Price of Ayodhya shops slashed by 30 pc for allotees

Price of Ayodhya shops slashed by 30 pc for allotees

Lucknow, June 21 - In a major policy change, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has slashed the price of shops by 30 per cent for allottees who were displaced due to a road widening project undertaken in the temple town, government officials said.

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20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP

20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP

Lucknow, June 21 - With the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling for an immediate ban on the use of pressure horns and hooters in government and private vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh Police has fined 20,000 vehicles during the weeklong drive so

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Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine

Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine

Hanoi, June 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a "big mistake" if it supplies arms to Ukraine.

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Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US

Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US

Washington, June 21 - The US reiterated on Thursday that it continues to consider India a "close partner" and looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in its third term

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Three IPS officers who allegedly targeted TDP leaders transferred

Three IPS officers who allegedly targeted TDP leaders transferred

Amaravati, June 21 - The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday transferred three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who faced allegations of targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including party President N. Chandrababu Naidu, during the YSR Congress Party’s rule.

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Actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88

Actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88

London, June 21 - Canadian actor Donald Sutherland (88), renowned for his portrayal of rebel army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in 'M*A*S*H', general-impersonating US GI Vernon Pinkely in 'The Dirty Dozen', Sergeant Oddball in 'Kelly's Heroes', Mr X in Oliver Stone's 'JFK', and President

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Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin

Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin

Hanoi, June 20 - In a clear warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday indicated his nation could supply long-range precision weapons to North Kora and other countries, on the same pattern that the US and other countries are arming

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India-US ties most consequential, visiting Congressional delegation tells PM Modi

India-US ties most consequential, visiting Congressional delegation tells PM Modi

New Delhi, June 20 - A visiting US Congressional delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, described India-US relations as "most consequential" and also lauded the "scale, fairness and transparency" of the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with India Inc.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with India Inc.

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired the third pre-budget consultation with industry leaders and associations in connection with the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25 here on Thursday.

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‘NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents’, admit mastermind & students

‘NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents’, admit mastermind & students

New Delhi/Patna, June 20 - The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 paper leak fiasco saw a fresh twist on Thursday with the accused persons confessing before the police that question papers were arranged for certain candidates a day before the exam for which

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RBI to be positioned as model for Global South: Shaktikanta Das

RBI to be positioned as model for Global South: Shaktikanta Das

Mumbai, June 20 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that "necessary policy actions" are on the anvil for positioning the Reserve Bank as a model central bank of the Global South.

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SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key

SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key

New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the question paper and answer key of the NEET (PG) examination.

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Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt’s quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt’s quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

New Delhi, June 20 - In a major blow to the Bihar government, the Patna High Court on Thursday struck down the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes

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Delhi court reserves order on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case

Delhi court reserves order on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 20 - A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea and his application to allow his wife Sunita Kejriwal to be present during his medical examination.

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Multi-layered security for PM Modi’s packed two-day visit to Kashmir

Multi-layered security for PM Modi’s packed two-day visit to Kashmir

Srinagar, June 20 - A multi-layered security is in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to J&K from Thursday, said officials here.

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NEET (UG) paper leak: SC stays proceedings pending before various High Courts

NEET (UG) paper leak: SC stays proceedings pending before various High Courts

New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings pending before various High Courts of the country pertaining to the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak.

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TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

Chennai, June 20 - The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.

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India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO

India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO

Mumbai, June 20 - Riding on a young talented population, rapid technological developments and overall economic growth, India will be able to generate more wealth in comparison to other countries in years to come, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National

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Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, June 20 - Extensive preparations have been going on for the last five days to ensure the grand success of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in J&K’s Srinagar city in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate.

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Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington

Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington

New Delhi, June 20 - The Indian Embassy in the US has organised a Yo

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