Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren knocks SC doors against ED summons

New Delhi (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court against summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to him in connection with a money laundering case.

The writ petition has been instituted…

Seven-member CBI team in Jharkhand to probe mining scam

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a Preliminary Enquiry (PE) in an alleged multi-crore mining scam in Jharkhand with a seven-member team reaching there on Thursday. 

A CBI source said that the team has…

India lands on moon, triggers talks on global space race

New Delhi (IANS) It's not bravado or pat on the back by any political leader. Experts around the world are now saying the obvious -- India has joined the global space race.

"India becomes the first country to land a spacecraft on the moon’s…

Aiming for moon, India sets sights on 'limitless possibilities' for humanity: India's UN envoy

United Nations (IANS) "By aiming for the moon, India has not only reached it, but also set our sights on the limitless possibilities that lie ahead (and) as the saying goes, 'To infinity and beyond'," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira…

PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for their congratulatory messages on the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon.

Several leaders from Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal…

Moving around moon, India’s moon rover leaving its imprint on lunar soil

Chennai (IANS) India’s moon rover is now also on the moon, moving around and leaving its imprint on the soil, said a senior official of the Indian space agency.

“The rover rolled down onto the moon's surface from the lander sometime around…

Six nations to join BRICS grouping from Jan 1, 2024

New Delhi (IANS) The BRICS grouping on Thursday announced that six nations -- Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Argentina, the UAE and Saudi Arabia -- will be included as full time members.

 South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa announced this at the…

'UCC unacceptable', All India Muslim Personal Law Board tells Law Commission

New Delhi (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has told the Law Commission of India that even a minute change in the basic format of Sharia will not be acceptable, as the Indian Constitution mentions freedom of religion as a fundamental…

India's growth rate expected to be highest in near future: Finance Secretary

New Delhi (IANS) India's growth rate is expected to be the highest in the near future, which will make it one of the biggest development opportunities, Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan was quoted as saying at an event, according to reports.

Modi, Xi agree to intensify efforts towards disengagement alongside LAC

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to direct relevant officials to intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation alongside the Line of Actual Control (LAC), official sources…