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Jerusalem: An Israeli company that stoked controversy by putting the image of Mahatma Gandhi on its liquor bottles to commemorate Israel’s 71st Independence Day on Wednesday apologised to the people and the Government of India for “hurting” their sentiments. Rajya Sabha members on Tuesday expressed concern over picture of the Father of the Nation on […]

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Service Council of Mongolia with an aim to take forward the cooperation between the Commissions of the two countries. UPSC Chairman Arvind Saxena and Chairman, Civil Service Council of Mongolia, B Baatarzorig signed the MoU in presence of […]

New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he was no longer the party chief and that he was to blame for its rout in the Lok Sabha elections. “As President of the Congress party, I am responsible for the loss of the 2019 election. Accountability is critical for the future growth of our […]

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday postponed remedial classes for students of class 10 and 12 until further notice, due to the hot weather in the city. The direction came after the Directorate of Education extended till July 7 the summer break for students up to class 8. Delhi Education Minister said the step […]

New Delhi: The government has raised the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy, a key kharif crop, by 3.7 per cent to Rs 1,815 per quintal for the 2019-20 crop season, said Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Wednesday. The MSP for paddy has been increased by Rs 65 per quintal, Jowar by […]

Mumbai: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir Wednesday blasted the MSK Prasad-led senior selection panel after middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu decided to retire from all forms of cricket, saying the five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has scored in his career. Ignored for the ongoing ICC World Cup Rayudu announced his retirement […]

New Delhi: The security forces have killed 800 terrorists since 2014, of which 249 were in 2018, the Centre told the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State in the Defence Ministry Shripad Naik said 104 terrorists were killed in 2014, 97 in 2015, 140 […]

New Delhi: As many as 8,189 Indians are lodged in various prisons in foreign countries, with Saudi Arabia having the highest number, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said that of the total number of Indian prisoners in foreign […]

New Delhi: With far higher transmission speed than 4G, the fifth generation cellular network or 5G promises to bring about dramatic changes to the way we lead our lives and how healthcare services are provided. There are, however, also concerns regarding adverse health effects of exposure to radiofrequency radiation associated with the roll out of […]

Mumbai: Twenty three persons are feared dead after a dam in Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan region breached following incessant rains leading to flood-like situation in downstream villages, officials said Wednesday. Bodies of 11 persons have been recovered so far, a police official said. The total toll would be 23, he added. The Tiware dam in Chiplun […]

Chennai: Robots of the future would no longer be metallic objects, but made of ‘soft materials’ which are muscle mimicking, self-healing and with hydraulically amplified actuators, a senior DRDO official said here Wednesday. Tessy Thomas, DRDO’s Aeronautical Systems (Aero) Director General said these robots would also be able to perform a wide range of motions, […]

New Delhi: Serum Institute of India (SII) — the maker of the most used COVID-19 vaccine in the country — on Wednesday announced a cut in price of the jab…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the promotional proposal for grant of organised group ‘A’ service (OGAS) to Group ‘A’ executive cadre officers of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or paramilitary forces. The Cabinet also gave the nod for the extension of benefit of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU) and Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) […]

Chennai: You do not actually need a tattoo on your left hand to match with a missing family member who was lost in Kumbh Mela years ago. In the digital era, even Chinese short video-messaging app TikTok can help you reunite with your lost hubby. In an interesting chain of events, a mother of two […]

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the domestic schedule for India’s cricket season 2019-20. The season starts with the Duleep Trophy in August. It is then followed by a month-long Vijay Hazare Trophy starting from September 24. The Deodhar Trophy will be played from October 31 to November 4. […]