J&K: Inmate injured in gas cylinder explosion in Kupwara jail, succumbs
Srinagar, June 28 - Another jail inmate injured in a gas cylinder explosion inside J&K’s Kupwara district jail on July 19 succumbed in the hospital on Friday, taking the toll of inmates killed in this accident to two.
BJP protests at DC offices in K’taka, seek action in tribal welfare scam case
Bengaluru, June 28 - Alleging the Congress government's involvement in the Rs 187 crore tribal welfare scam and demanding action, the BJP in Karnataka was protesting and trying to gherao the offices of District Commissioners (DC) across the state on Friday.
6 out of 10 German firms plan new investments in India in FY25 over positive economic outlook
New Delhi, June 28 - Driven by political stability and a skilled workforce, India's importance as an investment location for global companies is growing sustainably and at least six out of 10 (59 per cent) of German companies plan to increase their investments
BJP Councillor takes ‘boat ride’ in waterlogged Patparganj, slams AAP govt
New Delhi, June 28 - BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi was spotted boating in the waterlogged Patparganj locality of Delhi on Friday.
Why giving smartphones to calm down kids’ tantrums may not be healthy
New Delhi, June 28 - Are you one of those parents who calm down their tantrum-throwing children with a digital device? Beware, it may hamper their ability to self-regulate their emotions later in adulthood, finds a study on Friday.
India is now world’s 3rd largest domestic aviation market, next to US & China
New Delhi, June 28 - India has now become the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market after the U.S. and China, as airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have expanded their fleet size to cater to the surge in air passengers, according to
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Kumaraswamy express grief over K’taka road accident
Bengaluru, June 28 -Union Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Friday expressed grief over the Karnataka road accident that claimed 13 lives.
World Tennis League season 3 returns to Abu Dhabi in December
Abu Dhabi (UAE), June 28 - Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) are set to host the third season of the World Tennis League, scheduled to be held at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22.
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $239 mn
Islamabad, June 28 - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that its foreign exchange reserves had decreased by $239 million due to external debt repayments.
Voting starts for Iran’s 14th presidential election
Tehran, June 28 - Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election started on Friday, months after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month.
Raghav Juyal nixes nepotism talk by citing how he got work with KJo despite being an outsider
Mumbai, June 28 - Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal says for him nepotism does not exist as despite being an outsider he got a chance to work with filmmaker Karan Johar for the upcoming movie “Kill”.
NODWIN Gaming to acquire esports firm Freaks 4U Gaming for Rs 271 crore
New Delhi, June 28 - E-sports and gaming company NODWIN Gaming on Friday said that it will be acquiring Berlin-based global full-service gaming and esports agency Freaks 4U Gaming for Rs 271 crore.
South Korean Minister vows efforts to bring North Korea back to dialogue with ‘patience’
Seoul, June 28 - Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho on Friday said the government will make efforts with "patience" to create conditions to bring North Korea back to the dialogue table while bolstering trilateral cooperation with the US and Japan against Pyongyang's military threats.
BSP and ASP to contest all 10 upcoming Assembly bypolls in UP
Lucknow, June 28 - In a move that is bound to further rattle the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Azad Samaj Party (ASP) led by Chandra Shekhar Aazad has announced that it will contest all the 10 upcoming bypolls to the state Assembly.
Copa America: ‘It hurts’ says USA captain Pulisic following 2-1 loss to Panama
Atlanta, June 28 - The United States of America lost 2-1 against Panama in their second group fixture of the 2024 Copa America in a game where the hosts had been reduced to ten minutes early in the first half.
Hina Khan diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer; says ‘my treatment has already begun’
Mumbai, June 28 - Actress Hina Khan on Friday announced that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, saying she is strong, determined, and fully committed to overcoming this disease.
Discuss NEET issue, says Rahul Gandhi to Centre
New Delhi, June 28 - Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that the NEET exam issue should be discussed in Parliament and urged the government to hold a "good and respectful discussion".
Maruti Suzuki Swift surpasses 3 mn sales mark in India
New Delhi, June 28 - The Maruti Suzuki Swift has achieved a new milestone of three million sales in India, the company said on Friday.
Land scam case: Jharkhand HC grants bail to ex-CM Hemant Soren
Ranchi, June 28 - The Jharkhand High Court on Friday granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the land scam case.
Bengal train mishap: Injured assistant loco pilot shifted to Assam’s Maligaon
Kolkata, June 28 - Manu Kumar, the assistant loco pilot of the goods train that collided with Kanchanjunga Express earlier this month in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal has been shifted to Assam for continuing medical treatment purposes.