‘Justice Department committed to engaging with Hindus’, says US lawmaker
Washington, July 4 - The US Justice Department has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its outreach to Hindu Americans in view of the rising threats posed by Hinduphobia and hate crimes against the community.
Out on bail, Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM
Ranchi, July 4 - Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Executive President Hemant Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand at a ceremony organised at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
MP HC directs ASI to submit report on disputed Bhojshala complex by July 15
Bhopal, July 4 - The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday directed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its final report on the disputed medieval-era Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district of the state by July 15.
LoP Danve’s suspension reduced paving way for his participation in Maha House proceedings
Mumbai, July 4 - The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday reduced Leader of Opposition (LoP), Ambadas Danve's suspension period to three days from five days.
Hathras stampede: 6 ‘Satsang’ organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused
Lucknow, July 4 - Six people have been arrested in connection with the stampede in UP's Hathras district during a religious discourse on Tuesday that left 121 people dead.
Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302
Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity indices closed with marginal gains on Thursday following a volatile session. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,392 and 24,401 respectively, but the markets were unable to hold onto the higher levels as the
BCCI gifts special ‘NAMO’ India jersey to PM Modi
New Delhi, July 4 - BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah gifted a special 'NAMO' India jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after meeting him at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday.
Put mechanisms in place to prevent market abuse, fraud: SEBI tells stock brokers
Mumbai, July 4 - In another bid to instill investors’ confidence in the stock markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday asked brokers to have a proper mechanism to prevent and detect market abuse as well as fraud.
‘What a great honour’: Team India extend gratitute to PM Modi for his ‘warmth and hospitality’
New Delhi, July 4 - Team India on Thursday expressed their gratitute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the T20 World Cup winners at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence here on Thursday.
Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO
Astana, July 4 - Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting
Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes
New Delhi, July 4 - The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter.
India’s victory parade bus awaits champions in Mumbai ahead of mega celebrations
Mumbai, July 4 - Ahead of the historic victory progression of India's second T20 World Cup title in Mumbai, the special open-top bus is gearing up for the extravaganza evening in the city.
Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance
Amaravati, July 4 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, seeking financial assistance for rebuilding the state.
Delhi HC dismisses plea demanding SC Collegium disclose reasons for rejection
New Delhi, July 4 - The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal seeking directions to the Supreme Court Collegium to disclose reasons for rejecting recommendations forwarded by the HC Collegium for appointment of judges.
Victorious Indian team basks in euphoric welcome from fans in New Delhi
New Delhi, July 4 - Waking up early in the morning can become even more daunting when the monsoon season is just around the corner. However, the atmosphere at the international arrival terminal of the IGI Airport was completely different at 5am on
MCA allows free entry for fans at Wankhede for India’s T20 World Cup victory parade
New Delhi, July 4 - The Mumbai Cricket Association has allowed free entry for fans at Wankhede Stadium for India's T20 World Cup victory parade on Thursday evening.
PM Modi hosts World Cup champs
New Delhi, July 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, here on Thursday.
The way India played in T20 World Cup was phenomenal: IPL chairman
New Delhi, July 4 - IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on Thursday lavished praise on Team India for their T20 World Cup triumph, saying the Men in Blue "worked hard for this win".
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart, says LAC must be respected
New Delhi, July 4 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Kazakhstan capital Astana, and said that the "Line of Actual Control (LAC) must be respected and peace and tranquillity in the border areas
Users will be able to make UPI payments to UAE merchants now
New Delhi, July 4 - The Indian Government has been pushing UPI globally for faster digital payments. Now, UPI will be available in the Middle East country UAE as well.