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Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh record sharp rise in forest fires: ISFR

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) - 2023, released on Saturday, showed that Uttarakhand recorded 5,351 forest fires in the last season (November 2022 to June 2023)

Imran Khan's wife granted interim bail in cases related to Nov 26 protest

Among the cases is a murder case filed against Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, his wife and senior party leaders in connection with the deaths of paramilitary soldiers

B'desh commission finds India's 'involvement in enforced disappearances'

The commission said it found intelligence information about the practice of captive exchanges between the two countries and the possible subsequent fate of detainees

Winter session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha records 106% productivity

Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania announced the indefinite adjournment of the seventh session of the 14th Vidhan Sabha, with four meetings spanning a total of 21 hours and 20 minutes

Indian manpower, skills, tech will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

Modi, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was addressing a gathering of the Indian community here

UP registers second-highest green cover increase in country as per ISFR

India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023, according to the latest government data

States not in favour of bringing aviation turbine fuel under GST: FM

She further said that the GST Council has also deferred the decision with regard to rate rationalisation as more time is required by the GoM for a comprehensive study

Delhi's AQI improves to 'very poor', maximum temp at 23.4 degree Celsius

The weather office has predicted moderate fog on Sunday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 24 and eight degrees Celsius

PM Modi begins Kuwait trip with visit to labour camp, to meet Emir

Modi is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His visit to Kuwait is the first for any Indian Prime Minister to this Gulf nation in 43 years

Inconceivable that NEP not implemented in some states: V-P Dhankhar

The vice president also cautioned against people who have inimical intentions and evil designs towards the country's progress

Aiims in process of making low cost therapy for treating multiple myeloma

This kind of therapy is expected to make advanced treatments like CAR-T cell therapies more affordable and accessible for patients in India

Jharkhand Congress to launch drive in January to strengthen organisation

During a meeting, the party also decided to strengthen the organisation in the state and continue the agitation against the BJP for allegedly insulting the architect of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar

Marriage is a relationship built on mutual trust, companionship: SC

It added that the court has consistently held that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcile, is a relevant factor in deciding matrimonial disputes

As Fitch upgrades ratings, Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default

Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka's long term credit default rating to CCC+ from CCC- on Friday as it said that the risk of another default on local currency debt has been reduced

GST Council issues clarification on proposal of taxation on popcorn

"Ready-to-eat popcorn", which is mixed with salt and spices, and has the essential character of namkeens currently attracts a 5 per cent GST if it is not pre-packaged and labelled

NPS' assets under management to touch Rs 15 trn by FY end: PFRDA Chairman

Of the 16 million NPS subscriber base, 6.2 million are from the private sector and 1.8 million from the corporate sector

Major landslide occurs in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no casualty reported

The landslide probably occurred when debris from another road that is under construction above the main road started sliding

IndiGo launches daily direct flights between Chennai and Penang in Malaysia

The new route caters to the growing demand for travel between the two cities, offering both business and leisure travellers a convenient and affordable option

Russia reaffirms support to India's bid for permanent membership of UNSC

Ways to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism were discussed at a meeting of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation

Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue

As part of the "Ambedkar Samman Saptah", Congress workers and leaders will hold marches and press conferences to remember the legacy of B R Ambedkar