The annual river ice cover will decline by about six days for every one degree Celsius increase in global temperatures, posing economic and environmental consequences, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Nature, is the first to look at the future of river ice...

In one of his first decisions, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has issued directions to prepare a roadmap by June 30 to create an air defence command to enhance security of India's skies. He also underlined that efforts will be made to cut out infructuous ceremonial activities...

Top scientists, including two Nobel laureates, were among policymakers, academicians and other delegates to attend the 107th Indian Science Congress, which was inaugurated on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The organizers are expecting around 15,000 people to attend the event....

On the first day of the new year, PM Narendra Modi reiterated India’s commitment to its “neighbourhood first” policy and a “vision of shared peace and prosperity” in telephonic conversations with leaders of all countries in the region except Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan....

Country's IT capital Bengaluru was turned into a fortress on New Year's Eve with heavy police presence and elaborate security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents in the garb of revelry. Along with elaborate security arrangements there were around 15,000 police security personnel...