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Centre aims for 5171 women constable recruitment in paramilitary this year; 3239 inducted in 2024

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The Central government has set a target to recruit 5,171 women constables in the paramilitary forces during the current financial year as part of its policy to enhance female part... Read More


Ireland-Nagaland cultural exchange strengthened during Ambassador Kelly's visit

Kohima, Dec. 3 -- Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly expressed his delight at attending the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, calling it an honour for Ireland to be invited as a country partner.... Read More


"India's economy is on strong footing...": Piyush Goyal on depreciation of rupee against dollar

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the Indian economy remains on a solid footing, saying the country has seen the lowest-ever inflation in the las... Read More


Companies Act 2013 not applicable in Sikkim, says Centre

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra clarified that the Companies Act, 2013, does not apply to Sikkim, reaffirming the state's distinct legal status in corporate... Read More


Centre likely to move Central Excise (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha as political logjam halts

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Following the recurring adjournments in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for consideration an... Read More


Mechanised road sweepers, anti-smog guns to be deployed in Delhi-NCR to curb air pollution: Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said all states in northern India participated in a meeting led by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav this mo... Read More


"Willfully made by humans, for humans": 'Director Guillermo del Toro slams use of AI in cinema at Gotham Awards

New York, Dec. 3 -- Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro left no doubt about his feelings for artificial intelligence, yelling "F*ck AI" at the tail end of remarks at the Gotham Awards while acc... Read More


KIUG 2025: Buoyed by breaking the meet record, Pooja sets sights on winning Asian Games medal next year

Jaipur, Dec. 3 -- Reigning Asian champion high jumper Pooja underlined the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 as the perfect springboard for her return to competition, breaking the meet record w... Read More


RBI's three-day monetary policy meeting begins today, policy outcome on Friday

Mumbai, Dec. 3 -- The three-day monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) begins on Wednesday in Mumbai. The members of the MPC will hold detailed discussions on the ... Read More


"Great opportunity to reconnect with old friends": Salman Khurshid ahead of Putin's visit to India

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties. Khursh... Read More