No Proposal for Merger or Disinvestment of Public Sector Banks: Government

New Delhi: The government currently has no proposal under consideration for the merger or disinvestment of public sector banks (PSBs), Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Responding to a question…

SIR Stalemate to End: Lok Sabha to Discuss Electoral Reforms on Dec 9, Says Union Minister

New Delhi: The deadlock in Parliament over demands for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise — which led to the washout of proceedings for two consecutive days — is set to end, with the government and Opposition…

Jharkhand: Proposal to hike power tariffs by 60 pc faces stiff opposition, BJP warns of agitation

Ranchi- The Jharkhand government’s proposal to raise electricity tariffs by an average of 60 per cent for 2026–27 has sparked strong backlash across the state.

In its tariff petition submitted to the Jharkhand State Electricity…

‘Disease Must Never Be Used as a Weapon’: Jaishankar Calls for Stronger Global Biosecurity at BWC’s 50th Anniversary

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday urged the international community to urgently strengthen global biosecurity and modernise the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), as the treaty marks 50 years since its adoption.

India Records Fastest Growth in Six Quarters Despite US Tariff Pressures: Report

New Delhi: India’s economy grew by 8.2 per cent in the July–September quarter, marking the fastest expansion in six quarters, even as steep US tariffs posed challenges. According to a report by India Narrative, the strong performance…

ECI Extends Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Schedule for 12 States and UTs by Seven Days

Kolkata — The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday extended the ongoing three-stage Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and union territories by seven days, issuing a revised notification with updated deadlines.

Tamil Nadu: 12 Dead, 40 Injured as Government Buses Collide Head-On in Sivaganga

Chennai- In a tragic incident near Kummangudi, close to Kundrakkudi in Sivaganga district, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured after two Tamil Nadu government buses collided head-on on Sunday evening.

Indian Navy Receives Taragiri, a New Warship Capable of Carrying BrahMos Missiles

Mumbai: The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), equipped to carry the powerful BrahMos ship-to-ship missile. The vessel was handed over in Mumbai on Friday, marking another major step toward…

Cyclone Ditwah Disrupts Life in Ramanathapuram, Rail Services Suspended

Chennai: Cyclone Ditwah swept through Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram coast on Saturday, bringing high tides, strong winds, and steady rain that severely disrupted daily life, halted transport services, damaged fishing equipment, and forced the…

Shooting Fallout: President Trump Announces Plan to Halt Migration from ‘Third World’ Nations

New Delhi — Days after an Afghan national allegedly opened fire on two National Guard members near the White House, US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new immigration plan, declaring that he intends to “permanently…