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False narrative on processed food harming sector: Paswan

India, Feb. 27 -- Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said social media influencers are spreading a "false narrative" that processed food is harmful, and called for a collect... Read More


T20 WC: South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets

India, Feb. 27 -- A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all but seal a place in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup on... Read More


Gymnast Simone Biles becomes Laureus ambassador

India, Feb. 27 -- Seven-time Olympic gold-winning American gymnast Simone Biles has become a Laureus ambassador, joining a star-studded group that also features Indian javelin throw icon Neeraj Chopra... Read More


India's UPI set to go live in Israel

India, Feb. 27 -- From neighbourhood kirana stores to international markets, India's digital payments revolution is crossing borders. In a landmark development, Israel is set to adopt India's Unified ... Read More


PM Modi seeks accountability over controversy

India, Feb. 27 -- The NCERT textbook controversy snowballed on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have taken a strong exception to the Class 8 textbook chapter on "Corruption in the... Read More


SC imposes ban on NCERT Class 8 book

India, Feb. 27 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a "complete blanket ban" on any further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination of NCERT's Class 8 social science book as it contains "... Read More


Jaishankar urges UN to act against terror

India, Feb. 27 -- India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all its forms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting there can be no justification, especiall... Read More


4 killed in speedboat shooting: Cuba

India, Feb. 27 -- Cuba's Government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US who were trying to infiltrate the island an... Read More


Carbon trading platform likely to be functional by September: Govt official

India, Feb. 27 -- The carbon trading platform is likely to be functional in India by September, which will be a driver for renewable energy transition, a senior official said on Thursday.This assumes ... Read More


Coal belt climate reform starts with women

India, Feb. 27 -- At sunrise in a village in Sundargarh along the highway in eastern India's Odisha, 32-year-old Sushila walks half a kilometre to fetch water. She uses her sari to shield her face fro... Read More