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"Case is already being thrown out": DK Shivakumar urges withdrawal of FIR in National Herald case

Bengaluru, Dec. 18 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday slammed the centre over the National Herald case and urged authorities to withdraw the FIR lodged against Congress, addi... Read More


Sculptor of Statue of Unity Ram Vanji Sutar passes away at 100; leaders pay tribute

Noida, Dec. 18 -- Eminent sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, the hands behind the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, passed away at his residence in Noida on Thursday, said Noida Police. He was 100 ... Read More


Indian Army introduces photography training course for youth at GDC Banihal

Ramban, Dec. 18 -- The Indian Army organised a photography cadre at Government Degree College, Banihal, Ramban on Thursday to promote creative & technical skills among youth. At the inaugural-cum-ind... Read More


What is good for the Indian economy will eventually be good for the U.S. economy, says Executive Vice Chairman of NASDAQ

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- India and the United States are strengthening their trade and investment ties as both nations look for new ways to grow their economies together. The growth of the Indian economy is... Read More


"Worst behind us", says IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers as airline restores 2,200 flights

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday told employees that the airline has emerged stronger after a challenging period, saying "the worst is behind us" as operations stabilised and... Read More


BJP leader Dilip Ghosh defends renaming of MGNREGA to VB G-Ram-G, slams opposition

Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday backed the central government's decision to rename the MGNREGA scheme to VB-G Ram G, stating that the renaming of schemes took place as per the r... Read More


"Pollution is not a one-year problem, we are clearing 11 years of backlog": Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Thursday said the current Delhi government (BJP) is tackling pollution and civic issues left behind by the previous Aam Aadmi Party go... Read More


India-Oman FTA likely to boost industrial exports as current tariffs range up to 100%: GTRI

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The proposed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to significantly boost India's industrial exports, as import duties in Oman currently rang... Read More


US announces over USD 10 bln arms sales package for Taiwan

Taipei, Dec. 18 -- US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and... Read More


James Cameron clarifies Matt Damon's viral 'Avatar' claim, says he was never offered the part

Los Angeles, Dec. 18 -- Filmmaker James Cameron has addressed actor Matt Damon's long-circulating claim that he turned down the lead role in Avatar along with a lucrative share of the film's profits, ... Read More