Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) In the holy city of Varanasi, idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are in high demand ahead of Diwali. What makes these idols special is that they are crafted from the sacred soil of the Ganga, enhancing their purity and religious significance.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A day ahead of the final date for filing nominations for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, there appears to be a pall of uncertainty over seat-sharing agreements, leading to the chances of “friendly fights” in a few constituencies.
Kurnool, Oct 16 (IANS) After the darshan at the famous Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he prayed for the well-being of all Indians.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A major political row broke out on Thursday after West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose submitted a detailed report to President Droupadi Murmu and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the alleged gang-rape of a Dalit medical student in Durgapur.
Patna, Oct 16 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday predicted a strong victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He expressed confidence that the government will bring prosperity and happiness to the youth, women, and the poor.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India has made it clear that the country’s import policy for oil and gas is guided entirely by the interests of the Indian consumers amid a volatile global energy market.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, on Thursday said that India and Australia have decided to boost cooperation in the clean energy sector, along with encouraging manufacturing and technology sharing by adopting best practices from each other.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia, asserting that New Delhi's energy policy is guided solely by national interests and the welfare of its people.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s fragile economy is plunging into a deeper crisis with the country’s trade deficit soaring close to a record high of $3.34 billion in September, as exports declined by close to 12 per cent at $2.5 billion while imports jumped 14 per cent to $ 6 billion, according to latest figures.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday and reaffirmed New Delhi's continued support to Colombo.
