Indian Minorities Foundation rebukes USCIRF report for ‘distorting’ India’s religious landscape
New Delhi, June 27 - The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) has issued a strong condemnation of a report prepared by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
High command’s will be decision final, says Shivakumar on K’taka CM change buzz
New Delhi, June 27 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that he would abide by whatever decision the Congress high command takes amid the buzz over a possible change in the Chief Minister's chair in the southern state.
Nifty surpasses 24,000 for 1st time, Sensex goes past 79,000 after sharp bull run
Mumbai, June 27 - Buoyed by strong buying once again, Sensex and Nifty surpassed the 79,000 and 24,000 levels, respectively, for the first time on Thursday.
EVMs passed every test from SC to people’s court: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - Amid the Opposition's concerns over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that EVMs have passed every test, from the Supreme Court to the people's court, in the last few decades.
Mamata Banerjee slams Bengal Guv over delay in oath ceremony of 2 Trinamool MLAs
Kolkata, June 27 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for the delay and confusion over the swearing-in ceremony of two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators -- Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat
Govt reforms have made banks robust & profitable: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that the reforms carried out by the government over the last 10 years have made public sector banks more robust, profitable, and capable of driving the nation’s economic growth.
Budget will see many ‘historic steps’ towards making India the 3rd largest economy: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the upcoming Union Budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision.
NEET-UG row: SC raises eyebrows over filing of plea by coaching institute
New Delhi, June 27 - The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed reservations over the filing of a writ petition by a coaching institute alleging irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG examination.
India is first responder, voice of Global South: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said due to India's human-centric approach, the country is the first responder in any crisis, and has become a strong voice of the Global South.
Disruptive forces conspiring to weaken democracy: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday cautioned against disruptive forces that are conspiring to weaken democracy and create fissures in society.
Emergency, CAA, women empowerment and more: Key highlights of Prez Murmu’s speech
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday, her first in the third term of the Narendra Modi government and spoke on a host of issues, including Emergency and the safeguards of
President hails govt’s welfare schemes for women empowerment
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government was committed to empowering women and highlighted various welfare schemes implemented by the Centre.
Nifty hits 24,000 for the first time, Sensex at record high
Mumbai, June 27 - Indian frontline indices again touched an all-time high on Thursday as strong buying was seen in IT stocks.
PIL in SC against implementation of three new criminal laws
New Delhi, June 27 - A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court against the implementation of the new criminal laws abolishing the colonial era IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
ED identifies 1,000 rice & wheat mills in Bengal ration distribution case
Kolkata, June 27 - Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who are probing the ration distribution case in West Bengal, have prepared a list of around 1,000 rice and wheat mills which were directly or indirectly involved in the scam.
NEET row: Govt committed to fair investigation, assures President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - Amid a nationwide furore over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) "paper leak", President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that the government was committed to a fair investigation and ensuring strict punishment to the guilty.
Emergency a blot on India’s Constitution: President Murmu
New Delhi, June 27 - President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the Emergency imposed in 1975 was a blot on India's Constitution.
Sanjay Raut bats for Uddhav Thackeray as MVA’s next ‘CM face’
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 27 - In an unexpected development, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has indicated that the former chief minister and party President, Uddhav Thackeray should be projected as the next CM of Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Oath ceremony: Two newly-elected Trinamool MLAs to continue dharna at Bengal Assembly
Kolkata, June 27 - Amid the confusion over the swearing-in ceremony, two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators Sayantika Banerjee and Reyat Sarkar have decided to continue their demonstration on the premises of the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday.
T20 World Cup: What we take from the competition is ‘belief’, says Afghan skipper Rashid after SF loss
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 - After Afghanistan's fairytale campaign in the T20 World Cup ended with a semifinal loss to South Africa on Thursday, skipper Rashid Khan expressed that the main takeaway for his team from the tournament is a "belief" and the