New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): A three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday to pick the successor of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar who is set to retire
Mumbai, February 17 (IANS): The government on Monday asked private insurance companies to increase the free look period for policyholders from one month to one year.M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of F
Mumbai, February 17 (IANS) BJP Mumbai Vice President Hitesh Jain has asserted that Congress leader Sam Pitrodas remarks on China align with the broader stance of the grand old party, accusing it of historically
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has clarified that the views expressed by Sam Pitroda in an interview to IANS regarding China do not represent the position of the Congress
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Adoption of a circular economy -- which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials -- can ensure zero waste of fashion and help
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday emphasised the need for a comprehensive investigation into the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) matter.This follows a con
Dhaka, February 17 (IANS): Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, emphasised on the importance of starting the discussions for renewal of the
Jammu, February 17 (IANS): J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the Army is fully capable of dealing with any situation on the border and is giving befitting response to the enemy.There is no pau
Srinagar, February 17 (IANS): As an unprecedented dry spell has hit Kashmir this winter, people are frightened by the dangers of drought looming over their heads. There has been just one major snowfall in the V
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Alcohol-related cancers are a growing concern in India, said health experts on Monday, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for prominent health warning lab
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): In a major push towards skill development in emerging technologies, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS) Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi's close aide Sam Pitroda has said the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country. &n
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS) Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region in the early hours of Monday, creating panic among residents.According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS): A devastating stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving 15 others injured. The incident took place ar
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS): Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is well on track to become a $30-35 trillion economy in the next two decades propelled by the countrys foc
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS): As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj draws closer to its conclusion, railway stations across Northern India are witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees, with long queues, ov
Jammu, February 16 (IANS): The inauguration of Vande Bharat train service to Kashmir Valley has been postponed, officials said on Sunday.Earlier reports, which the officials said were unconfirmed, had said that
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS): The sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan, is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army said on Sunda
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS): Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor i
New Delhi, February 16 (IANS) Following the devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deepes