India's retail inflation at 3.93 pc in May, remains below RBI's 4 pc target

India's retail inflation stood at 3.93 per cent in May, remaining below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday.…

'Unacceptable': India lodges strong protest with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India's strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian…

US Steps Up Pressure on Iran with New Strikes, Trump Pushes for Nuclear Deal

Washington: The United States carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump warned that military action would intensify unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear agreement with Washington.

Centre Waives Excise Duty on High-Ethanol Petrol Blends to Boost Green Fuel Push

New Delhi: In a significant move to promote cleaner fuels and accelerate India's biofuel programme, the Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty, covering fuel variants with ethanol content ranging from…

Lalu Prasad celebrates birthday with family amid warm wishes from supporters

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrated his birthday with close family members at his residence in Patna, with photos and videos from the celebration quickly going viral…

US Conducts Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Sites After Apache Helicopter Incident

Washington: The United States has carried out military strikes against Iranian military infrastructure following the alleged downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Washington…

PM Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister, Surpasses Nehru’s Record

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone by becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the tenure record of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

With…

Ministers hail 12 years of PM Modi’s leadership, Viksit Bharat vision

New Delhi: Union ministers on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure and highlighted the government's achievements in welfare, infrastructure, financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Taking…

Patna court stays arrest of Khan Sir in coaching centre firing case

Patna: A Patna court on Tuesday granted interim relief to popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, by staying his arrest in connection with the recent coaching centre firing case. The District Judge's court pronounced…

India Slams Pakistan at UN, Backs Afghanistan and UN Mission Amid Security Council Debate

United Nations: India strongly defended Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) at the UN Security Council, while sharply criticising Pakistan over its military actions and comments questioning UN reports…