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  Myanmar earthquake: India sends 15 tonnes of relief material | Video

  India | March 29, 2025 14:11 IST

  Myanmar earthquake: Even before a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar, over 3 million people had been displaced, and hundreds of thousands were cut off from vital food and health programmes as a result of a destructive four-year civil war.

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  Indian nationals received over 72 per cent of all H1B visas issued from Oct 2022-Sept 2023: Govt

  India | February 07, 2025 10:57 IST

  The government also told the Upper House that there were 21,928 Indian students before the start of the conflict in Ukraine, but as of November 01, 2024, only 1,802 students were enrolled in various Ukrainian universities.

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  India hands over first tranche of $2.5 million for Palestinian refugees amid Israel-Hamas War

  World | July 15, 2024 19:13 IST

  India disbursed the initial instalment of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), meeting its annual pledge of USD 5 million for the fiscal year 2024-25.

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  'Made clear that we seek accountability from Indian govt': Top US official on Pannun case

  World | June 27, 2024 8:46 IST

  The US has consistently urged India to provide updates on the investigation into the alleged thwarted plot to assassinate Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, emphasising its accountability in the matter.

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  India cautions against fake jobs in Myanmar, advises not to accept employment offers on social media

  World | June 03, 2024 19:57 IST

  The Indian embassy in Myanmar has issued a warning to Indian citizens seeking employment in the country, advising them to be vigilant against falling prey to fraudulent or unlawful job opportunities.

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  'There should be a red line, no country should plan assassination attempt': US envoy on Pannun case

  World | April 01, 2024 12:42 IST

  Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an India-designated terrorist who holds American and Canadian citizenship. He has repeatedly issued threats against India.

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  Taiwan apologises to India after its minister says 'will recruit migrants with similar skin colour'

  World | March 05, 2024 23:55 IST

  The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry apologised for the comments made by Hsu Ming-chun wherein she said: the island nation may start recruiting migrant workers from India’s northeast region where people have similar skin colour and diets like us".

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  Japan earthquake: Indian govt sets up emergency control room for Indians living in island nation

  World | January 01, 2024 16:37 IST

  Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV warned torrents of water could reach as high as 5 metres (16.5 feet) and urged people to flee to high land or the top of a nearby building as quickly as possible.

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  26/11 Mumbai attacks: India formally asks Pakistan to extradite mastermind Hafiz Saeed, say sources

  World | December 28, 2023 14:58 IST

  According to diplomatic sources, the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received the official request from the Indian government, urging the initiation of the legal process for the extradition of Hafiz Saeed.

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  Centre to issue Unique ID Number for mobile users: Check key details here

  Technology | November 08, 2023 12:08 IST

  The Government of India plans to issue unique ID numbers for mobile users, similar to a digital ID card, to centralise phone-related information. These IDs will boost security, combat fraud, and enhance the user experience in an increasingly digital world.

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  US Commission to hold hearing on religious freedom in India despite New Delhi rejects biased report

  World | September 15, 2023 11:45 IST

  The USCIRF report alleged that the Indian government has enacted and enforced discriminatory policies targeting religious minorities, including anti-conversion laws, cow slaughter laws, and legislation granting citizenship preferences based on religion.

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  Trump criticises India's 'high export duty on bikes, cars', asks, what will happen if US levies same

  World | August 21, 2023 9:39 IST

  "If India is charging us too, so what I want to have is a -- call it retribution. You could call it whatever you want. If they are charging us, we charge them," Trump said in response to a question.

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  Govt agrees to look into 'Havana Syndrome' in India: All you need to know about the mysterious illne

  Health | August 09, 2023 15:53 IST

  Havana Syndrome is a mysterious neurological disorder that has been reported in various places around the world but has remained largely unexplained.

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  Some Indian govt actions raise concerns inconsistent with its democratic values: US Official

  World | June 12, 2021 12:19 IST

  Some of the Indian government's actions, including restrictions on freedom of expression, have raised concerns that are inconsistent with the country's democratic values, a top US official has told lawmakers.

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  Madhya Pradesh : This high-tech government school is raising the bar

  India | December 06, 2019 12:05 IST

  The man behind the vision, headmaster Narayan Gupta, wanted to improve not only the academics but also the all-round development of students. Besides main exams, students here are offered career-oriented classes in the field of computers, health and engineering. Not only this, they also have gym classes. Currently, with a strength of 3,117 students, the school is one of the most sought after schools in the region.  

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  Govt garners Rs 2.03 lakh cr revenue from CIL in last 6 fiscals

  Business | December 04, 2019 18:55 IST

  In 2017-18, the revenue stood at Rs 44,046.57 crore while in the preceding fiscal, it was Rs 44,068.28 crore, the minister said. In 2015-16, the government collected Rs 29,084.11 crore in revenue from the PSU whereas in the preceding fiscal, the figure stood at Rs 21,482.21 crore.

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  Check how underworld Don Dawood Ibrahim's neighbourhood looks like

  World | July 15, 2015 11:14 IST

  New Delhi: Location of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim still remains a mystery for the Indian government, which has been putting tremendous efforts to get hands on the most wanted criminal.Indian authorities continue to insist that

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  Govt to issue guidelines for MPs to have a say in schemes

  Politics | March 12, 2015 17:20 IST

  New Delhi: Government will soon issue guidelines empowering MPs to have a role in implementing centrally-sponsored schemes, including MGNREGA."The government wants that the MPs should have roles in implementing the centrally-sponsored schemes. We are considering

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  Indian govt should hang its head in shame: Nirbhaya documentary filmmaker

  World | March 11, 2015 20:22 IST

  Washington: British-based filmmaker Leslee Udwin says the Indian government should hang its head in shame for banning her documentary on the December 16, 2012 fatal gang-rape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman.India banned the BBC documentary

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  Mehdi's 60 per cent followers non-Muslims, most Muslims from UK: Govt

  India | December 15, 2014 17:21 IST

  New Delhi: More than 60 per cent followers of Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the Bengaluru-based executive, who was running a pro-ISIS twitter account, were non-Muslims and a majority of his Muslim followers were from western countries,