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Russia's life expectancy hits historic record in 2023

Such remarkable statistics, he emphasized, had never before been recorded in the annals of both the former Soviet Union and modern Russia, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

US shares blame for deadly concert hall attack: Russia's security head

The head of Russia’s national security council on Wednesday contended that the United States shares blame for the attack by gunmen on a Moscow concert hall that killed 145 people, even though a branch of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.

NSA Doval, Kazakhstan counterpart hold talks on deepening cooperation

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with his Kazakhstan counterpart Gizat Nurdauletov on deepening existing cooperation and launching initiatives in new and emerging areas on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Astana.

Taiwan issue is first insurmountable red line in Sino-US ties: Xi

In a telephonic conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, the Taiwan issue took centre stage, with the latter urging peace in the island nation and former labelling it an \"insurmountable red line in Sino-US relations\".

THIRTEEN NAXALITES KILLED IN ENCOUNTER

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said fight against Naxalites intensified since BJP government came to power in the state last year.

'People should help street children for accessing healthcare'

Even as the government has launched several initiatives for the welfare of street children, experts point to continuing challenges faced by them including barriers in accessing healthcare, discrimination, tough living conditions and exploitation.

DMRC revises speed restriction on Yellow Line

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that it has revised the speed restriction between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur on the Yellow Line from 20 to 25 KMPH after earlier restrictions caused delays to services.

CONG WRITES TO EC AGAINST GADKARI OF CODE VIOLATION

Maharashtra Congress in a letter to EC has sought action against Union minister Nitin Gadkari for allegedly involving children in poll campaign.

Defiant Mahua sees BJP hand behind ED move, unveils Plan B

A day after Enforcement Directorate registered a money laundering case against Mahua Moitra, the former Trinamool Congress MP from Krishnanagar, in the cash-forquery case, she hinted at a hidden BJP hand behind the move.

Tickets are not handed out, earned in BJP: Bansuri

As the 2024 election fervour grips the nation, particularly in Delhi, there’s a brewing battle between BJP and AAP over the liquor scam. BJP has announced its candidates for all seven seats, with only one incumbent remained the same.

Controversy arises over mandatory surrender of licensed weapons

In anticipation of Lok Sabha elections in Punjab scheduled for June 1, numerous district election officers (DEOs) across the state have issued directives urging public to surrender their licensed weapons, warning of potential fines or legal repercussions for noncompliance.

SANJAY SINGH WALKS OUT OF JAIL

Says jail locks will break and Kejriwal, Jain and Sisodia will be free; later meets Sunita.

HC reserves order on Kejriwal plea against arrest

The Delhi High Court reserved its verdict on Wednesday on a petition by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

'PAANCH NYAY' A PROMISE OF BETTER FUTURE: RAHUL

Congress’s ‘Paanch Nyay’ and 25 guarantees are a promise to provide every Indian with a better future, equal opportunities, and a fair share in India’s growth, said Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi.

Modi ended terrorism in Kashmir: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending terrorism in Kashmir and said that he efficiently “secured” the nation.

Strike disrupts services at PGIMER Chandigarh

Emergency and outpatient services at the renowned Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, faced significant disruption on Wednesday due to an indefinite strike initiated by approximately 3,500 contractual workers.

People's trust shifting towards parties that bring about changes: C'garh CM

In an exclusive interview to MANOJ MANU of INDIA NEWS, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai talks about the transformative initiatives undertaken by his government.

Mukesh Ambani world's 9th richest in Forbes list

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd head Mukesh Ambani continues to be the richest Indian and has now broken into the world’s top 10 wealthiest persons in the latest Forbes 2024 Billionaire List.

'10 million in Pak may slip into poverty'

The World Bank has painted a grim economic picture of Pakistan in its biannual report, cautioning that over 10 million more people are at risk of descending into poverty in the cash-strapped country.

Kharge kicks off door-to-door campaign on Nyay and guarantees

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesaay kicked off party's door to door campaign in Delhi to take five Nyay and 25 guarantees of the party to the people and took a jibe at the ruling BJP for not fulfilling the promises it made to people of the country.

Congress goes back to basics

Amid the ongoing poll campaign, Congress is planning to make a major change in its campaign strategy by going back to basics of door-to-door campaign to take its promises and guarantees to the people, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.

Vijender Singh quits Cong, joins BJP amid poll campaign

In a major blow to the Congress party, boxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.

BEYOND THE CLOUDS

From its humble beginnings since 1911 to becoming one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, the journey of Indian aviation stands as a testament to human ingenuity, and relentless pursuit of progress.

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS WIN TOSS, OPT TO BAT AGAINST DELHI CAPITALS

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

POK NOT PART OF PAKISTAN BY CONSTITUTION: AWAMI ACTION COMMITTEE

Arif Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee's Mirpur chapter, held a press conference at the Mirpur Press Club on Tuesday, addressing the Pakistani administration's disregard for the people of Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (PoK).

PM MODI GIVES PEP TALK TO BENGAL KARYAKARTAS

Interacting via NaMo App, he exhorted them to inform people about Mamata's obstruction of Centre's welfare initiatives in Bengal.

US Defends Massive Arms Transfer To Israel

The US State Department downplayed the authorisation of weapon requests to Israel, saying that many of the requests were made and approved by Congress years ago, The Times of Israel reported.

Taiwan Detects 7 Chinese Naval Vessels Around Nation

Taiwan tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around the nation amid escalating cross-strait tensions on Tuesday, Taiwan News reported.

RCB Captain Faf Du Plessis Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl Against LSG

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.

Rajnath Singh Praises Army's Response To Border Terrorism On Western Frontier

Raksha Mantri reaffirmed faith of citizens in Army as one of the most trusted organisations.