10 Indian fishermen detained by Iran; working on their release, says govt

The government of India has given the highest priority for securing the release of Indian fishermen detained by Iranian authorities for allegedly entering their waters without permission, Union......

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Light rains in sun-scorched north India are likely to bring some relief in next three days, while heatwave conditions intensified on Wednesday in most parts of the country, including eastern states......

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of Kerala on Monday affecting Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kottayam districts the most, resulting in death of three people and widespread damage to property.......

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning and effective clinical management are among the measures to be focussed upon in nine states reporting a surge in COVID-19......

People's medicine scheme is a non-performer

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana or PMJAY has not been a runaway success by any yardstick. Not all stores are running, and many are poorly stocked. IMAGE: A Jan Aushadhi shop being......

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian......

Indians reign supreme in CA's million-$ challenge

Are Indian's the smartest software programmers? It sure seems so!Two Indian teams and one Indian from New York have won the Computer Associates Ingres Million Dollar Challenge.The winners delivered......