BLA claims killing more than 30 Pakistani soldiers, issues stern warning to China

Islamabad (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army claimed killing more than 30 Pakistani soldiers as it targeted PNS Siddique, the country's second-largest naval air station located in Turbat and warned China on its "illegal" settlements and projects…

S&P Global ups India’s growth forecast for 2024-25

Mumbai (IANS) S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday raised India's growth forecast for 2024-25 by 0.4 per cent to 6.8 per cent on the back of strong domestic demand.

"For Asian emerging market (EM) economies, we generally project robust growth,…

Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA detains two suspects in B’luru

Bengaluru (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The preliminary probe has revealed that the two suspects were…

India’s CAD declines to 1.2 pc of GDP in Oct-Dec quarter reflecting stronger economy

Mumbai (IANS) India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) declined to $10.5 billion (1.2 per cent of GDP) in the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2023-24 from $16.8 billion (2.0 per cent of GDP) in the same quarter of 2022-23, according to official figures…

'Mass casualties' feared as Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by ship

New Delhi (IANS) In a tragic incident, parts of a bridge in the US state of Maryland collapsed early on Tuesday morning, after being hit by a container ship, sending several vehicles into the water as quoted by media reports.

Mass fatalities…

India comes out in support of Manila after Beijing's action in South China Sea

Manila (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines for upholding its national sovereignty after the latter lodged "strongest protest" against Chinese action in the disputed South China…

IIT Guwahati student on way to join ISIS held in Assam: Police

Guwahati (IANS) A student from IIT Guwahati was detained on Saturday night near Hajo in Assam's Kamrup district, according to police, after he allegedly swore allegiance to ISIS and was on his way to join the terrorist outfit.

This comes…

Delhi CM Kejriwal's order from ED custody to Atishi: Resolve water & sewage issues

New Delhi (IANS) In the midst of discussions regarding his ability to perform duties as the Delhi Chief Minister while in Enforcement Directorate's custody, Arvind Kejriwal has issued an order, his first one from the custody.

The directive…

International Astronomical Union approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name ‘Shiva Shakti’

Bengaluru (IANS) The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'.

The approval came on March 19 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement following the success of…

Education department to pay the retiring teachers in 3 months

Ranchi:  Officers, teachers and employees retiring from Jharkhand School Education and Literacy Department will be given all dues and certificates three months before retirement. Departmental Secretary Uma Shankar Singh has issued a letter directing…