Our concern is...: Iran's 1st reaction on Syria situation

Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

Chirag Paswan's security cover upgraded to Z category

The Union government has enhanced the security of Cabinet minister Chirag Paswan and provided him with a Z-category cover, official sources said on Monday. IMAGE: Union Ministry of Home Affairs......

Can give up ministerial post: Chirag Paswan

Union minister Chirag Paswan has caused a flutter by stating he would choose to give up his ministerial berth instead of a compromise on his principles, in keeping with the precedent set by his......

Wholesale inflation at 4-month low of 1.31% in Aug

Wholesale inflation fell to a 4-month low of 1.31 per cent in August due to a decline in prices of vegetables and fuel, even though onion and potato prices spiked, according to official data......

Govt may overhaul PLI schemes: Quarterly incentive payments on the table

To burnish production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, the government is considering an overhaul of some of them relating to sectors such as textiles and pharma, and making incentive payments......

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism and media retail can unlock a lot of jobs.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

In a big push to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the government has nearly doubled (increase of 81 per cent) the allocation in five key industry segments from Rs 8,405 crore in the......

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic has been confined to a hotel used to accommodate asylum seekers. Photograph: Reuters Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision......