U’khand: Chopper airlifted by M-17 helicopter crashes in Rudraprayag, video emerges
New Delhi, Aug 31 – A chopper, being transported to the Gauchar airstrip by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs, crashed in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag on Saturday morning. The chopper, operated by Crystal Aviation Company, had previously made an emergency landing near
PIL before SC demands caste-baste census
New Delhi, Aug 31 – A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to conduct a caste-based census in the country for the “welfare of backward and other marginalised sections”. The PIL demands
US Open: Popyrin stuns Djokovic in third round, forces earliest exit since 2006
New York, Aug 31 – Defending champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the US Open on Friday (local time) and made his earliest exit at Flushing Meadows since 2006. In three hours and
Record forex reserves to boost economy, promote domestic trade: Industry
New Delhi, Aug 31 – The record all-time high level of India’s forex reserves will create external sector resilience and boost economy across sectors, industry experts said on Saturday, as the country’s forex reserves surged $7.023 billion to touch a new high of
UPI processed Rs 81 lakh cr worth transactions in April-July, up 37 pc YoY
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year). According to latest data by
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Tel Aviv, Aug 31 – Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Israel Air Forces attacked the military
US urges China to take steps to end repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang
Washington, Aug 31 – The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. In a statement on Friday to mark the second anniversary of
New suburban corridor among 12 rail projects underway in Mumbai
New Delhi, Aug 31 – As many as 12 rail projects, including a new suburban corridor, are underway in the Mumbai Division of the Central Railway, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a social media post late Friday. According to Minister Vaishnaw,
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders blocking of social media platform X
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 – Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country. Earlier on Wednesday, de Moraes gave X,
Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations
New Delhi, Aug 31 – The second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 witnessed heated arguments on Friday between the BJP members and MPs from the Opposition camp, while the Muslim bodies invited to
Calcutta HC directs immediate release of ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ convenor
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the
India urges unconditional release of Israeli hostages following terror attacks
India has reiterated its strong condemnation of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for a ceasefire and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India’s position during the 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations held in New
Harris defends policy reversals saying her ‘values have not changed’
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a Democratic presidential candidate, defended her shifting positions on several key issues, asserting that her core values have not changed.
PM Modi invited to SCO summit in Islamabad, but attendance uncertain
Pakistan has officially confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for mid-October in Islamabad. During her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that invitations had been extended to
High demand for tickets to PM Modi’s New York reception overwhelms venue capacity
The Indian diaspora and Americans nationwide are showing overwhelming interest in attending the community reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York, surpassing the venue’s capacity. Avinash Gupta, President of the tri-state chapter of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), noted, “There
Paris Paralympics: Avani bags gold with Games record, Mona takes bronze in women’s 10m air rifle SH1
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Avani Lekhara bagged a gold medal with the Games record while Mona Agarwal took home bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. In the final, Avani bettered her previous record set
NSA Doval meets Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo
Colombo, Aug 30 – National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Friday, holding discussions on the ongoing economic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries. Sri Lanka’s National Security Advisor Sagala
Adani Ports acquires 80 pc stake in Astro Offshore for $185 mn to boost marine portfolio
Ahmedabad, Aug 30 – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Friday announced its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in global offshore support vessel operator Astro Offshore for $185 million in an all-cash deal. Astro will enhance Adani Ports’ global
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
Mumbai, Aug 30 – India’s fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per
India’s best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday. PM Modi also expressed confidence that India’s