Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

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

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BCCI gifts special ‘NAMO’ India jersey to PM Modi

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.

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Put mechanisms in place to prevent market abuse, fraud: SEBI tells stock brokers

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.

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‘What a great honour’: Team India extend gratitute to PM Modi for his ‘warmth and hospitality’

‘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.

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Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO

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

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Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

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.

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India’s victory parade bus awaits champions in Mumbai ahead of mega celebrations

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.

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Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance

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.

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Delhi HC dismisses plea demanding SC Collegium disclose reasons for rejection

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.

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Victorious Indian team basks in euphoric welcome from fans in New Delhi

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

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MCA allows free entry for fans at Wankhede for India’s T20 World Cup victory parade

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.

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PM Modi hosts World Cup champs

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.

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The way India played in T20 World Cup was phenomenal: IPL chairman

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".

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EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart, says LAC must be respected

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

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Users will be able to make UPI payments to UAE merchants now

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.

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Global survey ranks India among top three most optimistic nations

Global survey ranks India among top three most optimistic nations

New Delhi, July 4 - A new global survey has ranked India among the top three most optimistic nations, along with Singapore and Indonesia, based on the economic outlook of the people interviewed across various countries.

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PIL in SC against bridge collapses in Bihar

PIL in SC against bridge collapses in Bihar

New Delhi, July 4 - A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a structural audit of all the recently completed, under-construction, and old bridges in Bihar.

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School job scam: I-T Dept to probe case under Benami Transactions Act

School job scam: I-T Dept to probe case under Benami Transactions Act

Kolkata, July 4 - The Income Tax Department is initiating a probe under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition Act) in the multi-crore cash-for-school job case in West Bengal.

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Poverty headcount ratio falls to 8.5 pc from 21 pc in last 10 years: NCAER

Poverty headcount ratio falls to 8.5 pc from 21 pc in last 10 years: NCAER

New Delhi July 4 - The level of poverty in India is estimated to have decreased to 8.5 per cent of the population in 2023-24 from 21 per cent in 2011-12, according to a new study by economic think tank NCAER.

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Team India reaches PM Modi’s residence in New Delhi

Team India reaches PM Modi’s residence in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 4 - The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team has reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Thursday.

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