World Bank pledges $24 million to enhance India’s forest ecosystem services
New Delhi--The Finance Ministry and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a grant agreement of $24.64 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of...
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Supreme Court appoints panel to examine 241 cases
New Delhi-- The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a panel comprising two of its former judges to examine the justification for closing 241 anti-Sikh...
National Investigation Agency widens net in Kashmir terror money trail
Srinagar-- The NIA on Wednesday widened its net in the Kashmir terror money trail and conducted searches at a dozen locations in Jammu and...
Seven Indian companies among world’s 200 in green energy revenues
New Delhi-- India is among the top 11 countries as seven of its companies are among a list of the 200 largest publicly traded...
India celebrates 71st Independence Day — peacefully
New Delhi-- India on Tuesday celebrated its 71st Independence Day peacefully, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring that "goli" (bullet) and "gaali" (abuse) cannot...
Creating pride, celebrating unity in diversity: The anthems of a new India
By Vikas Datta
It may be tough for creative professionals to display their prowess unhindered for a government-sponsored project with a host of rules, regulations...
Sahara Group’s jewel “Aamby Valley” put up for auction
Mumbai--In a major setback to Subrata Roys' Sahara Group, the Bombay High Court on Monday put up its prestigious Aamby Valley city properties in...
UN chief concerned about India’s plans to deport Rohingya refugees from Myanmar
By Arul Louis
United Nations--The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about India's plans to deport Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, according to his spokesperson Farhan...
Hyderabad becoming aerospace and defense industry hub
By Mohammed Shafeeq
Hyderabad-- The establishment of India's first private sector missile manufacturing facility here is seen as another feather in the cap of the...
Five arrested for murdering woman relative after branding her a witch
Jaipur-- Five persons were arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Sunday for torturing and murdering a woman relative earlier this month after branding her...
