India’s forex kitty at $684.8 billion, gold reserves rise by $1.2 bn

Mumbai (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.6 billion to $682.13 billion as of November 1, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.  

However, gold reserves, which form part of the foreign exchange…

3 terror associates involved in Srinagar 'Sunday Market' grenade attack arrested

Srinagar (IANS) The three terror associates involved in a grenade attack at the Sunday Market in Srinagar on November 3 have been arrested, police said on Friday. 

Over a dozen people were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade at the Sunday…

Putin heaps praise on PM Modi, insists India now among great powers of world

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again showered praise on India's rapid rise under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, insisting it is high time that Russia's "natural partner and ally for decades" is included among the "great…

India’s financial conditions in comfort zone despite FPI outflows: Crisil

New Delhi (IANS) Domestic financial conditions in India are in the comfort zone despite foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, according to a Crisil report on Friday. 

After record-high FPI inflows in September, October logged the highest…

Cong promises Rs 15 lakh health cover, one million jobs if voted to power in J'khand

Simdega (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday promised to provide Rs 15 lakh health cover and one million jobs to youths if voted to power in Jharkhand Assembly elections. 

Besides, the Gandhi scion also promised an increase in reservation…

J&K: Two terrorists killed in Sopore operation

Srinagar (IANS) Two terrorists were killed on Friday in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu & Kashmir’s Sopore area. 

Officials said that two terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in the Sagipora locality of Sopore…

Putin says ready to speak with 'courageous' Trump

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, saying that he was ready to speak with the "courageous" incoming US President. 

In his first public comment on the outcome of the US polls,…

National anti-terror policy, strategy to be unveiled soon: HM Shah

New Delhi (IANS) The Union government will soon release a national policy and strategy to counter terrorism, that will help demolish the entire terror ecosystem, said Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

Inability to provide minimum security: India cancels consular camps in Toronto

Toronto (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Toronto has cancelled several consular camps, initially planned to issue life certificates to Indian pensioners, due to security agencies' inability to provide minimum protection amid recent violence…

We made history, this will be golden age for America: Trump after declaring victory

New York (IANS) “We made history”, Donald Trump said on Wednesday declaring victory in the presidential election, staging a comeback against all odds.

"This will truly be the golden age of America. That's why this is a magnificent victory…