US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Former US President Obama said the US is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris in the lead role. He said this while addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The four-day event began on Tuesday. “The
In Assam, BJP picks two old loyalists for Rajya Sabha polls
Guwahati, Aug 21 – The BJP has chosen two old loyalists as candidates in Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling party has sufficient strength in terms of numbers and thus the opposition refrained from fielding candidates for the two vacant
Nominations for Haryana polls can be filed till Sep 12: CEO
Chandigarh, Aug 21 – With 2.03 crore voters, Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal has said as per the schedule for the Haryana legislative Assembly polls the nomination papers can be filed until September 12 with their scrutiny next day. The candidates
BJP nominates Manan Mishra from Bihar for Rajya Sabha
Patna, Aug 21 – The BJP has finalised Manan Mishra as their candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary confirmed the development while also extending his best wishes to Manan Mishra. Sanjay Mayukh, the party’s MLC and
R.G. Kar Medical College incident: SC orders removal of identity of deceased from social media platforms
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the removal of the identity of the deceased victim of Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College incident from all social media platforms and electronic media. A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, noted
Zimbabwe imports 90 pc of pharmaceutical products from India: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Zimbabwe imports 90 per cent of pharmaceutical products from India, the African country’s Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora said on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS at the sidelines of the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, Dr
Indian firms poised to invest $45-50 billion a year amid rising profits
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Indian companies are expected to allocate $45–50 billion annually for capital expenditure over the next two years as the investment cycle picks up momentum on the back of robust corporate earnings, according to a Moody’s Ratings report released
Vinesh can join politics, may contest Haryana Assembly polls vs cousin Babita: Sources
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections as the sources close to her told IANS on Tuesday. However, Vinesh had stated earlier that she will not move into active politics. But as
Sensex closes up 378 points, bank shares lead the rally
Mumbai, Aug 20 – India equity indices closed in the green on Tuesday following positive sentiments in the markets. At closing, Sensex was at 80,802, up 378 points or 0.47 per cent and Nifty was at 24,698, up 126 points or 0.51 per
Rahul evades question on Kolkata horror during visit to LS constituency; BJP bristles
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday turned down scribes’ questions on Kolkata horror, which has kept the state on edge for a week and triggered waves of outrage and protests by the
Cancel advertisement for lateral entry recruitments: Govt tells UPSC amid political row
New Delhi, Aug 20 – In a significant climbdown over lateral entry into bureaucracy, the Centre on Tuesday asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel the advertisement for recruitment of “people of expertise” in government departments and ministries. Union Minister Jitendra
Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), ranging from
(IANS Interview) Lateral entry is akin to talent hunt, can’t be pick and choose model: Veerappa Moily
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Former Union Law Minister, M Veerappa Moily, on Tuesday acknowledged that the second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), chaired by him in 2005 did recommend lateral entry into government services, however, he maintained that the present NDA dispensation was
India adds 7.3 crore internet subscribers, 7.8 crore broadband users in 1 year
New Delhi, Aug 20 – India added 7.3 crore internet subscribers and 7.8 crore broadband subscribers in one year as the number of telephone subscribers reached 119.9 crore in the country, the Centre informed on Tuesday. Total number of internet subscribers increased from
Tata Group gears up for new iPhone assembly plant as Apple expands India footprint
New Delhi, Aug 20 – In a further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, business conglomerate Tata Group is geared up for a new iPhone assembly plant in the country that is likely to become operational in the festive quarter of 2024.
Indian Railways launches hi-tech water level monitoring system for trains
Guwahati, Aug 20 – Indian Railways has launched an advanced ‘water level monitoring system’ for the comfort of train passengers with the first installation on the Brahmaputra Mail Express which will carry out trial runs. The innovative system represents a major advancement in
Malaysian PM accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Marking his arrival on Monday evening for an official three-day visit to India, PM Anwar Ibrahim
Local manufacturing to give Rs 25,000 cr annual opportunity for Indian MCE industry
New Delhi, Aug 20 – As the government prioritises the infrastructure investments, component localisation in the mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry could offer Rs 25,000 crore annual opportunity to construction equipment vendors by FY30, a report showed on Tuesday. Led by components
‘Misguiding people by making misleading promises’, says BJP on NC manifesto
Jammu, Aug 20 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the National Conference (NC) for misguiding the people by promising the restoration of Article 370 and supporting dialogue between India & Pakistan in its poll manifesto. Former J&K Deputy Chief Minister and
Sensex trades higher, TCS and Wipro lead gains
Mumbai, Aug 20 – Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Tuesday due to positive action in heavyweight tech stocks like TCS and Wipro. At 9:50 a.m., Sensex was 364 points or 0.44 per cent at 80,774 and Nifty was 108 points