China welcomes India, Pakistan participation in anti-terror drill

China on Monday welcomed the joint participation of India and Pakistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) ongoing counter-terrorism military exercise in Russia.

Around 3,000 soldiers from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan,…

Javelin thrower Neeraj wins Asiad gold

Reigning Asian champion Neeraj Chopra created a new national record while winning the men's javelin throw gold medal at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday.

Neeraj produced a stunning throw of 88.06 metres on his third attempt to clinch…

Asiad 2018: Anu, Murmu in women's 400m hurdles final

Indian athletes Anu Raghavan and Jauna Murmu booked their places in the women's 400-metre hurdles final at the 2018 Asian Games on Sunday, keeping India's hopes of a medal alive in the event.

Anu produced the stronger performance of…

26 Jharkhand farmers leave for Israel

A 26-member delegation of farmers from Jharkhand left for Israel on Sunday on a four-day study tour aimed at learning modern agricultural practices and exploring ways to increase farm incomes.

Chief Minister Raghubar Das saw off the delegation…

Modi congratulates Indian players for medals at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes for their strong performance at the Asian Games in Jakarta, saying the country's medal tally reflected progress not only in traditional sporting disciplines but also in events…

We stand by Muslim women in quest for social justice: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the entire country stood with Muslim women in their fight for social justice, while expressing disappointment that the proposed triple talaq legislation could not clear the Rajya Sabha during Parliament's…

Congress not involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Rahul

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he did not agree with the claim that the Congress party was involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, while describing the violence as a tragic and deeply painful episode.

Speaking at an event in the…

Maharashtra terror plot: ATS arrests suspect from Mumbai

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested another suspect in connection with an alleged terror plot uncovered following the seizure of explosives and weapons in Palghar, taking the number of major arrests in the case to five.

The…

Congress demands public debate, detailed inquiry into Rafale deal

The Congress on Saturday stepped up its criticism of the Narendra Modi government over the Rafale fighter jet deal, alleging that established defence procurement procedures were bypassed and senior ministers were kept out of the negotiations.

DAC clears procurement of 111 utility helicopters for Navy

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs 46,000 crore, including a major plan to acquire 111 utility helicopters for the Indian Navy.