Apr 01, 2022, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi: In a tough response to Western pressure to ditch low-cost Russian crude, India has pointed out that Europe has been a major importer of Russian oil and gas even after the crisis in Ukraine unfolded and it is natural for countries to look for favourable deals amid skyrocketing oil prices.
Russia ready to discuss supply of oil, high tech to India: Lavrov
Apr 01, 2022, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said that Russia is ready to discuss supply of oil and high technology to India and the two sides are in talks on moving towards a rupee-ruble system of payment.
No Pakistan PM has completed five years
Apr 01, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Islamabad/UNI: When Imran Khan ceases to helm Pakistan, he will become the 22nd Prime Minister in the country's history who failed to complete five years in office.
S Jaishankar meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, both leaders discuss bilateral issues
Apr 01, 2022, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation with visiting Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.
Jammu and Kashmir: Local LeT terrorist killed in Shopian encounter
Apr 01, 2022, at 09:05 pm
Srinagar: Security forces shot dead a local Lashkar-e-Toiba militant in a gun battle in Kashmir, officials said on Friday.
US warns India of consequences for undermining sanctions on Russia: Report
Apr 01, 2022, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi: The United States has warned that there will be consequences for the countries trying to "backfill or circumvent" the sanctions imposed on Russia to isolate it for invading Ukraine while maintaining that it wouldn't like to see a "rapid" acceleration in India's import of Russian oil and other goods from Russia, media reports said.
BJP wins both RS seats in Assam, taking its tally in Upper House to 100
Apr 01, 2022, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi: The BJP has won both the Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, after which its strength in the Upper House reached 100. With this, it also became the first political party to do so since 1988.
SC rejects Maharashtra govt's plea against CBI probe in Anil Deshmukh case
Apr 01, 2022, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has rejected the Maharashtra government's plea seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in the money laundering investigation against the state's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, making clear that the CBI probe in the matter would continue, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed during operation in Shopian
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Srinagar: Security forces shot dead a terrorist during an encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said.
India, UNWFP sign second agreement to donate wheat to Afghanistan
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:28 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government and the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) signed the second ‘In-kind Contribution Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and WFP for the donation of next batch of 10,000 MTs of wheat to the People of Afghanistan’.
Rajasthan doctor suicide: BJP leader arrested for instigating 'harassment'
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:36 am
Jaipur/IBNS: A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Rajasthan has been arrested for instigating a mob to "harass" a doctor, who has committed suicide, after the death of a patient in a private hospital she owned.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Delhi, to hold talks with PM Modi tomorrow
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is on a two-day India visit amid Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine, landed in Delhi on Thursday evening.
Bengal bypolls: TMC lodges complaint with EC against BJP's Asansol candidate Agnimitra Paul
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:29 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Asansol candidate Agnimitra Paul for allegedly making a hate speech while campaigning for the upcoming byelections.
BJP wins lone RS poll of Tripura for first time
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:14 am
Agartala/UNI: Brushing out the speculation of cross-voting, Bharatiya Janata Party nominee and the party-state president Dr Manik Saha won the lone Rajya Sabha seat of Tripura expectedly by securing 40 votes of ruling BJP-IPFT MLAs out of 41 on Thursday.
Mamata Banerjee turns momo-maker in Darjeeling
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:08 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After displaying her expertise in tea making, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday showcased her skills in making momo in Darjeeling.
Calcutta HC directs CBI to quiz former advisor of SSC
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:04 am
Kolkata/UNI: A single bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to question former School Service Commission (SSC) advisor SP Sinha concerning alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers in government-aided schools.
Delhi to do away with fine for not wearing masks in public places, say reports
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the lifting of anti-COVID-19 restrictions in Maharashtra and West Bengal, Delhi is mulling over doing away with the fine for not wearing masks at public places, reports said.
After Punjab victory, AAP expands base in eight more states
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:53 am
New Delhi/UNI: Buoyed by its Punjab victory, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday appointed election in-chargees for eight more states in a bid to expand its base further across regions.
Maharashtra lifts all anti-COVID-19 restrictions
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:37 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra, which was the worst COVID-19 affected state, on Thursday lifted all restrictions which were in place to curb the spread of the virus.
Supreme Court strikes down 10.5 pct quota for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:27 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down 10.5 per cent internal reservation to the Vanniyar community under the existing 20 per cent reservation to Most Backward Classes by the Tamil Nadu State Government.
West Bengal revokes all anti-COVID-19 restrictions in view of decline in cases
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In view of the decline in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the West Bengal government on Thursday revoked all anti-COVID-19 restrictions in the state.
Area under AFSPA reduced in North-East: Amit Shah
Mar 31, 2022, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The government has decided to reduce the area under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday.
'Dhoom' actress Rimi Sen claims to have been duped of Rs. 4.14 cr by Goregaon-based businessman
Mar 31, 2022, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Rimi Sen has claimed she has been duped of Rs. 4.14 crore by a Goregaon-based businessman, media reports said.
Nitin Gadkari bats for EV charging facility in parliament
Mar 31, 2022, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to set up electric charging stations in the parliament premises to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles by the legislators.
Four ministers to accompany Nepalese PM on India visit
Mar 31, 2022, at 09:26 pm
Kathmandu/UNI: Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will be accompanied by four ministers, including Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka, on his four-day official visit to India, beginning on Friday.
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on India visit with focus on Russia amid Lavrov's visit
Mar 31, 2022, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday with a focus on “Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine” even as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New Delhi to take forward talks on the rupee-ruble payment to sidestep Western sanctions.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi urges Centre to increase MGNREGA fund
Mar 31, 2022, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday urged the Centre to increase the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) budget allocation as she claimed that there has been continuous cut in funds under the present government.
Use your experience in national interest: PM Modi to retiring Rajya Sabha MPs
Mar 31, 2022, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In a farewell message to 72 retiring MPs of Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday desired the members to use the experience earned in the House in service of the nation.
Can die for my country: Arvind Kejriwal after BJP leaders' vandalism at Delhi CM's residence
Mar 31, 2022, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In his first response to the vandalism at his residence by young Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he was ready to sacrifice his life for the country.
Indian citizen arrested for illegal entry into Bangladesh
Mar 31, 2022, at 06:22 pm
Dhaka/UNI: An Indian citizen has been arrested for entering into Bangladesh illegally, the police said on Thursday.