Sweeping transfers by EC take place only in non-BJP states: Omar Abdullah | India News

Omar Abdullah (File photo) NEW DELHI: J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Friday came out strongly in support of his Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on the issue of EC transferring officials…

‘Denied but not defeated’: Congress leader Shama Mohamed flags fewer women candidates in Kerala poll list | India News

Congress’ spokesperson Shama Mohamed NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Friday raised concerns over the low representation of women in the party’s candidate list for the upcoming Kerala assembly…

Call for direct civilian flights from Kargil | India News

SRINAGAR: Kargil local authorities have urged the Centre to start civilian flights, saying connectivity remains severely affected in winter when surface routes close.Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council -Kargil (LAHDC) chief…

AIIMS-Delhi to study link between lung cancer and air pollution | India News

The AIIMS-Delhi is studying links between exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter 2.5, and the risk of developing lung cancer. The AIRCARE study, which the institution claimed is…

Raymond MD Gautam Singhania injured in Maldives speedboat accident; 2 Indians missing | India News

NEW DELHI: Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania suffered minor injuries after a speedboat carrying tourists capsized in the Maldives early Friday, while two Indian men, including…

Government to expand NIOS outreach to bring back out-of-school children, target full enrolment by 2030 | India News

NEW DELHI: Union education ministry will launch a nationwide drive to identify and enrol out-of-school and dropout children through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), as part of efforts…

PM Modi speaks with Bahrain King, condemns attacks on infrastructure, stresses secure shipping routes | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, discussing regional developments in West Asia, condemning attacks on critical…

‘Stand in solidarity with Afghanistan’: India sends 2.5-ton medical aid to Kabul after Pakistani strikes on rehab centre | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Friday delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that…

Evening news wrap: ​​Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war; Rupee sinks to all-time low of 93.71 vs US dollar, & more | India News

Indian Death in Saudi: An Indian national died in Riyadh; the embassy of India in Saudi Arabia is assisting the family, with MEA reporting six deaths so far. Sri Lanka…

Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia, embassy extends support to family; MEA says 6 deaths so far | India News

NEW DELHI: An Indian national died in Riyadh following recent developments on March 18, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an official statement.The mission confirmed it is…