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K'taka Cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit, says CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that a final decision on cabinet expansion will be taken only after his visit to New Delhi.

Apr 18, 2022

Economic crisis: India may help Sri Lanka with $2bn more

India may help Sri Lanka with $2 billion more to help the island nation deal with the economic crisis, in line with its neighbourhood first policy. New Delhi has already helped Sri Lanka with $2.5 billion for rapid post Covid-19 economic recovery.

Apr 14, 2022

Bungalow row: Chirag Paswan blames Nitish Kumar, Pashupati Kumar Paras for insulting him

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President Chirag Paswan said on Saturday that he is upset with the way the Central government officials evicted the from the 12 Janpath bungalow located in New Delhi and threw the belongings of his father and LJP founder late Ram Vilas Paswan.

Apr 3, 2022

US, UK, Russian officials visit Delhi over Ukraine crisis; India reiterates strong bond with Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov concluded meetings with India's foreign affairs minister Dr S. Jaishanar in New Delhi on Friday, after seeing his Chinese counterpart earlier in the week on the Ukraine crisis

Apr 1, 2022

Inflationary Blow: Petrol, diesel prices raised after 4 months; Petrol costs Rs.95 and diesel Rs.110.82 per litre in Mumbai

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMC) on Tuesday raised petrol and diesel prices after more than four months of stable rates.

Mar 22, 2022

New Delhi remains world's most polluted capital city for 2nd consecutive year

New Delhi has been ranked the world's most polluted capital city for s second consecutive year followed by Dhaka (Bangladesh), N'Djamena (Chad), Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Muscat (Oman).

Mar 22, 2022

Defence Ministry expresses 'regret' over accidentally fired missile that entered Pakistan [Details]

Pakistan alleged on Thursday that an unarmed Indian supersonic missile took out from Sirsa on Wednesday evening and landed 124 kilometres within Pakistani territory.

Mar 11, 2022

In a first, India allows US pork import; removes longstanding barrier in agricultural trade [details]

For the first time, India will allow the import of pork from the US, a decision taken at the US-India Trade Policy Forum held in New Delhi last November.

Jan 11, 2022

Two Nigerians held for hacking WhatsApp of Transport Ministry official [details]

The raid was conducted at the traced location. The accused were arrested under sections 170, 420, and 511 of the Indian Penal Code.

Jan 2, 2022

No data on farmers who died, so no compensation: Govt

Centre rules out compensation to farmers who died during protests as no data is available

The government said there no data on the number of farmers who died during the year-long agitation during farm law protests.The Union Ministry's curt reply was that it has no record on the matter and hence the question of providing financial assistance does not arise.

Dec 1, 2021

SC junks plea against change in land use in Central Vista project; Centre to increase green area [details]

The Supreme Court junked a petition challenging change of land use of a part of Central Vista project. The SC bench pointed out that the Centre has brought on record that they will increase the green area overall.

Nov 23, 2021

74% working from home during pandemic complain of pain and discomfort; Seek better amenities [Details]

Work form home causes people discomfort and pain as some of them made a habit of using unorthodox spots at home for work: bedrooms, closets, couches and front yards/backyards spaces.Those working remotely in legal, insurance, nonprofits and social services made the least effort to change work spaces at home.

Nov 16, 2021

As pollution chokes Delhi, SC suggests 2-day lockdown immediately

On Saturday ,the Supreme Court took a serious view of the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and a 2 day lockdown was announced inorder to bring down the severe air pollution levels.

Nov 13, 2021

Delhi wakes up to thin fog, restricted visibility, and an AQI of 390

"For the following two days, it is projected to be in the very poor' to severe category," SAFAR stated.

Nov 12, 2021

New Delhi's temperature drops to 11 degrees, reaches coldest point of the year

The maximum temperature will oscillate between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the week, according to IMD statistics.

Nov 11, 2021

HC dismisses CBI plea against inspection of documents in INX Media case

On Wednesday HC rejected CBI plea against order allowing inspection of documents by Finance Minister Chidambaram. The documents were seized during the investigation.

Nov 10, 2021

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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

'Mathematically proved', javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is the best

Neeraj Chopra won India's first gold Olympics medal-winning in track and field with a throw of 87.58 metres at Tokyo 2020.

Aug 12, 2021

Afghanistan requests for 'Robust Air Support' from Indian Air Force as Taliban forces close in

The request has come amidst the statement by General Kenneth McKenzie, chief of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) who recently said that Washington would stop aerial support to Afghan forces after Aug 31

Aug 10, 2021

From Nairobi to New Delhi: Controversial NYT job ads smack of "White Gaze"

While the job posting in Africa demanded someone who could bring 'unexpected stories of hope' from across the 'pirate seas and deserts,' the position in India described Modi as the one "advocating self-sufficient, muscular nationalism centred on the country's Hindu majority."

Jul 14, 2021

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