Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday carried out search operations at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of its ongoing investigation into an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network, officials said.
Puri, July 16 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees gather at Sri Jagannath Temple for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balram and Goddess Subhadra in Odisha's Puri, several dancers who had come to perform before the beginning of the procession said that it was a one-of-a-kind experience and a divine feeling to perform for the 'Mahaprabhu' amid rainfall.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Centre has raised windfall taxes on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while lowering the levy on petrol exports, as surging global oil prices driven by the escalating US-Iran conflict boosted refining margins, with the revised rates taking effect from Thursday.
Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees lined the streets on Thursday for Ahmedabad's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of the procession's most eye-catching traditions quietly carried the work of a young artist whose canvas is unlike any other.
Panaji, July 16 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant, speaking at length on the NEET paper leak, the student suicides and the protests that have followed, has said the crisis is not merely an administrative lapse but "a sign of a far deeper crisis in our education system and our society."
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) complements ongoing efforts towards an ambitious, balanced and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his heartfelt greetings to the global Kutchi community on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on the Jagannath Rath Yatra, calling it a "radiant expression" of the country's spiritual and cultural heritage and wishing for peace and prosperity in society.
Dharwad, July 16 (IANS) A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka's Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was discovered with multiple stab injuries, police said on Thursday.
Varanasi, July 16 (IANS) An atmosphere of enthusiasm and vigour was witnessed among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Varanasi after the Central government's approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art, six-lane Ganga-Varuna elevated corridor along the banks of the Ganga river.
