Modi govt wants to put caste census in cold storage: Congress
New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday alleged that the government wants to put the caste census in “cold storage” and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to amend the women’s reservation law with the agenda of “misleading” the country. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed the Modi government wants to amend Article […]
Security forces destroy 21 illegal bunkers, seize 13 IEDs in Manipur
Imphal, Apr 12 (PTI) Security forces have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, where a BSF personnel was recently shot dead, a police statement said on Sunday. They also seized 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Tengnoupal district in a separate operation. Security forces destroyed 14 bunkers in Sikibung village and seven in […]
Like we handled COVID, we can face West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that India is fully prepared to deal with any emergency situation and has adequate reserves to handle challenges arising from global conflicts. Addressing the annual function of Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti in Gomtinagar here, Singh said, “The country has sufficient reserves to deal with any emergency situation. No […]
Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior White House officials, NSC leadership
Washington: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held productive discussions with senior White House officials and the National Security Council leadership on issues of mutual strategic interest and recent developments in West Asia, the Indian embassy here said on Friday. Misri’s meetings at the White House come as the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week […]
Use of artificial intelligence in arbitration should be regulated, not shunned: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said the use of artificial technology in arbitration should not be shunned over concerns of confidentiality and independent decision-making; instead, its use should be regulated through a procedural framework. CJI Kant emphasised that protocols on cyber security and confidentiality should “keep pace” so that technology […]
Jio-BP not to raise petrol, diesel prices
New Delhi: Jio-BP, the fuel joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP Plc, does not plan to raise fuel prices immediately despite a spike in international oil prices, its chief executive Akshay Wadhwa said on Friday. The country’s second-largest private fuel retailer has kept retail petrol and diesel rates steady, just like public sector […]
Oil prices rise toward USD 100 as stocks slow on doubts about US-Iran ceasefire
New York: Oil prices are climbing back toward USD 100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide slow following their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent as the United States, Iran and Israel disagreed on the details of their two-week ceasefire, whose announcement had sent markets flying […]
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Iran, US and Israel announce two-week truce Freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz important: MEA New Delhi, Dubai : India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for unimpeded freedom of navigation and flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while hoping that lasting peace will […]
India issues urgent ‘stay wherever you are’ advisory for its citizens in Iran
New Delhi: As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington’s ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay wherever they are for the next 48 hours. In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly avoid military installations, power infrastructure […]
Unreserved vacancies for candidates with disabilities open for all categories: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said “unreserved” vacancies for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are an open pool where merit remains the decisive factor and that eligible candidates belonging to any social or special category can be employed. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh set aside a judgement of the […]