BJP nominates Pankaja Munde, 4 others for state council polls to woo back OBCs, Dalits, Marathas
Mumbai, July 1 - BJP for the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for July 12 has nominated former minister Pankaja Munde, who lost the Lok Sabha elections from Beed, former minister of state Parihar Fuke, former minister of state Sadabhau
Rahul Gandhi has insulted crores of Hindus: BJP leaders
New Delhi, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making a controversial statement on Hindus during his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Digital India symbolises an empowered nation: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 1 - Digital India symbolises an empowered country which boosts 'Ease of Living' and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
India offers $500 bn investment opportunity in clean energy, time to tap skilled youth
New Delhi, July 1 - As India begins its ambitious journey towards achieving the target of net zero by 2070, the energy transition efforts in the country offer an immense $500 billion investment opportunity to businesses, billion, especially in the green energy value
Defamation Suit: Delhi court hands Medha Patkar 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine
New Delhi, July 1 - A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001.
Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
Will decide within 3 months on Old Pension Scheme for teachers: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced that the state government will take a decision within three months regarding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for teachers.
Sensex jumps 443 points, IT stocks lead rally
Mumbai, July 1 - Indian stock indices closed in green on Monday following the rally in IT shares. At closing
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 1 - Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha was marked by huge pandemonium and uproar in the Lower House on Monday.
Amit Shah explains how ‘swadeshi’ criminal code will ensure speedy trial and justice
New Delhi, July 1 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the country’s criminal justice system has turned completely ‘swadeshi’ after 75 years of Independence, as the British-era laws have ceased to exist with new laws coming into force.
BJP has invited me back; I have not conveyed my decision: Sacked leader Eshwarappa
Shivamogga, (Karnataka) July 1 - Sacked BJP leader, KS Eshwarappa stated on Monday that he has been invited to re-join the party, but claimed that he has not yet shared his decision on the matter.
Justice was never fully served, says VP Dhankhar as MPs pay homage to Kanishka bombing victims
New Delhi, July 1 - Terming it as one of the darkest days in the fight against terrorism, both Houses of Parliament observed a moment of silence on Monday in memory of the 329 victims of Air India 182 'Kanishka' terrorist attack that
K’taka cops armed with App, training to implement 3 new laws
Bengaluru, July 1 - Home Minister, G Parameshwara has stated that Karnataka’s police force has been trained in the implementation of the three new criminal laws that came into effect in the country from Monday.
RBI inks pact to link UPI with 4 ASEAN countries for instant cross-border retail payments
Mumbai, July 1 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced that it has now joined Project Nexus with the four ASEAN countries to create a platform to facilitate instantaneous cross-border retail payments.
NIA gives consent for Engineer Rashid’s oath-taking as MP
New Delhi/Srinagar, July 1 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave consent for incarcerated Engineer Rashid to take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on July 5.
India to be part of citizen astronaut programme by SERA, Blue Origin
New Delhi, July 1 - In a bid to democratise space, US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin on Monday announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight programme.
Central CPI(M) leadership blames LS poll debacle on anti-CM Vijayan wave
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - The CPI(M) national leadership has laid the blame for the party’s recent debacle in the Lok Sabha polls at the door of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his improper conduct in public.
India’s manufacturing activity surges in June, hiring at 19-year high
New Delhi, July 1 - India's manufacturing activity picked up momentum in June on the back of rising consumer demand leading to the fastest rate of hiring in 19 years, according to HSBC's final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P
Kerala Police chief caught in ‘property’ sale case, court attaches property
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - Days after state police chief (SPC) Sheikh Darvesh Saheb was given a year’s extension by the Kerala government, a court here ordered the attachment of a property owned by his wife following a complaint of breach of contract.
Indian Army on path of transformation, aspires to be Atmanirbhar: Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, July 1 - The Indian Army is on the path of transformation and aspires to be 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) as it is ready and capable of facing all current and future security challenges, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, a