ABGSL loan-fraud: LIC grazed; ICICI, IDBI worst-hit in Rs 22,842 cr scam

Mumbai (IANS) The sensational Rs 22,842 crore mega loan fraud allegedly perpetrated by the Gujarat-based ABG Shipyard Ltd (ABGSL) did not spare the IPO-bound Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) while the ICICI Bank and the IDBI Bank took the…

High drama at B'luru School, as parents allege bias against Muslim students

Bengaluru (IANS) High drama prevailed at a Bengaluru school in Karnataka on Saturday as parents of Muslim students alleged bias engaging in a heated debate with the Principal. The school management dismissed one teacher Shashikala for creating unnecessary…

'Blinken, Jaishankar discuss diplomatic efforts on Russian aggression'

New York (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed cooperation on "diplomatic efforts in response to Russian aggression", State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

At…

US Indo-Pacific strategy to back India's 'rise, regional leadership' in countering China

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden's administration has outlined its Indo-Pacific strategy that would "support Indias continued rise and regional leadership", as Washington seeks to counter China's attempts at global domination.

The…

India has quietly resumed aid to Taliban regime

New Delhi (IANS) In a surprise shift with major regional implications, India is reaching out to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan in a symbolic offer of aid in an hour of humanitarian need, Asia Times reported.

On February 1, New Delhi…

Gurugram building collapse: Rescue operation on to save trapped couple

Gurugram (IANS) Rescue operations continued on Friday in Chintels Paradiso, a residential society in Gurugram's Sector 103 where a portion of a building has collapsed, to safely evacuate a couple who are still trapped in the building.

The…

'Don't spread these things to a larger level', SC on pleas challenging HC order on Hijab

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Friday orally told the counsel of a petitioner, challenging the Karnataka High Court interim order in the Hijab matter, to think whether it is proper to bring the issue at the national level.

Senior…

Chinese PLA stopping Ladakh locals from letting their cattle graze'

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese People's Liberation Army entered into Indian territory in Ladakh region last month and did not allow local people's herds from grazing, claimed former BJP councillor Urgain Chodon of Nyoma area on Friday.

She…

Pakistan blames India for Balochistan unrest

New Delhi (IANS) In a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black, Pakistan which is widely acknowledged as a terror sponsor is blaming India for the unrest in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Foreign Office made it clear that there was strong…

Centre prohibits import of foreign-made drones

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday prohibited the import of foreign-made drones, so as to promote the domestic drone manufacturing industry.

As per a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, the import prohibition has come into…