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'Will do what we need to do': India on EU sanctions over Russian oil

New Delhi, July 22 -- India will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure energy security for its population, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, days after the European Union announced a fresh ro... Read More


IAF to retire MiG-21 fleet by Sept, Tejas Mark 1A to take over

New Delhi, July 22 -- After more than 60 years of service, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will retire its remaining MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025, marking the end of an era in Indian military avia... Read More


Cybercrime losses cross Rs 22,845 cr in 2024

NEW DELHI, July 22 -- Citizens in India lost more than Rs 22,845 crore to cyber fraud in 2024, marking a steep rise of nearly 206 per cent from the previous year, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday... Read More


Chief Minister launches 'Amader Para Amader Somadhan' scheme for villages

Kolkata, July 22 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced a new programme titled "Amader Para, Amader Somadhan" aimed at resolving minor local issues in villages across the state. This ... Read More


Ramping up trade, security ties focus of PM Modi's trip to UK, Maldives

New Delhi, July 22 -- Shoring up trade and defence cooperation will be the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Britain and the Maldives beginning Wednesday with the formalisation of the ... Read More


Govt to Parliament: 13,212 freedom fighters still alive, getting pension

New Delhi, July 22 -- A total of 13,212 freedom fighters are still alive and receiving pension from the government, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. There are also 9,778 widows of freedom fighters... Read More


ECI seeks admin independence for Bengal CEO's Office, writes to Chief Secretary

Kolkata, July 22 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the West Bengal government, directing it to ensure functional independence and administrative strengthening of the office of t... Read More


BJP-run states report massive fake job cards, yet Bengal denied funds: TMC

Kolkata, July 22 -- The Centre's "vindictive attitude" towards Bengal has once again come under scrutiny after a written statement by Kamlesh Paswan, Minister of State for Rural Development, revealed ... Read More


Rain, rituals, road mayhem: Capital chokes amid Kanwar rush, flooding

New Delhi, July 22 -- Heavy rain and a rush of kanwariyas passing through the city brought traffic to a near standstill across the national capital on Tuesday, leaving many commuters stranded for hour... Read More


Yamuna water level likely to rise

New delhi, July 22 -- For the first time this monsoon, water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage has breached the 50,000 cusecs mark, raising concerns about a potential spike in Yamuna water l... Read More