Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change
Sensex at all-time high as largecap stocks lead
Mumbai, June 28 - Indian equity indices opened in green on Friday following buying in largecap stocks. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 79,671 and 24,174 respectively.
Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats
Seoul, June 27 - The US ambassador to South Korea stressed on Thursday the importance of international cooperation in building resilience against cybersecurity threats, including those posed by North Korea.
Delhi airport canopy collapse: One dead, several injured
New Delhi, June 28 - At least one person was killed and eight others injured after a canopy of Terminal-1 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport collapsed on cars amid heavy rain on Friday.
India leads global AI research, Bengaluru 7th best AI Hub: Report
New Delhi, June 28 - Bengaluru is now ranked seventh on the top 10 list of artificial intelligence (AI) Hubs worldwide, a report showed on Friday, adding that India (tied with Germany) has the highest number of AI research institutions globally.
T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA
Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - Captain Rohit Sharma slammed his 32nd T20I fifty through a 39-ball 57, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked three wickets each as India stormed into the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final after outclassing defending champions England
Ajit Pawar set to present ‘please-all’ budget with Shinde guarantee in Maha Assembly today
Mumbai, June 28 - With an eye on the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, slated for September-October, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds finance and planning portfolios, is expected to present a 'please all' budget for 2024-25 at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu amid tight security
Jammu, June 28 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims embarking on the Amarnath Yatra from here to start this year's 52-day-long pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine.
Punjab Police bust interstate drug smuggling syndicate, arrest man from Jharkhand
Chandigarh, June 28 - Punjab Police on Friday said they have busted one of the biggest interstate drug smuggling syndicates operating from Jharkhand and arrested the main culprit besides seizing 66 kg of opium.
India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi
United Nations, June 28 - India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.
Miscreants ‘vandalise’ Asaduddin Owaisi’s house in Delhi
New Delhi, June 27 - Miscreants allegedly vandalised the official residence of Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM MP from Hyderabad, in Delhi's high-security Ashoka Road on Thursday night with black ink besides pasting posters demanding cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership.
Indian Minorities Foundation rebukes USCIRF report for ‘distorting’ India’s religious landscape
New Delhi, June 27 - The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) has issued a strong condemnation of a report prepared by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
High command’s will be decision final, says Shivakumar on K’taka CM change buzz
New Delhi, June 27 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that he would abide by whatever decision the Congress high command takes amid the buzz over a possible change in the Chief Minister's chair in the southern state.
Nifty surpasses 24,000 for 1st time, Sensex goes past 79,000 after sharp bull run
Mumbai, June 27 - Buoyed by strong buying once again, Sensex and Nifty surpassed the 79,000 and 24,000 levels, respectively, for the first time on Thursday.
EVMs passed every test from SC to people’s court: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - Amid the Opposition's concerns over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that EVMs have passed every test, from the Supreme Court to the people's court, in the last few decades.
Mamata Banerjee slams Bengal Guv over delay in oath ceremony of 2 Trinamool MLAs
Kolkata, June 27 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for the delay and confusion over the swearing-in ceremony of two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators -- Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat
Govt reforms have made banks robust & profitable: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that the reforms carried out by the government over the last 10 years have made public sector banks more robust, profitable, and capable of driving the nation’s economic growth.
Budget will see many ‘historic steps’ towards making India the 3rd largest economy: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the upcoming Union Budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision.
NEET-UG row: SC raises eyebrows over filing of plea by coaching institute
New Delhi, June 27 - The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed reservations over the filing of a writ petition by a coaching institute alleging irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG examination.
India is first responder, voice of Global South: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said due to India's human-centric approach, the country is the first responder in any crisis, and has become a strong voice of the Global South.