Next 5 years to focus on skilling, creating vast number of new jobs: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, June 8 - As the demand for talented young Indians grows for emerging technologies, the new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further focus on skilling and creating new jobs, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has said.
Leaders from neighbouring countries to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
New Delhi, June 8 - Several top leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region will be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, keeping in line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' and 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region)
3-fold jump in EPFO pensioners submitting facial scan-based Digital Life Certificate via smartphones
New Delhi, June 8 - The number of EPS pensioners submitting Facial Authentication Technology-based Digital Life Certificates has jumped more than threefold to 6.6 lakh in 2023-24 from 2.1 lakh in 2022-23, reflecting the success of the technology, according to figures released by
CBI to send senior officials from Delhi to review progress of graft probes in Bengal
Kolkata, June 8 - A couple of senior officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from New Delhi will reach Kolkata next week to review the progress of the investigations into various cases of corruption and post-poll violence in West Bengal, sources
Stock markets gain 3 per cent as political stability returns
Mumbai, June 8 - In a week full of political surprises, the Indian Indices saw high volatility but ended up gaining more than 3 per cent, buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return for the record third term and RBI’s monetary policy announcements.
PM Modi-led new govt to take country closer to ‘Vision@2047’
New Delhi, June 8 - As PM-elect Narendra Modi is set to form the next government at the Centre, industry leaders on Saturday extended their heartiest congratulations to him, saying they look forward to stability, consistency, and effectiveness in governance to take the
Canadian MP Arya hits out at Khalistani supporters for mocking PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination
Chandigarh, June 8 - India-born Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Saturday slammed Khalistan supporters for celebrating the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with her cutout in a float and asked law enforcement agencies to take action.
‘Extremely saddening’: PM Modi expresses condolences over Ramoji Rao’s demise
New Delhi, June 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the passing away of Ramoji Rao, the Eenadu Group's Chairman, is "extremely saddening".
Danish PM attacked in Copenhagen, man arrested
Stockholm, June 8 - Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday evening.
N. Korea, China, Russia expanding nuclear arsenals at breakneck pace: US official
Washington, June 8 - North Korea, China and Russia are expanding and diversifying their nuclear weapons stockpiles at a "breakneck" speed, a White House official has said, warning that absent a change in the trajectory of their arsenals, the US may have to
Having PM like Narendra Modi is matter of pride for everyone: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bhopal, June 8 - Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who won the Lok Sabha election for the sixth time -- including one bypoll, has said that having a Prime Minister like Narendra Modi is a matter of pride for everyone
India gives NDA third term, but also a strong message
By Dr. Avi Verma The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, announced on June 4th, have provided a clear yet contentious outcome in India’s political landscape. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has secured 292-294 seats,
NDA meet underlines message of unity and vision beyond 2029
New Delhi, June 7 - On Friday noon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked inside the Central Hall of the old Parliament House, amid cheers, clapping and thumping of desks, straight to a decorated corner near the podium to bow before the original copy
PM-elect Modi’s high regard for Constitution brings back memories of 2014 and 2019
New Delhi, June 7 - The newly-elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the Prime Minister for a record third term.
Adani Group stocks end higher for third straight day
Mumbai, June 7 - Adani Group's stocks ended with robust gains on Friday, rising for the third consecutive day.
Don’t fall prey to hearsay: PM-elect Modi’s message to first-time MPs
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi, after being elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party, left a message for fellow Parliamentarians, first-timers in particular, to not fall prey to rumours and speculation and advised them to get everything verified from
Investors gain Rs 28 lakh crore in just 3 trading sessions as PM Modi set to begin 3rd term
Mumbai, June 7 - As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected as leader of the NDA Parliamentary party amid the RBI’s monetary policy announcements, the Indian indices on Friday recovered from losses it suffered before the election results, giving investors Rs 28 lakh
Role of two firms involved in Shahjahan’s fish export business under ED scanner
Kolkata, June 7 - Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials are investigating the role of two firms linked to the fish export business of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
BJP’s 2024 numbers alone trumps Congress’ total of 2014, 2019 and 2024 LS seats: Narendra Modi
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi, after being elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party on Friday, congratulated the alliance partners on their victory and slammed the Congress-led INDIA bloc over the latter’s posturing over Lok Sabha numbers.
India’s forex reserves at historic high of $651.5 bn, CAD to dip: RBI
Mumbai, June 7 - With a lower trade deficit, robust services export growth and strong remittances, the current account deficit (CAD) is expected to have moderated in the January - March quarter of 2023-24, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.