Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in
New Delhi, June 26 - The resurgent Congress-led INDIA bloc has been latching on to every opportunity to corner the BJP-led NDA while reiterating that, as the voice of India, they will keep the government on a tight leash.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space amid Starliner tech glitch
New Delhi, June 26 - In a growing concern, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) as engineers continue to fix the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that will take them back to Earth.
CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.
Ather Energy to invest Rs 2,000 cr in EV manufacturing facility in Maha: Fadnavis
Mumbai, June 26 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that EV company Ather Energy is going to invest more than Rs 2,000 crore in a manufacturing facility in the state that will generate around 4,000 jobs.
Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly
Kolkata, June 26 - Two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators, namely Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat Sarkar from Bhagawangola, ignored the invitation from West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose to go to Raj Bhavan and participate in the swearing-in ceremony.
Trump, Biden squabble over credit for Quad rebirth
Washington, June 26 - So who "put together" or "re-established" the Quad? The Trump campaign on Tuesday slammed President Joe Biden for claiming in a recent interview that he "put together" the Quad, an evolving multilateral group of nations comprising the United States,
Did not blame Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case: CM Kejriwal tells court
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a court here on Wednesday that he did not blame any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, for alleged irregularities in the framing of the now-scrapped liquor
Oppn to shun CM Shinde’s customary tea citing peoples’ loss of faith in Mahayuti govt
Mumbai, June 26 - The Opposition on Wednesday unanimously decided to boycott the customary meeting convened by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on the eve of the Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Legislature, beginning on June 27.
Telangana Congress may be forced to go slow on ‘poaching’ BRS MLAs
Hyderabad, June 26 - The furore triggered by the defection of a BRS MLA may force Telangana’s ruling Congress to go slow on poaching opposition legislators.
Sensex, Nifty close at record high, media and energy stocks shine
Mumbai, June 26 - Indian equity indices closed at a record high on Wednesday following a rally in media and energy stocks.
LoP Rahul Gandhi offers full support to LS Speaker Birla; also sends a message
New Delhi, June 26 - Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, congratulated the newly-elected Speaker Om Birla, and assured him of full co-operation in running the House.
‘Emergency exemplified what a dictatorship looks like’: PM Modi reacts after Speaker’s 2-minute silence
New Delhi, June 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a shout-out to the newly elected Speaker Om Birla for condemning the Emergency (1975-1977) in his first speech, in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Ram temple complex to be completely ready by March 2025: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya, June 26 - The construction of the entire Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is likely to be completed by March 2025, while the first and second floors of the temple will be completed by July-end and December this year, respectively.
5G subscriptions projected to reach 840 million in India by 2029 end: Report
New Delhi, June 26 - 5G subscriptions are projected to reach around 840 million in India by the end of 2029, accounting for 65 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the region, a new report showed on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi shake hands as they welcome LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, June 26 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they came together to welcome the newly-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Wednesday.
CBI arrests CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, was formally arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam case.
BJP MP Om Birla re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, June 26 - Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota-Bundi, was on Wednesday elected by voice vote as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time.
CM Kejriwal withdraws plea filed before SC against interim stay on bail
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday withdrew his plea filed before the Supreme Court challenging the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in a money laundering case linked to the
Global fintech industry sees robust 14 pc revenue growth, India shows the way
New Delhi, June 26 - Despite significant shifts in funding and valuations, the global fintech industry saw a robust annual revenue growth of 14 per cent from 2021 to 2023, a report showed on Wednesday, adding that India is reaping the benefits of
India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report
New Delhi, June 26 -: India’s FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector is expected to post a growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024 on the back of government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create more jobs, according to a report.