Compare the progress and not term: PM Modi on questions of equaling Nehru’s record
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when questioned about 'bright prospects' of equaling Jawaharlal Nehru's three terms as Prime Minister, said that one should compare the progress (in his tenure) and not the terms.
Developing internal strength key to tackling external issues: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 24 - Emphasising that a country which remains strong internally can handle external threats with full confidence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that today's India is not really bothered about what is happening inside Pakistan.
Debate rages over PM Modi’s claim: Congress ‘misused’ EC after Rajiv’s assassination
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent observations during an interview questioning the postponement of Lok Sabha elections following the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi have ignited a vigorous debate over the Election Commission's “impartiality” during Congress rule in
I am Avinashi from Kashi, we will form new government on June 4: PM Modi on ‘expiry’ notice by INDIA bloc
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday derided and taunted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's prediction of June 4 'expiry' for the government and said that she was indeed speaking the truth.
Parliament security breach case: Court grants Delhi Police 13 days more to finish probe
New Delhi, May 24 - A court on Friday granted the Delhi Police 13 days more to complete its probe in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case - the third extension so far.
INDIA bloc headed for clear mandate, says Jairam Ramesh
Chandigarh, May 24 - Congress in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday asserted the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc was headed for a clear and decisive mandate in the Lok Sabha polls.
Penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls arrives amid rising heat
New Delhi, May 24 - As India's mammoth electoral exercise reaches its sixth and penultimate phase, over 11 crore voters in eight states/UTs from the teeming environs of Delhi and its neighbourhood to the coalfields of Jharkhand to coastal Odisha will head to
Election Commission grants permission for Telangana Formation Day celebrations
Hyderabad, May 24 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accorded permission to the Telangana government for organising State Formation Day celebrations on June 2.
Naxalism will return to Bihar if CPI(ML) wins: HM Shah
Patna, May 24 - Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Friday said that Naxalism would resurface in Bihar if the CPI(ML) won Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Delhi court convicts activist Medha Patkar in defamation case by L-G VK Saxena
New Delhi, May 24 - A Delhi court on Friday convicted Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena.
India needs ‘economic engines’ at district level for balanced regional development: Zoho CEO
New Delhi, May 25 - India needs economic engines at every district level for a balanced regional development, cloud software major Zoho’s CEO Sridhar Vembu said on Saturday.
After Murthy & Nilekani, another Indian tech leader receives global outsourcing honour
Bengaluru, May 25 - Chocko Valliappa, Founder and MD of New York and Bengaluru co-headquartered tech and IT services firm Vee Technologies, has been inducted into the ‘IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame,’ joining the ranks of Indian IT industry veterans N. R. Narayana
WhatsApp exports your user data every night: Elon Musk
New Delhi, May 25 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday slammed Meta-owned WhatsApp for allegedly exporting users' data every night.
Gaming firm Nazara logs Rs 17 crore in net profit in Q4, revenue drops 8 pc
New Delhi, May 25 - Gaming and sports media platform Nazara Technologies on Saturday announced net profit from its continued operations at Rs 17.1 crore in the January-March quarter of FY24, up 43.6 per cent compared to Rs 11.9 crore in the same
India’s growth momentum to continue in April-March quarter of 2024-25: FinMin report
New Delhi, May 25 - The Indian economy closed the financial year 2023-24 strongly despite strong external headwinds, and early indications suggest that the growth momentum will continue during the current April-June quarter of 2024-25, according to a Finance Ministry report released on
Google infuses $350 million in Walmart-owned Flipkart
New Delhi, May 24 - As the Indian e-commerce space heats up with a spurt in the digital economy, Google has invested nearly $350 million in Walmart-owned Flipkart, taking the homegrown company’s valuation at nearly $36 billion.
EaseMyTrip logs Rs 15 crore in net loss in Q4, revenue surges 41 pc
New Delhi, May 24 - Online travel company EaseMyTrip on Friday reported a net loss of Rs 15 crore in the January-March quarter of the last fiscal year (FY24), as against a profit of Rs 45.6 crore in the previous quarter.
RBI fines Hero FinCorp for breach of norms
Mumbai, May 24 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 3,10,000 on Hero FinCorp Limited for breach of norms related to the fair practices code for NBFCs.
Taiwan detects 62 Chinese warplanes in airspace amid military drills
Taipei, May 25 - Taiwan's Defence Ministry on Saturday said it had registered 62 Chinese warplanes operating around Taiwan within 24 hours, the highest number of Chinese daily sorties so far this year.
Families of US school shooting victims sue Meta, game developer Activision
New York, May 25 - Meta and Call of Duty (CoD) game developer Activision have been sued by the families of the victims killed in a US school shooting over alleged promotion of the use of firearms to minors.