Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed new Army chief, to take charge on June 30

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the government said in a statement on Saturday. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff,…

India’s digital, education reforms reach over 1.49 lakh schools: Govt

New Delhi: Over 1.49 lakh schools have been covered under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital initiatives, with more than 1.76 lakh smart classrooms and 1.79 lakh ICT laboratories sanctioned, the government…

IAF AN-32 Catches Fire After Landing at Jorhat Air Base; Inquiry Likely

Guwahati: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft caught fire shortly after landing at the airbase in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, prompting an immediate emergency response, officials said.

According to preliminary reports,…

'Unacceptable': India lodges strong protest with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India's strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian…

India's retail inflation at 3.93 pc in May, remains below RBI's 4 pc target

India's retail inflation stood at 3.93 per cent in May, remaining below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday.…

Jaishankar Defends India’s Russian Oil Imports, Calls Out Europe Over Arms Sales

Helsinki: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday firmly defended India's decision to import Russian crude oil, saying the move was driven by practical considerations such as affordability and availability. At the same time, he questioned…

Trump Claims New Iranian Leadership More Open to Deal After US Military Pressure

Washington — US President Donald Trump has suggested that recent American military operations have triggered a significant political shift within Iran, resulting in the emergence of a new leadership group that is more willing to negotiate with…

AI-171 plane crash: Gujarat CM pays tribute to Vijay Rupani, calls his leadership 'memorable'

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on his death anniversary, remembering his leadership, public service and contribution to the state, as political…

Lalu Prasad celebrates birthday with family amid warm wishes from supporters

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrated his birthday with close family members at his residence in Patna, with photos and videos from the celebration quickly going viral…

Centre Waives Excise Duty on High-Ethanol Petrol Blends to Boost Green Fuel Push

New Delhi: In a significant move to promote cleaner fuels and accelerate India's biofuel programme, the Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty, covering fuel variants with ethanol content ranging from…