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'Iran believes India can play greater role in ushering in peace'

New Delhi, May 16 -- India can play a "greater role" in diplomacy aimed at ensuring peace and security in West Asia as it has friendly ties with almost all countries in the region, Iranian foreign min... Read More


Virtual hearings for two days, carpool by judges

New Delhi, May 16 -- In an unprecedented fuel conservation measure triggered by the prolonged geopolitical crisis in West Asia, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered mandatory virtual hearings on Monday... Read More


Energy, defence pacts signed, UAE vows $5 bn investment

New Delhi, May 16 -- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday finalised key agreements on defence cooperation, long-term LPG supply, strategic petroleum reserves and shipping, as Prime Minis... Read More


Arshdeep's 'dark' joke sparks racism row online

India, May 16 -- Cricketer Arshdeep Singh is facing heavy backlash online after a viral video featuring fellow India teammate Tilak Varma triggered accusations of racism from a section of social media... Read More


'Maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain'

India, May 16 -- His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker 'clutter breaker'. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience's funny... Read More


Punjab mulls extra hours, addl pay for regular specialists

Patiala, May 16 -- The Punjab government is considering a proposal to allow regular government medical specialists to work beyond official duty hours and earn additional remuneration amid growing rese... Read More


SC sets aside HC order suspending Sengar's life term

New Delhi, May 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a Delhi high court order that had suspended the life sentence of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2... Read More


divisions over West Asia conflict: No joint statement at Brics meet

New Delhi, May 16 -- A crucial Brics meeting hosted by India concluded on Friday without agreement on a joint statement because of differences over the West Asia conflict, as Iranian foreign minister ... Read More


NEET re-exam on June 21

New Delhi, May 16 -- The Union government will transition the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) to a computer-based test (CBT) next year, replacing the traditional pen-and... Read More


'Cockroaches' targeting the system: cji on judicial attacks

New Delhi, May 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday came down hard on what it described as growing and unwarranted attacks on the judiciary and the legal system, with CJI Surya Kant remarking that some u... Read More