchi: Senior JMM legislator Stephen Marandi has taken oath as the pro-term speaker.

In a function held at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan Governor Draupadi Murmu administered him the oath of the pro-term speaker for the fifth Vidhan sabha.

Islamist outfits receiving funds from foreign soil, MHA seeks details

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday sought details from states and intelligence agencies about funding of Islamist radical organisations from foreign soil, particularly from countries in the Middle East.

The ministry has sought…

BJP examines causes for Jharkhand election defeat

Patna/Ranchi (IANS) After losing power in Jharkhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started examining the causes of electoral defeat.

Former Chief Minister Raghubar Das was also called to Delhi in this regard a few days ago, sources…

Rahul must visit Kota, not Italy: BJP fact finding panel

Kota (IANS) A day after the BJP formed a fact-finding committee to inspect what led to the deaths of infants in Kota, the four-member panel visited a hospital in Kota district in Rajasthan on Tuesday and interacted with the patients.

Soon…

Yogi govt to study crime against women in western UP

Lucknow (IANS) The Lucknow University will soon establish its first centre of excellence to conduct research and surveys on crime against women, and the role of women in the western part of Uttar Pradesh.

The state government has approved…

Gen Bipin Rawat to be superannuating on Dec 31

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Army's outgoing chief Gen. Bipin Rawat will be superannuating here on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday.

The Wreath Laying ceremony will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the National…

CAA protests: Railways suffered Rs 80 cr damage in Bengal

New Delhi (IANS) The railways suffered a loss of over Rs 80 crore during the ongoing anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in West Bengal, Railway Board Chairman V.K. Yadav said on Monday.

Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said: "The…

CCTV in all stations and coaches by March 2022: Chairman

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Railways has floated tenders for installing CCTV cameras at all the stations and in all the coaches by March 2022, Railway Board Chairman V.K. Yadav said on Monday.

Speaking to the media here, the Chairman said,…