The atmosphere of Budha Pahad is changing, instead of fear, faith in the government is making the villagers strong

Ranchi: When Chief Minister Hemant visited Budha Pahad, which had been neglected for decades, in December 2022, suddenly no one believed that the atmosphere here would change.

The works being completed in accordance with the Budha Pahad Development…

Two killed, 8 injured in firecracker factory blast in TN

Chennai (IANS) Two persons were killed and eight others injured in a blast at a private firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, said police on Monday.

The incident occurred at Vetriyur Viragalur under the Keelapalur police station…

Israeli forces regain control of all communities around Gaza: IDF

Jerusalem (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Monday to have regained control of all the communities of the Gaza Strip, but some Hamas militants remain active.

Addressing reporters, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that…

ECI announces poll dates for five states, results on Dec 3

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the poll schedule for the Assembly elections in five states from November 7 to November 30 and counting to take place on December 3. Election process will be completed on…

Claudia Goldin becomes 3rd woman to win Nobel economics prize

New Delhi (IANS) American economist Claudia Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for "having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.

Goldin is only the…

No 'deemed appointment' of judges if Centre delays in notifying Collegium recommendations, says SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that there could not be "deemed appointment" of judges if the Centre delays in notifying recommendations made by the Collegium.

"There is a warrant of appointment to be issued by the President…

Tensions running high in West Bank as Israel imposes closure

Jerusalem (IANS) Tensions are running high in the occupied West Bank -- where some 2.8 million Palestinians live -- as the Israeli army imposes a complete closure, a media report said.

Residents say that the entrances to towns and cities have…

Trudeau reignites diplomatic row with India

New Delhi (IANS) In a fresh provocation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X that he has discussed India "and the importance of upholding -- and respecting -- the rule of law" with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, the President of the United…

Over 1,100 dead after Hamas attack and Israel's retaliation

Jerusalem/Gaza (IANS) The death toll of Hamas' unprecedented surprise attack on Israel rose to 700, while at least 413 others were reportedly killed in Israel's retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Citing government officials, Israel's…

US moving warships closer to Israel, says Defense Secy

Washington (IANS) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that the Pentagon is moving an aircraft carrier, warships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition in the wake of the Hamas…