Abhinandan Varthaman Flies MIG 21 Jet With IAF Chief In Pathankot

PATHANKOT: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the IAF pilot who became the face of a tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in February, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on a MiG 21 jet here.

A Friend Indeed!

Diplomatic visits vitalise bilateral relations but India must show greater commitment in addressing concerns vis-à-vis neighbours, discusses Shubha Singh.

Voluminous Documents From Countries Received, Court Told

The ED made the submissions before Special Judge Arvind Kumar while opposing the bail application moved by British national Christian Michel in the 3,600 crore chopper deal

US Ready To Fight Amazon Fires Only In Cooperation With Brazil

WASHINGTON DC: The US is ready and willing to help Brazil fight forest fires in the Amazon, an aide to President Donald Trump said Wednesday, but only if it involves working with the Brazilian government.

Taj Mahal Will Soon Remain Open Every Night For Tourists, Says Union Minister

NEW DELHI: Good news! The world-famous Taj Mahal is likely to be thrown open after sunset for all tourists. So far, night access to the globally renowned monument was allowed at a premium only for five nights in a month.

Saving Goa's Canopy

The government needs to work on incentives for people to hold on to private forests rather than sell them

PM Launches ‘Fit India Movement'

The campaign is aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives

PC's Protection From Arrest Extended

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will pronounce on September 5 the order on plea of former Finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

ONGC To Borrow $2 Billion Through Unique Overseas Debt Programme

The amount can be used to repay about Rs 15,000 crore of the existing borrowings and fund acquisitions

No Dhoni In Indian Team For T20s Against Proteas, Fit-Again Hardik Back

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not figure in the Indian team for the upcoming three-match T20 series against South Africa while a fit-again Hardik Pandya returned as the only change in the 15-member squad announced on Thursday.

KMC To Grade Food Vendors

Stall owners to vie for high grades by improving quality

Govt Will Install CCTVs In All RTOs To Ensure Transparency: Suvendu

MOVE SET TO ELIMINATE AMBIGUITIES REGARDING ISSUANCE OF DRIVING LICENCE AND CF

Company Threatens To Cut Off Power Supply Of Pak PM's Office

NON-PAYMENT OF ELECTRICITY BILLS

CM Shares Success Story Of ‘Didi Ke Bolo' On Social Media, Thanks People

MORE THAN 10L PEOPLE REACH OUT IN A MONTH THROUGH THE DRIVE

Better Policing

Indian police requires reformative measures which must be expeditiously implemented to strengthen its functions

ASCI Upholds Complaints Against 190 Advertisements

Of these 190 advertisements, 112 belong to the education sector, 40 to healthcare sector, 10 to the personal care, 7 to food and beverages sector, 5 to media sector, 5 to consumer durables and 11 to the ‘others’ category

After War, Peace! Bombay High Court Judge Says He Knew Tolstoy Book Was Classic

SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER JAIRAM RAMESH USED THE OCCASION TO WELCOME US ALL TO ‘NEW INDIA’

SC Allows Yechury To Visit J&k To Meet Party Colleague Tarigami

The Apex court says ‘if a citizen wants to go to a part of his country, he is entitled to go’

South Africa T20s: Dhoni Unlikely As Selectors Ready To Persist With Pant

In all likelihood, the squad that blanked West Indies 3-0 is likely to be retained (subject to fitness) and the selection committee wants to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

Now, Robots Count Cash At Bank's Currency Chests

14 machines deployed in 12 cities help sort over 6 mn notes on all working days

No Plan B To Save Amazon

Brazil’s noted indigenous voices, Sônia Guajajara, speaks on the Amazon fires and plight of the indigenous people since the outset of Bolsonaro’s reign

Need To Shun Third Degree And Embrace Forensics, Says Shah

Says phone tapping will not yield the desired results in curbing crimes or getting convictions

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Should Find Prominence In History Books: Mamata

KOLKATA: The state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday moved a resolution to commemorate the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy that took place in Amritsar in 1919 and to pay tributes to those who had laid down their lives in open firing by the British police, following the instruction of General Dyer.

BJP Trying To Bring In Presidential Govt: Mamata

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday warned that the country was heading towards a presidential form of government.

19 Convicted In Khagragarh Blast

Terrorist Ejaz Ahmed planned explosions at temples

How Modernisation Deleted Bhariati Dialect

In a report published recently, it has been found that India has lost around 250 languages in the last 50 years and 196 more have been declared endangered by UNESCO

Irani Unveils Vedanta's 1000th Nand Ghar In Amethi

NEW DELHI: Fulfilling the promises that she had made for the holistic development of her Parliamentary constituency, Union Minister for Women and Child Development & Textiles Smriti Irani on Wednesday inaugurated the 1,000th Nand Ghar in Amethi.

Cabinet Eases Norms For FDI In Retail, Allows 26% In Digital Media

100% FDI under the automatic route for coal mining and contract manufacturing

Strategic Outlook

Home Minister’s statement on India’s ‘No-First-Use’ Policy signals India’s resolve to defend its interests and accommodate policies as the situation demands

Karachi Airspace Shut Till August 31

Ban will affect all int’l flights using 3 routes above Karachi