New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Reiterating that ensuring energy security remains a top national priority, India on Thursday said that the government's strategy to diversify energy sources is shaped by market conditions and evolving international dynamics.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green on Thursday said that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PM Narendra Modi remain rock solid on their approach and vision for the Indo-Pacific - a region which should always remain stable, free and prosperous.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday and sought blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of the side’s home T20 World Cup campaign. He was accompanied by batting coach Sitanshu Hargovindbhai Kotak.
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) The joint forum of state government employees and also Opposition parties in West Bengal on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on the Dearness Allowance (DA).
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Investors should maintain a balanced investment approach in 2026, positioning large caps or hybrids as the core allocation, complemented by staggered, selective exposure to mid and small caps, a report said on Thursday.
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 5 (IANS) Twelve Maoist cadres from the South Sub-Zonal bureau surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Thursday, under the state government's 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation' initiative, marking a new beginning of trust and mainstream integration.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing the historic India-US trade deal, which he said is "in the final stages of detailing", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said that a "strong momentum" is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) At just 17 years old, Lilli Tagger has proven herself as a top contender at the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, securing a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). As the seventh seed and currently ranked a career-high World No. 128 in Women’s Singles, she defeated India’s Vaishnavi Adkar in straight sets in the Round of 32 and is aiming for a deep run in the event.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Mumbai City FC has strengthened their side ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) by signing the Portuguese centre-back Nuno Reis on a short-term deal, which will keep him in the club until the end of the season.
