New Delhi

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is credited with unifying hundreds of princely states with the Union of India following independence through a mix of persuasion, dialogue and even use of force when required.

The state government in its additional affidavit has given details of the probe conducted by its STF so far in the case and vehemently opposed the bail plea of Kappan moved by Kerala Union of Working Journalists.

The Ministry of External Affairs said Raab is paying an official visit to India from December 14-17. It said the talks between Raab and Jaishankar on Tuesday will cover bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, manufacturing and electricity generation sectors registered a growth of 3.5 per cent and 11.2 per cent, respectively.

PM Modi also said that India wants to further intensify its development partnership with Uzbekistan and expressed happiness that many projects are being considered in that country under the Indian Line of Credit.

While the government has not extended the deadline for EoIs for the national carrier, the interested entities are required to submit the physical bids within 15 days from December 14 the last date for submitting EoIs.

The promoter proposes to sell up to 2,40,00,000 equity shares of IRCTC, representing up to 15 per cent stake, with an option to additionally sell 80,00,000 shares, representing 5 per cent of the total issued and paid up equity share capital, the company s...

Supreme court, however, added that such posters can be affixed only in specific cases when the competent authority issues specific directions under the Disaster Management Act.

Director general, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar has asked general managers of zonal railways to keep vigil to contain the impact of the nationwide strike called by farmer groups against the three agri laws.

The duo, aged 24 and 26, set out on their cycles from Barnala in Punjab two days ago, thinking it was a better option to overcome police blockades and traffic jams around the protest sites.

The team of the Muslim Federation of Punjab, led by Faaroqi Mubeen, say they have arrived at the Singhu border to "serve the farmers who feed everyone".

Petrol price was on Friday hiked by 20 paise per litre and diesel by 23 paise in line with the firming international oil rates, according to a price notification from oil marketing companies.

The petition had said that apart from private individuals and members of state Sunni Board, the presence of central and state government representatives was essential to ensure proper management of the funds.

2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all being since 2015, according to the World Meteorological Organisation,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the saffron party has been reaching new heights under JP Nadda's astute and inspirational leadership. In a tweet, Modi wished that Nadda always remained healthy and lived a long life.

The incident took place in Mansarovar Park and the deceased has been identified as Shama Khan (45). Her injured daughter was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung hospital was stated to be out of danger, they said.