An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 was reported near Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology.

Rajasthan government's ambitious scheme to provide free food packets to beneficiaries will be implemented from August 15 onwards, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, in a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, recently decided to launch the Mukhya Mantri Van Vistaar Yojna, a scheme that will re-green barren areas to prevent soil erosion.

The city police have launched a hunt for film producer Dayanidhi Dahima who has been accused by a popular Odia film actress of mental and sexual harassment. Police said the accused has gone underground and incommunicado after news about the case came to the fore.

Cash from a donation box located at the southern gate of the Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri was allegedly looted late Thursday night.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday announced penalty and interest waivers on outstanding water bills of consumers.

Lok Sabha passes the Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023.

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 aimed at forming a commission for development and regulation of all aspects relating to nursing and midwifery education, institution and profession.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is all set to complete three years of its successful implementation across all the educational institutions in the country. The Govt plans to include 3-8 year old children in formal education system.

The National Health Authority has launched 100 Microsites Project under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to promote digital health adoption and make healthcare more accessible to all.

Punjab government regularised 12,710 contractual teachers on Friday.

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Friday acquitted gangster Chhota Rajan on charges of murdering labour union leader Datta Samant, who was shot dead in 1997 by assailants. 

US-based Silicon Power will invest Rs1,000 crore to set up a silicon carbide manufacturing plant in the Odisha state. The investment will be made by the company's Indian unit RIR Power Electronics. 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a hefty fine of ₹30 lakh on IndiGo, a prominent Indian airline, for tail strikes during landings. Tail strikes occur when an aircraft's tail inadvertently touches the runway during landing, posing serious safety concerns.

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $1.9 billion, dragging the reserves to $607.03 for the week ending on July 21, Reserve Bank of India's data showed.

 From issuing whips to arranging ambulances for their ailing leaders, opposition parties from the newly-formed INDIA bloc are making all-out efforts to ensure that they get 100 per cent attendance of their MPs in the Rajya Sabha to give the BJP a tough fight on the Delhi services bill next week.

The Japanese government stepped up its alarm over Chinese assertiveness, warning in a report issued Friday that the country faces its worst security threats since World War II as it plans to implement a new strategy that calls for a major military buildup.

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the semifinals to be the lone Indian survivor at the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament following the ouster of compatriots HS Prannoy and doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy here Friday

The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as they aim to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when they face a below-par West Indies in the second ODI here Saturday

The Pakistan hockey team have got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.