Democrats are in race against time in deciding presidential candidate
New York, July 22 - Dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden has forced the Democratic party into a race against time on an unchartered course.
Terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K’s Rajouri
Jammu, July 22 - An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Monday in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today
New Delhi, July 22 - The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on Monday with the key highlight being the tabling of the Union Budget on July 23.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today
New Delhi, July 22 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the Economic Survey 2023-24 on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in
Washington, July 21 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris got down earning the nomination of the Democratic Party for President calling lawmakers, party leaders officials, and outside support groups soon after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing her.
From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos
New York, July 22 - Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and
World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race
Washington, July 22 - Leaders from around the world have reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election this year, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in the race for the White House, media reports said.
Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President
Washington, July 22 - Senator JD Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President, sought to tie Vice-President Kamala Harris, who could become the Democratic nominee for President, to President Joe Biden's presidency, saying the latter was the "worst President in my lifetime" and Harris
Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination
Washington, July 22- US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that she was honoured to get President Joe Biden's endorsement and said it was the intention to "earn and win" the nomination of the Democratic party to run for the President.
‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump
New York, July 22 - Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump crowed, "the Corrupt and Radical Democrats are throwing him overboard" after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House.
Obama, Clintons praise Biden
Washington, July 22 - Former US President Barack Obama has called President Joe Biden "one of the most consequential presidents" and former President Bill Clinton said that Biden "advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union".
Akhilesh Yadav in Kolkata for Trinamool’s Martyr’s Day rally
Kolkata, July 21 - Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha member Akhilesh Yadav arrived here on Sunday to participate in Trinamool Congress’ annual Martyr's Day rally.
Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route
New Delhi, July 21 - At least three devotees were killed and six others injured in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath in a landslide triggered by rain on Sunday, officials said.
Bankruptcies in Japan surge to decade high: Survey
Tokyo, July 21 - Corporate bankruptcies in Japan surged 22 per cent year on year to a decade high in the first half of the year due to rising costs, labour shortages and waning financial support, according to a recent survey by a
South Korea blares propaganda broadcasts for 4th day; North Korea sends trash-carrying balloons
Seoul, July 21 -South Korea's military blared anti-Pyongyang broadcasts through its border loudspeakers for the fourth straight day Sunday as North Korea has again launched balloons presumed to be carrying trash toward South Korea.
Paris Olympics: All eyes on Bopanna and Sumit as India aim to relive 1996 tennis triumph
New Delhi, July 21 - The 1996 Olympics was, historically speaking, the pinnacle of Indian tennis as a sport. Against all odds, Leander Paes, at the age of 23, won bronze at the Atlanta Summer Games in 1996 despite not being a major
Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled
New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.
Abhishek Banerjee breaks silence, calls for continued struggle against anti-Bengal forces
Kolkata, July 21 - Finally breaking his silence, Trinamool Congress’ General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee gave his message on the occasion of the party’s annual Martyr’s Day programme in Kolkata on Sunday calling for the continued movement against the anti-Bengal
Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy
New Delhi, July 21 - There is a need to infuse investments in districts and rural areas both for accelerating traditional economic activities as well as the new economy especially focused on circularity, experts have said.
Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism
New Delhi, July 21 - As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.