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ED attaches Rs 230.6 crore assets in West Bengal assistant teachers recruitment scam

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:51 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 230.6 crore in connection with its probe in the West Bengal assistant teachers recruitment scam. ... read..

"BJP trying to topple AAP govt, implement president's rule...": Delhi Minister Atishi

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:49 PM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on Friday alleged that a big political conspiracy is being hatched by the BJP-led central government to impose the President's Rule in the national capital, adding that the party has received several ... read..

Delhi: AAP workers stage protest at ITO over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:47 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party workers on Friday staged a protest at the ITO foot over bridge in the national capital against the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

K Kavitha didn't give satisfactory answer regarding payment of kickbacks to AAP: CBI tells court

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:30 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday while seeking custodial interrogation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha said that she did not give satisfactory answer regarding payment of kickbacks to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in connection ... read..

"Continuing for a few more years": Rohit Sharma's future plans ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:59 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about his future plans with the Men in Blue, expressing his desire to win the next ICC ODI World Cup in 2027, scheduled to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. ... read..

Dixon Technologies India signs MoU with Dassault Systemes to boost global manufacturing efficiency

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:57 PM IST

Dixon Technologies India has joined forces with Dassault Systemes to revamp its manufacturing operations worldwide. ... read..

Trinamool party 'disrespecting' National Flag, alleges BJP West Bengal

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:48 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has hit out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for allegedly disrespecting the tricolour by replacing the Ashok Chakra with their party flag. ... read..

"BJP trying to impose President's rule in Delhi": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:32 PM IST

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader, Saurabh Bharadwaj accused BJP of trying to impose President's rule in Delhi, fearing that they would not be able to win elections in the national capital. ... read..

Moody's maintains stable outlook for India

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:30:03 PM IST

Rating agency Moody's maintained outlook for the government of India to be stable. The long-term and short-term ratings of the government of India is pegged at Baa3 and P-3, respectively. ... read..

Indian stocks marginally lower Friday, retail inflation data now in focus

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:50 PM IST

Indian stock market indices were marginally lower at the opening bell on Friday, largely due to more-than-expected inflation in the US and related weak cues. ... read..

IAF conducts daring airlift operation to save Army jawan's hand

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:48 PM IST

An Indian Army jawan, who severed his hand while operating machinery at a forward unit location in Ladakh, was saved from a successful and timely airlift operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..

PM Modi to hold poll campaigns in J&K, Rajasthan today

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with people of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur and Rajasthan's Barmer on Friday. ... read..

AC manufacturers seek to cash in on India's scorching summer forecasts

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:28 PM IST

India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of a more than longer heatwave this summer, has given a reason to cheer for the air conditioner manufacturers. AC makers in India are ready with their stocks and are also launching a new range of summer app ... read..

Rider dies after school bus hits bike, autorickshaw in Delhi

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:26 PM IST

A school bus hit a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw near IP state police station in Central Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Indian director Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' to compete at Cannes Film Festival

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:16 PM IST

The countdown has begun for the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival, and in India, it is creating a lot of buzz. After all, director Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' has become the first Indian film to compete at the global event in 30 years. The fi ... read..

Defence Ministry issues Rs 65,000 cr tender to HAL for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:13 PM IST

The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for purchasing made-in-India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets expected to be worth over Rs 65,000 crore. ... read..

BJP has suspended all tiers of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:02 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's visit to Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has suspended all tiers of democracy and refused to hold fres ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: AAP leader Manish Sisodia moves Delhi court seeking bail for poll campaigning

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:00 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday moved a court in the national capital seeking interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Firm economic growth helped Indian automobile industry post 12.5% sales growth

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:28:38 PM IST

Backed by robust economic growth and conducive government, the Indian automobile industry has posted a satisfactory performance with sales growing by 12.5 per cent during the just-concluded financial year. ... read..

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA arrests mastermind, bomber from Kolkata

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 12:29:17 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday said that it has arrested the perpetrator and the architect behind the explosion at Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru. ... read..

New Zealand call Blundell, Foulkes for T20I series against Pakistan

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 9:28:01 AM IST

Wicket-keeper batter Tom Blundell and all-rounder Zak Foulkes have been called into the squad as replacements for Finn Allen and Adam Milne, who were both ruled out for the entirety of the series. ... read..

Delhi Police nab four in connection with three robbery cases

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 9:27:59 AM IST

Delhi Police Special Staff arrested four people in connection with three interconnected robbery cases, including a carjacking incident and a robbery in East Delhi using a stolen car. ... read..

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour to start in Barbados

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 9:27:54 AM IST

The Caribbean leg of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy tour begins in the Caribbean on Friday, with its first stop being Barbados, host of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on June 29. ... read..

ADB raises India's growth forecast

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 9:27:50 AM IST

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for financial year 2024 from 6.7 per cent to 7 per cent and 7.2 per cent in financial year 2025. ... read..

"No graft taint on him...": Rajnath on decision to have Nitish back in NDA fold

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 9:27:48 AM IST

Explaining the rationale behind the BJP welcoming back former partner Nitish Kumar and his party, the JDU, into the NDA fold, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said his party was happy to have a leader with no 'graft' taint on him back in the mix. ... read..

"Have we taken control of courts...agencies doing their job": Rajnath on Opposition allegations over arrest of Kejriwal, other leaders

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:27:58 AM IST

With INDIA bloc parties stepping up their attack on the government over alleged misuse of probe agencies after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Opposition is trying to mislead peo ... read..

India's energy requirement will increase by 2.5 times by 2047

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 7:57:47 PM IST

The energy requirements of India will be increased by 2.5 times by the year 2047, and right now around 84 per cent of India's energy is produced using coal, said Venu Gopal Mothkoor, Senior Specialist- Energy, NITI Aayog. ... read..

"Wasn't released or given parole to meet my ailing mother, could not perform last rites": Rajnath Singh recalls Emergency, hits out at opposition

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 7:57:39 PM IST

Hitting out at the opposition over its accusations of "undeclared emergency" under the BJP-led government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recalled the arrests during the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi government, stating that he was jailed for ... read..

700 teachers from Tripura approach SC against their termination orders

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 7:57:30 PM IST

Around 700 undergraduate teachers from Tripura have approached the Supreme Court challenging their termination orders issued by the State in 2017 and 2020. ... read..

TB treatment success rate rose to 86.9 pc until Dec 2023, highest in 9 years: Sources

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:58:30 PM IST

The tuberculosis treatment success rate has increased to 86.9 per cent until December 2023, which is reportedly the highest in nine years, as per sources. ... read..

"Glad it worked here": Bumrah reveals 'backup plan' of moving to Canada if team India plan did not work

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:58:21 PM IST

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah disclosed how he had initially wanted to immigrate to Canada for better opportunities, even before he gained a reputation as one of the most prominent pacers of his era. ... read..

Rajnath Singh offers assistance to Pakistan to combat terrorism

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:58:19 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has asserted that Pakistan should end terrorism emanating from its soil and if the country feels it is not capable of doing so, it can take India's help. ... read..

"We do not have any regrets..." Rajnath Singh over Electoral Bonds scheme

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:58:13 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Electoral Bonds scheme, which was recently declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and said that time will decide the benefits of the scheme, adding that the central government does not regret its ... read..

PM Modi considers entire India as his family: Rajnath Singh hits back at Lalu Yadav's "no family" swipe

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:58:11 PM IST

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has countered Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Yadav's previous "no family" remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the PM considers people of the whole country as his own family. ... read..

No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:58 PM IST

Defence Ministry's Hindustan Shipyard Limited is carrying out the design and development of the five fleet support ships indigenously and has terminated all arrangements with Turkish firms for the programme.The steel-cutting ceremony of the first of the f ... read..

"Under PM Modi, no one can capture even an inch of our land...": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:56 PM IST

Refuting all reports of India lost a "substantial" amount of land to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that no one can occupy even an inch of Indian land under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. ... read..

"Congress manifesto is regressive while ours...": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:52 PM IST

Terming the Congress manifesto as "regressive," Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party manifesto would be "progressive," which will be released soon. ... read..

'Will sweep Karnataka, win seats in Kerala, Tamil Nadu in Lok Sabha Polls': Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:40 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will 'sweep' in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections while exuding confidence in registering a victory on some seats in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Down but never out, Panthoi determined to leave a mark Down Under

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:38 PM IST

In 2021, during the National Team training camp in Goa, goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu suffered a fractured right shin that not only left her bedridden for two months but also raised serious doubts about her footballing future. ... read..

"At that time, fan clubs did not exist...": Virat Kohli opens up on starting his international career

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:32 PM IST

Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli opened up on starting his career during days when social media and fan clubs did not exist and on the bromance of the team's young batting stars, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill. ... read..

Amid increased imports from China, India's electronic manufacturing to grow 41 per cent by FY26

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:57:23 PM IST

India's electronic manufacturing industry is set to grow at an annual growth rate of 41 per until FY 26, as per a recent report by Equiris Securities. The report says that by FY 26, the electronic manufacturing market in India is expected to reach Rs 5,98 ... read..

Neeraj Chopra spills beans on Roger Federer's love for Indian food, career longevity advice

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:57:21 PM IST

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra spilled some beans on the conversation he had with tennis icon Roger Federer when both stars met in Zurich, Switzerland, earlier this year. ... read..

LS polls: Hours after resigning from BSP, Bijnor MP Malook Nagar joins Jayant Chaudhary's RLD

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:57:04 PM IST

Hours after Bijnor MP Malook Nagar resigned from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), he joined Jayant Choudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

"Painful...," PM Modi expresses grief over school bus accident in Haryana's Mahendragarh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:57:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over Haryana's Mahendragarh bus accident that claimed the lives of five children and prayed for the "speedy recovery of the injured." ... read..

Cricket fraternity extends heartfelt greetings on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:53 PM IST

The former and current cricketers took to social media and wished the nation a happy Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday. ... read..

Indian stock market will be volatile on Friday, following expectation of rate cut delay in US: Experts

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:47 PM IST

The Indian stock market gears up for a cautious opening on Friday, as the aftermath of high inflation and deferred rate cut expectations in the US market. On Wednesday US markets tumbled after inflation data delayed rate cuts hopes beyond June. ... read..

CBI to produce BRS leader K Kavitha tomorrow before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:44 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation will produce Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday. ... read..

Lindy Cameron appointed as new British High Commissioner to India

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:42 PM IST

Lindy Cameron was appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India on Thursday. ... read..

Coming up on Saturday: PM Modi in freewheeling chat with Indian gaming community members

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known Indian gamers about a range of aspects, including the gaming industry's future prospects in the country. ... read..

Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to head to Spain as MOC approves foreign training plan for multiple TOPS athletes

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) during their latest meeting approved the proposal of Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji for financial assistance for training in Spain. ... read..

Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship to start in Narainpur

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:34 PM IST

The inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship will begin on Friday at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sports Complex, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. ... read..

2024 LS polls: BJP releases 11th list of candidates, fields Vinod Kumar Bind from Bhadohi

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 3:57:52 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its 11th list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated to begin on April 19. The list has only one name. ... read..

"Messi is the greatest player of all time": Monterrey coach Fernando Ortiz

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 3:57:45 PM IST

Monterrey head coach Fernando Ortiz labelled 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi as the "greatest player of all time" after his side clinched a comprehensive 3-1 win over Inter Miami on Thursday. ... read..

"Doesn't make sense to me": Michael Clarke lambasts CA's decision to cap Lyon's county stint

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 3:57:27 PM IST

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke raised questions about Cricket Australia's decision to cap Nathan Lyon's stint with Lancashire in the County Championship and stated that the decision "doesn't make sense." ... read..

"Extremely saddening...": Home Minister Amit Shah expresses grief over Mahendragarh school bus accident saddening: Amit Shah

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:16 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed condolences over Haryana's Mahendragarh bus accident that claimed the lives of five children and prayed for the "speedy recovery of the injured." ... read..

BSP MP Malook Nagar quits party, joins Rashtriya Lok Dal ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:15 PM IST

Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Malook Nagar joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in the presence of party chief Jayant Chaudhary in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

"Extremely saddening...": Amit Shah expresses grief over school bus accident in Mahendragarh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:09 PM IST

Former Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta joins BJP

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:07 PM IST

In another joining of a Congress leader into the BJP, former party spokesperson Rohan Gupta joined the ruling party at the Centre at its headquarters here on Thursday. ... read..

People's Liberation Front of India revival case: NIA arrests one during raids in Jharkhand, Assam

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:05 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual in connection with efforts to rejuvenate the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) after conducting extensive raids in Jharkhand and Assam, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

Amid operational challenges, Vistara planning for summer schedule: CEO tells employees

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:00 PM IST

Tata Group airline Vistara, which recently made headlines due to a significant number of flight cancellations and delays, is now focusing on operational planning for May and beyond. ... read..

Kejriwal's PA Bibhav Kumar to challenge termination by Directorate of Vigilance in CAT: AAP legal team

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:56:58 PM IST

Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant (PA), Bibhav Kumar, is planning to move the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) against his termination from services by the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legal ... read..

This group has spirit to restore our Olympic glory: Ashok Kumar

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:56:55 PM IST

Hockey India unveiled yet another ground-breaking initiative, the National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation's sporting landscape. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Jyotirao Phule on birth anniversary, says Congress "committed to his values of social justice"

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:53 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary on Thursday and said the Congress party is committed to the values of social justice shown by the latter. ... read..

Arrested in motivated manner after declaration of Lok Sabha poll schedule: Arvind Kejriwal to SC

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:27 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while approaching the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court judgement that dismissed his plea against arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and his subsequent remand in the excise policy case, has conte ... read..

IPL 2024: Tom Moody feels Trent Boult bowling two overs against GT "does not make sense"

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:22 PM IST

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody admitted that he was "surprised" to see Trent Boult bowling just two overs for the Rajasthan Royals in their three-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

"I am very scared of turbulence": Virat Kohli opens up on his biggest fear

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:18 PM IST

Ahead of the clash against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Virat Kohli opened up about his biggest fear in a viral video. ... read..

Eid 2024: Leaders offer prayers, extend greetings on festival

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:21 PM IST

Several political leaders across the country extended their greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr and wished for unity, integrity and togetherness among the people. ... read..

States asked to enforce weekly stock disclosure of pulses

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:11 PM IST

States and Union Territories are directed to enforce weekly stock disclosure of pulses by all stockholding entities and verify the stocks declared by them. ... read..

Vigilance department terminates service of Arvind Kejriwal's PA over pending criminal case

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:02 PM IST

Bibhav Kumar, personal assistant (PA) to jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been terminated from his services. An action in this regard has been taken up by the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV) in connection with a case pending against him for ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule, says, "his relentless efforts left indelible mark on society"

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary on Thursday and said that the social reformer's relentless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on society. ... read..

"We were unstoppable": Punjab FC coach Vergetis hails team's performance against East Bengal FC

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:44 PM IST

Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis expressed his delight to see the second-half performance of his team against East Bengal FC as they stormed to a 4-1 win and concluded their inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) season on a high note. ... read..

WTO forecasts rebound in global trade in 2024

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:42 PM IST

Global goods trade is expected to pick up gradually this year following a contraction in 2023 that was driven by high energy prices and related inflation, World Trade Organization (WTO) economists said in a new forecast. ... read..

Elon Musk may unveil Tesla's India investment plan this month

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:36 PM IST

Tesla chief Elon Musk may unveil India's investment plan this month. Confirming his upcoming visit to India, Musk had tweeted late on Wednesday that he was looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Nominations for Phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls to begin tomorrow: ECI

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:30 PM IST

The filing of nominations for the third phase of the 2024 general elections will begin on Friday, the Election Commission said. ... read..

Trinamool leader takes Matua guru's name during oath to House, VP Dhankar asks her to follow set format: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:49 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Thakur, who was recently elected to the Upper House of Parliament, was made to take her oath again after she substituted the name of a Matua community guru in the place of "God" while talking oath of office, Rajya Sabha De ... read..

HDFC becomes first private bank to open branch in Lakshadweep

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:46 AM IST

Private lender HDFC Bank opened a branch at Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, making it the only private sector bank to have a branch in the Union Territory. ... read..

Congress President Kharge writes to President Murmu against 'privatisation' of Sainik schools

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:44 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding a complete rollback of the policy and the annulment of MoUs signed by the Centre to "privatise" Sainik schools. ... read..

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In his message, PM Modi noted that the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives go ... read..

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti extends greetings on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:28 AM IST

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, extended Eid wishes on Thursday to the people of India, reminiscing about the joyous iftars he hosted for friends and colleagues during Ramadan. ... read..

Festive air at Nizamuddin, Jama Masjid as Eid spirit grips city

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 8:56:56 AM IST

An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market as Muslims filled the streets in bright attires to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. ... read..

Indian stock markets shut for Eid celebrations

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 8:56:54 AM IST

Indian stock exchanges are shut Thursday for Eid, with normal trading activities resuming Friday. ... read..

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