‘India’s credibility counts in world order’
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India’s rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also because, over the years, it has established its credibility as a country that respects international law,…
Govt simplifies procedure for import of drugs in small‑quantities for tests, analysis
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said it has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to simplify the procedure for obtaining permission for import of drugs for examination, test or analysis,…
Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate dropped to 84 from 480, now below national average: Sarma
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said the state’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has witnessed a dramatic decline from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to 84, describing the achievement as a landmark…
India’s nutraceutical market likely to nearly double to $55–57 billion by 2030
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India’s nutraceutical market, valued at around $29–30 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $37–38 billion by 2026 and $55–57 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of approximately 10.5 per cent, a report said on Friday. The growth is…
Kerala: BJP alleges CM Satheesan misled Assembly over coastal sand mining policy
Thiruvananthapuram, June 26 (IANS) The BJP has alleged that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan misled the Kerala Legislative Assembly over the issue of privatisation in the coastal mineral sand mining sector. BJP State Vice-President Shaun George claimed that…
Retain autonomous character of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Board: Akali Dal
Chandigarh, June 26 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to retain the autonomous character of the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Board and withdraw the draft law which…
Bihar: Sub-inspector shot at in Darbhanga, accused lynched by mob
Patna, June 26 (IANS) A violent incident in Ojhaul village of Darbhanga district left a police officer critically injured and an alleged criminal dead after an enraged mob attacked him. The incident has prompted heavy police deployment in the area. The…
‘Kanishka bombing remains grim reminder of ignoring extremist threats’
Ottawa, June 26 (IANS) The 1985 Kanishka bombing, also known as the Air India Flight 182 bombing, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of ignoring or underestimating the threat of extremism, while also underscoring the need for…
India’s forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672, 587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on…
FIFA WC: When and where to watch Iraq vs Senegal, know all details
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Senegal and Iraq will clash with each other in the final match of Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the BMO Field on Saturday. Both sides are coming to the contest after suffering back-to-back defeats and are yet to open their…