US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut
Washington, Aug 24 – US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said that “the time has come” for a monetary policy adjustment, in yet another indication that the central bank might begin much-anticipated interest rate cuts next month. Powell made the remarks on
President Droupadi Murmu calls Indian space sector growth ‘extraordinary’
New Delhi, Aug 23 – The growth of the Indian space sector is ‘extraordinary’, said President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country’s maiden National Space Day on Friday. National Space Day is being celebrated across the nation to commemorate the successful
Tribal Board case: BJP slams exclusion of K’taka ex-min’s name from charge sheet
Bengaluru, Aug 23 – The BJP on Friday criticised the omission of the name of jailed former minister B. Nagendra in the charge sheet submitted by Karnataka police in connection with the suicide of the tribal welfare Board’s account superintendent P Chandrasekaran. The
SC fixes Sep 5 for hearing CM Kejriwal’s pleas
New Delhi, Aug 23 – The Supreme Court on Friday fixed September 5 for hearing pleas filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged excise policy
Centre steps up tribal outreach under Rs 24,000 crore PM-JANMAN scheme
New Delhi, Aug 23 – The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs on Friday kicked off its Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign and beneficiary saturation camps to reach out to habitations of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in 194 districts across the country, under
PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky
Kyiv, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time
PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky
Kyiv, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time
Docus show CM Siddaramaiah’s wife rejected compensation, says Kumaraswamy on MUDA scam case
Bengaluru, Aug 23 – Contradicting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s stand that the acquisition of 3.16 acres of land belonging to his family in Kesare village on the outskirts of Mysuru city was not known to them, fresh documents have surfaced allegedly showing that the
SEBI bars Anil Ambani, 24 others from capital market for five years
Mumbai, Aug 23 – Market regulator Security and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has barred Anil Ambani and 24 other entities from the capital market for five years, restraining the businessman from being associated with any listed company. SEBI barred the industrialist and
Ambuja Cements’ stock gains after promoter entity sells stake worth Rs 4,198 cr
Mumbai, Aug 23 – The shares of Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, gained in morning trade on Friday after a promoter entity likely divested Rs 4,197.8 crore worth stock at the floor price. Holderind Investments, a company owned by billionaire
Ambuja Cements’ stock gains after promoter entity sells stake worth Rs 4,198 cr
Mumbai, Aug 23 – The shares of Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, gained in morning trade on Friday after a promoter entity likely divested Rs 4,197.8 crore worth stock at the floor price. Holderind Investments, a company owned by billionaire
Students’ call for ‘March to State Secretariat’ instils fear in Bengal govt: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, Aug 23 – The call for ‘Nabanna Avijan’ (March to West Bengal Secretariat, Nabanna) on August 27 to protest against the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital rape and murder case has rattled the Mamata Banerjee government, and hence the state administration
Former minister recalls how PM Modi’s ‘exceptional leadership’ secured safe passage for Indian students stuck in Ukraine warzone
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic first visit to Kyiv, V. Muraleedharan, the former Minister of State for External Affairs, on Friday recalled the Indian PM’s “decisive leadership during the 2022 evacuation of Indian students from
From Gujarat to the nation: How PM Modi’s space vision revolutionised governance
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s space vision has revolutionaised governance from Gujarat to nation which now plans to have its own space station by 2035. From education to agriculture, and even water management, Gujarat under PM Modi’s leadership was
PM greets nation on 1st National Space Day, lauds India’s space scientists
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the maiden National Space Day to celebrate the achievements of Chandrayaan 3, which scripted history in 2023 by becoming the first to land on the South Pole of
Kamala Harris remembers her mother Shyamala in acceptance speech
Washington, Aug 23 – Kamala Harris while accepting the Democratic nomination for US president during the party’s convention in Chicago on Friday spoke about her life and her Indian mother. Harris said her Jamaican father, Donald Jasper Harris, always taught her to be
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails growing India-US ties
Washington, Aug 23 – Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the growing strength of India-US relations while addressing the Indian diaspora in Washington DC during his four-day visit to the United States at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. He
Committed to advancing India’s EV ecosystem, fostering local manufacturing: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 23 – The government is committed to advancing India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, fostering local manufacturing and promoting sustainable growth, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has said. During a post-budget webinar in the national capital, Kumaraswamy
Pledging to be president who unites Americans, says Kamala Harris
New Delhi, Aug 23 – US Vice President Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination to fight against her Republican rival Donald Trump pledging to be the “president who unites” Americans. “On behalf of the people, on behalf of
PM Modi’s vision in spotlight as India marks National Space Day
New Delhi, Aug 23 – As India commemorates National Space Day this Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for space development and reforms takes centre stage, highlighting their pivotal role in the success of last year’s Chandrayaan-3 mission. Leading scientists across the nation