59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

As many as 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported from January 6-29, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Union minister......

R-Day parade: UP's Maha Kumbh tableau wins 1st prize

Uttar Pradesh's tableau, showcasing the ongoing Maha Kumbh at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, won the first prize, while the marching contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles was adjudged the......

Projects halted in Pakistan as US puts aid on hold

The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday.......

Centre forms panel to choose next CEC: Sources

The process of appointing the next chief election commissioner was set into motion with the government forming a search committee under Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to shortlist names for......

What Indian taxpayers want from CBDT

An Income-Tax Department internal committee reviewing the old direct tax law to pave the way for a new one has "largely" received suggestions for "simplifying" the language, better "structuring"......

Telcos seek easing of 'stringent quality of service' norms

Continuing to push back against the stringent quality of service (QoS) norms brought in by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), telcos have informed the Department of......

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the government will provide them identity cards......

'Prime Minister Modi Has Been Fiscally Conscious'

'Spend, but create assets, spend but make sure that people benefit from it.' 'This has been a beautiful guiding principle. And I think as a finance minister I owe so much to the prime minister for......

Nat Games: 18-YO shocks the field, Deepika wins gold

Emerging West Bengal archer Juyel Sarkar stunned veteran Tarundeep Rai, a four-time Olympian, to emerge the recurve champion, while seasoned Deepika Kumari bagged the women's gold at the 38th......

Lovlina, Thapa lead Assam's charge at National Games

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa led the way with commanding wins in their respective boxing bouts at the 38th National Games in Dehradun on Thursday. In......

Punjab lifter Mehak Sharma on a record-breaking spree

IMAGE: Punjab weightlifter Mehak Sharma set four new national records at the National Games in Dehradun on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand/X......

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Manipur take top spot in medal tally IMAGE: Karnataka's Dhinidhi Desinghu celebrates on the podium with her fourth gold medal from the women's 50m freestyle at the National Games in Haldwani on......

Jyoshna Sabar smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

IMAGE: Jyoshna Sabar won the top prize in the 40kg youth girls category by lifting 135kg (60kg snatch + 75kg clean and jerk) at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships. Photograph: Department......