18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal

Kathmandu (IANS) Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported. 

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when the Pokhara-bound plane…

India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations

New Delhi (IANS) India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. 

According to the latest ranking by the…

No sufficient material on record to order re-exam for NEET-UG 2024: SC

New Delhi (IANS) In a big blow to the litigants alleging irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday that sufficient material was not available on record to order a re-test. 

Referring to the data analytics undertaken…

Encounter starts in J&K’s Kupwara District

Srinagar (IANS) A gunfight started in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kupwara District between the security forces and terrorists on Tuesday. 

Officials said that the security forces started a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in…

Centre's 8-point booster for MSMEs to help them compete globally

New Delhi (IANS) In a booster for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government on Tuesday formulated a detailed package that covers financing, regulatory changes and technology support for them to grow and also compete globally. 

Budget gives big boost to agriculture sector

New Delhi (IANS): Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman announced an outlay of Rs 1.52 lakh crore in Budget 2024-25 to boost production and resilience in the agriculture and allied sectors. 

The measures unveiled to enhance productivity and…

Custom duty reforms to boost domestic manufacturing: FM

New Delhi (IANS) The proposals to reduce customs duties will support domestic manufacturing, deepen local value addition, promote export competitiveness, and simplify taxation, while keeping the interest of the general public and consumers surmount,…

FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her 7th Budget, major reforms expected

New Delhi (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her seventh straight Union Budget on Tuesday that would lay a roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. 

After presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Sitharaman…

Infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Rajouri, one soldier injured

Jammu (IANS) Alert troops of the Army foiled an infiltration bid on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district during which a soldier was injured, officials said. 

Nagrota (Jammu) headquartered White Knight Corps of the Army said on…

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata…