NHAI likely to rake in Rs 60,000 crore via monetisation of road projects in 2024-25: ICRA
New Delhi, May 23 - NHAI has a monetisation potential of Rs 53,000 to 60,000 crore from the sale of 33 road assets through the toll-operate-transfer and Infrastructure Investment Trust mode that it has lined up for the financial year 2024-25, according to
India clocks record rise in exports, employment at 18-year high in May: PMI data
New Delhi, May 23 - The Indian economy clocked a record rise in exports and the sharpest upturn in employment in nearly 18 years in May, according to HSBC Flash Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) data released on Thursday.
How Muslims got prominence and Hindus ignored in Mamata Banerjee’s reservation scheme
Kolkata, May 23 - As the Calcutta High Court's cancellation of over 5,00,000 OBC certificates granted in West Bengal after 2010 created a political tsunami in the state, observers pointed out that early indications of the imminent complications started surfacing last year.
Our work highlights deep-rooted commitment to fulfil Lord Buddha’s ideals: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the Buddha Purnima, saying that the government’s work highlights the deep-rooted commitment to fulfil Lord Buddha’s ideals.
LS polls: PM Modi to hold election rallies in Haryana, Punjab; HM Shah in UP
New Delhi, May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Haryana and Punjab on Thursday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Haley will vote for Trump, triggers V-P slot talk
Washington, May 23 - After running a spirited primary challenge to former US President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, the former Ambassador to the UN, said on Wednesday that she will vote for him.
FT, OCCRP reports fail to impress Indian investors as Adani Group stocks continue to climb
New Delhi, May 22 - Repeated attacks on the Adani Group, with similar allegations of the past by the same two foreign media organisations - The Financial Times and the George Soros-backed OCCRP - is something that the market has stopped taking seriously
PM Sunak calls snap UK elections on July 4, lists achievements
London, May 22 - In a surprise development, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday called an early general election in July.
Andhra MLA who destroyed EVM remains elusive
Amaravati, May 22 - YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Pinneli Ramakrishna Reddy, who smashed an Electronic Voting Machine during polling in Andhra Pradesh, remains elusive even as police teams continue their hunt for him.
PM Modi hits out at Congress over Jamia Millia Islamia status change, OBC policies
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress over the changes it made to the status of the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and the broader implications of its policies on minority and OBC reservations.
Nirbhaya’s mother speaks out on Swati Maliwal assault case, wants Delhi CM Kejriwal to act
New Delhi, May 22 - Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi on Wednesday demanded stringent action against the culprits who abused and attacked Swati Maliwal, former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief inside CM Kejriwal's residence.
Good ties with Pakistan will benefit India more, says former Pak minister
Lahore, May 22 - Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rethink his 'Pakistan policy', former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that a good relationship between the two countries could encourage trade and hugely benefit New Delhi.
North Block receives bomb threat mail, bomb disposal squad rushed to spot
New Delhi, May 22 - The North Block in the national capital, which houses multiple ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, sources said, adding that a search operation is underway at the premises.
RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government
Mumbai, May 22 - The Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2023-24.
Vice President Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to attend Raisi funeral ceremony
Tehran, May 22 - Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the demise of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials who passed
INDIA bloc affected by communalism, casteism and nepotism — diseases worse than cancer: PM Modi
Shrawasti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the INDIA bloc is afflicted with diseases like communalism, casteism and nepotism that are "worse than cancer" and can destroy the nation.
SC refuses to entertain ex-CM Soren’s plea against ED arrest
New Delhi, May 22 - In a big jolt to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain his plea challenging arrest in the money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
When India speaks, the world listens: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday credited his government for propelling the country's economy to a higher growth trajectory, saying that India's growing influence on the world stage is a matter of huge pride.
PM Modi recounts Sitaram Kesri episode to attack Congress
Basti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, mounted a scathing attack on the Congress when he recounted the Sitaram Kesri episode to target the party on the reservation issue.
NDA has already crossed 310 seats after five phases of LS polls: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already crossed the 310 mark at the end of the first five phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.