Nadda and Norwegian counterpart discuss healthcare partnership

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda on Monday held a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Jan Christian Vestre, discussing India's priorities in digital health, human resource development, maternal and child nutrition and collaborative research on diseases.

Law permits India to refuse Hasina’s extradition request: Legal expert

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh has urged India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal, who were sentenced to death by a court for allegedly ordering the killing of protesters during the July students’ movement, according to reports from Dhaka.

India’s agri exports worth $1 bn exempted from tariff hike in new Trump waiver

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India’s agricultural exports to the US, valued at around $1 billion, will be exempt from the tariff hikes after President Donald Trump announced a tariff cut on nearly 200 food products to make them more affordable for US consumers, following a political backlash over rising prices.

98.32 pc Enumeration Forms distributed in 12 states under SIR Phase II: ECI

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday that over 50.11 crore (98.32 per cent) elector-specific Enumeration Forms have been distributed in 12 States and Union Territories as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II of electoral rolls.

Delhi blast: NIA arrests one more aide of Dr Umar from Kashmir

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Continuing with its probe in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key associate who provided technical support to the terrorists involved in the blast, an official said.

10 ideal world destinations for a solo traveller

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, November 17 (IANS) Travelling alone brings clarity and a quiet sense of strength. Solo journeys build confidence, encourage awareness, and create space for genuine connection with people and places.

ECI lists several firsts in smooth, high turnout Bihar elections

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Monday, highlighted a series of new initiatives and milestones achieved during the Bihar Assembly elections, marking what it described as one of the most efficient and transparent electoral exercises conducted in the state.