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India records 26,291 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day rise in 85 days

NEW DELHI: India recorded 26,291 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, its highest single-day spike in 85 days, taking the country's infection tally to 1,13,85,339,...

Expect governments in Gulf to be helpful in facilitating early return of Indians to work: S Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the government is fully cognizant of the employment concerns of people working abroad and...

China has administered 65 million COVID-19 vaccine doses at home

BEIJING: A Chinese official says the country has administered almost 65 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to its citizens amid plans to immunise up...

Govt likely to introduce Electricity Amendment Bill in ongoing session

NEW DELHI: The government is likely to introduce the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021, which seeks to enable power consumers to choose from multiple service...

No fresh permission to hydel projects in Upper Ganges region in 6 years: Javadekar

NEW DELHI: The government has not given permission to any new hydroelectric project in the Upper Ganges region in the last six years, environment...

BJP meet: Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of BJP office-bearers, during...

3rd T20I: Confident India look to build on new approach against England

AHMEDABAD: Their confidence soaring high after a resounding serieslevelling win, India would look to build on their new approach of batting freely and fearlessly...

I-League: Gokulam Kerala drop vital points in title race after 1-1 draw against Real Kashmir

KOLKATA: Gokulam Kerala FC dropped two vital points in their quest for ILeague silverware as the Malabarians were held to a 1-1 draw by...

Rs 13.73 crore released till date for para-sportspersons: Kiren Rijiju

NEW DELHI: The government has released Rs 13.73 crore for the disabled sportspersons till date under the Khelo India Scheme, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju...

Rupee surges 33 paise to 2-week high on forex inflows

Mumbai: The rupee spurted by 33 paise to close at a more than two-week high of 72.46 against the US dollar on Monday, continuing...

My opponent is still a kid, my unbeaten streak will continue: Vijender

PANAJI: Artysh Lopsan may be a tall rival but he is still a "kid" India's professional boxing star Vijender Singh said on Monday, exuding...

World class winter sports academy in Gulmarg, 100 sports centres across J-K to be set up soon: Govt

New Delhi: The government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that it would soon set up a world class winter sports academy in Gulmarg...

No ‘exclusive cliques’ should be formed: China on first Quad summit

Beijing:  China said on Monday that no "exclusive cliques" should be formed as it accused some countries of trying to "drive a wedge" among...

India-Bangladesh meet on river water sharing on Mar 16

New Delhi:  Top officials of the water resources ministries of India and Bangladesh will meet here on Tuesday to discuss issues related to river...

2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks

Tokyo:  Shared worry about China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region will take centre stage when President Joe Biden's defence chief and secretary of...

World shares mixed as China reports so-so economic data

Bangkok:  Shares rose in Europe after a mixed session in Asia on Monday as China reported a variety of data that painted a complicated...

Expect govts in Gulf to be helpful in facilitating early return of Indians to work: Jaishankar

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India is fully cognizant of the employment concerns of people working abroad and expects...

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to nullify election result if maximum votes for NOTA

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to direct the poll...

Nationwide strike impacts banking services of PSU banks

New Delhi:  Banking operations including cheque clearance across the country got affected on Monday as bankers under the aegis of the United Forum of...

Quad summit went very well, says President Biden

Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that the first virtual summit of the Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, went very well and...

India records 26,291 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise in 85 days

New Delhi: India recorded 26,291 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, its highest single-day spike in 85 days, taking the country's infection tally to 1,13,85,339,...

Don’t let guard down, COVID-19 continues to be big threat: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the COVID-19 virus continues to be a big threat and people should follow all precautions...

Indus Commissioners of India, Pak to meet in New Delhi on March 23-24

New Delhi: The Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan will meet here on March 23 and 24 to discuss a host of issues, including...

Govt clears 119 academic, administrative posts in 15 nursing schools, colleges

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has accorded approval to the creation of 119 posts in 10 new Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) and General...

Pakistani drone spotted in Punjab’s Bamial, returns after BSF opens fire

Chandigarh: A Pakistani drone entered the Indian territory on Sunday but was forced to return as BSF jawans spotted it and opened fire in...

IAF airlifts 381 stranded passengers in JK

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has airlifted 381 stranded passengers from Jammu and Srinagar to Leh using a C-17 heavy lift transport...

Quad leaders: Committed to free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region

Washington: The leaders of the four-nation Quad have reaffirmed that they are striving to ensure that the Indo-Pacific is accessible, dynamic and governed by...

Indian envoy in Sri Lanka visits Northern and Eastern Provinces; holds talks with Tamil leaders

Colombo: India’s top diplomat in Colombo held talks with senior Tamil leaders during his visit to the Northern and Eastern Provinces and emphasised that...

India records 25,320 fresh COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day jump in 84 days

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday recorded 25,320 COVID-19 infections, the highest daily rise in 84 days, taking the case tally to 1,13,59,048, according to...

Parliament panel asks highways minister to complete 888 delayed projects before announcing new ones

NEW DELHI: Unhappy over delayed highway projects which amount to Rs 3.15 lakh crore, a parliamentary panel has asked ministry of road transport and...

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