Sensex trades higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 12 - Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Friday following positive global cues.
Indian scientists make breakthrough in quantum-based data encryption
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a major breakthrough, a team of Indian scientists has created a user-friendly way to generate unpredictable random numbers crucial for stronger data encryption and provide robust cybersecurity, the Ministry of Science & Technology has said.
UP to convene Monsoon Session of state Legislature soon
Lucknow, July 12 - The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to convene the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature, either by the end of this month or in the first week of August, a senior Cabinet Minister said.
19 middlemen arrested in govt offices, sent to jail in UP
Saharanpur, July 12 -) Nineteen brokers/middlemen were caught and sent to jail in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, following a surprise inspection at the regional transport office and tehsil office on Thursday, a government spokesman said.
AIMPLB may challenge SC verdict on maintenance to Muslim divorced women
Lucknow, July 12 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is preparing to challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandates the payment of maintenance to Muslim divorcee women beyond the period of 'Iddat', an AIMPLB member said.
BRICS could have its own parliament in the future: Putin
St Petersburg, July 11 - The BRICS could establish their own parliament in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
SC to pronounce its verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest Today
New Delhi, July 11 - The Supreme Court will, today, pronounce its judgment on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case and subsequent custody.
Ex-Agniveers secured: 10 per cent reservation in Central Armed Police Forces
New Delhi, July 11 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to provide 10 per cent reservation for constable vacancies within Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for ex-Agniveers.
Fire in 11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen contained, damage unclear
Paris, July 11 - The spire of France's famous Rouen cathedral caught fire on Thursday, and while the blaze has been contained, the extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained, officials said.
Interstate security review meeting held to plug loopholes in international border in J&K
Jammu, July 11 - An interstate security review meeting was held in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday with senior BSF and police officials discussing the latest situation on the international border (IB) and the hinterland.
Pune police serve notice to probationary IAS officer for flouting motor vehicles rules
Pune, July 11 - The Pune Traffic Police served a notice to controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Dilip Khedkar, who took charge as the new Assistant Collector of Washim on Thursday.
PM Modi holds discussion with economists, NITI Aayog officials in run-up to Budget
New Delhi, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with senior NITI Aayog officials and leading economists as part of the wider consultations in the run-up to the Union Budget 2024-25.
11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen catches fire
Paris, July 11 - Fire engulfed the spire of France’s famous Rouen cathedral on Thursday, local officials said.
Tribal Board case: ED continues raids on residences of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, Chairman Daddal
Bengaluru, July 11 - The ED continued its raids on Thursday, in connection with the tribal welfare Board case, at the residences of former minister B Nagendra and Board Chairman, Basanagouda Daddal.
Maha govt tables bill for regulation of prisons, correctional services
Mumbai, July 11 - The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2024 to regulate prisons, correctional services and prisoners was tabled by the Shinde government on Thursday in the Assembly.
Urban Naxalism: Maha govt tables public security Bill proposing jail term, powers to seize assets
Mumbai, July 11 - The state government on Thursday tabled the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 in the Assembly to check ‘urban Naxalism.’
Delhi residents paying for sins of Kejriwal govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, July 11 - Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a blistering attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as well as on the AAP government on Thursday and blamed them for pushing the capital into a perennial state of ‘chaos and turmoil.’
Historic Day for Vizhinjam Port: Gautam Adani on 1st mothership vessel’s arrival
Ahmedabad, July 11 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday said it is a historic day for Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port which received its first mothership.
Woman’s live-in partner cannot be prosecuted for cruelty as husband, says Kerala HC
Kochi, July 11 - In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court stated that a woman's partner, who is not legally married, cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC for the offence of cruelty.
Need to find more solutions amongst ourselves, EAM Jaishankar tells Bay of Bengal nations
New Delhi, July 11 - Asserting that longstanding goals such as capacity building and economic cooperation have acquired a new urgency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for deepening and broadening of activities between the Bay of Bengal countries.