New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): The Indian rupee fell 18 paise to all-time low of 85.12 against the US dollar on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) over Federal Reserve's hawkish commentary on rate cut outlook. The U.S. Fed meeting which was held on Wednesday, shifted its focus towards maximum

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously in the Lok Sabha. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assem

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a statement in Parliament on Monday by arriving with a bag bearing the word "Palestine." The bag featured symbols of solidarity with Palestinians, including a watermelon, a well-known emblem of resistance in the region. A long-time advocate for the Pa

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In an effort to make the city of Indore a beggar-free, district administration has announced on Monday that FIRs will be registered against individuals giving alms to the beggars starting January 1, 2025. Indore's district collector Asheesh Singh informed the med

New Delhi, Dec 16: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for the free online document upload facility for Aadhaar card holders until June 14, 2025. Initially set to end on June 14, 2024, the deadline had been extended several times, first to September 14

Gwalior: A student innovator at the Scindia School in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior has claimed to have developed a heavy-duty drone able to carry a human being up to 80 kg weight after being inspired by the drone technology of neighbouring country China. Medhansh Trivedi of the Scindia school has

Amaravati, Dec 1 (IANS): Two doctors from Karnataka were among 10 people killed in three separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh. The three accidents were reported in Andhra Pradesh since Saturday evening. Two doctors were among three persons killed and another injured when a car in which th

New Delhi, November 28, 2024: (Press Release) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed deep concern and anguish over the recent spate of claims on mosques and dargahs in various courts across the country. Following the unresolved issue of Sambhal’sJama Masjid, a new claim

New Delhi: After the members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday informed that they had raised objections over issues related to the JPC report. The report can only be prepared after l

Wayanad (Kerala), Nov 23 (IANS): Right from the day the Congress announced her candidature for the Wayanad Lok Seat bypoll, the only thing the people in Kerala were discussing was whether General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would be able to beat her brother Rahul Gandhi’s victory marg

In a transformative move, India's Public Distribution System (PDS) has undergone a massive digitisation push, setting new benchmarks for food security programs worldwide. The Union Food Ministry highlighted the success of this digital overhaul on Wednesday, emphasizing its role in enhancing effi

Chitradurga, Nov 19 (IANS): Six Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India were arrested in the Chitradurga district, and fake documents, including a passport and Aadhaar cards, were seized from them, police said on Tuesday. The arrested were identified as Sheikh Saifur Rohaman, Mohamme

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 10th and 12th grade classes across the Delhi- National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Court emphasised the need for all educational institutions to switch to online classes as a precautionary m

A curfew was imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East in violence-hit Manipur and internet services were suspended in seven districts as fresh protests erupted in the Valley districts against the killing of six people, whose bodies were found in Jiribam after they were kidnapped allegedly by militants

Bengaluru, Nov 16 (IANS): The Karnataka BJP has formed three fact-finding teams to gather information on the controversy surrounding the naming of properties of farmers and religious institutions as that of the Waqf board by authorities in land records across the state. The team has been giv

A new report shows that major food and drink companies sell less healthy products in low-income countries like India, triggering concerns about the impact of such products on the population’s health.   According to a global index published by Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), Nestl

Tata Group-owned Air India that has found itself embroiled in controversy over its in-flight meals will no longer be serving 'Halal' certified meals to Hindus and Sikhs anymore. The move has been praised by people online. According to reports, MOML (Muslim meal): Prebooked meal labelled w

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Justice Khanna will be the 51st CJI and will have around six months in offi