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'No Modi-Trump call': India says diversifying oil sources to protect national interests

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- India on Thursday asserted that its energy import decisions are driven solely by national interest and the need to secure affordable supplies, hours after US President Donald Tru... Read More


Diwali buying drives gold prices to record highs, equities rally on global cues

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels ahead of the Diwali festival and the wedding season, while domestic equities also posted strong gains, with the BSE Sensex rising 862... Read More


Southwest monsoon withdraws from entire country, says IMD

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, a day later than its usual withdrawal date of October 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced.... Read More


INDIA bloc struggles with seat-sharing as NDA finalises candidates

Patna, Oct. 16 -- With just a day remaining for filing nominations for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, covering 121 constituencies, the Opposition INDIA bloc continued to struggle over se... Read More


CBI arrests Punjab Police DIG in Rs 8 lakh graft case

MOHALI, Oct. 16 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police (Ropar Range) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, along with another person, in connect... Read More


Centre approves construction of 1.41 lakh more houses under PMAY-U 2.0

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Union Housing and Urban Affairs ministry has approved the construction of an additional 1.41 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, taking the total... Read More


Amit Shah unveils major extradition reforms

NEW DELHI, Oct. 16 -- Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at overhauling India's extradition framework and intensifying the crackdo... Read More


Jaishankar calls for urgent UN reforms

NEW DELHI, Oct. 16 -- External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday opened the inaugural UN Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs Conclave with a clear call for urgent United Nations reforms, emph... Read More


Abujhmarh and North Bastar declared 'Naxal-free'

NEW DELHI, Oct. 16 -- Declaring Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh free from Naxal terror, Union Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that 258 Naxalites have surrendered over the past two ... Read More


Rohtak ASI 'suicide': Haryana Police register abetment case

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 16 -- The Haryana Police have registered an abetment of suicide case in connection with the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar Lathar based on the note and video he left b... Read More