Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24
New Delhi, June 22 - A record 12.2 million new accounts were opened in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during 2023-24 taking the total enrolments to 66.2 million under the government’s social security scheme, according to figures compiled by the Pension Fund Regulatory
Overseas Indians’ faith grows in Indian economy with $1 billion deposits in April
New Delhi, June 22 - Showing their confidence in the resilient Indian economy despite global macroeconomic conditions, non-resident Indians (NRIs) deposited around $1 billion in the country in April alone.
NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today
Patna, June 22 - Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in
‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held
Srinagar, June 22 - To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.
Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Chandigarh, June 22 - The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.
Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood
Guwahati, June 22 - The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission,
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Beijing/Washington, June 22 - China has said that it has banned several business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own
‘Yoga symbolises UN’s strivings for world unity’
United Nations, June 22 - Yoga symbolises the strivings of the world organisation for global unity, according to its leaders celebrating the International Day recognising the ancient discipline.
Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar
New Delhi, June 21 - Thousands of spirited Kashmir locals, motivated by the energising words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on the rain-drenched ground of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Friday.
Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account
New Delhi, June 21 - In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even
Trump promises Green Cards to foreign students on graduation
Washington, June 21 - Former US President Donald Trump has said if he is re-elected, his administration will pursue a programme to grant Green Cards to foreign students automatically upon graduation from American colleges and universities.
Adani Group eyes $100 bn capex in next decade with focus on energy transition, digital infra: Jefferies
Ahmedabad, June 21 - The Adani Group is eyeing $100 billion of capex over the next decade with major outlays on energy transition projects and digital infrastructure for the next leg of growth, a Jefferies report said on Friday.
Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC extends retention of CAPF till June 26
Kolkata, June 21 - A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday extended the retention of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 26.
Delhi HC reserves order on ED’s plea against CM Kejriwal’s bail in excise policy case
New Delhi, June 21 - The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking a stay on the release of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on bail.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief
Kolkata, June 21 - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Friday announced his resignation from the chair of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee.
Markets end lower on profit booking, Adani Ports jump before Sensex inclusion
Mumbai, June 21 - The Indian stock markets closed lower in a volatile session on Friday on profit booking and underperformance in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
10th round of commercial coal mine auction launched
Hyderabad, June 21 - Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Friday launched the 10th round of commercial coal mine auction, putting 60 mines for sale.
Next 5 years set to further boost India’s domestic electronics manufacturing
New Delhi, June 21 - India, on its way to becoming the global electronics manufacturing hub, has doubled down on the local manufacturing of multiple products -- mobile phones and their components, televisions, semiconductors and other devices -- and the momentum is only
Foreign diplomats hail Yoga as priceless gift from India to entire humanity
New Delhi, June 21 - Several diplomats serving their respective missions in India joined the International Day of Yoga celebrations with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.
Bengal LoP seeks Calcutta HC’s permission to stage protest near DGP office
Kolkata, June 21 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday, approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to organise a sit-in demonstration in front of the DGP's office against the incidents of post-poll violence in