Soldier injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara succumbs to injuries
Srinagar, July 24 - The soldier injured in an encounter with the terrorists on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, succumbed to injuries in the hospital.
Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley
Jammu, July 24 - The ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been proceeding peacefully since it started on June 29 as another batch of 2,907 pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley on Wednesday morning in two escorted convoys.
INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it ‘discriminatory’
New Delhi, July 24 - The opposition INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against the Union Budget.
Budget increases expenditure for National Health Mission, proposes digital public infra
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale.
India the most exciting economic story in world: UKIBC on Union Budget
New Delhi, July 24 - Calling India the most exciting economic story in the world, The UK India Business Council on Wednesday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the government for an emphasis on facilitating foreign investments and commitment towards fiscal stability in
Time to invest in stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax
New Delhi, July 24 - Stock market experts on Wednesday said that investors should focus on buying stocks which can deliver superior returns after a marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equity becomes a reality.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office.
Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort
Mumbai, July 24 - One of the four individual Indian athletes hoping for a repeat of their success from the Tokyo Olympics and win back-to-back medals, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is the lone weightlifter representing the country in the Paris Olympic Games.
One terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Kupwara
Srinagar, July 24 - One terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in J&K’s Kupwara district.
US Secret Service Deputy Director tapped as acting chief
Washington, July 24 - Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. was tapped to serve as the agency's acting chief, following Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation amid mounting pressure.
Will respond to ‘theft’ of assets, retaliation may be ‘harsh’: Russia
Moscow, July 23 - Russia will retaliate against the West over its expropriation of the country's sovereign assets, and the response could be "harsh", top officials said on Tuesday.
K’taka CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting for ‘neglecting’ state in Budget
Bengaluru, July 24 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday evening that he will not take part in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on July 27.
Odisha Minister demands Naveen Patnaik’s arrest for ‘indiscipline’ in House
Bhubaneswar, July 24 - With the Odisha Assembly continuing to witness ruckus for the second day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday sought the arrest of BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik for alleged indiscipline during Governor address Raghubar
‘Indexation’ from mutual funds has gone away: Edelweiss’ Radhika Gupta
New Delhi, July 23 - Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss MD and CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC), said on Tuesday that the concept of indexation has gone away from mutual funds (MFs).
Two projects of GMDA worth Rs 83.85 crore approved
Gurugram, July 23 - During the meeting of the High-Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) held under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, two projects of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) worth Rs 83.85 crores were approved for allotment on
Union Budget only for Andhra, Bihar; Maha got nothing, says MVA
Mumbai, July 23 - The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024-2025 as “intended only for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar”, “copying many points of the INDIA alliance Lok Sabha manifesto” with “nothing for the farmers.”
Parineeti Chopra shares her ‘biggest flex’: ‘Walking to meetings’
Mumbai, July 23 - Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is currently on vacation to an unknown foreign location on Tuesday shared her 'biggest flex' and it is nothing but 'walking to meetings'.
Nitish Kumar welcomes special package for Bihar
Patna, July 23 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the special package from the Union government for infrastructure projects in the state.
MCG land freed from clutches of encroachments
Gurugram, July 23 - Following directions from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) against illegal constructions and encroachments, an MCG team has freed 1,500 square yards of land from illegal possession in Ullawas village of the district.
Paris Olympics: ‘We are confident about our chances’, says archer Deepika Kumari
New Delhi, July 23 - India's ace archer Deepika Kumari is confident of the team's chances in the Paris Olympics. She said clear communication in tough situations will benefit them in the quadrennial event. Indian archers will compete in all five medal events