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Anantnag encounter: Adityanath announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh, govt job for Ketan Sharma’s family

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh and promised a government job to a family member of...

Govt to remove minimum educational qualification rule required to obtain driving license

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways decided to remove the requirement of minimum educational qualification for driving a transport vehicle. The process...

PM Modi to host dinner for all MPs tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all the Members of Parliament on Thursday. The dinner will take place at Ashoka Hotel...

Sensex soars over 350 pts; Nifty near 11,800

Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex rallied over 350 points Wednesday driven by gains in banking and IT stocks, amid positive cues from global markets...

Rupee rises 21 paise to 69.49 against USD in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 69.49 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday ahead of the US central bank's meeting. The...

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome death toll mounts to 112 in Bihar

The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district rose to 112 on Wednesday, officials said. As many as 93...

Kejriwal to not attend PM’s all-party meeting, Raghav Chadha to represent AAP

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would not be attending the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, sources said. Modi has...

Fear of new foods may up heart disease, diabetes risk

Food neophobia or fear of new foods may lower the quality of a person's dietary intake, and increase the risk of lifestyle disorders such...