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Outgoing CEC calls for early verdicts on poll cases, regulation of freebies

The outgoing CEC said online reporting of political party expenditures has begun and must be made mandatory for better financial transparency and analytics

Govt, RBI working together to control inflation and drive growth: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government and Reserve Bank are working in "sync" to control inflation and in turn boost growth.

Pipeline burst floods houses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer; repair underway

Ramdevra police station in-charge Shankar Lal said that 25 houses on the western and northern sides of the culvert were inundated with 2-3 feet of water

'No river discharge at Maha Kumbh, toilet wastewater treated daily'

A QR code-based monitoring system ensures real-time maintenance, while jet spray cleaning technology and eco-friendly chemical solutions help maintain hygiene and odour-free sanitation facilities

Amir of Qatar begins India visit; to meet Prez Murmu, PM Modi on Tuesday

According to a media advisory issued by the MEA on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will call on the Amir of Qatar later in the evening

'Will deepen our close bonds': Jaishankar after meeting Amir of Qatar

Extending a rare gesture of hospitality, Modi went to the airport to receive the Amir of Qatar, who arrived in Delhi on Monday evening

'Risked our lives': US deportees from Punjab recall perilous 'donkey route'

On the morning of January 27, they were arrested by the Border Police after they were made to cross the border to sneak into the US

Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy behind New Delhi Railway Station stampede

He also said information available till now showed that there was no extraordinary rush at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday when the stampede happened

Maha Kumbh: Over 13.5 mn devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Feb 17

According to figures released by the Mela administration, the total number of devotees who have bathed in the Maha Kumbh since January 13 has surpassed 543.1 million

India, EU to hold next round of talks on proposed FTA from Mar 10

Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce L Satya Srinivas said that before the round the entire delegation of the European Commission will be in India from February 28

Temple economy worth Rs 6 trillion is largest economic activity, says AP CM

Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat2047 vision, Naidu said ITCX promotes temple governance and economic development while fostering global temple collaboration

Cong claims centre wants to control EC, asks govt to hold CEC appointment

The selection committee is learnt to have recommended the name of the next CEC to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Monday

SC to hear plea of Ranveer Allahbadia against FIRs on YouTube show

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea of influencer Ranveer Allahbadia against the FIRs lodged over his alleged distasteful comments during a show on YouTube.

Beed court orders seizure of collector's car in farmers' compensation case

The court had enhanced the compensation in an order of October 29, 2015. The amount was only partially disbursed, with the administration yet to pay a cumulative sum of Rs 29.50 lakh

High faecal coliform levels in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh, says CPCB

The bench also noted that the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) had not complied with the tribunal's earlier direction to file a comprehensive action taken report

PM Modi personally receives Amir of Qatar in diplomatic gesture at airport

His visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This would be the second state visit of the Amir of Qatar to India. He earlier visited India in March 2015, the MEA earlier said

India's exports to US increase 39% to $8.44 bn in January: Govt data

Cumulatively, the country's exports to the US during April-January grew by 8.95 per cent to $68.46 billion against $62.84 billion in the same period previous fiscal

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines steps to prevent stampedes, improve crowd control

Vaishnaw also said a separate crowd management manual will be created by merging all existing provisions, and a Standard Operating Procedure will be developed to handle passenger rush

India, Qatar to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, investments

It is being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Gold imports jump 40.79% to $2.68 bn in Jan on increase in demand

The increase in imports also indicates strong investor confidence in the precious metal as a safe asset. The other reasons include asset diversification towards gold due to global uncertainties