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India formally upgrades its 'technical mission' in Kabul to embassy

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- India on Tuesday announced the upgrading of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan from the status of a technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy as part of its engage... Read More


Female doctor assaulted in West Bengal state-run hospital, BJP targets TMC govt over 'women security'

India, Oct. 22 -- At least three people were arrested for allegedly assaulting a female doctor and threatening her with rape at a state-run hospital in West Bengal's Uluberia area, media reports said.... Read More


Delhi ready for cloud seeding, waiting for suitable weather: Sirsa

India, Oct. 22 -- The government is ready to carry out cloud seeding, but is waiting for suitable weather, Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday, speaking at a press confere... Read More


Delhi ACB arrests tout red-handed for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Delhi, arrested a tout red-handed in a bribery case, who received a bribe on behalf of officials of Sub-Registrar-I, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, on We... Read More


"Some people trying to play politics after death of Zubeen Garg, won't allow to destabilise state: Assam CM Sarma

Nagaon, Oct. 22 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday alleged that a section of people were trying to take political mileage from Zubeen Garg's death, with an attempt to destabilise... Read More


Part of helipad collapses as President Murmu's chopper lands in Kerala; crew pushes it to safety

Pramadam, Oct. 22 -- A portion of the helipad tarmac at the Pramadam Stadium in Kerala sank after the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu landed on Wednesday during her visit to the Sabarimal... Read More


How a Buddhist monk braved torture to pursue political dream

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Following the accusation levelled against the former Member of Parliament, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, over the alleged abduction and intimidation of General Secretary of the ... Read More


Satya Nadella's pay soars to $96.5 million as Microsoft credits AI leadership for record year

India, Oct. 22 -- Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella's compensation surged to $96.5 million for the 2024-2025 financial year - his highest since taking charge more than a decade ago. The... Read More


Guest Column| Control and collapse: New challenges of governance

India, Oct. 22 -- India's governance stands at an inflection point. At the national level, a strong and centralised leadership dominates the political and administrative machinery with unmatched contr... Read More


"Modi conceals, Trump reveals": Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM after US president repeats Russia oil claims

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump reiterated his "India agreed to stop Russia oil purch... Read More