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.
Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood
Guwahati, June 22 - The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission,
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Beijing/Washington, June 22 - China has said that it has banned several business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own
‘Yoga symbolises UN’s strivings for world unity’
United Nations, June 22 - Yoga symbolises the strivings of the world organisation for global unity, according to its leaders celebrating the International Day recognising the ancient discipline.
Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar
New Delhi, June 21 - Thousands of spirited Kashmir locals, motivated by the energising words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on the rain-drenched ground of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Friday.
Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account
New Delhi, June 21 - In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even
Trump promises Green Cards to foreign students on graduation
Washington, June 21 - Former US President Donald Trump has said if he is re-elected, his administration will pursue a programme to grant Green Cards to foreign students automatically upon graduation from American colleges and universities.