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Ban on GM crops against national interest: Centre tells SC
New Delhi: Making a strong case for growing genetically modified (GM) crops for enhanced food security, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that India is already importing huge quantities of…
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Aadhaar will not be considered as valid proof of date of birth: EPFO
New Delhi: Retirement fund body EPFO has said it will no longer use Aadhaar as a valid document for proof of date of birth. In an official circular on January 16, the…
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‘Majority appeasement’: Owaisi on Centre’s ‘half day’ on Jan 22
Hyderabad: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, January 18, criticized the Central government for granting a half-day closure of government offices across the country for the Ram Mandir consecration…
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India gets consular access for its ex-Navy officials in Qatar’s custody
New Delhi: The Indian ambassador to Qatar and the embassy officials met with the eight detained veteran navy officials and a legal team is looking into the appeal aspect as 60 days…
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Punitive action against Centre for Policy Research ‘unconstitutional’: Chidambaram
New Delhi: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday termed as “unconstitutional” the government cancelling the FCRA registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), and said if research and opinion must toe…
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Karnataka: Arecanut cultivation surges transforming agricultural landscape
Bengaluru: In a significant shift in traditional horticultural practices, arecanut cultivation is witnessing a remarkable surge in Karnataka, filling the pockets of farmers and reshaping the state’s agricultural landscape. The state’s Horticulture Department…
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Parliament security breach case: Delhi court denies bail to Neelam Azad
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Neelam Azad, an accused in the Parliament security breach case. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur denied bail to Azad, saying…
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Agra court rejects Muslim side’s plea in case against Jama Masjid
A local court in Agra on Wednesday, January 17, dismissed the Muslim side’s petition against a case in which claims were made that idols of Lord Keshavdev were buried under the steps…
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India now pays for gold imports from UAE in rupees: Official
In a significant development, India is now paying for its import of gold and other commodities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its national currency — Indian National Rupee (INR). A…
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Ram Temple consecration: Half day for all central govt offices on Jan 22
New Delhi: All central government offices across the country will remain closed for half a day on January 22, due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, a Personnel Ministry order…
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Congress terms NITI Aayog report on poverty reduction as ‘jumla’
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday termed as “jumla” a Niti Aayog report that claimed 24.82 crore people have been moved out of multi-dimensional poverty in nine years to 2022-23, and alleged…
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DMK opposed to shrine coming up after mosque demolition: Udayanidhi
Chennai: DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday said his party is not against the Ram temple at Ayodhya but is opposed to the shrine coming up after “demolishing…
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Mahua Moitra moves Delhi HC challenging notice to vacate govt bungalow
New Delhi: Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra approached the Delhi High Court on Thursday challenging a notice by the Directorate of Estates to vacate the government bungalow that was allotted to…
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COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1: Highest cases from Karnataka, Andhra
New Delhi: A total of 1,226 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been reported in the country so far with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh recording the highest number of cases till now,…
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Hyderabad: Airbus awards manufacturing contracts to TASL, Mahindra
Hyderabad: Airplane maker Airbus has signed contracts with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Private Limited (MASPL) to procure commercial aircraft components. The announcement was made at Wings India…
