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PM Modi reduces convoy size as austerity step

New Delhi, May 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his convoy size, days after he made an appeal for austerity and urged the citizens to curb the use of fuel-driven vehicles. ... Read More


Ramesh writes to Oram, flags 'flagrant violation" of rights of tribals in Great Nicobar Project

New Delhi, May 13 -- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote to Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Wednesday, flagging "flagrant violation" of the rights of tribal communities in the Great Nicoba... Read More


Government raises import duty on gold, silver to 15% to curb non-essential imports

New Delhi, May 13 -- The government on Wednesday hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as part of measures to curb inbound shipments of precious metals amid a rising im... Read More


10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraud

Washington, May 13 -- The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has identified 10,000 foreign students, including several from India, who claim to be working for highly suspect employer... Read More


With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Dubai, May 13 -- Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation. The accusation brought Tuesday came jus... Read More


Uttar Pradesh moves toward a quality revolution in technical education, Yogi govt accelerates NAAC-based reforms

Lucknow, May 13 -- The Yogi government has taken a major step toward making technical education in Uttar Pradesh nationally competitive and quality-driven. A comprehensive reform campaign is being ca... Read More


Donald Trump lands in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

Beijing, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit during which he will discuss a host of global issues, including the Iran war, with Chinese Presid... Read More


Crude oil futures climb over 3% to Rs 9,707/barrel; Brent breach USD 107

New Delhi, May 12 -- Crude oil prices rose more than 3 per cent to Rs 9,707 per barrel in futures trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the durability of the Iran ceasefire, r... Read More


Retail inflation inches up to 3.48% in April: Govt data

New Delhi, May 12 -- Retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48 per cent in April compared to 3.40 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to an uptick in food prices. Food inflation, as per the Con... Read More


US-Assam will identify more scenarios for possible ties: Ambassador Sergio Gor

Guwahati, May 12 -- US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Tuesday said his country will explore more opportunities with Assam that will be commercially beneficial to both sides. Gor was in Guwahati to attend th... Read More