Giriraj Singh calls Congress ‘black spot’ on India over EVM remarks
New Delhi, June 17 - Amid ongoing debates over the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Opposition parties questioning their transparency and reliability, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party on Monday, labelling
Market Outlook: Monsoon, Budget, other factors to drive markets this week
Mumbai, June 17 - India stock markets will remain closed on Monday on the account of Eid-ul-Adha. Trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will resume on Tuesday.
Mumbai retains top spot as India’s most expensive city for expats: Survey
Mumbai, June 17 - The financial capital of India has retained the top spot as the most expensive city for expats in the country, followed by Delhi, a report showed on Monday.
Oyo to raise up to $125 million at $2.5 billion valuation: Report
New Delhi, June 17 - Hospitality major Oyo is reportedly raising $100-$125 million in fresh funding at a market valuation of $2.5 billion.
Ending ‘VIP culture’, Assam CM to pay own electricity bills
Guwahati, June 17 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state government has decided to end the 'VIP culture' rule in paying power bills of senior government officials including the ministers.
Online helicopter service booking begins for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, June 17 - Online booking of helicopter service for this year's Amarnath Yatra began on Sunday. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has started the facility for both Baltal and Pahalgam yatra routes for this year's 52-day long Shri Amarnath Yatra starting on
Haryana to soon start recruitment of ‘Van Mitras’
Chandigarh, June 16 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced that recruitment of 'Van Mitras', who will be given an honorarium to take care of newly planted tree saplings, under the 'Van Mitra' Scheme will begin soon.
Eknath Shinde defends Sena leader Waikar’s LS poll victory, dismisses oppn’s ‘EVM malfunction’ claims
Mumbai, June 16 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Sunday strongly defended the victory of his party leader Ravindra Waikar from Mumbai North West constituency against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar while dismissing the opposition's charges of
We all will work for the nation, says Rijiju says after meeting Kharge
New Delhi, June 16 - Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge for discussions ahead of the coming session of Parliament and asserted that all will work for
Eknath Shinde tells party cadres to start preparations for Maha Assembly polls
Mumbai, June 16 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Sunday told the party leaders, ministers, MPs, MLAs and office bearers to start preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Bengal LoP requests Governor to ensure retention of CAPF till Durga Puja
Kolkata, June 16 - The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday requested Governor C.V. Ananda Bose to initiate the process for retention of 400 companies of central armed police forces (CAPF), already in the state, till
Manipur Governor apprises President about prevailing situation in the state
New Delhi/Imphal, June 16 - Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and discussed the situation in the state, officials said adding that the President assured to extend all possible support.
‘No consultation’: Kharge slams relocation of Mahatma, Dr Ambedkar statues in Parliament complex
New Delhi, June 16 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed the government for "arbitrarily" removing the statues of many great leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, from their prominent places in the Parliament House Complex and their relocation "to
EVM row: Silicon Valley’s bigtech billionaires should not meddle in India’s democracy, says Milind Deora
Mumbai, June 16 - Amid raging controversy over Tesla and X boss Elon Musk's "EVM can be hacked" claim, Shiv Sena MP and former Union Minister Milind Deora on Sunday said Silicon Valley's bigtech billionaires should not meddle in India's democracy.
J&K: Trial run begins on world’s highest railway bridge in Chenab, rail services to begin soon
New Delhi, June 16 - In a major advancement towards its 'dream project', the Indian Railways on Sunday conducted the first train trial run from Sangaldan to Reasi, including crossing the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir -- the highest railway bridge in
Act tough to save youth from drug menace, Punjab BJP chief tells CM
Chandigarh, June 16 - Expressing shock and anguish over 14 deaths reported in Punjab in 14 days owing to drug abuse, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to act tough to save Punjab's youth from this menace.
First trial run of Sangaldan-Reasi train on USBRL successfully completed
Jammu, June 16 - The first trial train successfully ran from Sangaldan to Reasi in J&K on Sunday, completing the rail link between the Valley and the rest of the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
Union Home Minister directs security forces to ensure safe, smooth, incident-free Amarnath Yatra
New Delhi, June 16 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged security forces and the J&K administration to ensure a smooth, safe, and incident-free Amarnath Yatra this year.
BJP conspiring against Delhiites to create water crisis, alleges Atishi
New Delhi, June 16 - Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Sunday alleged that the BJP is conspiring against Delhiites and the party is responsible for the water crisis in the national capital.
Bengal BJP leader’s relative apologises again for his derogatory comments on Amit Malviya
Kolkata, June 16 -Santanu Sinha, an RSS associate in West Bengal having family links with BJP's former national secretary Rahul Sinha, on Sunday issued a second letter of apology to BJP's Information Technology Cell chief and the co-in-charge of the party's state unit