India’s retail market attracts investors, funding for startups rose by 32 pc
New Delhi, July 1 - India's consumption story has been attracting investors. In the first half of 2024, retail startups in the country raised 32 per cent more funds as compared to the same period last year.
Hyundai Motor register decline, Kia logs growth in overall sales in June
New Delhi, July 1 - Automaker Hyundai Motor India has registered a decline of 1.22 per cent in overall auto sales in the month of June, while Kia India reported a growth of 9.8 per cent, the companies said on Monday.
WhatsApp banned over 66 lakh accounts in India in May
New Delhi, July 1 - Meta-owned WhatsApp on Monday said it banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India in the month of May for violating the laws of the land.
Nearly 2,000 households evacuated amid potential floods in Myanmar
Yangon, July 1 - Nearly 2,000 households in northern Myanmar's Kachin State have been evacuated as the Ayeyarwady River overflowed above the danger mark due to heavy rains, according to the Kachin state government on Monday.
Defamation Suit: Delhi court hands Medha Patkar 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine
New Delhi, July 1 - A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001.
Raj Anadkat shares inspiration behind his character in ‘United States of Gujarat’
Mumbai, July 1 - Actor Raj Anadkat, who essays the role of Keshav in the regional show ‘United States of Gujarat’, has shared the inspiration behind his character.
One-off Test: Shafali, Smriti and Sneh propel India to 10-wicket victory against South Africa
Chennai, July 1 - India women's team defeated South Africa by 10 wickets in the one-off Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.
Groww aims to debunk misinformation to over 1.5 crore customers amid concerns
New Delhi, July 1 - As multiple customers juggled to validate their Groww portfolio on mutual fund transfer agencies CAMS and Kfintech amid concerns, the financial services platform on Monday said some of the customers are not able to see all their investments
‘New Mpox Clade 1b worrying, can spread via physical contact, raise mortality rate’
New Delhi, July 1 - The new Clade 1b strain of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) is worrying as it can easily spread between people with just physical contact, and result in increased mortality rate even among children, said infectious disease experts on
Sandeep Singh: Indian shooter forged in Siachen aims gold at 2024 Olympics
New Delhi, July 1 - Enduring temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, India's top 10m rifle shooter Sandeep Singh found his resolve in the icy desolation of Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and spent months living in a tent, cooking his own
Mauritanian President Ghazouani wins reelection
Nouakchott, July 1 - Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani won reelection in the country's June 29 presidential poll, capturing 56.12 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel
Baghdad, July 1 - A Shiite militia group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, in an online statement on Monday, said that it launched a drone attack in the morning on a "vital site" in Israel's southern port city of Eilat.
Mongolian President urges political parties to unite for national interests
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Monday urged political parties and a coalition that won seats in parliamentary elections to forget disputes and divisions arising during the elections and to unite and work together for the national interests of the
ONDC adds 300 sellers, 400 women entrepreneurs to its network
New Delhi, July 1 - The government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Monday announced empowering 300 sellers and 400 women entrepreneurs, by adding them to its e-commerce network.
Nation poised for golden times of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, July 1 - Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday, listed many achievements of the BJP-led NDA government in the past 10 years and also mentioned
New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial mindset: J&K L-G
Srinagar, July 1 - J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the new laws will free the criminal justice system from the colonial mindset.
Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
Shivakumar should become CM, says Cong MLA; CM Siddaramaiah points at high command
Ballary, (Karnataka) July 1 - The tussle within the Karnataka Congress over the Chief Minister's post is escalating.
Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam
Singapore, July 1 - Singapore police blocked 40 suspicious bank accounts and seized over 1.28 million Singapore dollars (945,000 U.S. dollars) during an operation between June 20 and June 27, according to the latest statement from the police.
Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors log sales growth in April-June quarter
Mumbai, July 1 - Maruti Suzuki India sold 179,228 units in June, compared to 159,418 units in the same month last year, it said on Monday.