Centre begins auction for telecom spectrum worth Rs 96,238 crore
New Delhi, June 25 - The Centre on Tuesday announced it has begun the auction of spectrum worth Rs 96,238.45 crore for telecom services.
TRAI tells mobile firms to enhance apps, web portals to curb spam messages
New Delhi, June 25 - In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, the government has issued fresh directions to mobile services providers.
J&K ACB raids five offices of Patwaris in Jammu
Jammu, June 25 - J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday continued raids at the offices of five Patwaris (Revenue Clerks) in Jammu district in connection with a major land scam unearthed recently by the bureau.
UP BJP to hold seminars to mark ‘Black Day’ today
Lucknow, June 25 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh will organise seminars at the district level on the Emergency Protest Day on Tuesday which is being observed as Black Day.
Wikileaks founder freed from UK prison after deal with US authorities
London, June 25 -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has left the UK reportedly after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges.
Netanyahu says Israel ‘committed’ to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Jerusalem, June 25 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is "committed" to the deal proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden for a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release of hostages.
On Gautam Adani’s birthday, video of Adani Group’s 2023 fight back takes internet by storm
New Delhi, June 24 - Gautam Adani, the Founder-Chairman of Adani Group, turned 62 on Monday, thereby adding yet another year of remarkable accomplishments and milestones for his various companies while contributing to the country’s wealth creation.
NEET row: High-level committee formed under ex-ISRO chief for smooth conduct of exams
New Delhi, June 22 - The Centre on Saturday said that it has formed a high-level committee under the former ISRO Chief which will make the necessary recommendations regarding the smooth and fair conduct of exams through the National Testing Agency (NTA) for
Foreign portfolio investors bullish on Indian markets, pumps Rs 23,786 crore since June 10
New Delhi, June 22 - Buoyed by the policy and reform continuity, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have altered their position in the equity market following the election results, injecting Rs 23,786 crore since June 10, industry analysts said on Saturday.
Infiltration bid foiled on LoC in J&K’s Uri sector
Srinagar, June 22 - Security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir’s Uri sector.
Atal Setu ramp repair work in full swing, to be completed tonight: MMRDA
Mumbai, June 22 - The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on Saturday that the repair work on the approach ramp to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as the Atal Setu, is in full swing and will be completed
Swati Maliwal case: Judicial custody of CM Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar extended
New Delhi, June 22 - A Delhi court on Saturday extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar's judicial custody in the Swati Maliwal assault case till July 6.
India committed to realising Bangabandhu’s vision of stable and progressive Bangladesh: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to realising Bangabandhu's vision of a stable, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh while asserting that New Delhi will continue to give the highest priority to its relations with Dhaka.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with finance ministers of states
New Delhi, June 22 - Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of states and Union Territories to take their views on board for the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 here on Saturday.
Ayyanna Patrudu unanimously elected Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly
Amaravati, June 22 - Senior TDP leader and former Minister Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu was unanimously elected as Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday.
Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24
New Delhi, June 22 - A record 12.2 million new accounts were opened in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during 2023-24 taking the total enrolments to 66.2 million under the government’s social security scheme, according to figures compiled by the Pension Fund Regulatory
Overseas Indians’ faith grows in Indian economy with $1 billion deposits in April
New Delhi, June 22 - Showing their confidence in the resilient Indian economy despite global macroeconomic conditions, non-resident Indians (NRIs) deposited around $1 billion in the country in April alone.
NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today
Patna, June 22 - Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in
‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held
Srinagar, June 22 - To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.
Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Chandigarh, June 22 - The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.