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PM Modi lands on Purvanchal Expressway airstrip in IAF plane

SULTANPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday landed on the Purvanchal Expressway airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane to inaugurate the highway in...

Community kitchens: SC unhappy over Centre’s reply, says state’s responsibility to provide food to people dying of hunger

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's response on framing a pan-India policy to implement the Community Kitchen Scheme...

India records 10,229 fresh Covid infections; active cases decline to 1,34,096

NEW DELHI: India's Covid tally rose to 3,44,47,536 with 10,229 more people testing positive for coronavirus, while the active cases have declined to 1,34,096,...

President Kovind to visit Bangladesh on December 16 to attend Victory Day celebrations: Reports

Dhaka: President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Dhaka on December 16 to attend the Victory Day celebrations, the media here quoted the Bangladesh Foreign...

SC directs Centre to hold emergency meeting on Tuesday to control air pollution

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday to take measures like stopping non-essential construction...

Ignored by Congress, tribals now partners in India’s development: Modi

Bhopal: Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram...

Parl braces for stormy session as TMC says oppn to stop India from turning into ‘elected autocracy’

KOLKATA: The TMC on Monday hinted that the winter session of Parliament is set to be a stormy one, as opposition parties would do...

UP agrees to SC suggestion on monitoring of SIT probe into Lakhimpur violence by ex-judge

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday agreed to the Supreme Court suggestion that a former judge of its choice may be appointed...

SC to hear on November 18 plea seeking hybrid option in ensuing board examinations

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday said it would hear on November 18 a plea seeking directions to the CBSE and the CISCE to...

New ordinances will take CBI, ED from discipline to dutifulness to political masters: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday targeted the BJP government over the ordinances that seek to increase the tenure of ED and CBI directors,...

Important to protect, promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels: CJI Ramana

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said the mind of the Indian judiciary can be known to millions largely through...

Modi tasks entire council of ministers to develop resources for further improving governance

NEW DELHI: In a major push for a hands-on approach to governance, the Modi government is planning to rope in young professionals, seek suggestions...

Over 400 per cent rise in cybercrime cases committed against children in 2020: NCRB data

NEW DELHI: More than 400 per cent increase in cybercrime cases committed against children was reported in 2020 in comparison to 2019, with most...

CBI, ED directors can now have tenures of up to five years; Government issues two ordinances

New Delhi: The tenures of Directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can now be up to a...

India records 11,271 COVID cases, 285 deaths; active infections continue downward trend

NEW DELHI: With 11,271 people testing positive for new Covid-19 on Saturday, India's total tally of its cases rose to 3,44,37,307, while the active...

Army chief Gen Naravane leaves for Israel on 5-day visit

NEW DELHI: Army Chief General MM Naravane on Sunday left for Israel on a five-day visit to further strengthen India's defence and security cooperation...

Road safety: India, Japan researchers working on smartphone-based mapping of cracks, potholes

NEW DELHI: Researchers from India and Japan are working on smartphone-based mapping of road health in both countries to reduce the accidents caused due...

Assam Rifles Colonel, wife, son and four personnel killed in attack on Assam Rifles’ convoy in Manipur

IMPHAL: Colonel Viplav Tripati, the Commanding Officer of Khuga Battalion of Assam Rifles, his wife and son, besides four personnel of the paramilitary force...

Strongly condemn attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur: Modi

NEW DELHI: Strongly condemning the attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur that claimed seven lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday...

Manipur attack again proves Modi govt incapable of protecting nation: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the Modi government over the terror attack on a convoy of Assam Rifles...

India records 11,850 new COVID cases, 555 fatalities; active infections lowest in 274 days

NEW DELHI: A total of 11,850 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, taking the country's infection tally to 3,44,26,036,...

I am not a sophisticated speaker, don’t have good English for expressing words: CJI Ramana

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Saturday said he is not a sophisticated speaker and learnt English in Class 8. The...

Delhi pollution Schools shut for a week, construction barred, govt employees to work from home

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced various emergency measures, including the closure of schools for a week, ban on construction...

I’m a farmer, I know poor farmers can’t afford machinery for stubble management: SC judge

New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said he is a farmer and Chief Justice NV Ramana hails from a farmer...

Discussion underway with India over humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan: UN’s WFP

NEW DELHI: Talks are underway between the UN World Food Programme and India for support on humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan, WFP Head Programme...

SC to hear on November 22 plea seeking direction to Centre to take steps to deal with hate speech

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear on November 22 a plea which has sought a direction to the Centre...

India, Russia expected to hold annual summit next month

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India next month for a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is...

CPCB advises people to avoid going outdoors in view of severe air pollution in Delhi

NEW DELHI: The central pollution watchdog on Friday advised people to avoid going outdoors and directed government and private offices to reduce vehicle usage...

How is housing Tablighi Jamaat attendees during lockdown an offence, HC asks Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Friday questioned Delhi Police what offence was committed by certain Indian nationals when they housed foreigners, who attended...

Hindutva and Hinduism are two different concepts: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DEHLI: Wardha: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party's ideology is like a "beautiful jewel" with an unending power inside it,...

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