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Security personnel stand guard as people from the Kashmiri Pandit community block a road to protest against the killing of the school teacher Rajni Bala, near Srinagar Airport, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (PTI)

Woman school teacher killed by militants in Valley

As the word spread about the schoolteacher's killing, Kashmiri Brahmin Hindus or Pandits, took to the streets at several...

1 Jun 2022 7:30 AM IST

Though the GDP numbers grew with low base effect, there are also other significant reasons which suggest a recovery in the economy. (Twitter)

Indian GDP grew 8.7% in FY22

Growth in the January-March period was slower than in the previous October-December quarter of 2021-22 at 5.4 per cent

1 Jun 2022 7:26 AM IST

Defence ministry sealed a contract worth Rs 2,971 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on Tuesday to procure several batches of the Astra MK-I beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles. (Photo: DRDO)

Defence ministry inks contract worth Rs 2,971 Cr with BDL to procure...

Astra MK-I BVR AAM has been indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO based on the requirements issued by the IAF

1 Jun 2022 1:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally, in Shimla, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Borders more secure, corruption zero tolerance: PM Modi

Modi claimed that poverty was on the decline in the country and even the international agencies were admitting it

1 Jun 2022 1:04 AM IST

AICC Spokesperson Pawan Khera. (PTI Photo)

Resentment brews in Congress over Rajya Sabha list

The first one off the mark was party spokesman Pawan Khera

31 May 2022 12:51 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a video conference as he releases benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. (PTI Photo)

Modi changed India's political culture: BJP

PM: Nation's confidence at all-time high, have broken vicious cycle of scams, graft

30 May 2022 12:04 PM IST

A Pakistani drone that was shot down by police near the international border, in Kathua district, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The drone was carrying seven magnetic bombs and seven grenades, according to police. (PTI)

Pakistan drone with magnetic bombs shot down in Kathua

This is the third Pakistani drone with a payload of arms and ammunition to be shot down by the forces in the Jammu...

30 May 2022 7:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court of India had in its judgment had said that Aadhaar is not mandatory for citizens to avail essential services of the government, school and college admissions. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Aadhar Authority withdraws warning against photocopies

In the fresh notification too, the government has advised people to exercise normal caution and prudence in sharing...

30 May 2022 7:15 AM IST

Armed security personnel stand guard during a strike in support of JKLF chief Yasin Malik, in Srinagar, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (PTI Photo/S. Irfan)

19 held for rioting in Srinagar after Yasin Malik sentencing

Midnight raids were conducted at many places that led to the arrest of 19 accused persons

30 May 2022 4:37 AM IST

Prime minister Narendra Modi (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Start-up culture takes root: Modi

India created 100 unicorns with $300b wealth

30 May 2022 2:02 AM IST

Prime minister Narendra Modi (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM Modi

Modi also pointed out that the average annual growth rate of Indian unicorns is more than those of the USA, UK and many...

29 May 2022 2:00 PM IST

The trains have a capacity of around 450 passengers and have air-conditioned chair car and executive class categories. (Wikipedia)

India-Bangladesh train services resume after two years

While Bandhan Express between Kolkata and Khulna runs two days a week, Maitree Express connecting Kolkata with Dhaka is...

29 May 2022 1:45 PM IST