Strong signs of government capex recovery in second half of FY25

New Delhi (IANS) A strong recovery in central government capex is expected in the second half of this fiscal (H2 FY25), according to a report on Wednesday. 

Defence, roadways and communication could show a sharp sequential jump, whereas Railways…

The Timeless Wisdom of the Gita (Gita Jayanti Special)

Of all the stories that the children of India have heard while growing up, the tale of the Mahabharata has fascinated them the most, across the centuries. Yet, through the varied complexities of the plot, sub plots, characters and the shenanigans…

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper…

Rabindra Mahato unanimously elected Jharkhand Assembly Speaker for second straight term

Ranchi (IANS) Rabindra Nath Mahato has been unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Jharkhand Assembly, making him the first legislator in the state’s history to secure the Speaker's chair for a second straight term. 

A total of seven…

Responsibility to lead INDIA bloc should be given to Mamata Banerjee, says Lalu Prasad

Patna (IANS) After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the opposition coalition INDIA bloc, RJD national president Lalu Prasad endorsed her leadership on Tuesday.  

“The responsibility to lead the INDIA…

India’s retail inflation likely to ease: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India’s retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to ease to 5.5 per cent in November due to a decline in food prices, according to a Morgan Stanley report. 

"We expect CPI inflation to edge downwards…

Well-planned anti-India campaigns, says BJP; questions Sonia's 'links' with Soros

New Delhi (IANS) The BJP on Monday intensified its attack on the Congress, particularly targeting Sonia Gandhi, over her alleged association with an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has reportedly backed anti-India narratives,…

Three killed, several others injured in major blast at Bengal’s Murshidabad

Kolkata (IANS) At least three persons have been killed and several others injured following a major explosion early on Monday morning at Khayertala village under Sagarapara Police Station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. 

Initial investigation…

IED detected on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway by security forces in J&K

Srinagar (IANS) An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected on Monday by the security forces on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Monday, thereby averting a major tragedy. 

Officials said that traffic on the…

Oppn rallies in support of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest

New Delhi (IANS) Opposition parties have united in support of farmers protesting for longstanding demands, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP), loan waivers, and reforms to improve agricultural conditions. 

The farmers,…