- India?s growth to enhance once cloud of pandemic, geopolitical conflict recedes: Chief Economic Advisor
The impact of structural reforms, like GST and IBC, will help boost India’s growth once the cloud of the pandemic and geopolitical conflict recedes, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday.
- 'Coach asked me to sleep with him': SAI calls back Indian cycling contingent from Slovenia
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday decided to call the entire Indian cycling contingent back from Slovenia after a female cyclist accused chief coach R K Sharma of "inappropriate behaviour" during the training-cum-competition trip.
- Monsoon slows down over south and west through northwest
The progress of the southwest monsoon has been slow since its arrival on the Kerala coast.  
- Over 90 vehicles gutted in Delhi metro parking fire
Over 90 vehicles, including 10 cars, were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in a metro parking lot in the national capital on Wednesday morning, an official said.
- Chandigarh gets 3 awards in Eat Right Challenge
On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, the Administration has received three awards in the Eat Right Challenge.
- Places of Worship Act challenged again, plea cites barbaric invaders
A fresh petition in the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenged the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, on the ground that it legalised the illegal occupation of ancient and historical places of worship and pilgrimage by “barbaric foreign invader
- Stage set for public health law, NITI sends draft to ministry
Stage has been set for the enactment of a central law to enable the country to respond effectively to public health emergencies and create a special public health cadre to respond to future challenges.
- Households, industry can now buy green energy
In a major thrust to green power, the government on Tuesday notified rules allowing everyone — from industry to households — to buy renewable energy from discoms and said surcharge could not exceed 50 per cent over 12 years.
- India, Vietnam sign joint vision statement; look to enhance scope of military ties
In an important development in India's 'Act East' policy, India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed the “Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030”, which will significantly enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation.
- Aero sports policy sets 48 - hour deadline for reporting accidents
The National Air Sports Policy announced by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia here today has set a 48-hour deadline for reporting accidents to the air sports association concerned in writing along with a copy to the Air Sports Federation of India.
- India looking forward to joining NSG: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday indicated India's ambition to become a member of the global nuclear high table by joining the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) despite consistent stonewalling by China. Addressing foreign diplomats on the Modi government’s foreign policy ac
- Enforcement Directorate summons: Down with Covid, Sonia Gandhi seeks more time
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sought more time from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear for questioning in the National Herald money laundering case, citing her Covid illness.
- 'Only 2 guards to Sidhu Moosewala, while 10 to Lawrence Bishnoi': Richa Chadda questions ?unfair? security cover
Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala’s brutal daylight killing has sent shockwaves across the country.
- RBI hikes interest rate to 4.9% as inflation to rule above tolerance band till December
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday hiked the repo rate or the interest rate at which it lends to banks by 50 basis points to 4.90 per cent. The RBI also hiked the marginal standing facility rate from 4.65 per cent to 5.15 per cent.
- Daily coronavirus infections in India recorded above 5,000 after 3 months
Daily coronavirus infections in India were recorded above 5,000 after 93 days taking the total tally of covid cases to 4,31,90,282, while the active cases rose to 28,857, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
- Himachal fourth best state in India in food safety
Himachal Pradesh has emerged the fourth best state in the country on food safety parameters with Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra at top three positions.
- 68 - year - old narrow bridge over Beas on Kangra - Chandigarh NH a safety hazard
A 68-year-old narrow bridge over the Beas at Dehra Gopipur on the Kangra-Chandigarh National Highway-503 has become a safety hazard because of manifold increase in traffic. It links Kangra district with Delhi, Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana,
- Sowing the wind, reaping the whirlwind
There is little doubt that the odious comments of the now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and now-sacked Delhi BJP media cell head Naveen Kumar Jindal about Prophet Mohammed represent a serious setback to the effort that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government have so assiduously inv
- Avani wins gold & makes new WR
Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara won gold at the Para Shooting World Cup with a world record score of 250.6 in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 category in Chateauroux, France, today. The 20-year-old broke her own world record of 249.6 to secure a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
- Udan Patolas charts journey of four girls who move from Patiala to Mumbai. Their transformation makes for a thrilling ride
Four Punjabi girls move to the city of dreams, Mumbai. Their struggle to fit into the high society and escapades that follow is the storyline of Udan Patolas. An official remake of Israeli show Honey Badgers, the story has been written by Amritsar girl Sukhmani Sadana. Interestingly, it’s the
- RBI may opt for moderate rate hike
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is likely to announce a second hike in repo rate tomorrow in as many months and it would lead to increase in EMIs of home and auto loans.
- Dravid non - committal about Malik playing
There is a lot of buzz about the inclusion of Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler Umran Malik in the Indian T20 team. The young quick snapped up 22 wickets playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and also clocked 157 kmph, which was bettered by Lockie Ferguson by only .3 decimal points.
- After drawing line over hate remarks, West Asian nations to let matters rest; UN Secy - Gen calls for tolerance
By summoning the Indian envoys or issuing statements condemning the comments against Prophet Muhammad by now-suspended BJP office-bearers, at least 15 countries have indicated the red line that should not be crossed. At the same time, almost all of them have accepted the clarifications given by Indi
- Maharashtra's Sanyukta makes clean sweep
Maharashtra’s Sanyukta Kale won all five gold medals in rhythmic gymnastics to emerge as the brightest star in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) here today.
- US plans record visas for Indian students this year
The US is expecting another record-breaking year in terms of issuance of visas to Indian students this summer, said US Chargé d’Affaires Patricia Lacina here on Tuesday. Last year, the US issued visas to record 62,000 Indian students. This year, the embassy has opened one lakh appointme