India moved from ‘Fragile Five’ under UPA to ‘Top Five’ under BJP-led NDA: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 30 - Slamming Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's reaction to the Union Budget, Union Commerce and Industry Minsiter Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the country has moved from "Fragile Five" under the UPA government to "Top Five" in the BJP-led
SC grants bail to ex-Maha Minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case
New Delhi, July 30 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail on medical grounds to former Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, an accused in a money laundering case, valid till the Bombay High Court decides his plea for regular bail.
UP proposes life term in strict ‘love jihad’ law: BJP welcomes move, SP calls it ‘negative politics’
New Delhi, July 30 - The Yogi Adityanth-led government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly, which proposes harsher punishment, leading up to life imprisonment in ‘love jihad’ cases.
Search operation in J&K’s Poonch after terrorists sighted
Jammu, July 30 - After suspicious movement was noticed on Tuesday, the security forces started a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
Kerala CM seeks Army’s help in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44
Kozhikode, July 30 - With the death toll in the massive landslides at Churalpara in Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday rising to 44 and hundreds of people stranded, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday sought help from the Indian Army's Bengaluru-headquartered Madras Engineering Group.
Deeply anguished by Wayanad landslides, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 30 - In response to the devastating landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow and called for urgent rescue and relief operations.
Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in CBI case
New Delhi, July 29 - The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the corruption case lodged by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.
Over 1.4 lakh recognised startups in India created more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs
New Delhi, July 29 - The Centre on Monday said that recognised startups have reported to have generated more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs to date, as it detailed various initiatives taken by ministries and departments to help create even more jobs and
Delhi-NCR 5th most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific: Report
Mumbai, July 29 - Delhi-NCR is the fifth most expensive office space rental market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as transactions across the three major markets in India saw a notable 50 per cent increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, a
Hiring for power & energy sector in India surge 9 pc in H1 FY25: Report
Bengaluru, July 29 - Hiring for the power and energy sector in India is surging 9.01 per cent in H1 FY25, indicating a move towards a low-carbon future, driven by significant government initiatives, according to a report on Monday.
India on way to become global manufacturing hub
New Delhi, July 29 - India is on track to become a global manufacturing centre, driven by its rapid economic growth and strategic initiatives, according to a report by the global financial services firm Lazard.
Adani Wilmar clocks highest-ever net profit at Rs 313 crore in Q1 as edible oil prices stabilise
Ahmedabad, July 29 - Adani Wilmar Limited on Monday posted strong profits with the highest-ever PAT of Rs 313 crore in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), as revenue reached Rs 14,169 crore, a 12 per cent volume growth (year-on-year).
There is not a single penny for pension of Agniveers in Budget: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 29 - Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday while discussing the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha, criticised the government on the issue concerning pension for Agniveers.
Defamation Case: Delhi court suspends Medha Patkar’s sentence, seeks L-G VK Saxena’s reply
New Delhi, July 29 - Delhi's Saket Court on Monday issued a notice to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena in response to an appeal filed by activist Medha Patkar concerning a defamation case.
Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, July 29 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, in his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo on Monday, stressed the need for trusted partnerships between countries to ensure stability.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar opens Quad meet; focus on economy, security in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, July 29 - Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar addressed the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tokyo as he opened it in the presence of his counterparts and dignitaries from Australia, Japan and the US on Monday.
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Australian counterpart ahead of Quad meet
New Delhi, July 29 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss the bilateral relations between India and Australia.
Kurukshetra’s ‘Chakravyuha’ has come back to India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 29 - Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday while discussing the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha criticised the Central government and said that Kurukshetra’s ‘Chakravyuha’ has come back to the country as the government has
LS face-off: Agnipath scheme sparks heated debate between Rahul Gandhi and Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, July 29 - A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Monday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh charged Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi with disseminating misinformation and misleading the public on the Apnipath scheme for recruitment of Agniveers
Four killed in mysterious blast in J&K’s Sopore
Srinagar, July 29 - Four persons were killed in a mysterious blast in J&K's Sopore town on Monday, officials said.