India is one of the most open, investment-friendly nations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India is one of the world’s most open and investment-friendly nations due to business-friendly reforms, political stability and predictable policy. Addressing the Leaders Dialogue with BRICS Business Council and New Development Bank at Brasilia,... View Article

Real obstacle to India’s rise not barriers of world but dogmas of Delhi: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the real obstacle to India’s rise is not the barriers of the world anymore but the dogmas of Delhi. Delivering the fourth Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, on the topic “Beyond the Delhi Dogma:... View Article

J&K: Lt Guv says Assembly Elections in Union Territory to be conducted soon

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has said that Assembly Elections in the Union Territory will be conducted soon. He was speaking at the Attestation-cum-Passing Out Parade of State Police Constables at Talwara, Reasi district in Jammu Division... View Article

BJP announces names of 14 candidates for Karnataka Assembly by-polls

In Karnataka, BJP has announced the names of 14 candidates for the State Assembly by-polls scheduled to be held on 5th December. While 13 candidates are from among 16 former Congress and JDS MLAs who joined the party yesterday, disqualified... View Article

10 ministers inducted in Haryana Cabinet

The first expansion of Haryana Cabinet took place today as 10 more ministers have been included in the cabinet. Haryana Governor S N Arya administered the oath of office and secrecy to them at the Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh. The... View Article

Facebook removes 5.4 billion fake accounts

Facebook says it has stopped 5.4 billion fake accounts so far this year, in a sign of a persistent battle on social media against manipulation and disinformation. In its latest transparency report, the Internet firm said it has improved its... View Article

Apex court dismisses all review petitions on Rafale fighter jets issue

The Supreme Court today rejected a batch of review petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets, saying the pleas were without merit. A three-judge bench also rejected the contention that there was a need... View Article

Sabarimala case: SC refers review pleas to larger bench

Supreme Court today said that restrictions on women in religious places was not limited to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other religions as well. Supreme Court, by a majority of 3:2, has referred the review petitions to a larger... View Article

Supreme Court dismisses Rafale review petition

Bengaluru: 15 rebel Karnataka MLAs of Congress and JD(S) joined BJP today in the presence of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.