Kim orders military to intensify war preparations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country’s military to intensify war preparations in line with the requirements of the prevailing situation, Al Jazeera reported quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

7 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine

At least seven people were killed and 15 others were injured, with children reported among the casualties in Russian attacks against Ukraine a day ago, the Ukrainian authorities said on Thursday as quoted by media reports.

Rahul to fight from Waynad

Rahul Gandhi is likely to contest from Wayanad as the Congress Election Committee Thursday cleared the names of all the 15 sitting MPs from Kerala for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Incidents of Sandeshkhali have exposed Bengal govt: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the incidents of Sandeshkhali have exposed the Bengal government and the manner in which women have been exploited on the basis of religion under the rule of a women Chief Minister cannot be tolerated.

“Even world is saying that this decade belongs to India”: Modi

Recalling his earlier remarks on the importance of the current decade for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that even today, the world is recognizing that the current decade belongs to India, adding that this is the most important decade since the country got independence.

Centre hikes DA to 50%

The Centre on Thursday hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50 per cent of basic pay from the existing rate of 46 per cent effective from January 1 this year, benefitting over 1 crore employees and pensioners ahead of general elections.

Micron inks pact with IIT Roorkee 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor leader Micron to help foster innovation and develop a highly skilled local workforce.