India’s GDP expands by 4.1% in Q4, 8.7% in FY’22
New Delhi: India’s economy grew by 4.1 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2021-22, pushing the annual growth rate to 8.7 per cent on account of better performance by manufacturing, mining and construction sectors, official data showed on Tuesday. In the previous fiscal 2020-21, the economy had contracted by 6.6 per cent as the […]
EU bans imports of most Russian oil
Brussels: In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that exposed the cracks in European unity. From the moment Russia invaded on Feb. 24, the West has sought to hit Moscow’s lucrative energy […]
Modi writes individual letters to over 4,000 beneficiaries of PM CARES for Children scheme
New Delhi: Describing the PM CARES for Children scheme as a determined step taken by the country for a golden future of children, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote individual letters to over 4,000 beneficiaries of the scheme on Monday, where he elaborated on its various benefits that the children who lost their parents during the […]
Indian, Pakistani officials meet under Indus Commission framework
New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Monday held deliberations on issues relating to water sharing under the framework of the Indus Commission. The meeting in Delhi will continue on Tuesday as well, according to the Pakistani High Commission. A Pakistani delegation is in India for the 118th meeting of the Pakistan-India Permanent Indus Commission. “Today, […]
After drone shot down, police asks citizens to inspect vehicles before ride
Jammu: A day after security forces shot down a drone carrying explosives, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday asked residents of Kathua district to inspect vehicles before turning them on. A North Korea-made drone sent from Pakistan with a payload of seven magnetic or sticky bombs and an equal number of under barrel launcher […]
Construction worker from UP goes missing in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: A 28-year-old construction worker from Uttar Pradesh went missing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, prompting police to register a case in this regard on Monday, officials said. The man, identified as Siddharth Singh of Futela village in Sultanpur district of UP, was presently working as construction worker with AFCON company and had left […]
Several vehicles washed away in flash floods in Jammu
Jammu: Several vehicles were washed away after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Devika river in the Purmandal area on the outskirts of the city, officials said. Hundreds of people had thronged Purmandal, called as Chota Kashi, to pay obeisance at Lord Shiva temple complex on Soma Amavasaya and a makeshift market was set up […]
8 years have been about fulfilling people’s aspirations: Modi
New Delhi: Asserting that the last eight years have been about fulfilling people’s aspirations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government is committed to fulfilling its pursuit of service, good governance and welfare of the poor. Taking to Twitter, Modi shared a link to a section on the NaMo app, which showcases the […]
Maha: BJP’s Nupur Sharma booked in Thane for ‘objectionable’ remarks against Prophet Muhammad
Thane: Thane police in Maharashtra on Monday booked BJP leader Nupur Sharma for her alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a television news debate, an official said. Sharma has been charged under IPC sections 298, 294, 153A and 505B for hurting religious sentiments and other offences based on a complaint, Senior Inspector Ashok Kadlag […]
Shruti Sharma tops civil services exam, women secure first three ranks
New Delhi: Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday. Ankita Agarwal and Gamini Singla have secured the second and third rank respectively. A total of 685 candidates – 508 […]
