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Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Friday announced that he will resign from both the party and the Lok Sabha in November, citing differences with the party’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir’s political future. In a detailed letter addressed to...

New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice. "The...

New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domains. A statement issued by the...

Kathmandu: Nepal Friday denied refusing assistance from friendly countries and the international community, saying it wants to prioritise maximum deployment of its own security forces, which are familiar with local environmental conditions and rugged terrain. Nepal is carrying out rescue and relief operations at an...

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Friday said that a group of 21 individuals from Tamil Nadu, who had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, was rescued by the Nepal Army in the wake of the devastating flash floods in the neighbouring...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said an appellate court cannot enhance the sentence of a convict on its own, in the absence of an appeal preferred by the State or the victim or the complainant. The significant observation was made by the apex court...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra Friday announced his resignation from the Cabinet, saying he was stepping down to ensure that the Congress party and its leadership were not embarrassed by the controversy surrounding the alleged Valmiki tribal welfare corporation scam. Speaking at...

Aizawl:  Mizoram government is holding discussions with IOCL to set up an oil depot in the state and planning to resume natural gas exploration, officials said Friday. Several locations have been explored for setting up the depot, but the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is yet...

Kathmandu: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 469 Friday as search and rescue operations continued for a third day, with nearly 1,000 people still missing in the Himalayan nation. The massive flash floods originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal...

Gandhinagar: At least 23 people linked to Gujarat were listed as missing or uncontactable in the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and district emergency centre records Friday, following devastating flash floods near Nepal's border with Tibet, with several of them travelling on the Kailash Mansarovar...