‘Emergency exemplified what a dictatorship looks like’: PM Modi reacts after Speaker’s 2-minute silence
New Delhi, June 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a shout-out to the newly elected Speaker Om Birla for condemning the Emergency (1975-1977) in his first speech, in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Ram temple complex to be completely ready by March 2025: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya, June 26 - The construction of the entire Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is likely to be completed by March 2025, while the first and second floors of the temple will be completed by July-end and December this year, respectively.
5G subscriptions projected to reach 840 million in India by 2029 end: Report
New Delhi, June 26 - 5G subscriptions are projected to reach around 840 million in India by the end of 2029, accounting for 65 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the region, a new report showed on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi shake hands as they welcome LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, June 26 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they came together to welcome the newly-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Wednesday.
CBI arrests CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, was formally arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam case.
BJP MP Om Birla re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, June 26 - Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota-Bundi, was on Wednesday elected by voice vote as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time.
CM Kejriwal withdraws plea filed before SC against interim stay on bail
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday withdrew his plea filed before the Supreme Court challenging the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in a money laundering case linked to the
Global fintech industry sees robust 14 pc revenue growth, India shows the way
New Delhi, June 26 - Despite significant shifts in funding and valuations, the global fintech industry saw a robust annual revenue growth of 14 per cent from 2021 to 2023, a report showed on Wednesday, adding that India is reaping the benefits of
India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report
New Delhi, June 26 -: India’s FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector is expected to post a growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024 on the back of government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create more jobs, according to a report.
‘Jai Palestine’ slogan: Complaints demand President to disqualify Owaisi
New Delhi, June 26 - Several complaints have been filed before President Droupadi Murmu seeking immediate disqualification of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi who raised a slogan in favour of Palestine during his swearing-in as the Lok Sabha MP on
PM Modi, Amit Shah to propose Om Birla as Speaker
New Delhi, June 26 - Lok Sabha will witness the process of electing its Speaker on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendr
J&K: Army soldier dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch
Jammu, June 26 - An army soldier died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday in J&K’s Poonch district.
India dismisses Pakistan’s attempt to raise Kashmir issue as ‘baseless, deceitful’
United Nations, June 26 - India has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to inject Kashmir into a discussion of the workings of the Security Council as an undignified misuse of the General Assembly forum.
Russia hopes South Korea ‘calmly’ accepts treaty with North Korea
Seoul, June 25 - Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister on Tuesday expressed hope that South Korea would "calmly" accept Moscow's new partnership treaty with North Korea, a news report said, amid condemnation over deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
Time to upgrade cybersecurity measures to address dynamic threat landscape: Centre
New Delhi, June 26 - In the wake of growing cyber threat incidents, the country needs to continuously upgrade cybersecurity measures to address new vulnerabilities and dynamic threat landscapes, the government has said.
UP govt transfers 12 district magistrates
Lucknow, June 26 - The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred the district magistrates of 12 districts, including Banda, Basti, Chitrakoot and Shravasti.
RLD keen to contest three seats in upcoming UP by-polls
Lucknow, June 26 - The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has decided to contest three seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh by-polls.
WikiLeaks founder Assange walks out of court as a ‘free man’
Washington, June 26 - A US federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, on Wednesday ordered that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who pleaded guilty to a single felony count of violating the Espionage Act, should be released immediately.
India asks its citizens in Kenya to restrict ‘non-essential’ movement
New Delhi, June 26 - India has advised its citizens in Kenya to exercise utmost caution and restrict non-essential movement amid violent protests in the East African nation against the government's proposed tax hikes.
Double whammy for Kejriwal as Delhi HC stays bail, CBI moves in
New Delhi, June 25 - Troubles mounted for arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Delhi High Court stayed the trial court order granting him bail, while the CBI, which questioned him in Tihar Jail on the excise policy case on Monday,