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After an emphatic win in the recently concluded polls, Jagan Reddy took oath as Chief Minister on May 30. (Photo: ANI)

Ajeya Kallam appointed principal advisor to Jagan Mohan Reddy

Ajeya will be in the position for 3 years, with a monthly salary of Rs 2.5 lakhs, according to the order.

05 Jun 2019 9:43 AM

Since an outdated 'Sabre-8' ELT or beacon, that was yet to be upgraded with airframe strengthening was installed in the cargo compartment of the AN-32, turned out to be a major issue in tracing the aircraft. (Photo: File)

Missing AN-32: Outdated locator beacon affecting massive search operation

On Monday, The AN-32 that was carrying 13 people onboard lost its contact with ground controllers at 1 pm.

05 Jun 2019 9:39 AM

Soon after the incident, he was rushed to a private hospital with bullet injuries on the head but was declared brought dead. (Representational Image)

Kolkata: TMC leader shot dead by unidentified miscreants

Kundu was a TMC president of Ward 6 of Dum Dum Municipality area under Nimta Police Station limits.

05 Jun 2019 9:32 AM

The World Bank, in its report, observed that the main domestic risks to the outlook include a re-escalation of political turbulence amid elections in some countries (Afghanistan and Sri Lanka); fiscal slippages with expanding public spending; and a resurgence of non-bank financial sector funding issues. (Photo: File)

World Bank retains projections for India's economic growth at 7.5 per cent

In its Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank also said growth rate is expected to remain the same for the next two fiscals.

05 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

Robert Vadra questioned for 5 hours by ED

Sources said Mr Vadra arrived at the agency’s office near India Gate around 10.45 am along with his lawyers.

05 Jun 2019 6:31 AM

Only 1,51,889 out of 2,91,171 affected electricity consumers (52 per cent) have reportedly got back power so far. (Photo: AFP)

A month since Fani, Odisha yet to restore basic facilities

Puri district, which bore the brunt of the May 3 cyclone Fani, has witnessed tardy progress restoration of power infrastructure.

05 Jun 2019 6:27 AM

The six-member team comprises an epidemiologist that has been sent to conduct contact tracing for early detection of suspects and review of isolation facilities. (Representational Image)

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala, Centre rushes team of 6

Harsh Vardhan also spoke to the state health minister K.K. Shailaja to discuss the situation and assured all support from the Centre to the state.

05 Jun 2019 6:25 AM

Among many initiatives, Indian Railways has installed LED lights on railways stations.

Railways launches ‘go green’ initiatives

June 5 is observed as World Environment Day and the Indian Railways has its own way of contributing to the cause.

05 Jun 2019 6:18 AM

The meteorological office here on Tuesday issued red alert for next 48 hours in ten districts of the state warning that temperature in the areas may cross 47 degree Celsius triggering intense heat wave.

Heatwave grips India, Churu hottest at 48 degrees Celsius

In Rajasthan, Churu remained the hottest place with a high of 48 degrees Celsius, followed by Kota which sizzled at 47.3 degrees Celsius.

05 Jun 2019 6:14 AM

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

New minister’s Japan link to boost ties

The Japanese foreign minister also indicated that his Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would visit India this year.

05 Jun 2019 3:40 AM

The Indian Navy on Tuesday deployed a long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft to trace the AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force that went missing around the thickly-forested Menchuka area in Arunachal Pradesh even as search operations continue on a massive scale.

Navy joins in search for missing IAF AN-32

The aircraft are equipped with advanced sensors. Indian Navy P-8i aircraft joined the search operations today.

05 Jun 2019 3:13 AM

Once a fishing boat is identified as one operating in contravention of the PSMA, the information can be shared with the maritime and fishing authorities of other countries – making it that much more difficult for that particular boat and its captain to continue profiting from IUU fishing. (Photo: File/Representational)

Go fish! But, please, do so legally

The good news is that many countries have now recognised the need to take action on IUU and are doing so.

05 Jun 2019 2:47 AM

Young climate activists demonstrate in front of the Finnish Parliament building in Helsinki, Finland, on May 24, a global day of student protests aiming to spark world leaders into action on climate change. (Photo: AP)

With climate change upon us, eco-friendly tech, sustainability the only way forward

An environment-friendly means of development is the most logical answer if we wish to survive in this universe.

05 Jun 2019 2:33 AM

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