Sitharaman discusses J&K security situation with governor

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday held discussions with Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on the security situation in the state, with particular focus on infiltration attempts and ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Sitharaman,…

Rains pound Uttarakhand, schools to remain shut

Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across Uttarakhand on Saturday, with schools up to Class 12 closed in Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri and Haridwar as the weather department warned of more intense rainfall in the coming days.

An official…

Asiad 2018: Amit bags gold in men's boxing

Indian boxer Amit Panghal produced a memorable performance at the 2018 Asian Games, winning the gold medal in the men's light flyweight (49kg) category in Jakarta on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Indian defeated Uzbekistan's Hasanboy Dusmatov…

Uniform civil code not necessary nor desirable: Law Commission

The Law Commission has recommended a series of changes to marriage and divorce laws across different religious personal laws, while concluding that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is "neither necessary nor desirable at this stage" in India.

Trump threatens to pull US out of WTO

US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) if the organisation fails to change what he described as its unfair treatment of America.

"If they don't shape up, I would withdraw…

Manufacturing upswing lifts India Q1 GDP; growth at 8.2%

India's economic growth accelerated to 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2018-19, driven largely by a strong recovery in manufacturing activity, official data released on Friday showed.

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO),…

J'khand govt considering China's Shanghai-like tower in Ranchi

CM Raghubar Das said that his visit to China is an important tour with the aim of obtaining law and order information and latest technology information. He said that the Chief Minister of all the states by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government…

Oil prices, interest rates to put pressure on India's fiscal deficit: Moody's

Global credit ratings, research and risk analysis firm Moody’s Investors Service on Wednesday said rising oil prices and interest rates could put pressure on India’s fiscal position and current account deficit.

However, Moody’s…

Lalu surrenders in Ranchi CBI court

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad surrendered before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi on Thursday to serve his sentence in a fodder scam case.

Lalu Prasad appeared before…

Modi in Kathmandu, will meet BIMSTEC leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal on Thursday to attend the Fourth BIMSTEC Summit and is scheduled to meet leaders from the member countries.

Modi was received at Kathmandu airport by Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence…