National
Crop protection firms seek 5-year data protection in Pesticides Bil
Crop protection firms seek five-year data protection to spur new pesticide molecules, boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen exports
National
National
US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor
The United States will reconsider the advisories on travel to Jammu and Kashmir as the central government and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have taken steps to make it a safer place, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir is an i
National
Manipur shuts schools, colleges for 3 days amid NRC delimitation protest
The Manipur government on Wednesday announced that all educational institutes in the state would remain closed for three days from August 20, citing the "prevailing law-and-order situation". Protesters burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in diff
National
US religious freedom body calls for sanctions against RSS, no US honours
Officials of a US advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and asked the American government not to extend diplomatic courtesies to its leaders or have high-level meetings with them. The US Comm
National
Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across India
National
Odisha SIR: Decision on claims by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21
The final decision on claims and objections submitted during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha will be taken by September 17, and the voter list will be published on September 21, an official statement said. The deadline for f
National
IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across India till August 24
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, including Delhi, till August 24
National
At least 9 killed, six injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata
At least nine people died, and six were injured in a fire at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata early on Wednesday night, police said. Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted around 1.45 am. Police and Disaster
National
Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 exams cancelled due to irregularities
The Jharkhand government on Tuesday night released a list of 44 recruitment exams that have been cancelled due to irregularities, amid student protests over the issue. Issuing eight notifications late at night, the Jharkhand government said the cancelled exams
National
Maha govt makes snakebite notifiable disease, reporting of cases compulsory
The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare professionals to report every suspected or confirmed case and death. The move comes after three tribal schoolgirls di