India sends aid to quake-hit Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has dispatched 27 tons of emergency relief assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

"In the wake of tragic earthquake that struck Afghanistan on June 22, 2022 causing…

'Devoid of merit', SC junks Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed during the violence at Ahmedabad's Gulberg Society in 2002, challenging the SIT's clean chit to the…

Shiv Sena to Deputy Speaker: 'Disqualify' 12 rebel MLAs

Mumbai (IANS) As the state political crisis entered the fourth day, both the Shiv Sena and the rebel group led by Minister Eknath Shinde have launched stronger steps to browbeat each other.

The Shiv Sena has filed a petition with Maharashtra…

Maha political strife: Rebels claim support of 40 Shiv Sena MLAs

Mumbai (IANS) As the political crisis entered the fourth day, the rebel Shiv Sena Minister Eknath Shinde claimed the support of "40-plus MLAs", besides around 12 independents and smaller parties, on Friday.

Speaking to the media from Guwahati,…

India warns of Afghanistan becoming haven for JeM, LeT; calls for int'l action

United Nations (IANS) India has warned of Afghanistan becoming a haven for terrorist organisations that threaten the region and called for unified action against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba getting entrenched…

State will become strong when farmers will be empowered says CM

Latehar: Stating that his government is committed to encouraging the growth of the agriculture sector and farmers Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the state will become strong only when the farmers will be strengthened. Addressing a Palamu Divison…

Shravani Mela: Mandatory for visitors to wear masks

Deoghar: The Health Department has also intensified its preparations regarding Shravani Mela as necessary medicines and medical supplies have been demanded by the department to provide health facilities in the fair.

The Health Department has…

Mandar Bypolls concludes peacefully, more than 60 pc voter turnout reported

Ranchi: Voting on Friday came to a peaceful end for the bypolls on the Mandar seat of the Jharkhand Assembly with which the fate of 14 candidates who were in the race for the seat has been sealed in the EVMs. District Electoral Officer cum Ranchi…

JMM Central Committee meeting on 25th regarding in Presidential election

Ranchi: Political atmosphere is heating across the country in wake of the upcoming presidential election. The central leadership of the BJP has fielded former Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu as the candidate for the post of President. State BJP…

BJP to observe ‘Black Day’ on June 25

Ranchi: BJP will be observing a Black Day on June 25. Addressing a press conference Ranchi MLA CP Singh said that on June 25, 1975, the then Congress government of Indira Gandhi had imposed an emergency across the nation which was a murder of democracy.