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Freight corridors to help in development of new growth centres in India: PM

The eastern and western dedicated freight corridors are being seen as a game-changer for India and will help in the development of new growth centres in different parts of the country, PM Modi said

Kumbh Mela: Nainital HC asks Uttarakhand govt to present SOPs by Jan 11

The Nainital High Court, while hearing a petition filed against the "poor condition" of the quarantine centers, has directed the Uttarakhand government to present SOPs by January 11 for Kumbh Mela

AFC says Asian Cup to kick-off from June 16-July 16, 2023 in China

The AFC Asian Cup China will take place from June 16 to July 16, 2023, across ten cities, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the decision on Thursday

Washington DC Mayor extends public emergency for 15 days after Capitol riot

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday extended the public emergency for 15 days following the mayhem and chaos created by pro-Trump supporters at the US Capitol

JSW Steel Q3 production up 6% at 4.08 million tonnes in December quarter

JSW Steel on Thursday reported crude steel production of 4.08 million tonnes in the third quarter (October to December), marking a growth of 6 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 2 per cent year-on-year.

I am absolutely fine, hopefully will be ready to fly soon: Sourav Ganguly

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he is feeling "absolutely fine" as he left from the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata and headed home

Farmers should have waited for next talks before tractor march, says BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said farmers should have waited till the next round of talks, scheduled for January 8, before giving a call for tractor march on the national capital

WTO members commend India for improving trade policies in inclusive manner

World Trade Organization's members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable manner

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly to be discharged today: Hospital

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly will be discharged from the hospital on Thursday, according to the medical bulletin of Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital

After Twitter, FB and Instagram block Trump following mob attack on Capitol

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday have blocked US President Donald Trump from posting on their platforms as rioters attacked the US Capitol and violent protests broke out in Washington DC.

Delhi air quality remains 'moderate', expected to worsen on Friday

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital has been recorded at 200 with "moderate" category on Thursday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Sickening and heartbreaking sight: Former Prez Bush on US Capitol attack

Former US President George W Bush called "insurrection" at the Capitol a "sickening, heartbreaking sight" and said this is how election results are disputed in a banana republic

PM Modi condemns US Capitol attack, calls for peaceful transfer of power

Condemning the violent situation that unfolded at the US Capitol in Washington, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests

Trump tells supporters to go home, reiterates claims of fraudulent election

Following violent protests near the US Capitol in Washington, US President Trump urged his supporters to 'go home', reiterating his unproven allegations that the presidential election was 'stolen'

Congress to certify Biden's presidential victory despite US Capitol attack

Despite the chaotic situation at the US Capitol following violent protests, Congress will continue the work of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory in the evening

Smoke grenades deployed on Senate side of US Capitol to disperse rioters

As supporters of Trump swarmed the US Capitol, smoke grenades were deployed on the Senate side of the building, while police worked to clear the rioters from the area

UK registers highest single-day coronavirus deaths since April at 1,041

The UK Department of Health reported a further 1,041 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, the highest daily toll seen in the country since April.

Woman shot during violent protests in US Capitol dies: Police spokesperson

The woman who was shot during the violent protests at the US Capitol was pronounced dead at an area hospital, a spokesperson with the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed

After Facebook, Twitter removes Trump's tweets on US Capitol protests

For the first time, microblogging site Twitter on Wednesday officially removed several tweets from US President Donald Trump, where he spoke on the violent protests at the US Capitol

Twitter suspends Trump's account for 12 hrs following Capitol riots remarks

In a big move, the microblogging site Twitter on decided to lock US President Donald Trump's account in wake of the violent situation at the US Capitol in Washington