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GRAP Stage III curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR amid sharp dip in air quality

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools to hybrid mode up to Class 5 and restrictions on co... Read More


19 US states sue Trump admin over 'unlawful' USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

New York/Washington, Dec. 13 -- Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over its "unlawful" decision to impose a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will wo... Read More


K2 Infragen Ltd to develop 2 MW solar power plant in Haryana

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- K2 Infragen Ltd has announced plans to develop a 2 MW solar power plant in Haryana through its associate company, Animaus Energy Pvt Ltd, strengthening its renewable energy portf... Read More


Three influential US lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on India

New York/Washington, Dec. 13 -- Three influential US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in Congress aimed at ending the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on India, saying the "irresponsibl... Read More


Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan

Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to... Read More


Cong takes swipe at PM over India not being part of US-led 'Pax Silica' grouping

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The Congress on Saturday said it is perhaps not very surprising that India is not part of a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure silicon supply chain, given the "sharp d... Read More


PM Modi, parliamentarians pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists who attacked the Parliament House in 2001. On... Read More


Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

Tehran, Dec. 13 -- Iran introduced a new pricing tier on Saturday for its nationally subsidised gasoline, attempting to rein in spiralling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that spar... Read More


SIR is 'NRC in disguise', says Akhilesh Yadav

Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the SIR of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that it was "NRC in disguise" and part of a large... Read More


Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Dubai, Dec. 13 -- Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters have said. A foundation in her name said on Friday that she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 km northea... Read More