LeT commander Riyaz Dar, one more terrorist killed in J&K gunfight
Srinagar, June 3 - Top LeT commander Riyaz Dar and one more terrorist were killed in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama district on Monday, officials said.
Markets shatter all records, mad rush begins for stock programmers after PM Modi’s ‘June 4’ call
Mumbai, June 3 - Shattering previous records, the Indian stock markets on Monday positively responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prediction that "stock market programmers will get tired dealing with the rush" post-election results, albeit a day early.
Australia seeks inputs on developing ‘new roadmap’ for closer economic engagement with India
New Delhi, June 3 - The Australian government has invited public submissions as it prepares a new roadmap for the country's closer economic engagement with India. The roadmap will not only take stock of Australia's existing economic initiatives with India but also explore
Delhi court extends BRS leader K Kavitha’s judicial custody till July 3 in excise policy case
New Delhi, June 3 - A Delhi court on Monday extended till July 3 the judicial custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K Kavitha, in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
SC dismisses plea filed against ECI relaxing postal ballot norms
New Delhi, June 3 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition filed by the YSR Congress Party challenging the Election Commission of India's circular relaxing the norms for deciding on the validity of postal ballots.
EC asks CAPF’s 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19
Kolkata, June 3 - Fearing post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to retain 400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 19.
Adani Group’s market cap back to pre-Hindenburg level with huge stock rallies
New Delhi, June 3 - Riding on two big rallies on the Indian indices, the Adani Group has regained its total market capitalisation after it was hit by a short-seller report in late FY23.
PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality
New Delhi, June 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a period of meditation in Kanyakumari, returned to work with a renewed focus on India's future. Immediately upon his return, he held over half a dozen back-to-back meetings, demonstrating his dedication and urgency.
Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as Exit Polls predict BJP win
Mumbai, June 3, - Indian equity benchmarks opened at an all-time high on Monday due to Exit Polls predicting a Modi government comeback.
Adani Group companies’ shares surge near 10 pc in morning trade
Mumbai, June 3 - The stock of key Adani Portfolio of companies surged nearly 10 per cent on Monday as soon as the markets opened, becoming among the top gainers.
If something goes wrong with results, it would be due to disunity in INDIA bloc, says DMK leader
Chennai, June 3 - DMK Organising Secretary R.S. Bharathi has said that if by any chance the results of the Lok Sabha elections do not come in the favour of the INDIA bloc on Monday it would be due to the disunity among
Voting underway for six Legislative Council seats in K’taka
Bengaluru, June 3 - Voting was underway for six seats of the Legislative Council from graduates and teachers constituencies in Karnataka on Monday.
Tight security arrangements for counting of votes in UP tomorrow
Lucknow, June 3 - The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh amid the three-tiered security arrangements.
March 1993 Mumbai blasts convict lynched in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur jail
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 2 - A convict in the March 1993 Mumbai blasts case was allegedly lynched by five undertrial inmates inside the Kolhapur Central Jail, the police said on Sunday.
Court reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘medical’ bail plea for June 5; CM to head back to jail on Sunday
New Delhi, June 1 - A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on the interim bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking seven days' bail on medical grounds in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise
INDIA bloc members hold ‘informal’ meet at Kharge’s residence ahead of exit polls
New Delhi, June 1 - The members of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc gathered at Congress President Mallikarujun Kharge’s residence on Saturday for an "informal" meet, hours ahead of exit polls.
Allowing each sadhu, guru to build shrine on public land will have disastrous consequences: Delhi HC
New Delhi, June 1 - The Delhi High Court has cautioned that if sadhus, gurus, and other religious figures are allowed to build shrines on the public land, it would lead to disastrous consequences and jeopardise larger public interest.
Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship are from India
Chennai, June 1 - The All India Chess Federation (AICF), Tamil Nadu government and Singapore Chess Federation have submitted their bids to host the World Chess Championship, said a senior official of FIDE or International Chess Federation.
US says defence partnership with India ‘really strong’ and better than ever before
New Delhi, June 1 - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday highlighted the growing defence partnership with India while citing some of the achievements of Indo-Pacific nations working together.
Sufficient coal stocks at thermal power plants amid high power demand: Ministry
New Delhi, June 1 - Amid extremely high demand for power in scorching heat, the coal stocks at thermal power plants are sufficient to meet the requirement of 19 days, the Ministry of Coal said on Saturday.