India

Inability to provide minimum security: India cancels consular camps in Toronto

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has cancelled several consular camps, initially planned to issue life certificates to Indian pensioners, due to security agencies' inability to provide minimum protection amid recent violence by Khalistani extremists.

Nov 7, 2024

These seven major nations witness leadership changes since 2014; PM Modi still at helm

A total of seven major countries across the globe, including the US and UK, as well as the neighbouring nation of Pakistan have witnessed several leadership changes since 2014 -- the year Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power.

Nov 7, 2024

BJP steps up attack on Cong after J&K Assembly passed resolution on special status

After passing the resolution seeking restoration of special status, BJP corners Congress to expose the grand old party at the national level ahead of Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections.

Nov 7, 2024

UN chief Guterres congratulates Trump, offers to work 'constructively'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Donald Trump, a critic of the world organisation's work, on his re-election as President of the United States and said the UN was ready to "work constructively" with his administration.

Nov 7, 2024

Biden calls Trump to congratulate him on election victory

US President Joe Biden has called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on election victory, according to the White House.

Nov 7, 2024

Bushfire threat forces evacuation of Australian town

Residents of a town in the Australian state of Queensland have been evacuated due to a threat posed by a fast-moving bushfire.

Nov 6, 2024

Cabinet okays Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion for Food Corporation of India's 2024-25 working capital.

Nov 6, 2024

Trans-border smuggling racket busted in Punjab, three held

Striking a blow to the gangster-narco nexus, Punjab Police's Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a trans-border narcotic smuggling racket with the arrest of three drug smugglers

Nov 6, 2024

Urvashi Rautela gets stuck in a revolving door at Cannes

Urvashi Rautela shows off her French speaking skills

Urvashi Rautela recently left fans in awe by showcasing her French-speaking skills.

Nov 6, 2024

Blood-biomarker tests may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's: Report

While early detection of Alzheimer's disease is crucial for better outcomes, a report on Wednesday said that blood-based tests are emerging as valuable tools.

Nov 6, 2024

K'taka LoP demands CBI investigation into Rs 900 crore excise scam

Karnataka's Opposition Leader R. Ashoka demands CBI probe into alleged Rs 900 crore Excise Department corruption scam, seeks minister's resignation.

Nov 6, 2024

Temple firecrackers blast: Kerala cabinet sanctions Rs 4 lakh compensation for next of kin of deceased

Kerala's cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, sanctions Rs 4 lakh each to families of four temple blast victims.

Nov 6, 2024

I feel privileged and honoured to captain Australia, says Inglis

After being named as Australia's captain for the third ODI and subsequent T20Is against Pakistan, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis said he feels really privileged and honoured to be entrusted with the leadership job.

Nov 6, 2024

RBI Governor rules out immediate rate cut as inflation still a concern

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that although the central bank had shifted towards a softer neutral monetary policy stance to spur growth, this did not mean that an interest rate cut would happen immediately

Nov 6, 2024