CSIR-NBRI launches new, ‘safe’ soft drink
Lucknow, July 2 - The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has come out with a healthy herbal product, 'Pio', which is 100 per cent plant-based with no artificial sweetener or caffeine, but has the fizz and taste intact.
Israel in ‘final stage’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, July 2 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his country is in "the final stage" of eliminating Hamas' armed force in the Gaza Strip.
‘Serious messages’ will come out of PM Modi’s Moscow visit: Senior Russian diplomat
United Nations, July 2 - "Serious messages" will come out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow next week and relations between the two countries will "blossom further", Russia’s Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.
US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts
Washington, July 1 - The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a former President is entitled to "absolute" immunity for clearly official acts, but not for unofficial acts.
New criminal laws much sought-after initiative, says Telangana HC judge
Hyderabad, July 1 - Telangana High Court Judge Justice K. Surender has said that the implementation of three new criminal laws is a much sought-after initiative for an effective criminal justice system in tune with the changed crime scenario.
Bombay HC Chief Justice: Despite teething problems, India’s new laws will surmount all challenges
Mumbai, July 1 - Bombay High Court Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya has expressed optimism that despite facing teething problems, the new criminal laws -- which came into effect all over India from July 1 -- will surmount all challenges and sail through due
Modernisation of Justice System: Focus on efficiency and victims’ rights
New Delhi, July 1 - India's criminal justice system underwent a significant transformation with the implementation of three new laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
SEBEX 2: India’s breakthrough in non-nuclear explosives technology
New Delhi, July 1 - India has taken a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in defence with the development of a new explosive more potent than Trinitrotoluene (TNT).
It’s not NEET, but Rahul Gandhi’s take on Abhay Mudra, Hinduism & Agniveers that flew sparks in Parliament
New Delhi, July 1 - When Rahul Gandhi rose to make his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. on Monday on the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of
BJP nominates Pankaja Munde, 4 others for state council polls to woo back OBCs, Dalits, Marathas
Mumbai, July 1 - BJP for the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for July 12 has nominated former minister Pankaja Munde, who lost the Lok Sabha elections from Beed, former minister of state Parihar Fuke, former minister of state Sadabhau
Rahul Gandhi has insulted crores of Hindus: BJP leaders
New Delhi, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making a controversial statement on Hindus during his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Digital India symbolises an empowered nation: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 1 - Digital India symbolises an empowered country which boosts 'Ease of Living' and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
India offers $500 bn investment opportunity in clean energy, time to tap skilled youth
New Delhi, July 1 - As India begins its ambitious journey towards achieving the target of net zero by 2070, the energy transition efforts in the country offer an immense $500 billion investment opportunity to businesses, billion, especially in the green energy value
Defamation Suit: Delhi court hands Medha Patkar 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine
New Delhi, July 1 - A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001.
Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
Will decide within 3 months on Old Pension Scheme for teachers: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced that the state government will take a decision within three months regarding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for teachers.
Sensex jumps 443 points, IT stocks lead rally
Mumbai, July 1 - Indian stock indices closed in green on Monday following the rally in IT shares. At closing
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 1 - Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha was marked by huge pandemonium and uproar in the Lower House on Monday.
Amit Shah explains how ‘swadeshi’ criminal code will ensure speedy trial and justice
New Delhi, July 1 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the country’s criminal justice system has turned completely ‘swadeshi’ after 75 years of Independence, as the British-era laws have ceased to exist with new laws coming into force.
BJP has invited me back; I have not conveyed my decision: Sacked leader Eshwarappa
Shivamogga, (Karnataka) July 1 - Sacked BJP leader, KS Eshwarappa stated on Monday that he has been invited to re-join the party, but claimed that he has not yet shared his decision on the matter.