How Vadhavan port will put India on global map, generate lakhs of jobs
Mumbai, June 22 - The proposed mega Vadhavan port in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, worth Rs 76, 220 crore, would not only boost sea-based trade but also herald a new wave of industrial development towards the country becoming the world’s third-largest economy
India committed to realising Bangabandhu’s vision of stable and progressive Bangladesh: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to realising Bangabandhu's vision of a stable, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh while asserting that New Delhi will continue to give the highest priority to its relations with Dhaka.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with finance ministers of states
New Delhi, June 22 - Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of states and Union Territories to take their views on board for the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 here on Saturday.
‘Vada pav girl’ Chandrika Dixit reacts to being called attention-seeker
Mumbai, June 22 - Chandrika Dixit, who gained fame as the “vada pav girl,” has opened up about being called an “attention seeker” due to her disputes and videos related to her food cart in the National Capital.
356 doctors, paramedics deputed for Haj pilgrims: Health Ministry
New Delhi, June 21 - The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Friday that it has deputed 356 doctors and paramedics for the medical care of Haj pilgrims this year and also conducted nearly 2 lakh OPDs amid the
‘Yoga can help women manage stress, anxiety, mood swings more effectively’
New Delhi, June 21 - Regular practice of yoga offers numerous benefits for women in managing their health, such as it can help manage stress, anxiety, and mood swings more effectively, experts said on the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Friday.
BPCL, Bounce Infinity join hands to launch ‘eDrive stores’ to boost EV adoption
New Delhi, June 21 - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday announced its partnership with electric vehicle (EV) maker Bounce Infinity to launch 'eDrive stores' at select BPCL retail outlets to accelerate EV adoption.
Chhota Shakeel’s brother-in-law & terror-funding accused dies in Mumbai hospital
Mumbai, June 22 - A terror-funding accused Arif Abubakar Sheikh alias Arif Bhaijaan, died during treatment following a cardiac arrest at a government hospital, here on Saturday, a lawyer said.
Chaitanya Bishnoi, Aaron Jones, Sunny Patel set for MLC 2024
Dallas, June 22 - USA’s vice-captain Aaron Jones, Sunny Patel and Chaitanya Bishnoi are set to feature in the upcoming second Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024, which begins on July 5.
T20 World Cup: Thrilling three-way fight for semi-final spots in Group 2
New Delhi, June 22 - As the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight stage draws to a close, Group 2 is poised on a knife-edge with two games remaining.
Phillips, Mustafizur & Shadab to headline LPL 2024
New Delhi, June 22 - The fifth edition of the much-awaited Lanka Premier League (LPL) will begin on July 1 with a host of international and Sri Lankan stars in action across three weeks of pulsating T20 action at three iconic venues.
Death toll from heavy rain in Central America rises to 30
Mexico City, June 22 - At least 30 people have died from heavy rain this season in the three Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, according to authorities of these three countries.
K’taka Home Min says action to follow if complaint filed against Prajwal Revanna’s brother
Bengaluru, June 22 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that if a complaint of sexual abuse was received against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna, the police would initiate legal action.
Ayyanna Patrudu unanimously elected Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly
Amaravati, June 22 - Senior TDP leader and former Minister Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu was unanimously elected as Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday.
Bengal train mishap: Railways mulls new procedural initiatives to improve communication system
Kolkata, June 22 - Following the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision which claimed 11 lives, the railways is mulling new initiatives to improve the communication system between different departments as well to avoid certain technical confusion which may lead to the recurrence of such
Indian startup develops AI-enabled yoga mat for personalised coaching
New Delhi, June 22 - A startup incubated at IIT Mandi has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Yoga mat, which was presented to Union Ministers here.
YSRCP’s under construction central office demolished
Amaravati, June 22 - YSR Congress Party’s under-construction central office in Tadepalli in Guntur district was demolished by municipal authorities in the early hours of Saturday over alleged illegal construction.
Maha govt to soon set up committee to address OBC community’s issues: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, June 22 - Amid ongoing protests, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday made it clear that the OBC reservation will not be affected, and the government will not allow injustice to the OBC community.
Mizoram CM meets several Union Ministers to discuss key issues of state
New Delhi/Aizawl, June 22 - Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday held meetings with Union Health, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J.P. Nadda, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and DoNER and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in the national capital to discuss various state-related issues,
Congress stages protests in several NE states against NEET and UGC-NET exams ‘irregularities’
Imphal/Agartala/Kohima, June 21 - The Congress staged protests in several northeastern states on Friday over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against the guilty.