Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered from J&K’s Doda

Jammu (IANS) A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, the security forces said on Sunday.  

Officials said the recovery was made during searches in the Balra…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeting on May 4

Chandigarh (IANS) The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the…