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Steel Imports From S. Korea, China, Japan At Record High

India's finished steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan hit a record high in the first 10 months of the financial year, according to provisional government data seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

660 Institutions to Face Action for Failing to Set Up Camps

Religious and social institutions which first applied for land and facilities but then failed to set up their camps on the Sangam banks during the Mahakumbh-2025 could soon face action.

Govt panel calls on pvt sector to enhance IAF capabilities

A top government committee on Monday recommended a raft of short and long-term measures to boost the capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which is grappling with a shortage of fighter squadrons, pointing out that it was critical to enhance self-reliance in the aerospace sector through increased participation of the private sector to fill critical gaps, officials aware of the matter said.

In 1905 Bengal partition, the making of Bangladesh

The roots of Bangladesh go back in the 1905 partition of Bengal.

Return investors' money or govt will seize assets, warns Yogi

A day after the state government ordered FIRs against Ansal API, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that properties of the real estate group would be confiscated if it did not return its investors' money.

Will promote tendu leaf industry: Minister

Minister of state for cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak said efforts would be made to promote the tendu leaf industry in the state through cooperative societies in coordination with the forest department, with a focus on the economic upliftment of tribal communities.

Ex-SP MLC Arrested in Disproportionate Assets Case

Former Samajwadi Party (SP) MLC and ex-UP education director Vasudev Yadav was arrested by the Vigilance team in connection with a disproportionate assets case here on Tuesday.

Cong leader among 3 held for assaulting Sikh man

Three people, including a Congress councillor, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly vandalising a bike showroom, assaulting a man belonging to the Sikh community and forcibly removing their turbans in Rishikesh on Sunday, police said.

Using 'Pakistani' in bad taste but not criminal: Top court junks case

The Supreme Court has held that using terms such as \"Miyan-Tiyan\" (a pejorative aimed at Muslims by some) or \"Pakistani\" may be in poor taste but does not constitute a criminal offence, and quashed a criminal case against an 80-year-old man accused of making such remarks.

Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh hilly areas receive light snowfall

Light rainfall was recorded in the Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts, while the higher reaches received light to moderate snowfall, resulting in roadblocks in some areas due to snow accumulation on Tuesday.

White House Drawing Up Plan for Possible Russia Sanctions Relief

The US is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as President Donald Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine, a US official and another person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Bihar Push To Develop Air Connectivity With 15 New Airports

The Bihar government has an ambitious plan to develop 15 airports against an existing three to boost air connectivity in the state.

BJP to Corner Cong Over Poor Law & Order Situation in HP

With the Himachal Pradesh Budget session round the corner, the BJP is gearing up to corner the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government not just on the issue of seeking money from temple trusts for welfare schemes but also \"deteriorating law and order\" in the state.

SC orders brothers with disabilities be reunited, cites their 'inseparable bond'

Apex Court said the brothers' understanding of each other's needs made their bond uniquely crucial for their well-being

U'Khand Cong Campaign to Highlight Voters' List Omissions in Civic Body Polls

Uttarakhand Congress on Tuesday announced to hold a three-month-long campaign \"Mera Vote Mera Adhikar\" (My Vote, My Right) likely by the end of this month over the alleged large-scale omission of names from electoral rolls during the recently concluded civic body elections.

Centre: Under Janaushadhi Scheme, People Saved ₹30k-Cr in Last 10 Years

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) — aimed at making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all — has led to total savings of nearly ₹30,000 crore for the citizens during the last 10 years, the Union government has said in a statement.

Delhi-Doha Ties Evolve Beyond Energy Trade

India and Qatar are crafting a multifaceted strategic partnership that includes security and defence cooperation, health care and education

RBI's record dollar forward position undermines forex reserves comfort

The Reserve Bank of India's record short US dollar forward position, built over months to support the rupee amid equity outflows and US trade policy worries, is diminishing the comfort offered by its large forex reserves.

Spotlight is on Sebi's conduct

The regulator must not give the impression that it is keen on protecting its officials

29 Offenders Convicted in Drug Trafficking Cases This Year: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said 29 drug traffickers were convicted by different courts in 12 cases so far this year and reiterated that the Centre is unsparing in punishing such offenders as part of the government's zero tolerance policy against narcotics.

Trump Likely to Slap More Tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President Donald Trump is on the verge of slapping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico while doubling a levy on China, moves that would dramatically expand his push to revive domestic manufacturing, tap new revenues and rebalance ties with the biggest US trading partners.

9 Arrested for Running Trafficking Racket: Cops

Haridwar police arrested nine people — four men and five women — on Sunday for allegedly running a prostitution racket after they raided a guest house in Kaliyar area.

US Aircraft Carrier Docks in South Korea

The US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern port city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday as a show of force against North Korea, South Korea's navy said.

Not taking SA lightly: Latham

Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

Navigating the great churn in global ties

The European summit convened by British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer in London on Sunday gave further indication of the massive changes in global power relations triggered by the advent of the second Donald Trump administration in the US.

Will Tata Play Deal Power Airtel's Home Services Pivot?

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has cemented its position as the industry's most resilient player, outpacing rivals in subscriber additions, revenue growth, and profitability.

Himmat Shah: Sculpting civilisational connections

For the followers of Indian art, it has been a season of sadness. Himmat Shah's passing on March 2 is like the loss of another pillar of Indian modernist aspiration.

Three Murder Accused Held After Encounter

Three men wanted in a murder case were arrested on Monday in Manglaur area of the district after an encounter with police, officers said.

Darul Uloom Bans Phones For Students Preparing For Entrance Exam

Darul Uloom, a globally recognised centre for Islamic education in Deoband, has banned smartphone use for students preparing for its entrance exam.

U.P. govt spending Rs 7.5 cr a day on maintenance of stray cattle

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday said it was spending Rs 7.5 crore per day on the maintenance of stray cattle in the state.