Crashed Shivaji statue’s structural consultant nabbed in Kolhapur; sculptor still missing
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Aug 30 – In a breakthrough, Kolhapur Police tracked and nabbed Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj bronze statue which crashed in the Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg, officials said here on Friday. Patil had been absconding
Kamala Harris defends policy reversals saying her ‘values have not changed’
Washington, Aug 30 – US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said her “values have not changed” as she has altered her position on key issues that could determine her elections, such as fracking, which she had once opposed and
Maintaining strong law and order in Rajasthan govt’s top priority: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
Jaipur, Aug 30 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that the people of the state have faith in the police department which is always busy in keeping crimes in check to maintain peace, adding that maintaining a strong law
Over 60 million Americans under alerts as heat wave hits US
Los Angeles, Aug 30 – A heat wave brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, with more than 60 million people included in alerts over the conditions. A late-season high-pressure system over cities in the Midwest regions such as Chicago, Des
Moody’s ups India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.2 pc for 2024
New Delhi, Aug 29 – New York-based Moody’s Ratings on Thursday raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth for 2024 to 7.2 per cent from 6.8 per cent as projected earlier on the back of stronger private consumption driving up aggregate demand in
Clamour from across US to join PM Modi’s New York reception overwhelms venue capacity
New York, Aug 29 – The Indian diaspora and Americans from across the country are clamouring to join the community reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi overwhelming the New York venue’s capacity, according to the event’s organisers. “There is a huge level of
Delhi HC refuses to quash defamation case filed against Shashi Tharoor over ‘scorpion’ remark
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to quash a defamation case filed against Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor over his “scorpion sitting on a Shivling” remark made allegedly in relation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A bench of
Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high, Tata Motors and Bajaj Finance top gainers
Mumbai, Aug 29 – Indian equity indices closed at an all-time high on Thursday following a strong rally in the auto and IT stocks. During the trading hours, both Sensex and Nifty reached new all-time highs of 82,285 and 25,192 respectively. At closing,
Those against dynastic politics shouldn’t have fielded relatives: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 29 – Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday took a veiled jibe at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti for calling Abdullahs a political dynasty. He was visiting the North Kashmir Ganderbal
HC begins hearing CM Siddaramaiah’s plea against K’taka Guv
Bengaluru, Aug 29 – The Karnataka High Court on Thursday started hearing arguments in the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s move to accord consent for prosecution against him over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban
If you call day as night, it is night or else jail: Priyanka Gandhi mocks UP’s social media policy
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The Uttar Pradesh government, facing flak over its new social media policy, came under attack from Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday, as she mocked the scheme as a ‘regressive and self-eulogizing’ move. Priyanka Gandhi, taking
PM Modi assures support as Gujarat CM mobilises flood relief efforts; toll 28
Vadodara, Aug 29 – Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post
India now has 334 billionaires, Gautam Adani and Family at the top: Hurun list
Mumbai, Aug 29 – As China sees a continuous decline in its number of billionaires, India now has a record 334 billionaires — up 75 compared to last year — led by Gautam Adani and Family at the very top, according to the
Shivaji statue crash: MVA protests continue to pressurise Maha govt
Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 29 – The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday continued protests for the fourth-consecutive day after the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj erected eight months ago at the Rajkot Fort in Malvan
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad, Aug 29 – Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, at her weekly press briefing,
Prez’s concern on Kolkata is welcome, but incidents in other states must also be flagged: Khera
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday welcomed President Droupadi Murmu’s statement, voicing her concerns over the recent rape and murder case at R.G. Kar Hospital in Kolkata. However, he also emphasised the importance of addressing women’s safety
Adani Enterprises to launch maiden Rs 800 crore retail bond issue on September 4
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 – Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Thursday announced the launch of its maiden public non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue on September 4, with plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore. The offering will include up to 80,00,000 secured, listed and
‘Kasaa Aahe Bhaau?’, Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale reminisces about how PM Modi greeted him in Marathi
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Indian Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale recalled how PM Narendra Modi began their conversation in Marathi, his native language, after he won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Kusale has inscribed his name in history at the 2024
Conversation with PM Modi motivated me to aim bigger in 2028 Olympics, says Sarabjot
New Delhi, Aug 29 – As the country celebrates National Sports Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Olympic bronze medallist shooter Sarabjot Singh recollected the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that motivated him to change the
‘Letters from PM Modi before Olympics boosted our morale’, says equestrian Anush Agarwalla
New Delhi, Aug 29 – On National Sports Day, Indian equestrian and Olympian Anush Agarwalla shared his inspiring experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He recalled that every athlete participating in the Paris Olympics, including himself, received a letter from the PM, extending