India
31-year-old Saharanpur IT Grad Turns Father's Fortunes, Builds Start-up Worth Rs 5 Crore
His start-up also helps in setting up the stores from scratch for a decent amount of money for providing software and analytics to the shopkeepers. It did a business of Rs 1 crore in fiscal year 2019-2020 and expected to cross the Rs 5 crore mark by March...
Cylinder Blast in Versova: 4 Injured After Explosion in Mumbai, Fire Brigade on Spot
The blaze erupted around 9.40 am due to a cylinder blast in the godown located on Yari Road in Versova area of the western suburb.
1 Dead in Police Encounter After Liquor Smugglers Kill Constable in Kasganj, UP CM Orders Invoking NSA
The two policemen had reportedly gone to serve a legal notice for attachment of property to Moti, a history sheeter over his alleged liquor smuggling activities when they were ambushed by his aides, stripped and assaulted with sticks and other weapons.
'Welcome Your Emergence as Leading Global Power': US Calls India an Important Partner in Indo-Pacific
Secretary of State Tony Blinken spoke with his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, for the second time in less than a fortnight.
Govt Places Orders for 1.45 Crore Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines
Serum Institute has received another order from the government for 10 million doses of Covishield, a company official said in response to a query.
Banks Unions Call for Two-day Strike Against Proposed Privatisationof PSBs
The government has already privatised IDBI Bank by selling its majority stake in the lender to LIC in 2019 and merged 14 public sector banks in the last four years.
3 Months After Telangana Man's Death, His Body Still in Saudi Arabia; Wife Moves HC
Narsareddy, who hailed from Sirnapalli village in Indalwai mandal, Nizamabad district, has not been repatriated even three months after his death, his widow Vontari Laxmi says.
More Than 50 Lakh Healthcare, Frontline Workers Given Covid-19 Vaccine in 21 Days: Govt
During the initial phases, the vaccine is being provided to the priority groups of healthcare and frontline workers for free by the central government.
Uttarakhand Tragedy: 2 Cops Among 32 Dead; Boulders Hamper Rescue Mission in Tapovan Tunnel
The combined rescue team has reached up to 130 metres inside the tunnel but there is a lot of debris clogging it. People feared trapped inside the tunnel are said to be at around 200 metres.
Arvind Kejriwal’s Daughter Duped of Rs 34,000 Online While Trying to Sell Second-hand Sofa
Following the incident, a complaint was filed against the scammer on charges of cheating at the Civil Lines Police Station near the CM residence. The investigation into the matter is still underway.
Govt Pursuing Target of Doubling Farmers' Income by 2022: Narendra Singh Tomar Tells Parliament
He said the implementation of various recommendations of the committee and comprehensive interventions of the government are "having a positive impact on growth of agriculture and income of farmers".
22-hour Ride Home, Wave of Supporters and AIADMK Flag; The Return of 'Slave of Love' Sasikala
For Sasikala, the normal six hour route from Bengaluru to Chennai, took 22 hours as she was stopped at various places by women, children and AIADMK cadre.
SC Disposes of Plea for Probe by CBI into Alleged Suicide of BJP Leader in Bengal
Roy was found hanging near his home in Hemtabad area of North Dinajpur district on July 13, last year. He was elected as an MLA in West Bengal from CPI (M) in 2016 and later joined the BJP in 2019.
Panel Formed by Punjab CM Endorsed Opening Agri Marketing Beyond AMPCs, Pinned Hope on Private Sector
The group of experts, led by economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, had also recommended putting an end to fertilizer subsidy and making the switch to Direct Benefit Transfer.
India to Have 17 Rafale Jets by March; Entire Fleet by 2022: Rajnath Singh
In 2016, India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36-Rafale Jet aircrafts at a cost Rs 59,000 crore.
Forty-six Security Personnel Killed in Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan in 2020, Says Rajnath Singh
The defence minister said 299 incidents of ceasefire violations were reported till January 28 this year. According to official data, the number of ceasefire violations by Pakistan in 2019 was 3,233.