Sexual abuse case: Internet services suspended in Badlapur

Badlapur (IANS) After protests over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls in Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district, internet services in the town were suspended to prevent the spread of misinformation.

The police have stepped up security…

PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine to lay the foundation for stronger bilateral ties with the two nations. 

He will first arrive in Poland on Wednesday, marking the first visit…

Cancel advertisement for lateral entry recruitments: Govt tells UPSC amid political row

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant climbdown over lateral entry into bureaucracy, the Centre on Tuesday asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel the advertisement for recruitment of "people of expertise" in government departments…

Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

New Delhi (IANS)  Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of…

Kolkata rape-murder case: 'Horrific', SC orders formation of national task force for safety of doctors

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the formation of a national task force to suggest measures for the security of medical professionals across the country, observing that the safety of doctors is the “highest national concern”.…

Banna Gupta hits back Champai Soren terms him Vibhishan

Ranchi: In response to Champai Soren’s letter, Health and Food Supply Minister Banna Gupta has also penned a letter. Here is letter for reference:

When the history of Jharkhand is written, Champai Soren’s name will be recorded as a Vibhishan.…

Devotees flock to Deoghar and Jharkhand’s Shiva Temples on last Monday of Shravan Mela

Ranchi: On the final Monday of the Shravan Mela, the temples in Deoghar and other Shiva temples across Jharkhand were inundated with devotees. The temple gates opened at 4:30 a.m., and the ritual of water offerings began immediately. Since the night…

PM Modi to make historic visit to war-torn Ukraine this week

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ukraine on August 23 on what will be the first visit by an Indian PM to the country since the establishment of bilateral relations in 1992, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced…

Headline numbers of India's economy are strong: Gita Gopinath

New Delhi (IANS) The overall headline numbers of India’s economy are strong, reflecting a large amount of public investment which has been a critical factor driving growth, according to IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath. 

She said…

Champai Soren’s sudden trip to Delhi ignites rumours, says 'here for personal work'

New Delhi (IANS) Former Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren landed in Delhi on Sunday, amid strong murmurs in political circles about his likely switchover to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Champai Soren’s…