PM Modi and Media – Facts vs Fiction
New Delhi, May 31 - Before May 2014, 'On Board Prime Minister’s Special Aircraft’ used to be the most fancied byline for the 'celebrated’ editors to flaunt at various fora.
Germany says weapons sent to Ukraine can be used on Russian targets
Berlin, May 31 - The German government has authorised Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit announced on Friday in Berlin.
Bomb threat for Srinagar-bound Vistara flight turns out to be hoax
Srinagar, May 31 - A bomb threat targeting a Vistara flight was received at J&K's Srinagar airport on Friday, said officials here, adding that it turned out to be a hoax after a thorough check.
South Korea warns of ‘unendurable’ actions against North Korea unless it stops provocations
Seoul, May 31 - The unification ministry of South Korea on Friday warned that "unendurably" painful measures would be taken against North Korea if it continues to stage "irrational" provocative acts, such as this week's sending of balloons carrying trash to South.
Fire breaks out at Russian oil terminal after Ukrainian drone attack
Moscow, May 31 - A fire has broken out in the oil terminal at the Russian Black Sea port of Port Kavkaz following a night-time Ukrainian drone attack, the local governor said on Friday morning.
Over 900 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan in two days
Kabul, May 31 - Over 900 Afghan refugees have returned to their native country, Afghanistan, from neighbouring Pakistan over the past two days, according to the country's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation.
US: Police officer, suspect among three killed in Minnesota shooting
Los Angeles, May 31 - Three people, including a police officer and the suspect, were killed, and three others injured in a shooting in Minneapolis, a major city in the US state of Minnesota, authorities said.
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking media gag on Swati Maliwal assault case
New Delhi, May 31 - The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent the media from disclosing the name of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal in connection with the assault case, as well
RBI shifting 100 tonnes gold to India ‘makes no difference’: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 31 - Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) move to shift around 100 tonnes of its gold kept in bank vaults in the UK to its vaults in India "makes no difference"
Violence erupts in Bengal’s Bhangar, ten injured
Kolkata, May 31 - At least ten people were injured in pre-poll violence that erupted in the Bhangar area of West Bengal's Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency on Friday.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan under fire for taking U-turn on regime change narrative
Islamabad, May 31 - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under severe criticism from his political opponents for giving a clean chit to the US and other Western countries on their alleged involvement in the ouster of his government in April
Jefferies goes bullish on Adani Group, recommends ‘Buy’ for 4 Group companies
New Delhi, May 31 - A new Jefferies report has recommended ‘Buy’ on Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Adani Energy Solutions, and Ambuja Cements, as Adani Group clocked an impressive 40 per cent EBITDA growth (YoY) in FY24.
Delhi govt petitions SC seeking additional water supply from neighbouring states
New Delhi, May 31 - Amid the rising water crisis in the national capital, the Delhi government has petitioned the Supreme Court seekin
Odisha SRC advises people not to venture out between 11 am to 3 pm
Bhubaneswar, May 31 - Following several sunstroke-related deaths in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu on Friday issued an advisory urging people not to venture out from 11 am to 3 pm.
Boxing Federation of India agrees to join World Boxing
New Delhi, May 31 - The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has agreed to become a member of World Boxing, the International Federation established to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement.
DGCA slaps show cause notice on Air India for flight delays, passenger discomfort
New Delhi, May 31 - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India after its two flights were delayed and passengers were put to discomfort due to insufficient cooling in the aircraft.
T20 WC: Rohit can single-handedly take game away from opponent, says Shakib
New Delhi, May 31 - Ahead of their warm-up match against India, experienced Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has heaped praise on Men in Blue captain Rohit Sharma saying that he can change the result of a match single-handedly.
Abhay Chandwasiya elated on receiving letter from PM Modi, expresses gratitude
New Delhi, May 31 - Friday marked a festive and joyous moment for Abhay Chandwasiya, afflicted with a life-threatening ailment for 20 years, as he received a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appreciating his zest for life and also for a series
Ayushmann Khurrana heads for hometown Chandigarh to vote
Mumbai, May 31 - Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has been roped in by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to encourage young voters to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, will travel to his hometown Chandigarh to cast his vote on June
Sports Ministry okays Vinesh Phogat’s request to include S&C coach in Hungary training camp
New Delhi, May 31 - Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) have approved Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21.