Uttarakhand to host 38th National Games from Jan 28 to Feb 14: IOA

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that the 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. This grand event will bring together the finest athletes from across the nation to…

Putin to visit India in early 2025 at PM Modi's invitation; dates yet to be finalised

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025 following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confirmed Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. 

The visit is being planned as part of the ongoing commitment…

Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

Hyderabad (IANS) Seven Maoists were killed in a major exchange of fire with police in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday. 

The encounter between Maoists and the elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds took place in the Chalapaka forest area…

Trump threatens 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS countries if they develop own currency

New York (IANS) US President-Elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS countries if they develop a new currency or adopt another to replace "the mighty dollar" and effectively bar them from American markets. 

"There…

Jamshedpur residents cheer for Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Jamshedpur (IANS) With drug prices skyrocketing and medical treatment getting costlier, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras have come as a boon for citizens across the country.  

Hordes of people are shunning the private medical shops and thronging these…

Andhra Pradesh’s NDA government dissolves Waqf Board

Amaravati (IANS) Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board nominated by the previous government. 

The Minorities Welfare Department on Saturday (November 30) issued a Government Order, withdrawing…

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Chennai (IANS) Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have…

Italy for full respect for all religions in Bangladesh: Ambassador Bartoli

Mumbai (IANS) Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India, on Saturday, called for respect for Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh, joining a global outcry over recent attacks on these communities by extremist elements in the South Asian country.

Zelensky says ready to end conflict in exchange for NATO membership: Report

Kyiv (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced his readiness to end the 'hot phase' of the conflict with Russia in exchange for Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

"If we want to stop…

Disenfranchising of Muslims remark: K’taka Police file FIR against Vokkaliga seer

Bengaluru (IANS) Karnataka Police slapped an FIR on Friday against Vokkaliga seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami for his controversial remark demanding disenfranchisement of Muslims in India. 

The Upparpet police in Bengaluru lodged the FIR…