Fitch raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2 pc
New Delhi, June 18 - Global rating agency Fitch on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2 per cent, from 7 per cent.
PM Modi to grant certificates to 30,000 Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi
New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grant certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups as Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi on Tuesday to empower the country’s rural women, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said.
New HAL order to further boost India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing
New Delhi, June 18 - In a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and strengthening self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) by the Ministry of Defence for procurement of 156 light combat helicopters
BCCI to interview Gambhir for head coach role in Mumbai around 2pm: Sources
New Delhi, June 18 - Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is set to appear for an interview for the men's cricket team head coach position in Mumbai with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other officials, say sources.
Jake Sullivan’s Delhi visit to deepen already strong US-India partnership: John Kirby
New Delhi, June 18 - White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby has said that US NSA Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi will further deepen the already strong US-India ties to create a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.
NEET paper leak case: Nine candidates to be questioned in Bihar
Patna, June 18 - The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police will question nine candidates in connection with the NEET question paper leak case in the presence of their parents in Patna on Tuesday.
Sensex, Nifty hit new all-time high on strong global cues
Mumbai, June 18 - Indian equity frontline indices opened in green on Tuesday following positive global cues. In the early trade, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 77,326 and 23,573 respectively.
Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah
Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.
Centre takes action against electricity KYC update scam, blocks 392 mobile phones
New Delhi, June 18 - The government has taken stern action to protect citizens in response to reports of fraudulent activities involving mobile numbers in electricity KYC update scams.
PM Modi to visit Varanasi, release Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 17th instalment today
Varanasi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi on Tuesday.
Rahul to retain Raebareli, Priyanka to contest from Wayanad: Congress
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 - Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge announced on Monday that Rahul Gandhi, who was elected from both Kerala's Wayanad and UP's Raebareli in the recent Lok Sabha elections, will relinquish the former seat where Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will
Sullivan calls on PM Modi as India-US work on deepening strategic partnership
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the visiting US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan of deepening the India-US strategic partnership during his third term.
40 pc reduction in DJB’s water supply to Lutyens’ Zone
New Delhi, June 17 - As the national Capital reels under a severe water crisis, Delhi's Lutyens’ Zone where the residences of the majority of MPs, ministers and senior bureaucrats are situated, experienced a 40 per cent reduction in supply.
Rescue operation over, focus on restoration now, says Railway Minister after visiting train accident site
New Delhi, June 17 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rushed to the train mishap spot in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday, hours after a goods train hit the Silchar-Kolkata Kanchanjunga Express, killing at least nine persons.
Northern states likely to get respite from heat wave after 2 days
New Delhi, June 17 - Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during the next two days and gradually abate thereafter under the influence of approaching Western Disturbance towards Northwest India, according to an India
UP BJP cadres seek to review alliances with small parties
Lucknow, June 17 - The elections in Uttar Pradesh have put the allies of BJP, particularly the smaller parties, in a spot.
Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit
New Delhi, June 17 - US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan began his two-day visit to India on Monday as both countries take the next steps in strategic technology and defence cooperation during the third term of the NDA government led by
Bengal train accident: Railway Minister announces enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for victims’ kin
New Delhi, June 17 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced an enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of those who lost their lives in the Kanchanjungha Express train accident in West Bengal on Monday.
Preparations in full swing for PM Modi’s first visit to Kashi Vishwanath after LS polls
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple on June 18, marking his first visit to Kashi after assuming office for the third-consecutive time.
Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight
Kolkata, June 17 - The death toll in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision has risen to eight, said officials on Monday.