Indian financial institutions well placed to ride on robust economic growth: Moody’s
Mumbai, June 12 - Indian banks and non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) are well placed to seize opportunities from the country's strong economic prospects through lending growth in sectors such as infrastructure, energy transition, manufacturing, small businesses and retail, a Moody’s report said on
India’s industrial production clocks 5 pc growth in April
New Delhi, June 12 - India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 5 per cent year-on-year growth during April this year compared to the corresponding figure of 4.6 per cent in April 2023, according to the latest data released by the Ministry
North Korea discontent over UNSC’s meeting on Pyongyang’s human rights situation
Seoul, June 14 - North Korea on Friday expressed strong discontent regarding the UN Security Council's (UNSC) meeting on Pyongyang's human rights situation held earlier this week.
13 UP Legislative Council members sworn in
Lucknow, June 14 - Thirteen members of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council were sworn in on Friday here.
Afghanistan seeks to establish political, economic ties with all countries: Caretaker govt
Kabul, June 14 - The Afghan caretaker government's Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, on Friday said that Afghanistan seeks to establish political and economic relations with all countries across the world.
Iran fulfils threat to expand uranium enrichment
Vienna, June 14 - Following last week's resolution against Iran by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Tehran is now pressing ahead with the threatened expansion of its uranium facilities, the UN nuclear watchdog said.
‘Save yourself’: Anti-Trump art action at US consulate on birthday
Hamburg, June 14 - Fifty round life buoys normally used to help someone from drowning have been hung on a bridge in front of the US consulate in Hamburg along with banners reading: "America, save yourself. Don't vote for Trump."
WFP warns of hunger crisis ahead of Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 14 - The Afghanistan office of the World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned of a hunger crisis ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan.
Moscow reports major Ukrainian drone attack on border regions
Moscow, June 14 - Ukraine carried out a major attack consisting of more than 80 drones on Russian border regions in the early hours of Friday, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported.
One killed, several wounded in Israeli strike in Lebanon
Beirut, June 14 - At least one person was killed and more than seven others wounded in an Israeli airstrike overnight that hit a house in southern Lebanon, security sources and state media reported on Friday.
Haj begins as Saudi Arabia expects 2 million pilgrims
Riyadh, June 14 - Muslims from around the world started the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with authorities expecting 2 million people to gather this year amid sweltering heat.
Pocso case: Karnataka HC directs police not to arrest Yediyurappa
Bengaluru, June 14 - Former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa, who is facing arrest in connection with a Pocso case, got temporary relief on Friday as the High Court directed the police not to initiate arrest procedures against him.
India’s forex kitty surges to new lifetime high of $655.8 billion
Mumbai, June 14 - India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.3 billion during the week ended June 7 to scale a lifetime high of $655.8 billion, according to the latest data released by the RBI on Friday.
Batting for peace through dialogue and diplomacy, PM Modi holds ‘productive meeting’ with Zelensky
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he held a "very productive" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia as New Delhi continues to encourage peaceful resolution
Talks with Ukraine if it withdraws troops from Donbas, other conflict areas: Putin
Moscow, June 14 - Days ahead of the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that his country was ready for talks with Ukraine, provided it completely withdraws its troops from the Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Committed to strengthening India-UK strategic partnership in third term, says PM Modi after meeting Sunak
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated his commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK during the third term of the NDA government as he held a bilateral meeting with British PM
Rajdhani, Vande Bharat, Duronto to now run at higher speed between Sitarampur & Jhajha
Kolkata (June 14, 2024) There will be a reduction in running time for important trains like the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna), Howrah-Patna Vande Bharat Express, Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express, and Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express (via Patna) as the Eastern Railway (ER)
Chandrababu Naidu congratulates Pawan Kalyan on becoming Dy CM
Amaravati, June 14 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday congratulated Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader and actor Pawan Kalyan on becoming the Deputy Chief Minister.
Heatwave claims three lives in Bihar’s Nalanda
Patna, June 14 - Three people, including two women, died due to heatstroke in Bihar's Nalanda district.
SC refuses to halt demolition of Pracheen Shiv Mandir near Yamuna floodplains
New Delhi, June 14 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to halt the demolition of a Pracheen Shiv Mandir situated at Geeta Colony close to the Yamuna floodplains.