Nifty closes at all-time high, Sensex surges by 1,292 pts
Mumbai, July 26 - Indian equity indices closed in the green on Friday following broad based buying in all segments of the markets.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Lessons that PM Modi learnt from war front 25 years ago
New Delhi, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi got some invaluable lessons from his visit to the Kargil War front in 1999.
PM Modi carries out ‘first blast’ of Shinkun La tunnel in Ladakh
Drass, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday carried out virtually the first blast of the 4.1 km long strategic Shinkun La tunnel in the Ladakh region which will be a milestone in the holistic development of the region.
Cong never respected Armed Forces, says BJP’s Poonawalla on Kargil Vijay Diwas
New Delhi, July 26 - On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the BJP once again attacked Congress and said that the anti-army mindset of the party, which did not celebrate the Day after coming to power, persists.
Kargil win a victory of 140 crore Indians, says PM Modi
Drass, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Kargil War win is neither the victory of any government in power nor of any political group, it is the heritage and the victory of 140 crore people of India.
Oppn playing politics over sensitive issues like Agnipath Scheme, says PM Modi
New Delhi, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Opposition on the Agnipath Scheme, saying that they are playing politics on a sensitive issue connected to the defence and security system of the country.
Their service, sacrifice will continue to inspire: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas
New Delhi, July 26 - Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 Kargil war and said their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and the coming generations.
PM Modi to pay homage to bravehearts of Kargil war at Drass
Srinagar, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 25th celebrations of the Kargil war on Friday and pay homage to the bravehearts who laid down their lives for the country.
BJP names new Bihar, Rajasthan state Presidents
New Delhi, July 26 - The BJP on Thursday named new state unit chiefs in Bihar and Rajasthan.
Former PM Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy meet PM Modi
New Delhi/Bengaluru, July 26 - Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and his son and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for US President
Washington, July 26 - Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, on Friday, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidential race.
South Korea, US, UK issue joint advisory on North Korean cyber group activities
Seoul, July 26 - South Korea's cybersecurity authority has issued a joint advisory with its US and UK counterparts against a North Korean cyber group's espionage campaign, targeting classified information in defence, aerospace, nuclear and engineering sectors.
World Bank approves development loan for Romania
Bucharest, July 26 - The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a development loan totalling 599.1 million euros ($650.5 million) for Romania to support its economic and environmental sustainability.
Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Sri Lanka Presidential polls as independent candidate
Colombo, July 26 - Hours after the Election Commission announced the date for the presidential elections in Sri Lanka, incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday announced that he would be contesting the polls as an independent candidate.
US senator moves bill to help India take on China
Washington, July 26 - US Republican senator Marco Rubio on Thursday said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China.
Sri Lanka hits back at Canadian PM over ‘Black July genocide’ charge
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has once again rejected allegations of the Tamil minority 'genocide' charge by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and claimed the accusation was 'arising from local domestic vote bank politics.
Sri Lanka sets crucial Presidential poll for September 21
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has set the crucial Presidential election for September 21, the Election Commission announced on Friday morning.
2 Indian military teams plant tri-colour on Mt. Elbrus in multinational military ‘Climb for Peace’ event
Terskol, July 26 - Two teams representing the Indian Armed forces have planted India's tri-colour on the summit of Europe's highest mountain, Mt. Elbrus, during the Third 'Climb for Peace' event of the International Military Sports Council (CISM).
Netanyahu meets Biden, Harris to narrow ‘gaps’ on Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, July 26 - US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday to close the remaining "gaps" in the push for a Gaza ceasefire deal, the White House said quoting media reports.
Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, July 25 - In first public remarks on a foreign policy issue as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Thursday called for Israel and Hamas to agree on the ceasefire deal under negotiation.