PoK areas feature in new maps released by govt

New Delhi (IANS) In the wake of the creation of separate Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the government on Saturday released a new political map of the Indian Union, with 28 States and nine Union Territories (UTs).

The…

Modi leaves for Bangkok, flags India concerns on RCEP

New Delhi (IANS) As he embarked on a three-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand, for the ASEAN-related summits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will take stock of progress in the RCEP negotiations, and "consider all issues including…

India, EU launch 18mn euro call on research on developing local energy system

New Delhi  (IANS) The European Commission and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) on Friday launched an 18 million euros joint call on research and innovation to develop integrated local energy systems.

This was a follow…

Jharkhand political parties step up efforts for alliances

Ranchi (IANS) With the announcement of the poll dates for Jharkhand, both ruling and opposition parties have stepped up efforts to cement alliances in the state.

The ruling BJP is planning to fight the polls on the development agenda, while…

As Delhi chokes, Centre tells SC: Stubble burning declining

New Delhi (IANS) As Delhi-NCR chokes because of pollution, many are blaming it on stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana for it. However, the Centre has told the Supreme Court in an affidavit that crop stubble burning has…

India, Germany ink 20 pacts, resolve to jointly combat terror

New Delhi (IANS) India and Germany inked over 20 agreements, including in the field of Artificial Intelligence, green urban mobility and agriculture, and resolved to jointly combat terrorism, as visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks…

5-phase poll in Jharkhand from Nov 30, result on Dec 23

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Friday announced a 5-phase poll for Jharkhand Assembly election from November 30.

While date of polling for first phase is November 30, second phase polling will take place on December 7.…

Maha Cong leaders to meet Sonia Gandhi to chalk out strategy

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress top brass in Maharashtra will meet the party's Interim President Sonia Gandhi on Friday to discuss its strategy in the face of the ongoing tug-of-war between the Shiv-Sena and the BJP over government formation in…

Suspicious bag at IGI T3: CISF takes custody

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi Police official on Friday said a suspicious-looking bag has been found at the Indira Gandhi International Airport T3 terminal earlier in the day. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on duty at the terminal has taken…

German Chancellor reaches India for intergovernmental talks

New Delhi (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which she, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will co-chair the biennial Fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, after which around 20…