‘Don’t fear failure, keep pushing boundaries, inspire future generations’
New Delhi, July 6 - India is a country of hope and possibility said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, calling on students to keep pushing boundaries and inspire future generations.
Pezeshkian prevails over Jalili: Decoding the dynamics of a vital Iranian election
New Delhi, July 6 - Heart surgeon Mahmoud Pezeshkian was on Saturday declared Iran's next President, convincingly defeating former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in the run-off by nearly 3 million votes to become the second non-cleric holder of the post.
Rise of Bharat unstoppable, to become Viksit ahead of 2047: Vice President
New Delhi, July 6 - Bharat is rising as never before, it is unstoppable and is slated to become Viksit even ahead of 2047, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday.
Vice-President tears into Chidambaram over ‘part-timers’ jibe on new criminal laws
Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 - Without taking name, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday hit out at Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram over the latter’s comments that the three new criminal laws were drafted in the Parliament by ‘part-timers’, as he termed the Congress veteran's
Manipur tribals’ conditional support to NRC demanded by Meiteis, Nagas
Imphal, July 6 - Days, after the leading Meitei and Naga organisations reiterated their demand to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state to curb infiltration from across the border, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Saturday said that they
PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA
New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an early visit to India as both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free
FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget on July 23
New Delhi, July 6 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.
PM Modi congratulates Iran’s new President Pezeshkian
New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian for his election as Iran's new President.
Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament
New Delhi, July 6 - A record number of 26 Indian-origin MPs are set to enter the UK Parliament after Friday's General Election results, marking a significant increase from 15, five years ago.
Govt tells auto firms to liberalise repair services for consumers’ benefit
New Delhi, July 7 - The Centre’s Department of Consumer Affairs has asked automobile manufacturers to enhance efforts towards democratisation of repair manuals and videos accessible to all, fostering a robust ecosystem for third-party repair services and upholding consumer rights.
Indian startups raised nearly $176 million across 16 deals in July 1st week
New Delhi, July 6 - The Indian startup ecosystem raised nearly $176 million in funding across 16 deals in the first week of this month.
On Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s birth anniversary, an account of how PM Modi championed his ideals
New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his birth anniversary.
Luxury housing surged to 41 pc of total sales in H1 2024 in India
New Delhi, July 6 - India's real estate market witnessed higher luxury housing sales in H1 2024 due to the robust economy and growing demand for luxury lifestyles.
Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president
Tehran, July 6 - Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's former Health Minister, won the country's 14th presidential election, Iran's election headquarters Spokesperson Mohsen Eslami said on Saturday
Kerala BJP kicks off campaign for forthcoming Palakkad Assembly bypoll
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 - With the Election Commission all set to announce the dates for bypolls to two Assembly constituencies and for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, the BJP launched its campaign at Palakkad on Saturday.
MP CM kick-starts ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Bhopal
Bhopal, July 6 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign in Bhopal, saying that it will prove to be a milestone towards environment protection.
More foreign firms enlist to invest in India as infra projects fuel growth
New Delhi, July 6 - More large foreign manufacturers of heavy machinery used in the infrastructure sector figure in the list of more than 15,000 companies that have registered to set up units in the country during June, according to data compiled by
Mobile tariff hike: Centre responds to misleading claims
New Delhi, July 6 - The government has responded to misleading claims regarding recent mobile services tariff hike, saying with three private and one public sector players, the current mobile services market operates through the market forces of demand and supply.
Amarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rain
Srinagar, July 6 - The movement of Amarnath pilgrims towards the cave shrine was temporarily halted on Saturday from both north and south Kashmir base camps due to heavy rain in the area.
Over 1.50 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in seven days
Jammu, July 6 - More than 1.50 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine in the last seven days as another batch of 5,871 devotees left for the Valley on Saturday.