New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Continuing with increasing engagements with Central Asia, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will attend the first-ever India-Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Samarkhand, Uzbekistan, on January 12-13, it was…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha did not take up the Citizenship Amendment Bill on Wednesday on the last day of the winter session and the government is expected to press for its…
Mumbai: Coast Guards participate in the Seventh National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX – 7) – a mega oil spill response drill underway in Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast on Jan 9, 2019. (Photo: IANS)…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Accusing the Left-affiliated trade unions of “manufacturing a protest on non-existent issues”, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asked if they had any real issues or was the “bandh” (strike)…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Three businessman convicted of power theft in the national capital have been sentenced to imprisonment and cumulatively fined Rs 1.25 crore, Delhi electrcity distribution company (discom) BSES, said on Wednesday….
Jaipur, Jan 9 (IANS) Soon after the loan waiver, more sops are coming for farmers in Rajasthan: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said power tariff for them will remain stable for the next five…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at opposition leaders accusing them of “insulting” Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the first woman to occupy the post, and said the opposition…
Gurugram, Jan 9 (IANS) Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat said that the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) has a big role to play in her winning the gold medal at the Asiad last year. Elaborating the…
Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 (IANS) After a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Thailand in the first group match, defender Pritam Kotal feels that India are well prepared to take on hosts UAE in their next match…
Bengaluru, Jan 9 (IANS) P.V. Sindhus brilliant victory went in vain as former champions Delhi Dashers grabbed a 4-3 win over defending champions Hyderabad Hunters in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) clash at the Kanteerava…
Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 (IANS) Before taking on hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 here on Thursday, India coach Stephen Constantine stressed that the “game is…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said the government’s decision to give 10 per cent quota to economically weaker sections in the general category has been taken with “non-application of…
Johannesburg, Jan 9 (IANS) South African all-rounder Albie Morkel on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning two decades with immediate effect. “Time has run…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Accusing the Modi government of bringing the upper caste reservation policy “out of the blue”, Delhi Cabinet Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday said the government should focus on equal…
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Yes Bank will submit names of the potential candidates for its Managing Director and Chief Executive post to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday. The bank in a regulatory…
GUIYANG, Jan. 9, 2019 (Xinhua) — A wild bird rests on a branch of a blossoming plum tree in Guiyang, capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on Jan. 9, 2019. (Xinhua/Qin Gang/IANS) GUIYANG, Jan. 9,…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Former BCCI general manager of cricket administration Ratnakar Shetty and noted commentator Harsha Bhogle have backed the showcause notices issued to cricketers Hardik Pandya and Lokesh Rahul for their allegedly…
Solapur (Maharashtra), Jan 9 (IANS) The police assaulted several Congress activists, including from the youth and student wings, when they tried to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the city on Wednesday. The…