Domestic markets give up momentum

New Delhi (IANS) The domestic markets relinquished their momentum as they anticipated a draft of policy rate decision due this week, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

While the Nifty 50 fell 59.05 points to end…

India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 starts collecting scientific data

Chennai (IANS) India’s space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 has begun collecting scientific data en route to observe the Sun.

The sensors of the Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS) instrument, a part of the Aditya Solar…

SC asks Jharkhand CM Soren to approach HC against ED summons

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to approach the state high court to challenge the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case.

“Why…

Special session might be short, but holds great importance in terms of historical decisions: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the special session of Parliament might be a short one, but it holds great importance in terms of historical decisions.

While around eight bills are likely to be considered and…

Parliament special session begins today: Discussion on 75 yrs of Parliamentary journey on day 1

New Delhi (IANS) A discussion on the Parliamentary journey of the past 75 years will be held on Monday on the first day of the special session of Parliament.

"Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences,…

Small food manufacturers urges PM Modi to initiate investigation on WHO's report on food consumption trends in India

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of leading trade associations and sellers across the country, has come down heavily on a report by WHO which advocates restricting the growth of small independent retailers selling indigenous…

Decision on women's reservation bill to be taken at an appropriate time, says government

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Sunday said that an appropriate decision on the women's reservation bill will be taken at the right time.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, after an all-party meeting on the eve of the special…

Soldier kidnapped, killed in Manipur

Impha (IANS) The body of an Indian Army soldier, who was kidnapped by some armed men on Saturday, was found in Imphal East district on Sunday, police said.

The soldier was at home on leave.

Police officials said that three armed men…

PM launches Vishwakarma scheme, inaugurates int'l convention centre in Delhi's Dwarka

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme and emphasised that in future, technology, tools and  training will be essential.

"In the near future, training, technology and tools will…

JD(U) steps up pitch for Nitish as next PM; Lalan Singh leads campaign

Patna (IANS) Amid the ongoing efforts to finalize the name of the convenor of the 'INDIA’ bloc, the Janata Dal (United) has stepped up its pitch for naming Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as the Opposition’s prime ministerial candidate in the…