PMFBY completes 5 years; Modi says it benefited crores of farmers

New Delhi (IANS) Wishing the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on completion of its five years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the crop insurance scheme benefited crores of farmers and mitigated their risks against the…

Jaishankar calls out China, Pak on terrorism, unveils 8-point plan

New York (IANS) Calling out Pakistan for its support for terrorism and China for providing terrorists cover against sanctions, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has unveiled an eight-point plan against the global scourge.

Before…

Govt okays purchase of 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for Rs 48K cr

New Delhi (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the highest decision-making body for security issues headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the purchase of 83 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore,…

Grenade attack on CRPF party in Srinagar

Srinagar (IANS) Militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party in the city on Wednesday but it exploded without causing any injury or damage, police said.

The attack occurred in Rainawari area.

"The grenade…

Indians not 'guinea pigs', stop Covaxin rollout till ph 3 trials over: Cong

New Delhi (IANS) As the government gears up for the Covid vaccination drive targeting health care and frontline workers, the Congress has cautioned the government that since the 'Covaxin' vaccine has not completed phase-3 trials, it should…

11 die after consuming suspected spurious liquor in MP

Morena (IANS) At least 11 people have died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, probe is underway to ascertain whether the deaths were due to the…

Pay penalty if not already filed I-T returns, no more extensions now

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes dashed hopes of all taxpayers waiting for further extension of due dates for filing tax returns rejecting all representation in this regard, citing that the process cannot be delayed 'indefinitely'…

India reports 12.5K new Covid cases, lowest in 7 months

New Delhi (IANS) With 12,584 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours on Tuesday, India recorded the lowest single-day figure in over seven months taking India's overall tally to 1,04,79,179.

Before this, the lowest number…

Political dynasts weakening democracy: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Without taking names of political rivals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday said that political dynasts posed the biggest threat to democracy and appealed to the youth to enter politics to redress the situation.

"There…

AG to SC: Khalistan supporters have infiltrated farmers protest

New Delhi (IANS) Attorney General (AG) K K Venugopal on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the Khalistan supporters have infiltrated the farmers protest against the three farm laws.

A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising…