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New Delhi: In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had ‘Palestine’ emblazoned on it. The Congress general secretary has been raising her voice against Israel's actions in Gaza and expressing...

New Delhi: Thanking India for its ‘immense support’ during the unprecedented economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Monday also assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will not allow the island nation to be used in any way that is detrimental to the...

New Delhi: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. Delhi's AQI stood at 367 at 2pm. Poor air quality, caused...

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday said the Congress party carried out major amendments to the Constitution to brazenly help the ‘family’ and the ‘dynasty’. She also termed the Congress party as "anti-women" for not passing the Women's Reservation Bill under pressure from its...

New Delhi: India’s annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) eased to 1.89 per cent in November compared to 2.36 per cent in October as the rise in food prices slowed during the month with the fresh crop arriving in the...

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to travel to Beijing within the next few weeks to lead the Indian delegation at a new edition of the Special Representatives dialogue on the larger boundary question that will be held after a gap of...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse in the country and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them. A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh...

New Delhi: Ten students from a coaching institute in Mahesh Nagar in Rajasthan's Jaipur were rushed to the hospital after they fainted due to a suspected gas leak from a nearby drain. The incident that occurred Sunday evening triggered panic, with students complaining of severe...

New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Monday, marking his first overseas visit as head of state. President Dissanayake is expected to hold crucial...

New Delhi: Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Hussain,...