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NSA Doval meets Russia's First Deputy PM, discusses defence and strategic projects

Moscow, Aug. 8 -- Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, focusing on defence and strategic cooperation between the ... Read More


Indian Army, IAF seek 200 light Helicopters to replace ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleet

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconn... Read More


Big step towards prosperity, PM's vision of Viksit Bihar: Bihar Dy CM on redevelopment of Janki Mata temple

Sitamarhi, Aug. 8 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha speaking on the redevelopment of the Janki Mata temple in Sitamarhi stated that it was a big step towards prosperity and Prime Minister Nar... Read More


Government withdraws new Income-Tax Bill from LS, to come with amended legislation

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday moved to withdraw the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, after the BJP MP Baijayant Panda-headed 31-member Select Committee had suggested a few c... Read More


'Asim Munir America's darling': Cong jabs PM Modi over Pak army chief's US visit

India, Aug. 8 -- With Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir reportedly planning another visit to the United States less than two months after his June trip, the Congress took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendr... Read More


Assam: Nagaon police remove illegal tinted films in road safety operation

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- Nagaon Police launched an operation on Friday to remove illegal tinted films from vehicles, in compliance with national safety regulations and Supreme Court guidelines. The drive ... Read More


Election Commission tells Bengal govt to suspend 4 officials by 3pm on Aug 11

India, Aug. 8 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday told the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal to suspend by 3pm on Monday the four state government officers accused of adding na... Read More


India passes Coastal Shipping Bill 2025, aims to increase its coastal cargo share to 230 million metric tonnes by 2030

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- In a critical moment towards boosting the Coastal Economy of the country, the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 was passed by the Rajya Sabha yesterday. This is set to unlock the tremendou... Read More


Over rRs.r1100-cr GST evasion to fore, UP tightens noose around mining, real estate sectors

India, Aug. 8 -- LUCKNOW Tightening the noose around tax evaders in the mining and real estate sectors, the Uttar Pradesh state tax department has launched an aggressive drive identifying significant ... Read More


AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case: Delhi court denies Christian Michel's plea for release

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A Delhi court has refused to release Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the controversial AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, ruling that he has not yet served the max... Read More