Oppn protests over Maha slipping to 6th rank in per capita income
Mumbai, June 28 - Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Friday stepped up their attack against the Mahayuti government as they staged a protest at the entrance of Vidhan Bhavan during the second day of the Monsoon Session.
Bengal MLAs’ oath: Constitution gives Guv Bose final say
Kolkata, June 28 - Even as uncertainty remains over the swearing-in of two newly-elected Trinamool Congress MLAs, legal experts say that the Constitution gives West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, the final say and the two legislators can’t participate in the Assembly proceedings
Rain submerges Delhi-NCR, breaks 88-year-old record
New Delhi, June 28 - Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR that started on Thursday, led to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic jams on Friday morning.
Centre to conduct thorough check of airports, says Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - Following the canopy collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday, the Centre will conduct a thorough check of all the airports in the country.
Cong MPs give suspension of business notice in Parliament
New Delhi, June 28 - Congress MPs on Friday gave a suspension of business notice in Parliament over the alleged NEET-UG and UGC NET paper leaks and the failure of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Delhi Airport Terminal-1 canopy was inaugurated in 2009, says Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - Amid the political slugfest that erupted following the collapse of the canopy at Terminal-1 of Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said the structure was built in 2009.
PM Gati Shakti scheme has scaled up India’s infra, spurred growth: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, June 28 - Global investment bank and financial company Morgan Stanley has stated that the PM Gati Shakti scheme has succeeded in giving a new fillip to India’s infrastructure development and multi-modal connectivity across highways, railways and ports that has spurred
Delhi airport canopy collapse serious incident, DGCA will probe: Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - The Delhi airport roof collapse was a "very serious incident" and DGCA will look into the matter thoroughly, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday.
Thales inks pact with Adani Defence to manufacture 70mm rockets in India
New Delhi, June 28 - In a major fillip to the government's local manufacturing push, Adani Defence & Aerospace - the defence arm of the Adani Group — has signed an agreement with the Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India.
Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change
Sensex at all-time high as largecap stocks lead
Mumbai, June 28 - Indian equity indices opened in green on Friday following buying in largecap stocks. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 79,671 and 24,174 respectively.
Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats
Seoul, June 27 - The US ambassador to South Korea stressed on Thursday the importance of international cooperation in building resilience against cybersecurity threats, including those posed by North Korea.
Delhi airport canopy collapse: One dead, several injured
New Delhi, June 28 - At least one person was killed and eight others injured after a canopy of Terminal-1 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport collapsed on cars amid heavy rain on Friday.
India leads global AI research, Bengaluru 7th best AI Hub: Report
New Delhi, June 28 - Bengaluru is now ranked seventh on the top 10 list of artificial intelligence (AI) Hubs worldwide, a report showed on Friday, adding that India (tied with Germany) has the highest number of AI research institutions globally.
T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA
Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - Captain Rohit Sharma slammed his 32nd T20I fifty through a 39-ball 57, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked three wickets each as India stormed into the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final after outclassing defending champions England
Ajit Pawar set to present ‘please-all’ budget with Shinde guarantee in Maha Assembly today
Mumbai, June 28 - With an eye on the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, slated for September-October, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds finance and planning portfolios, is expected to present a 'please all' budget for 2024-25 at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu amid tight security
Jammu, June 28 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims embarking on the Amarnath Yatra from here to start this year's 52-day-long pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine.
Punjab Police bust interstate drug smuggling syndicate, arrest man from Jharkhand
Chandigarh, June 28 - Punjab Police on Friday said they have busted one of the biggest interstate drug smuggling syndicates operating from Jharkhand and arrested the main culprit besides seizing 66 kg of opium.
India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi
United Nations, June 28 - India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.
Miscreants ‘vandalise’ Asaduddin Owaisi’s house in Delhi
New Delhi, June 27 - Miscreants allegedly vandalised the official residence of Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM MP from Hyderabad, in Delhi's high-security Ashoka Road on Thursday night with black ink besides pasting posters demanding cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership.