LS nod to bill to open up nuclear sector for private players
New Delhi, Dec 17: The tough provisions of India's nuclear liability laws led to "silent phobia" among industry, prompting the government to bring a...
Indian Navy commissions helicopter squadron INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’ in Goa
Panaji, Dec 17: The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) anti-submarine helicopters - INAS 335 'Ospreys' - at INS...
Dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion: Tharoor slams govt over N-bill
New Delhi, Dec 17: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday described the government's nuclear energy bill as a "dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion"...
India closes visa application centre in Dhaka due to security situation
Dhaka, Dec 17: The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Wednesday closed its office in view of the current security...
E-cigarettes banned under law; no NCB cases of drug-laced vapes: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 17 : Asserting that electronic cigarettes remain completely banned under Indian law, the government on Wednesday informed Parliament that no case...
SC asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like shoe hurl at CJI
New Delhi, Dec 17 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Supreme Court Bar Association to suggest measures to prevent...
Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme
Darbhanga/Patna, Dec 17 : Officials of the Bihar government are facing difficulties in recovering Rs 10,000 allegedly credited to male villagers under a cash-transfer...
Nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought to Goa from Delhi, taken from medical examination
Panaji, Dec 17: Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were brought to Goa from Delhi on Wednesday after...
Rural women among worst affected by climate change: Govt tells Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Dec 16 : Climate change is increasing the workload of women and enhancing their vulnerability, particularly in rural areas, the government told...
WB govt show-causes DGP, others; suspends dy CP of Bidhannagar over Messi event ‘mismanagement’
Kolkata, Dec 16 : The West Bengal government on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to senior police officers, including the DGP, over alleged mismanagement during...
Naval diving support craft commissioned
Kochi, Dec 16 : The naval diving support craft, A20, meant to enhance underwater preparedness and to serve as a force multiplier, was commissioned...
‘RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,’ says Priyanka, calls Modi govt obsessive over renaming
New Delhi, Dec 16: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the government over its bill to replace MGNREGA, saying that it stands...
