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Mrs. Parminder Chopra’s appointment as CMD of PFC gets Govt Nod
New Delhi: Smt. Parminder Chopra has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) by the Central Govt. effective August, 14. She has been holding the additional charge of Chairman and…
Boeing starts production of Indian Army’s Apache choppers
The AH-64 Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army.
Nuh violence: ‘Mahapanchayat’ announces resumption of VHP yatra on Aug 28, seeks NIA…
PALWAL: A 'mahapanchayat' by Hindu outfits at Pondri village in Haryana's Palwal on Sunday decided to resume on August 28 the VHP's Braj Mandal Yatra in Nuh that was disrupted after communal violence in July.
The mahapanchayat also made…
Monsoon rain widens cracks in Joshimath, five families shifted to relief camps
GOPESHWAR: Widening cracks in subsidence-hit Joshimath during the monsoon prompted authorities to shift five families to relief camps.
Admitting that land-subsidence in areas declared unsafe earlier this year seems to have been aggravated…
Army’s I-Day gift to the last village on LOC
The Indian Army linked this quaint village, which sits across the Machhal Nala, with a 115-foot-long bridge.
NEW DELHI: The residents of Danna, the last village on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir’s Machhal Sector, couldn’t…
JNU V-C lauds PM’s remarks on women empowerment on I-day speech
PM Modi said that India is focusing on women-led development, and highlighted the achievements made in various fields, including aviation.
NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said, “Aaj…
Remission given to 1,387 jail convicts as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
On the 77th Independence Day, Director General (Prisons) Sanjay Baniwal announced remission for over 1,300 convicts.
NEW DELHI: On the 77th Independence Day, Director General (Prisons) Sanjay Baniwal announced remission for over 1,300…
SC issues contempt notice to SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday summoned Ajay Singh, Chairman and managing director of SpiceJet, for a personal appearance. The top court issued a contempt notice against Singh for his failure to comply with the agreed terms with…
Himachal witnesses highest single-day loss of lives as rain wreaks havoc
CHANDIGARH: At least 50 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh on Monday — 14 of them buried under rubble in two landslips, including one at a temple — as rains wreaked havoc, triggering landslides, washing away bridges and flattening…
India, China hold 19th round of talks to disengage troops from remaining standoff points in Ladakh
NEW DELHI: With the thrust on restoration of the patrolling rights up to the traditional patrolling points (PPs) Indian Army's Corps Commander on Monday will meet the Chinese Corps Commander for talks to disengage troops from the remaining…
Congress, Udhhav Sena warn of MVA rift as Sharad Pawar meets Ajit ‘secretly’
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have alleged that such meetings between the Pawars are creating confusion among alliance partners.
MUMBAI: The differences between alliance partners of Maha Vikas Aghadi — the Sharad Pawar-led NCP,…
As India turns 77, voices across the nation say what freedom means to them
As the tricolour soars high on the 77th Independence Day, it is a continuous journey towards realising the full potential of the world’s largest democracy.
"The nations that in fettered darkness weep Crave thee to lead them where great…
SC refuses bail to three convicts in 2002 Godhra riots case
Noting that the convicts remained in custody for 17 years, senior advocate Sanjay Hedge, appearing for the convicts, said the accusations against the two were just stone-pelting.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant…
Eastern Ladakh: Amidst prevailing tensions deterrent capabilities beefed up
The Chinese side also significantly improved its military infrastructure including its air force facilities in areas bordering India, have been constructing new airbases and expanding existing ones.
NHAI plans to rope in NGOs to rev up highways for plantation drives
The NHAI plans to engage with NGOs, social groups and educational institutions to seek citizen participation in these drives.
NEW DELHI: To ensure the survival of maximum saplings and greater citizen participation in plantation drives,…
President Murmu to launch technologically advanced warship Vindhyagiri
'Vindhyagiri', a technologically advanced Frigate, pays a befitting tribute to the distinguished service of its predecessor, the erstwhile INS Vindhyagiri, the Leander Class ASW Frigate.
Army signs contracts for emergency procurements; seeks ‘quantum jump’ in capabilities
Sixty-eight schemes worth Rs 6,600 crore were signed in the first three tranches of emergency procurements (EPs).
NEW DELHI: In line with its vision to be a "technologically superior force" to fight future wars with indigenous solutions,…
Two jawans of Jharkhand Jaguar Force killed in gunfight with Maoists
The incident took place in Tonto area late on Monday night.
CHAIBASA: Two jawans of the Jharkhand Jaguar Force of the state police were killed in a gunfight with Maoists in West Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said.
The…
Congress chief Kharge lashes out at PM Modi, kicks off party’s campaign in poll-bound…
Kharge sounded the poll bugle in the ‘Bharose Ka Sammelan’, organised by the ruling Congress at Janjgir-Champa district that has a predominant scheduled caste (SC) population.
RAIPUR: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday lashed…
Panel for criminal law reforms faced flak in 2020 for opacity; Congress demands wider consultations
Despite demands from stakeholders, the committee also has not made the report of public consultations available on its website, experts pointed out.
NEW DELHI: Even as the Centre has proposed three new legislations to revamp the…
