Mastering frontier technologies is need of the hour: Rajnath Singh

IANS | December 30, 2024 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that mastering frontier technologies in today's constantly-evolving times is the need of the hour, and the military training centres are playing a "crucial role in equipping and readying our soldiers to deal with future challenges".

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.

GST on rice kernels slashed to help poor, no hike in tax for salted popcorn: Sitharaman

IANS | December 21, 2024 8:35 PM

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Dec 21 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent, exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax, and extended the GST exemption for parts used in manufacturing surface-to-air missiles (SAM).

Indian Navy speedboat-ferry crash: Admiral condoles tragedy; probe ordered

IANS | December 19, 2024 7:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and the Indian Navy on Thursday offered condolences to grieving families of victims who lost their lives in the naval speedboat and passenger ferry collision in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, even as the search continues for 2 missing persons.

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Kulgam

IANS | December 19, 2024 7:32 AM

Srinagar, Dec 19 (IANS) An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, the police said on Thursday.