New Delhi: General Dhiraj Seth, an accomplished military officer with the rare distinction of heading two operational Army commands along the western front, took charge as the new Chief of the Army Staff Tuesday, officials said. Gen Seth assumed the reins of the 1.3 million-strong...
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the third preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women's Working Group Tuesday in virtual mode under India's BRICS Chairship. The meeting was chaired by Women and Child Development Secretary Anil Malik, who underscored the significance of...
Kabul: Several world leaders and the global community condemned the Pakistani military airstrikes carried out in Afghanistan's provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar, killing and injuring several civilians, including women and children. The remarks came after Taliban Deputy Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat Monday confirmed that airstrikes...
New Delhi: In a challenging maritime search and rescue operation off the coast of Karnataka, the Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen after their fishing boat suffered severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, officials said Tuesday. All six crew members of...
United Nations: India has defended the international anti-terrorism funding organisation against attacks on it by Pakistan, saying it was motivated by fear of scrutiny. Calling the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “an indispensable pillar of the global counterterrorism financing and anti-money laundering architecture”, India’s Permanent...
New Delhi: Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi Tuesday said that his service has been the "greatest privilege" of his life and his heart is filled with gratitude, appreciation, pride, and satisfaction as he bids farewell to years of military service. The...
Dubai: President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran had requested a meeting with US counterparts, though one of Iran's top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war. The US...
New Delhi/Ayodhya: Amid mounting outrage over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, the Faizabad Bar Association in Ayodhya on Monday announced that none of its members would represent the eight arrested accused and said it would move court for a CBI probe....
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Ata Hasnain are set to represent India at burial ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei next week, people familiar with the matter said Monday. Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian had...
Mumbai: India's external debt stood at $762.8 billion at end-March 2026, an increase of $26.3 billion over its level at end-March 2025, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday. The external debt to GDP ratio increased to 20.8 per cent...
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The resignation of about 120 scientists and engineers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including those associated with top...
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As Parliament prepares to convene for the Monsoon Session on Monday, 20 July, the Modi government stands accused of shrinking...
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By Aakar Patel A few thoughts on the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest come to mind. The hunger strike by activists,...
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