Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ahmedabad, June 21 - Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited, the cement and building material companies of the Adani Portfolio, on Friday said they are excited to unveil their commitment towards innovation that will redefine the construction landscape through a series of visionary digital

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Business activity surges in June, hiring at 18-year high: PMI survey

Business activity surges in June, hiring at 18-year high: PMI survey

New Delhi, June 21 - Output growth across India's private sector regained growth in June with business activity increasing at quicker rates among manufacturing companies and services firms while hiring of workers shot up to an 18-year high, according to HSBC’s flash PMI

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With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation

With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation

Kolkata, June 21 - With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

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Quota row: Maha govt delegation meets striking OBC leaders in Jalna

Quota row: Maha govt delegation meets striking OBC leaders in Jalna

Jalna (Maharashtra), June 21 - A ministerial delegation called on the striking OBC leaders Prof Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare and discussed the community’s quota concerns, at the Wadigodri village here on Friday.

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Delhi HC stays trial court’s order for CM Kejriwal’s bail release in excise policy case

Delhi HC stays trial court’s order for CM Kejriwal’s bail release in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 21 - In a turn of events, the Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

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Chandrababu Naidu returns to Assembly as CM two-and-half years after ‘humiliation’

Chandrababu Naidu returns to Assembly as CM two-and-half years after ‘humiliation’

Amaravati, June 21 - Two-and-half years after walking out over alleged insulting remarks made against his family members, Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday returned to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly as Chief Minister.

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People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga

People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga

New Delhi, June 21 - The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, which witnessed enthusiastic participation in events organised by the Indian missions.

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PM Modi’s choice of Kashmir as Yoga Day venue is symbolic & assertive

PM Modi’s choice of Kashmir as Yoga Day venue is symbolic & assertive

Srinagar, June 21 - The decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold the 10th International Day of Yoga in J&K’s Srinagar city is both symbolic and assertive.

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PM Modi interacts with Yoga Day participants in J&K’s Srinagar

PM Modi interacts with Yoga Day participants in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, June 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with the participants on the 10th International Day of Yoga in J&K’s Srinagar city.

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PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations with hundreds of participants on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir

PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations with hundreds of participants on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of the country and the World on the 10th International Day of Yoga while celebrating the event in J&K’s Srinagar city.

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Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow

Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 21 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the International Yoga Day celebrations here on Friday at Raj Bhawan.

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Price of Ayodhya shops slashed by 30 pc for allotees

Price of Ayodhya shops slashed by 30 pc for allotees

Lucknow, June 21 - In a major policy change, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has slashed the price of shops by 30 per cent for allottees who were displaced due to a road widening project undertaken in the temple town, government officials said.

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20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP

20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP

Lucknow, June 21 - With the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling for an immediate ban on the use of pressure horns and hooters in government and private vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh Police has fined 20,000 vehicles during the weeklong drive so

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Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine

Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine

Hanoi, June 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a "big mistake" if it supplies arms to Ukraine.

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Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US

Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US

Washington, June 21 - The US reiterated on Thursday that it continues to consider India a "close partner" and looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in its third term

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Three IPS officers who allegedly targeted TDP leaders transferred

Three IPS officers who allegedly targeted TDP leaders transferred

Amaravati, June 21 - The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday transferred three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who faced allegations of targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including party President N. Chandrababu Naidu, during the YSR Congress Party’s rule.

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Actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88

Actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88

London, June 21 - Canadian actor Donald Sutherland (88), renowned for his portrayal of rebel army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in 'M*A*S*H', general-impersonating US GI Vernon Pinkely in 'The Dirty Dozen', Sergeant Oddball in 'Kelly's Heroes', Mr X in Oliver Stone's 'JFK', and President

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Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin

Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin

Hanoi, June 20 - In a clear warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday indicated his nation could supply long-range precision weapons to North Kora and other countries, on the same pattern that the US and other countries are arming

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India-US ties most consequential, visiting Congressional delegation tells PM Modi

India-US ties most consequential, visiting Congressional delegation tells PM Modi

New Delhi, June 20 - A visiting US Congressional delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, described India-US relations as "most consequential" and also lauded the "scale, fairness and transparency" of the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with India Inc.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with India Inc.

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired the third pre-budget consultation with industry leaders and associations in connection with the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25 here on Thursday.

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