India

Guwahati, Jun 11: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale today rocked Assam, according to the Regional Seismological Centre. There was no immediate report of any damage or casualty, officials said. According to a report of the Regional Seismological Centre at Shillong, the epicentre of the medium intensity earthquake, was at a place 22 kilometre from Dhing in Nagaon district. The

New Delhi, Jun 11: In a major step that could change the entire system of inducting bureaucrats, the Narendra Modi government has opened up senior-level posts in several departments to “talented and motivated” people, even from the private sector, who are willing to contribute to nation-building. The government, in advertisements issued to the media, is looking for 10 “outstanding individuals”

Ambikapur, Jun 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Sunday hit back at Congress President Rahul Gandhi saying that the party is not answerable to the latter's questioning of the work done in the four years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Addressing a massive gathering in Surguja area of Ambikapur city, Shah said, "Rahul Gandhi asks Modi Ji what did

Mumbai, Jun 10: The RSS may project former president Pranab Mukherjee as a prime ministerial candidate if the BJP falls short of a majority in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and other parties refuse to back Narendra Modi for the post, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Sunday. His speculation was, however, refuted by Mukherjee's daughter, who said her father had no plans to return to active politics

New Delhi, Jun 10: Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia has said his party's "doors are open" for an alliance in Madhya Pradesh and seat sharing will not be a "speed breaker" for like-minded parties to come together, remarks that come amid talk of a Congress-BSP tie-up for assembly polls in the state. Scindia, who is the Madhya Pradesh Congress's campaign committee incharge for the assembly

Kozhikode, Jun 10: The Kerala government today decided to lift the high alert sounded in northern Kozhikode and Malappuram districts in the wake of the outbreak of deadly Nipah virus last month that has so far claimed 17 lives. Addressing a press conference here after an all-party meet that discussed the situation post-Nipah, state Health Minister K K Shylaja said the virus has been brought under

New Delhi/Jaipur, Jun 10: Clash of egos and infighting seemed to rule the roost in Rajasthan BJP delaying appointment of a regular state unit chief even as to strike 'balance', Amit Shah has mooted the idea of a 'Ministerial level Yatras' and preparing the roadmap to seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In clear indications that there are some negative vibes about Vasundhara

Kupwara, Jun 10: Six suspected terrorists have been killed so far in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran Sector of Kupwara district after security forces on Sunday launched an operation to foil infiltration bid in the area. No casualty among the forces has been reported yet in the operation, according to official sources. The operation is still underway. This operation has taken place after two army patrol

New Delhi, Jun 10: Currency with the public has reached a record high level of over Rs 18.5 lakh crore, more than double from a low of about Rs 7.8 lakh crore it had hit post-demonetisation decision in late 2016, as per RBI data. At the same time, the total currency put in circulation by the Reserve Bank has also more than doubled to over Rs 19.3 lakh crore -- from a low of about Rs 8.9 lakh crore

New Delhi, Jun 10: Violence cost the Indian economy a whopping USD 1.19 trillion (over Rs 80 lakh crore) last year in constant purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, which amounts to roughly USD 595.4 per person, says a report. The findings are part of the report prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) based on an analysis of 163 countries and territories. Violence impacted USD 1,190