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…

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…

Farmers in Jharkhand forced to destroy bumper vegetable crop amid plummeting prices

Ranchi (IANS) Farmers in Jharkhand are grappling with severe financial distress despite a bumper harvest as vegetable prices have plunged in markets across the state over the past week, leaving them unable to recover even the basic costs of cultivation.…

Key accused arrested by NIA in Jharkhand CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused in the Jharkhand CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case, according to an official statement released on Saturday.  

Bachha Singh, alias Bachha Babu Singh, a resident…

NIA conducts raids in Maoist areas of Jharkhand, seizes equipment and diaries

Bokaro (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive raids in multiple villages of Gomia in Bokaro district and Vishnugarh block in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, targeting Maoist operatives.  

The operation, conducted…

Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit

New Delhi (IANS) India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA)…

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.  

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…

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…

IPS Randhir Verma honoured on martyrdom anniversary for heroic sacrifice

Dhanbad (IANS) The date January 3, 1991, remains etched in the collective memory of Dhanbad as the day when an extraordinary act of bravery and sacrifice unfolded right at the centre of the city. On this day, IPS officer Randhir Verma, then serving…