Current epidemic law can't handle future crisis, needs overhaul, says panel

Flagging "significant deficiencies" in the Epidemic Diseases Act, the Law Commission has recommended to the government that either the law be suitably amended to address existing gaps or a......

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

The national capital will be placed under a blanket of security for the Republic Day celebrations, with more than 70,000 personnel being deployed across the city for the purpose, Delhi Police......

NDRF teams capable of tackling nuke attacks deployed in Ayodhya

Multiple National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams trained to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks as well as disasters like earthquakes and drowning incidents, have......

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.''They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed......

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker Audi have extended support to customers in cyclone and flood affected regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In a......

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the......

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

They are both electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, also known as contract manufacturers. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters One is Taiwan’s Foxconn group, the undisputed global......

Adani's son Karan to head newly-acquired cement firms

Billionaire Gautam Adani's son Karan will helm the cement firms his group has acquired to become India's second largest cement player and extend his burgeoning empire that spans from ports and......

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

IMAGE: The Narendra Modi stadium will witness multiple layers of protection for the World Cup opener. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Given a threat issued by Khalistani separatists, about......

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

IMAGE: The UEFA announced in a statement that English champions Manchester City had committed "serious breaches" of the rules. Photograph: Phil Noble English champions Manchester City have been......