PM Modi receives letter from President Biden, affirms commitment to solidify India-US partnership

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Chhattisgarh: 8 jawans, driver killed as Maoists blow up security vehicle

Dantewada (IANS) In a gruesome Maoist attack in the New Year, eight jawans of the District Reserve Guard and a driver were killed on Monday after the rebels blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, leaving behind a seven-feet-deep…

Four Maoists, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

New Delhi (IANS) At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action. 

A head constable of the District Reserve Guard…

Big milestone: Indian metro network now third-largest in the world

New Delhi (IANS) India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.  

This remarkable achievement follows the announcement of…

India well prepared to handle HMPV, surveillance shows no unusual surge: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past…

Three killed as Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar

Porbandar (IANS) An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar on Sunday, killing all three crew members on board, a top police official confirmed. 

The chopper went up in flames upon impact, and the…

NIA raids nine locations in Jharkhand, finds evidence in CPI(Maoist) activities case

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at nine locations in Jharkhand’s west Singhbhum district as part of an investigation into the activities of the banned CPI(Maoist). 

The raids were held…

DPDP rules: E-com, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after 3 years

New Delhi (IANS) Data fiduciaries such as e-commerce, online gaming and social media platforms will have to erase personal data of a user three years after it is no longer required, according to the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection…

HMPV a ‘winter occurrence,’ 'less severe, spreading on a smaller scale’: China

New Delhi (IANS) The Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China is just a ‘winter occurrence,’ is less severe, and is spreading on a smaller scale, said the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson. 

The statement…

Four army soldiers dead in J&K road accident

Srinagar (IANS) Four army soldiers died and and one injured in a road accident in J&K’s Bandipora district on Saturday. Initial reports said that Army vehicle veered off the road suddenly and dropped into a deep gorge in Saderkoot Payeen area.