New Delhi: A recent investigative report published in Himal Southasian magazine has highlighted the issue of exotic wildlife smuggling into India through the porous borders of the northeast region. The report, authored by M. Rajshekhar, reveals that while many consignments of trafficked wildlife have been intercepted by law enforcement agencies and relocated to zoos, a significant number have found their way to Vantara, an initiative by Reliance Industries aimed at the 'rescue' and sheltering of wildlife.

New Delhi: In a diplomatic response to the recent comments made by the United States regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, India summoned a senior US diplomat to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to express its displeasure and lodge a "strong objection."

New Delhi: During the launch of the "India Employment Report 2024: Youth Employment, Education, and Skills," Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran asserted on Tuesday that it is misguided to expect the government to single-handedly address all social and economic challenges, including unemployment. Ironically, his remarks came while introducing the report co-authored by the International Labour Organisation and The Institute for Human Development.

Renowned economist Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has predicted that the "Electoral bond issue" will significantly impact the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming elections.

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday announced candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, signalling that the outfit will not ally with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

A Delhi BJP delegation met Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Wednesday to demand a probe into the "letters" being sent by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to his ministers from ED custody.

About 2,800 police personnel have been deployed for security in view of the IPL 2024 matches to be held at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal here, Rachakonda police said.

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a massive controversy.