Govt’s focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari
New Delhi, July 3 - As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn’s ‘selective politics’ on women atrocities
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, hit out at the Opposition over its ‘selective politics’ on atrocities against women and termed it a matter of concern.
EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov
Astana, July 3 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the
PM Modi schools Opposition on Samvidhaan, says ‘Cong is biggest opponent of Constitution’
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President’s address, came down heavily on the Congress-led Opposition over its multiple incidents of making mockery of democracy during its rule and then lecturing the NDA government,
‘Incorrect’ to limit the bail period of accused, says SC
New Delhi, July 3 - In a recent order, the Supreme Court has said that it was “incorrect” for the Orissa High Court to limit the period of bail of an accused booked under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act.
Next 5 years will see decisive fight against poverty: PM Modi lays roadmap of third term
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to give a roadmap for his government in the NDA’s third term and outlined the ‘fight against poverty’ as the prime focus in the next five years.
10 years completed, 20 more left: PM Modi’s dig at INDIA bloc in RS
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, reiterated his government’s determination and resolve to take the country to new heights in the third term, while also
CM Yogi visits Hathras, meets injured persons
Hathras (UP), July 3 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the persons injured in Tuesday’s stampede in Hathras and inquired about their health.
India records robust services sector growth in June, hiring at 2-year high: HSBC
New Delhi, July 3 - Growth in India's services sector accelerated in June on the back of robust domestic demand and a record rise in export orders, according to an HSBC survey released on Wednesday.
Bihar govt challenges Patna HC’s decision nixing quota beyond 50 pc in SC
Patna, July 3 - The Bihar government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court’s recent decision on quota.
BJP leaders detained ahead of protest at CM’s residence in K’taka
Bengaluru, July 3 - BJP leaders, including state President BY Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka, were detained by Karnataka Police at the Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru on Wednesday while preparing to march to the Chief Minister's residence.
PIL in Allahabad HC seeks CBI probe into Hathras stampede
Prayagraj (UP), July 3 - A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Hathras stampede incident.
CM Yogi Adityanath leaves for Hathras
Lucknow, July 3 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath left on Wednesday morning for Hathras where a major stampede incident took place, killing 121 persons, on Tuesday evening.
Sensex crosses 80,000 for first time, banking stocks lead rally
Mumbai, July 3 - Indian equity indices opened at record high on Wednesday following a rally in the banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,039 and 24,292 respectively.
Hathras stampede: Death toll rises to 121
Hathras (UP), July 3 - The death toll in the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district has risen to 121, a senior official said on Wednesday.
India’s special flight from Barbados delayed further, to land in Delhi on Thursday morning: Sources
ridgetown (Barbados), July 3 - The World Cup-winning Indian team's departure from Barbados has further been delayed and now is expected to land in New Delhi on Thursday morning 6 am (IST).
Hathras stampede: FIR lodged against organisers
Hathras (UP), July 3 - An FIR has been registered under sections 105, 110, 126(2), 223, and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, against Dev Prakash Madhukar, referred to as 'Mukhya Sewadar', and other organisers of the religious event in Uttar
Over 74,000 perform Amaranth Yatra in four days
Jammu, July 3 - Over 74,000 pilgrims had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the last four days while another batch of 5,725 Yatris left for Kashmir on Wednesday.
Trump gets sentencing reprieve as court agrees to delay till after Republican convention
New York, July 3 - By invoking the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, former US President Donald Trump has won a timely reprieve by getting the court to agree to delay his sentencing till after the Republican Party Convention where he is
UP doctors remove 5.5 kg tumour from woman’s kidney
Lucknow, July 3 - Doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow have successfully removed a 5.5 kg tumour from a patient's kidney, they said.