Attending the first convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an institution specialising in national and internal security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday spoke about the need for radical reforms in policing, which he said had not been done since Independence, and sought a change in the negative portrayal of the force. “The mool mantra (main…Continue Reading

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, saying all differences can only be bridged through honest, sincere and sustained dialogue. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti told a rare emergency special…Continue Reading

POINTING OUT that a large number of Indian students pursue medical education from smaller countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the private sector to expand its participation with the aim to produce maximum doctors within the country. The Prime Minister’s statement comes in the backdrop of hundreds of Indian students, many of them…Continue Reading

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy called external affairs minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Friday and sought the safe repatriation of Telugu students stranded in Ukraine. Dr Jaishankar told the Chief Minister that the Centre was taking all possible measures to this end. He said that steps would be taken to relocate students from…Continue Reading

At least 50 calls have been made to poison control centres in Canada over accidental exposure to certain ingredients in COVID-19 rapid test kits, which can be poisonous if swallowed or absorbed through the skin, warns Health Canada.A health care worker hands out COVID-19 rapid tests to people at the Bear Creek rapid test distribution centre…Continue Reading

Calls regarding unattended bags and bomb threats at two different places in east Delhi created panic on Thursday.In view of the gravity of the situation, Delhi Police has also summoned National Security Guard personnel to the spot.The first case was reported from Shahdara area, police said.”An unidentified bag was found in Shahdara district. Delhi Police…Continue Reading

India calls off Musk’s request for tax breaks on Tesla cars

India has turned down Elon Musk’s request for tax breaks on Tesla’s electric cars as it states that the rules allow bringing in partially-built vehicles. Musk has been seeking tax breaks from the Indian government for a while now.  Vivek Johri, chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, in an interview, said,…Continue Reading

Vice President’s Secretariat Vice President calls for making India self-reliant in all areas Increase indigenous content in defence sector to cut down imports: VPVP lauds scientists in defence, space & other sections for their excellent work VP visits Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory & addresses scientists Shri Naidu lays the Foundation Stone of Towed Array…Continue Reading