'Climate change to affect lives of 600m Indians'

Unchecked climate change will dent India’s GDP by 2.8% and depress the living standards of nearly half the population by 2050, with people living in the severe “hotspot” districts of central India, particularly Vidarbha, staring at the prospect of an over 10% dip in economic consumption.

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Baltal route due to inclement weather

A police official said the Kali Mata Track has been damaged due to landslides at multiple places, which has forced suspension of the yatra from Baltal route. "Restoration work is going on but a slight drizzle is hampering restoration work," the official said.

PM Modi: Centre trying to build infrastructure for modern healthcare

After laying the foundation stone for the National Centre for Ageing at the AIIMS, Modi said that in the last four years, the Centre has given priority to the health sector to provide modern healthcare to the people.

Why US postponed the 2+2 talks with India

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo plans to travel to North Korea next week and that's the reason the US postponed the '2+2 talks' with India scheduled for July 6, US sources told London's Financial Times (FT) publication yesterday.

Today's Google doodle marks PC Mahalanobis's birth anniversary

Today's Google doodle marks the 125th birth anniversary of PC Mahalanabis, guru of India's planned economy model, statistician and the inventor of 'Mahalanobis distance'.

Govt plans to cap drug prices at first point of sale

The government is considering a proposal to make essential medicines more affordable by capping prices at the first ‘point of sale’ rather than retail price — a move intended to curb margins offered to hospitals, distributors and doctors to push particular brands.

Climate change will hit living standards of 600 million Indians: World Bank

Unchecked climate change will dent India’s GDP by 2.8% and depress the living standards of nearly half the population by 2050, with people living in the severe “hotspot” districts of central India, particularly Vidarbha, staring at the prospect of an over 10% dip in economic consumption.

Amaranth Yatra begins from both Baltal and Pahalgam routes

Amid tight security, the first batch of nearly 3,000 Amarnath pilgrims from Jammu reached the twin base camps at Baltal and Pahalgam in Kashmir last evening.

All security arrangements made; no cause for worry: J&K Governor

A posse of over 40,000 armed CRPF and state police personnel have virtually dotted the pilgrimage routes from Jammu-- via Pahalgam and Baltal-- with their overwhelming presence in armoured vehicles.

Postponement of 2+2 dialogue unrelated to bilateral ties: US

In a statement, the US embassy here said the partnership between the two countries was a major strategic priority for the Trump Administration and that it remained firmly committed to a strong relationship with India.

Some parties want to create unrest, cut off from ground reality: PM Modi

Opposition parties think if there will be unrest, they will benefit politically... but these people are cut off from roots and don't know the nature of this nation of Sant Kabir, Mahatma Gandhi and Baba Ambedkar, PM Modi said.

US envoy Nikki Haley visits Gauri Shankar Temple

Haley met with External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and both the leaders held a discussion on various topics like UN reforms, counterterrorism and leadership roles of women in India.

Hizbul, JeM recruited, used children in Kashmir during clashes with security forces: UNSG report

The annual report of the UN Secretary General on Children and Armed Conflict, covering the January-December 2017 period, said globally, over 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflict last year while more than 8,000 were recruited or used as combatants.

2016 surgical strike video surfaces: How Indian Army destroyed terror camps

The eight-minute-long video shows how the Special Forces of the Indian Army crossed over the LoC and destroyed the targets on the Pakistani side of the LoC.

Congress accuses PM Modi govt of politicising surgical strikes

Addressing a press conference, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala charged that while on the one hand the Modi government is seeking credit for the sacrifice and valour of the armed forces, on the other it has failed to provide direction and vision to deal with Pakistan .

First Batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims halted due to heavy rainfall

The pilgrims have been halted at the Baltal base camps and will be allowed to proceed only after the weather gets clear.

PM Modi remembers PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary

Modi applauded Rao for his leadership during one of the most critical periods in the history of India.

Swaraj, Pompeo agree to reschedule '2+2 dialogue' soon

Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were earlier scheduled to travel to the US to take part in the meeting with Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis on July 6.

To up efficiency, Centre gives DRDO more financial powers

The government on Wednesday delegated greater financial powers to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to “enhance its efficiency and effectiveness”, but the body requires a drastic overhaul rather than mere tinkering to ensure India develops a robust defence-industrial base.

Amarnath yatra kicks off amid tight CRPF cover

Over 25,000 personnel of the central paramilitary force, in addition to 15,000 personnel of J&K police, are securing the yatra. Officials said they have identified at least three vulnerable stretches on National Highway 44 where deployment of security personnel has been almost doubled.