Age of expansionism over: Modi
Without referring to China directly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Ladakh on Friday that the “age of expansionism” was…
Japan opposes unilateral action that changes status quo along LAC
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla | Photo Credit: PTI Foreign Secretary, Japanese Ambassador have a discussion on India-China stand-off in…
Coronavirus | ICMR looks at COVID-19 vaccine launch by August 15
A vaccine for COVID-19 from India is unlikely to be ready for public use by August 15 but early data…
US court orders continued detention of 26/11 implicated Tahawwur Rana looked for by India
WASHINGTON: A US court has ordered the continued detention of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a…
PM Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to Ladakh: Key points
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a surprise visit to Ladakh and was briefed by senior officers…
China workouts will ‘further destabilize’ South China Sea: United States
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said it was "concerned" about Chinese military exercises around a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea,…
DGCA suspends int’ l passengers flights till July 31, may permit few on case to case basis
NEW DELHI: Schedule international passenger flights will now remain suspended till the month-end, except for those allowed by the government…
PM Modi in Ladakh: Age of expansionism is over, this is the age of development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)NEW DELHI: In a clear message to China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the…
Emphasizes from PM Modi’s address to soldiers in Ladakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in one of the forward locations in Nimu, Ladakh, on Friday morning. He is interacting…
Priyanka Gandhi deals with uphill job to restore Congress in Uttar Pradesh
The news of the Centre’s eviction notice to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra immediately started speculation about her next…
Govt. looks at Aug. 15 launch for COVID-19 vaccine
A man gives a nasopharyngeal swab for COVID-19 rapid antigen test in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar…
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter to deal with very same EU rules on hateful content as broadcasters
The non-binding guidelines apply to social platforms where audiovisual content is seen as an essential but not principal part of…
Analysis | With economic measures, India turns the tables on China
India is considering a range of economic measures aimed at Chinese firms amid the border tensions. The move to ban…
Intel Capital invests 1,894.50 crore in Jio Platforms
Intel Capital is 12th company to join the list of marquee firms who have recently invested in Jio Platforms Intel…
Ramp up COVID-19 testing, Health Ministry informs States
With highest single-day spike of 21,418 COVID-19 cased and 379 deaths, India’s cumulative tally of the virus stood at 6,26,599…
Eight U.P. cops eliminated after enemies open fire at them in Kanpur, 2 implicated shot dead later
Eight policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent, were killed and seven injured in Uttar Pradesh when a group of assailants fired…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses soldiers in Ladakh: Key points
PM Modi addresses soldiers in Nimu. (Credits: ANI)NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during a surprise visit to…
India conveys protest to Pakistan over unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC, IB
Representative imageNEW DELHI: India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces along the…
It’s a challenge to bowl to Steve Smith and AB de Villiers, says Kuldeep Yadav
Steve Smith, Kuldeep Yadav and AB de Villiers. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia's Steve Smith and retired South African swashbuckler…
Bennett University releases BA Liberal Arts program
Indian students need not go to western countries to do a programme in Liberal Arts. They now have one avenue…
Saroj Khan laid to rest in Malad, daughter confirms prayer meeting to be held after three days
Bollywood lost yet another legend as ace choreographer Saroj Khan, breathed her last today. The 71 year old prolific choreographer,…
US coronavirus cases hit new global record, rising over 55,000 in single day
WASHINGTON: The United States reported more than 55,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, the largest daily increase any country has…
UP: Eight policemen killed in encounter with criminals near Kanpur
Eight police personnel lost their lives after being fired upon by criminals when they had gone to raid Bikaru ...Read…
Saroj Khan dies
MUMBAI: Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on June 20 after she complained of…
In most significant surge, India records 22,000 Covid cases in a day
India’s Covid-19 death toll crossed the 18,000 mark on Thursday amid a big surge in fresh infections. More than 22,000…
Remaining alert: On monitoring non-COVID-19 diseases
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Core’s contraction: On slowing economy
July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020 01:00 IST July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020…
One militant, jawan eliminated in Srinagar encounter: Authorities
Google Maps image locates the Malabagh area of Srinagar. A police spokesman said the security forces, including the police, have…
Personal trains will benefit visitors: Trains
With private trains expected to begin operations by April 2023, the Railways on Thursday said the move would only benefit…
Male or female, urban or rural, over 50% Indians 25 yrs or older
NEW DELHI: For the first time, more than half of India’s population, irrespective of gender or whether it’s in urban…
Transgenders in central police quickly
Representative imageNEW DELHI: In a major gender reform, the home ministry is set to allow induction of transgenders as ‘third…
Private companies to run trains by April 2023
NEW DELHI: Rail passengers will have the option to board trains operated by private players by April, 2023. The routes…
Amid LAC stand-off, India approves purchase of fighter jets, missiles worth Rs 38,900 crore
NEW DELHI: With India prepared for the long haul in the border confrontation with China, the defence ministry on Thursday…
China’s border row with India part of its global aggression, says Trump
AP photoWASHINGTON: China’s aggressive stance along the India-China border fits with the larger pattern of Chinese aggression in other parts…
Joe Biden says he will rescind Trump’s H-1B visa ban
WASHINGTON: Asserting that immigrants, including high-skilled professionals on work visas, have built the United States, Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden…
9 of those killed in northeast Delhi riots were forced to shout ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Nine Muslim young men, who were killed and their bodies thrown in a drain during the February communal riots in…
India’s trade deficit with China dips to $48.66 billion in FY20
India’s trade deficit with China fell to $48.66 billion in 2019-20 on account of the decline in imports from the…
Italian marines case | India loses jurisdiction
The Government of India said it was studying an international tribunal’s ruling that the Italian marines accused of killing two…
Kids in Kashmir valley susceptible to ongoing injury, state medical professionals
Mental health professionals in the Kashmir valley have warned of an “epidemic of psychological disorders” among the children exposed to…
LAC circumstance, app restriction and Italian marines: excerpts from today’s External Affairs Ministry briefing
Anurag Srivastava, spokesman of the External Affairs Ministry, held a “virtual” briefing for journalists on Thursday, July 2. Here are…
Analysis: Vladimir Putin the eternal President?
With Russians overwhelmingly backing a set of constitutional amendments in a referendum, Vladimir Putin can potentially stay in power for…
MoD authorizes 33 brand-new fighter jets for IAF in offers worth 38,900 crore
Amid the ongoing tensions on the border with China, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,…
‘Snatching poor man’s lifeline’: Oppn knocks govt’s relocate to enable private gamers in railways
NEW DELHI: A day after Indian Railways invited request for qualifications for private participation for passenger train operations, several leaders…
United States Supreme Court to hear Donald Trump appeal over Russia report files
WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to avoid disclosing…
Centre extends postal ballot facility to voters above 65, Covid-19 patients under quarantine
Representative imageNEW DELHI: The government has extended the postal ballot facility to electors above 65 years of age and Covid-19…
Donald Trump admin to introduce new regulations for unlawful presence in March, 2021
MUMBAI: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to issue regulations determining unlawful presence by non-immigrants, which can lead…
Exclusive! ‘Nobody can say that it is a conspiracy, but let the investigation happen,’ shares Shekhar Sum
Shekhar Suman has been at the forefront of a movement insisting on a CBI inquiry into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death…
Government authorizes purchase of fighter jets, rocket systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 crore
A MiG 29 takes off during a military exercise. (Reuters file photo)NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday…