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Monsoon Session marred by disruptions: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh expresses disappointment

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, on Thursday, expressed disappointment over the disruptions that marred the proceedings of the House in the Monsoon Session during h... Read More


Lok Sabha Speaker expresses anguish at "planned disruptions", says sloganeering and displaying placards harm dignity of House

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday expressed anguish on continuous and planned disruptions in the House and noted that people have great expectations from the representatives... Read More


Cricket Makes History at Times Square: First-Ever Match Played in New York City Landmark

India, Aug. 21 -- India PR Distribution New York City (New York) [US], August 21: In a historic first, cricket was played at Times Square, transforming the world's most iconic crossroads into a crick... Read More


Success of journey entirely belongs to public: Bihar Congress chief on 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' continuing for fifth day

Sheikhpura, Aug. 21 -- Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram expressed gratitude for the public "giving strength" to the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' by participating in large numbers to ensure that voting rig... Read More


Denmark sees healthcare as 'obvious area' to deepen cooperation with India: Envoy

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Calling healthcare an "obvious place to strengthen cooperation" between India and Denmark, Danish Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen on Thursday said his country's expertise... Read More


"If serious, will take action," Congress's V.D. Satheesan on allegations against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Palakkad, Aug. 21 -- Kerala LoP and Congress leader V.D. Satheesan addressed allegations against Congress MLA and Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil, levelled by writer Honey Bhaskaran ... Read More


Korean banks' net profit rises 18.4% in H1

Seoul, Aug. 21 -- Korean banks' combined net profit jumped more than 18 per cent from a year earlier in the first half of the year on a sharp rise in non-interest income that more than offset a slight... Read More


MP CM Mohan Yadav urges use of eco-friendly cow dung, clay idols for Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhopal, Aug. 21 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday urged people to use eco-friendly idols, made of cow dung and clay, for worship during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. ... Read More


Lok Sabha sees about 31 pc productivity, Rajya Sabha 39 pc amid disruptions during monsoon session

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Monsoon session of the Parliament, which commenced on July 21, culminated on Thursday, a day ahead of its scheduled ending, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine... Read More


Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families affected by microfinance harassment

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of people who died by suicide due to the harassment of micro financiers. CM Siddarama... Read More