Bihar commerce body urges state govt to review non-residential taxes
Patna, June 26 - The Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Naveen to review unexpected non-residential taxes in the state.
SpaceX bags $843 million NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030
New Delhi, June 27 - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has won a $843 million NASA contract to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.
North Korea says successfully conducted multiple warhead missile capability test
Seoul, June 27 - North Korea has successfully conducted a missile test aimed at securing multiple warhead capability, state media reported on Thursday, contradicting South Korea's assessment that the test is believed to have ended in failure.
Philippine troops kill 7 suspected rebels in clash
Manila, June 27 - Seven suspected rebels have been killed in a clash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Philippine military said on Thursday.
Passenger train derailment in Russia leaves 70 injured
Moscow, June 27 - At least 70 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's northwestern Komi region, local media reported, citing authorities.
SL thanks India, key bilateral creditors for finalising $10 billion debt deal
Colombo, June 26 - With a major move to turn around the country's worst-ever financial crisis, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked India and other key bilateral creditors for finalising a debt restructuring deal valued at a combined $10 billion.
Kenyan President urged to reconsider financial bill after violent protests
New Delhi, June 26 - Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Wednesday urged President William Ruto to reconsider signing the finance bill, as violent protests broke out in Kenya killing at least 22 protesters and injuring over 160 others.
India likely to see 5 times rise in data centre capacity expansion: Report
New Delhi, June 27 - Driven by steep data usage and digital adoption, India is likely to see a five times rise in data centre capacity expansion in years to come, a new report said on Thursday.
First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to reach Kashmir on Friday
Jammu, June 27 - First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims will be flagged off for Kashmir on Friday from here as this year’s Yatra begins on June 29.
Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat
New Delhi, June 27 - Parts of the Delhi-NCR on Thursday received rain, bringing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions.
Bolivia coup attempt fails, army general arrested
La Paz, June 27 - Armoured vehicles and troops of the Bolivian Armed Forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, hours after an attempted coup.
BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi AIIMS; condition ‘stable’
New Delhi, June 27 - Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the AIIMS here late on Wednesday night, sources said, adding that the condition of the former Deputy Prime Minister is stable.
India’s ‘ambitions great’, will play key role: US official on collaboration on semiconductor
Washington, June 26 - India may be at an early stage in semiconductor design and manufacturing but its "ambitions are great" and it will increasingly play a key role in the field, a top US official said on Wednesday.
Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief
New Delhi, June 26 - Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his 'racist' remarks and comments on
After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean
Washington, June 26 - India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the "trust and confidence" they have developed working together
MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on
New Delhi, June 26 -: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) clarified on Wednesday that it has not given Byju’s a clean chit over financial fraud as the investigation into the matter is still going on.
Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in
New Delhi, June 26 - The resurgent Congress-led INDIA bloc has been latching on to every opportunity to corner the BJP-led NDA while reiterating that, as the voice of India, they will keep the government on a tight leash.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space amid Starliner tech glitch
New Delhi, June 26 - In a growing concern, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) as engineers continue to fix the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that will take them back to Earth.
CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.
Ather Energy to invest Rs 2,000 cr in EV manufacturing facility in Maha: Fadnavis
Mumbai, June 26 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that EV company Ather Energy is going to invest more than Rs 2,000 crore in a manufacturing facility in the state that will generate around 4,000 jobs.