Fight Misinformation to Protect Democracy: Lokpal Chairperson

New Delhi – Calling those who spread misinformation “internal threats to the nation,” Lokpal of India Chairperson Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar on Friday urged for a united fight against activities that hinder progress and challenge the principles…

Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI

Mumbai (IANS)- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that bank cheques must be cleared within a few hours from October 4 -- down from the current clearance time of up to two working days. Under the new mechanism, the banks will scan, present…

ECI objects to ‘Vote Chori’ remarks, terms it attack on voters’ dignity: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly objected to political leaders using phrases like “Vote Chori” to allege electoral malpractices. Sources said the poll body views such language as an attack on the dignity of Indian…

J&K: 23 Dead, 75 Injured in Massive Cloudburst in Kishtwar

Jammu — At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 75 others injured after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in the Padder Sub-division of Kishtwar on Thursday.

According to officials, the injured are being moved to hospitals,…

Iran says direct talks with US possible under favourable conditions

Tehran (IANS) - Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said that under favorable conditions, nuclear negotiations with the United States can be held directly, according to the official news agency IRNA. "Iran is ready to negotiate under…

US spokesperson defends Trump’s outreach to Pakistan, says ties with India 'good'

New York (IANS) - US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are "good" while defending Washington’s outreach to Pakistan, emphasising that having a president who communicates with everyone is beneficial. “Our…

Trump Says He Will Seek to Recover Territory for Ukraine in Putin Meeting

Washington – US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will attempt to secure the return of some Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday.

“Russia’s occupied a big portion…

PMFBY Insures 78.41 Crore Applications, Pays Rs. 1.83 Lakh Crore in Claims Since 2016

New Delhi – Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore applications and paid out ?1.83 lakh crore in claims, according to new government data.

Farmer enrolment reached a record high in 2024–25…

Cash row: LS Speaker announces 3-member panel to probe against Justice Varma

 New Delhi, Aug 12  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who has been at the centre of controversy since burnt cash was found on March 14 in an outhouse of his official…

Clashes erupt at NTPC’s Badam coal block public hearing in Jharkhand; 15–20 injured

Hazaribagh — What began as a routine public consultation on the Badam coal block project in Barkagaon, Jharkhand, spiralled into chaos on Tuesday, leaving nearly two dozen people injured and several vehicles damaged.

The coal block, allotted…