Nation

Ranchi: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Ramgarh district of Jharkhand will soon have an army of one lakh volunteers named ‘Aapda Mitra.’ They are trained to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. …
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New Delhi: As India celebrated its 79th Independence Day, both the United States and Russia praised the country’s growing global influence, highlighting the strategic value of their ties with New Delhi, especially significant amid shifting…
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New Delhi: One of the key elements in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record 103-minute Independent Day speech was the announcement of a major reform in Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime which would bring relief to consumers and small…
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New York: It’s almost three years since Parag Agrawal was unceremoniously fired as CEO by Elon Musk, on the very day the latter took over the popular social media platform. The India-born American software engineer and businessman is now…
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Bengaluru: From ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, India’s scientific temper was evident long before the space age began. Naturally, this spirit paved…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the occassion of India’s 79th Independence Day on Friday, saying that nuclear threats will no longer be tolerated. …
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Washington: Donald Trump has already imposed 25% additional tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil, and accusing New Delhi of indirectly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Now, the US Treasury Secretary has said that the Trump…
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to put an interim stay on the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers who are alleged to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. “We cannot overlook ground realities. Suppose someone…
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Bhubaneswar: As August approaches, the flags go up, the streets light up, and patriotic songs fill the air on both sides of the border. Yet, while India celebrates its independence on August 15, Pakistan observes the occasion a day…
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Chikkaballapur: Sathya Sai Grama, one of the most extraordinary cultural gatherings of the decade, is set to take place from August 16 to November 23, as the One World One Family Mission, active in 100 countries, hosts the World Cultural…
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