French parliamentary polls close with high turnout, exit poll indicates far-right tops vote share
Paris, July 1 - Snap polls to the 577-member French National Assembly on Sunday witnessed a heavy turnout in the first round, surpassing the voting percentage of previous elections over the past four decades, while exit polls indicated the far-right, fresh from its
Team India stuck in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl: Sources
Bridgetown, June 30 - After a grueling month-long T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is in the midst of celebrating their glorious victory in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl, a Grade 3 hurricane, approaches the island, threatening to trap
From Colonial to Contemporary: India’s legal system set to enter a new era on Monday
New Delhi, June 30 - India is now set to enforce new criminal laws, replacing colonial codes. The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- will be implemented nationwide on Monday (July 1).
Security forces launch operation in higher reaches of J&K’s Gulmarg ski resort
Srinagar, June 30 - Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in higher reaches of J&K’s Gulmarg ski resort on Sunday following reports of armed men in the area, officials said.
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Qatar’s PM & Foreign Minister in Doha
Doha, June 30 - India and Qatar on Sunday discussed further enhancement of bilateral relations and continued dialogue on issues of mutual interest during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's day-long official visit to Doha.
There is a Sandeshkhali in every Bengal village: Amit Malviya
Kolkata, June 30 - BJP IT Chief and the party’s Central Observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya said that there is a Sandeshkhali in every village of the state, after a video of a couple beaten by a local Trinamool Congress worker Tejemul
Four minor kids among 5 picnickers drown in Pune waterfall
Pune (Maharashtra), June 30 - Five persons including a woman and four minor kids, were washed away and drowned downstream at the famed hill station of Lonavala here on Sunday, a police official said.
Indian equity markets surge nearly 14 pc in June quarter, leads in world top 10
Mumbai, June 30 - Indian stock indices gave a stellar performance in the June quarter of FY 2024-25. During the April- June period, Indian stock market capitalisation increased by 13.8 per cent, the highest among the top 10 stock markets.
Sanjay Kumar Jha: The new face steering JD(U)’s national strategy
New Delhi, June 29 - Sanjay Kumar Jha, a Rajya Sabha MP and a trusted aide of Nitish Kumar, was appointed the national Working President of the JD(U) during the National Executive meeting of the party held in New Delhi on Saturday.
Liquor policy scam: CM Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till July 12 in CBI case
New Delhi, June 29 - A city court on Saturday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to 14-day judicial custody (till July 12) in connection with the corruption case linked to the liquor policy case.
Indian Navy participates in world’s largest international maritime exercise
New Delhi, June 29 - Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, has arrived at Pearl Harbour to participate in the 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the
Delhi court reserves order on CBI’s plea seeking custody of CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, June 29 - Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday reserved its order on CBI’s application demanding judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the corruption case linked to the liquor policy case.
I don’t need recommendation, high command will decide based on my work: Shivakumar on CM’s post
Bengaluru, June 29 - Amid various voices in and outside the party being raised in favour of making Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar the Chief Minister, the Karnataka Congress President on Saturday categorically stated that he doesn’t need anyone’s recommendation and that the
IMD forecasts heavy rains in northwest India in next 5 days
New Delhi, June 29 - India Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northwest India including Delhi & the Northeast states during the next 4-5 days.
CBI produces CM Kejriwal before Rouse Avenue Court after 3-day remand
New Delhi, June 29 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought before a city court here by CBI upon the expiry of the 3-day remand in connection with the corruption case linked to the liquor policy case.
Sonia Gandhi sees election results as BJP’s failure, but public has given clear mandate: Nalin Kohli
New Delhi, June 29 - The BJP on Saturday reacted sharply to former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's scathing critique of the Modi government over issues ranging from the NEET paper leak controversy to the Emergency debate.
Five soldiers killed during tank exercises in Ladakh
Srinagar, June 29 - Five Army soldiers were killed during a tank warfare exercise in the Ladakh region when the stream through which the tanks were passing suddenly got flooded.
T20 World Cup: ‘I pray that Arshdeep performs well in final’, says pacer’s coach Jaswant Rai
New Delhi, June 29 - India pacer Arshdeep Singh's childhood coach Jaswant Rai is confident of Rohit Sharma-led side winning the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday. He also hopes that the pacer will continue his impressive performance
Maha: 7 killed as 2 cars collide on Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna
Jalna (Maharashtra), June 29 - At least seven persons were killed and another three passengers were injured critically when two private cars collided violently near Kadvanchi village in Jalna district, police said here on Saturday.
Nation stands firm with their families: Defence Minister on death of soldiers in Ladakh
New Delhi, June 29 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday expressed grief over the death of five Indian Army soldiers while they were attempting to cross a river in Ladakh, and said that the nation stands firm with their families.