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Enough rice, wheat, sugar, oil and pulses stock, no need to panic: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The government on Friday reiterated that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the country, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grain

India / 9th May 2025
Bangladesh: Yunus-led interim government 'seriously considering' banning Awami League

Dhaka, May 9 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that it is "seriously considering" the "demand" raised by various political parties, organisations and the public to

World / 9th May 2025
Indian carriers cancel flights to 24 airports till May 15 as tensions flare up

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian carriers on Friday announced that flights to 24 airports had been cancelled till May 15, following a notification from aviation authorities on the continued closure of multiple ai

India / 9th May 2025
PM Modi takes stock of 'Operation Sindoor' in huddle with Doval, 3 service chiefs, veterans

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs in the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Operati

India / 9th May 2025
FM Sitharaman takes stock of steps for cybersecurity at banks amid rising border tensions

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Finance Minister. Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday convened a high-level meeting with the Managing Directors and CEOs of public and private sector banks and insurance companies amidst emergi

India / 9th May 2025
Jharkhand on high alert amid Indo-Pak tensions, security tightened at key installations

Ranchi/Bokaro, May 9 (IANS) Amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor, security has been heightened across Jharkhand, with all public and private institutions, along

India / 9th May 2025
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures adequate food supplies amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday assured the nation that there are sufficient food stocks and that the country is well-prepared to handle any emergencies.His st

India / 9th May 2025
Arsenal have been better in Europe but taken a step back in Premier League, says Arteta

London, May 9 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admitted his side has taken a step back in the Premier League despite having improved on their performances in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners were el

Sports / 9th May 2025
Taipei Open 2025: Day of delights for India as youngsters Unnati, Ayush storm into semis

Taipei, May 9 (IANS) Teenager Unnati Hooda and 20-year-old Ayush Shetty capped a day of delights for India at the BWF Taipei Open 2025 by booking their spots in the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Super 300 ev

Sports / 9th May 2025
Fatty liver in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesi

Health / 9th May 2025
IPL 2025 suspended for one week, new schedule and venues to be announced in due course: BCCI

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the IPL 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect, albeit for one week in the wake of the India-Pakistan border tensio

Sports / 9th May 2025
Indian Oil, BPCL assure sufficient fuel supply amid India-Pak tensions

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, state-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday issued pu

India / 9th May 2025
India aims to become space power equal to world, work for humanity and planet: Minister

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India aims to be a leader in the space sector as an equal partner of the world, and work for the betterment of humanity and the planet, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of

India / 9th May 2025
IPL 2025: Will work with BCCI to bring back the event at an appropriate time, says broadcaster

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The IPL 2025 broadcasters JioStar said they support BCCI's decision to suspend the tournament for a week, and affirmed that they stand firmly committed to prioritising national interest

Sports / 9th May 2025
IPL 2025 suspended for one week, new schedule and venues to be announced in due course: BCCI

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the IPL 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect, albeit for one week in the wake of the India-Pakistan border tensi

Sports / 9th May 2025
Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital receives hoax bomb threat via email

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): Amid escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, the Tata Memorial Hospital on Friday received a threatening email that turned out to be a hoax, according to Mumbai Police officials

India / 9th May 2025
Navy sounds alert in Mumbai coastal area, asks fishermen to stop fishing in sensitive areas

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS): Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas. This was necessary a

India / 9th May 2025
High security along B'desh borders with NE states amid India-Pak tensions

Agartala/Shillong, May 9 (IANS): Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, security along the northeastern states' borders with Bangladesh was further tightened, and numerous precautionary measures were taken, offi

North-East / 9th May 2025
In setback to Pakistan, World Bank distances itself from Indus Water Treaty

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): In a major setback to Pakistan, the World Bank made it clear on Friday that it has no role to play in sorting out matters related to the Indus Water Treaty, which India has suspended fo

World / 9th May 2025
PM Modi, LoP Gandhi greet Pope on election as new leader of Christian world

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted new Pope Robert Francis Prevost on being elected as the global head of the Catholic Church and spiritual leader of the Christian community

India / 9th May 2025