‘Cowardly, dastardly act’, says PM Modi on attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico
New Delhi, May 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack on Slovakia's PM Robert Fico, calling it a "cowardly and dastardly act".
Adani Energy Solutions acquires Essar’s Mahan-Sipat transmission assets for Rs 1,900 crore
Ahmedabad, May 16 - Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), on Thursday, announced that it has acquired 100 per cent stake in Essar Transco Ltd for Rs 1,900 crore.
LS polls: PM Modi to address four public meetings in UP today
New Delhi, May 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a series of public meetings in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Mumbai hoarding crash: Death toll rises to 16 as two more bodies recovered
Mumbai, May 16 - Two more bodies were recovered here from the debris at the site of the giant hoarding crash of May 13, taking the toll to 16, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Thursday.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Mumbai with an eye on 6 LS seats
Mumbai, May 15 - With an eye on all six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a mega roadshow in the Ghatkopar area. PM Modi was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra
India’s unemployment rate declines in Jan-March quarter
New Delhi, May 15 - The unemployment rate in India's urban areas decreased to 6.7 per cent during January-March 2024 from 6.8 per cent in the same period of the previous year for persons aged 15 and above, reflecting a continued improvement in
‘Fake’ parties will merge with Congress after elections, says PM Modi in Maharashtra
Dindori (Maharashtra), May 15 - Labelling them as 'fake' parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that it is certain that Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP will merge with the Congress.
Slovakian PM Fico regains consciousness after long operation
Bratislava, May 16 - Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, has regained consciousness after an operation lasting several hours, local media has reported.
Key Putin aide visits New Delhi, holds talks on Afghanistan
New Delhi, May 15 - Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, held talks with J.P. Singh, Joint Secretary for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran in the Ministry of External Affairs, here on Wednesday.
Maliwal episode raises more questions than answers
New Delhi, May 15 - The previously unthinkable is taking place in the national capital -- opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "demanding justice" for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
CAA comes to fruition: Home Ministry hands over first citizenship certificates to 14 individuals
New Delhi, May 15 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued the first set of citizenship certificates to at least 14 applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Swati Maliwal under pressure, Kejriwal must speak on assault incident: Ex-AAP minister
New Delhi, May 15 - Raaj Kumar Anand, a former minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, described the assault of Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal inside Delhi CM’s residence as condemnable, shameful and a black spot on politics.
Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till May 30 in excise policy case
New Delhi, May 15 - A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till May 30 the judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case.
Despite objections from Opposition parties, PoK becoming part of India is reality: HM Shah
Kolkata, May 15 - Despite opposition from a section of political parties in the country, the event of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) becoming an integral part of India is now a reality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
Rajasthan mine accident: Chief vigilance officer dies, 14 rescued
Jaipur, May 15 - A senior vigilance officer at Hindustan Copper Limited died after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, said officials, adding that 14 trapped people have been rescued.
India surpasses Australia, Japan, Hong Kong in data centre capacity
New Delhi, May 15 - India has surpassed major countries like Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, and Korea becoming the country with the highest data centre capacity of 950 MW in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), according to a private report released
Rajasthan mine accident: Eight of 15 trapped employees rescued
Jaipur, May 15 - Eight of the 15 employees, including vigilance officers and workers of Hindustan Copper Ltd, who were trapped at 1,875 ft in a mine at Kolihan near Khetri in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, were rescued on Wednesday, said officials
PoK residents must be comparing their situation with people living in J&K: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 15 - Commenting on the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he has no doubt that people residing in PoK will be comparing their situation with the people living in Jammu and Kashmir.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maha today, HM Shah to visit Bengal, Odisha
New Delhi, May 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday campaign in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha elections.
Fire erupts at Mumbai hoarding crash site, doused quickly
Mumbai, May 15 - Sparking a fresh scare here on Wednesday, a minor fire erupted in the vicinity of the petrol pump which was crushed after a monstrous hoarding crashed on it.