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BJP members' Prophet remarks: Iran scraps its version of meeting with Doval

Iran has taken down an earlier press statement which mentioned that India has assured of taking action against those responsible for making derogatory reamrks against Prophet Muhammad.

Must not lower guard: Centre tells states, UTs amid Covid-19 surge

In view of rising Covid cases across the country in the last two weeks, the Centre on Thursday advised all States and UTs not to lower the guard and to continue working towards building on progress

Nitish Kumar has all the abilities for becoming President: Bihar Minister

After the announcement of the presidential poll, Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar on Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has all the ability to hold the office of President.

Omicron sub-variants behind rising Covid-19 cases in India: Doctors

The Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that India registered 7,240 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, up from 5,233 infections logged the previous day.

Record $14.5 bn investment in Indian renewable energy sector, says IEEFA

Investment in renewable energy in India reached a record $14.5 billion in the last fiscal (2021-22), an increase of 125 per cent compared to FY2122,a report said

Goa CM urges people to follow Covid protocol amid surge in infections

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday appealed to people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour in the wake of increase in the number of infections in the state.

Satyendar Jain complains of uneasiness in ED custody, taken to hospital

The minister was being taken to Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s headquarters when he felt uneasy outside the court and was taken to the hospital by the ED officials.

Cybertruck will be Tesla's best product ever, believes CEO Elon Musk

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he believes that the upcoming Cybertruck will be the companys "best product ever"

KL Rahul vows to make strong comeback, wishes Pant luck for SA series

Disappointed KL Rahul has vowed to make a strong comeback and wished stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant and the team good luck for the five-match T20I series against South Africa

Delhi Court defers order on plea for restoration of temples at Qutub Minar

A Delhi court deferred the pronouncement of its verdict on an appeal seeking the restoration of the Hindu and Jain temples and the deities at the Qutub Minar complex

Twitter now plans to grant Elon Musk access to data on bots: Report

Microblogging platform Twitter's board now plans to grant Elon Musk access to the massive stream of "firehose" data comprising more than 500 million tweets posted each day

US CDC asks people to stay cautious as global monkeypox cases cross 1,000

Global cases of the monkeypox virus have surpassed 1,000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said and urged people to take extra precautions

Jain's arrest, Rohingyas issues to dominate Delhi BJP executive meet

Arrest of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Bangladeshi and Rohingyas issues are expected to figure predominantly in Delhi BJP executive meet which will get underway on June 11.

Iranian FM, Jaishankar discuss strengthening of bilateral ties: MEA

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening of relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks

Satyendar Jain's custodial remand extended for 5 days in PMLA case

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's custody to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was extended by five more days on Thursday

Ukrainian forces carry out over 1,100 airstrikes against Russian targets

Since Moscow launched its ongoing invasion of Kiev on February 24, the Ukrainian Air Force has carried out more than 1,100 strikes against Russian targets

N Korea holds key party meeting amid reports of possible nuclear test

On Wednesday, Kim presided over the fifth enlarged plenary meeting of the party's eighth Central Committee, the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said

S Korea's flag carrier to resume 3 long-haul routes as travel curbs ease

As South Korea has eased its Covid travel restrictions, flag carrier Korean Air said on Thursday that it will resume three long-haul routes next month

Beijing reports zero local Covid-19 infections, public transport to resume

Beijing reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases during the first 15 hours of Wednesday, according to local authorities

UN chief Guterres warns of global chaos as result of Ukraine conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the Ukraine conflict may trigger social and economic chaos around the world