India and Mauritius deepen ties during EAM Jaishankar’s visit
Port Louis, July 17 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met several political leaders of Mauritius, including former Prime Ministers Paul Berenger and Navin Ramgoolam, on the second and final day of his visit to the island nation.
Suvendu Adhikari calls for scrapping of minority cell in BJP
Kolkata, July 17 - Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the minority cell in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar have narrow escape after chopper loses way in bad weather
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 17 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and Industry Minister Uday Samant had a narrow escape on Wednesday after the helicopter in which they were travelling from Nagpur to Gadchiroli lost its way due to poor
After ‘Ladki Bahin’, Maha CM announces scheme with monthly stipend for ‘Ladka Bhau’
Pandharpur, July 17 - After the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' for women in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced a scheme for the 'Ladka Bhau (beloved brother)' under 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Karya-Prashikshan Yojana' that provides on-the-job training with a
Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill
New Delhi, July 17 - Nasscom, representing India’s $250 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.
Will not interfere with recruitment for technical jobs: K’taka Dy CM on job quota issue
Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the Congress government will not interfere with the technical requirements of the companies.
Big jolt to Ajit Pawar as two dozen city leaders join Sharad Pawar’s NCP
Pune (Maharashtra), July 17 - Spelling a setback for Nationalist Congress Party President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, around two dozen office-bearers of Pimpri-Chinchwad hitched on to the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, here on Wednesday.
NITI Aayog vice chairman expects boost for agriculture in India’s growth strategy
United Nations, July 17 - Agriculture is expected to get more importance in India's growth strategy, and this is likely to be reflected in the upcoming budget, according to Suman Beri, the vice chairman of India's NITI Aayog which crafts policies.
SS(UBT) to FM Sitharaman: Allocate Rs 1 lakh crore in Budget for Maha agrarian crises
Yavatmal (Maharashtra), July 17 - In view of the unending saga of farmer suicides in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday urged the Centre to provide Rs 1 lakh crore to tackle the agrarian crises in the state and rein in deaths
ADB forecasts robust growth in India’s industrial sector, rebound in agriculture
Manila, July 17 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has kept India’s growth forecast unchanged at 7 per cent in 2024-25 as it sees the country as the fastest growing economy with robust growth in the industrial sector and a rebound in agriculture
‘Independence of action’ key for India to reach 2047 vision of developed society: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
United Nations, July 17 - On its way to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of becoming a developed society by 2047, India must maintain its independence of action, according to Suman Bery, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, India's premier policy advisory
Trinamool leaders defy HC order, continue with jibes at Bengal Governor
Kolkata, July 17 - Despite the Calcutta High Court ordering an interim stay on any kind of derogatory comments against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose acting on the defamation suit filed by the latter against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress leaders
India’s domestic air traffic clocks 6 pc growth in June
New Delhi, July 17 - India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose by 5.8 per cent to 1.32 crore in June this year from 1.24 crore in the same month last year, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil
SC to hear on Thursday pleas seeking cancellation of NEET-UG exam
New Delhi, July 17 - The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a batch of pleas alleging irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 examination and seeking its cancellation.
ED arrests ex-Rajasthan Minister’s close aide in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case
Jaipur, July 17 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) have arrested Sanjay Badaya, a close aide of former Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi, in the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam case.
Brief gunfight between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Doda
Jammu, July 17 - A brief exchange of gunfire took place on Wednesday between the security forces and the terrorists in the upper reaches of J&K’s Doda district.
Ukraine’s entry into NATO a delayed declaration of war: Russian official
Moscow, July 17 - A senior Russian official said that Ukraine's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be not just a direct threat to Russia but a delayed declaration of war, local media reported on Wednesday.
Influential US Senator convicted of acting as ‘foreign agent’ for Egypt
New York, July 17 - Democratic Party Senator Bob Menendez, who headed the powerful US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has been convicted of acting as a "foreign agent" for Egypt, and of a slew of corruption charges.
Eliminate ‘root causes’ of Ukraine conflict, devise new European security architecture: Russia
United Nations, July 16 - The world should address the "root causes" that caused a "crisis" in Europe and sparked the Ukrainian conflict, while the West must back off from threatening Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Boost to Aatmanirbharta: Govt releases new list of 346 defence items to be made in India
New Delhi, July 16 - The Ministry of Defence has notified the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) consisting 346 defence items in a major boost to Aatmanirbharta in defence production.