- CBI dismisses its 4 SIs for fake raid in Chandigarh
The CBI today arrested and dismissed from service its four sub-inspectors posted in Delhi who were allegedly involved in fake raids in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
- IAF test - fires extended - range BrahMos from Sukhoi fighter
Six years after India was inducted into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully fired the maiden “extended range” version of the BrahMos air-launched missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
- Food, oil prices push inflation to 8 - yr high
Fuelled by high food and oil prices, retail inflation soared to an eight-year high of 7.79 per cent in April from 6.95 per cent in March, in what has been the fastest expansion since September 2014.
- Tata Sons appoints Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO - MD
Tata Sons, the new owner of Air India, today announced the appointment of Campbell Wilson as the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of the airline.
- Allahabad High Court junks petition on Taj rooms, Varanasi court orders mosque survey
On a day a Varanasi court rejected the demand for the removal of advocate commissioner appointed to conduct a video survey of the Gyanvapi mosque and ordered a report by May 17, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking “opening of 22 rooms” on the Taj Ma
- Modi: Will share low - cost Covid treatment plan with neighbours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced at the global Covid meet helmed by the US that India would extend its expertise of low-cost Covid response to neighbouring countries.
- Sex racket busted, two held in Gurugram
The Gurugram police claims to have busted a sex racket being run under the guise of a spa. Two accused, including the spa owner, have been arrested, said the police.
- PM to visit Lumbini in Nepal on May 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini on May 16 on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at the invitation of Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba. This will be the PM’s fifth visit to Nepal since 2014.
- DRI seizes 61.5 - kg smuggled gold
New Delhi: In a covert intelligence operation code named “Golden Tap”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted an air cargo consignment that was declared to have contained “triangle valves” from China, but turned out to be 24 karat 61.5 kg gold worth Rs 32.5
- IAF sergeant arrested for leaking info to Pak agent
The Delhi Police have arrested an Indian Air Force (IAF) sergeant for allegedly leaking sensitive and classified information about defence installations and personnel to Pakistan-based agent, officials said, while claiming that the accused was “honey-trapped”.
- Gen Pande in Ladakh, reviews troops' preparedess along LAC
Army Chief General Manoj Pande reached Leh today as part of his three-day visit to Ladakh. He carried out a review of military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. This is his first visit to the region after assuming office as Army Chief on April 30.
- Anti - encroachment drive in Delhi sparks protest, AAP MLA detained
Protests erupted in the Madanpur Khadar area today where the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) conducted its anti-encroachment drive, with people throwing stones at security personnel leaving a few injured, police officials said.
- India won?t be swayed by China?s flattery on Ukraine
China lambasts India’s slow progress so often that it is a rare surprise to find officials and state-steered media complimenting New Delhi’s policy. The official daily, Global Times, has hailed India’s decision to abstain from joining the Quad partners (the USA, Japan and Australia
- Turf war between police forces
Our Constitution had envisaged a federal form of government where the Centre and the states would work in partnership and respect each other’s rights. These rights and responsibilities were clearly stated and demarcated between the Centre and the states.
- Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic drug Mesalamine extended release capsules
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for Mesalamine extended release capsules, used to treat bowel disease, in the American market.
- Retail inflation hits 8 - year high of 7.79pc in April on costlier fuel, food items
Retail inflation hits 8 - year high of 7.79pc in April on costlier fuel, food items