India Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup Clash

India Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup Clash

In a nail-biting encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India emerged victorious against Pakistan by a slim margin of six runs in the Men’s T20 World Cup match. Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess with an outstanding spell of 3-14, supported by Hardik Pandya’s 2-24, as India successfully defended a modest […]

Top 5 in Cabinet remain same, here’s list of key portfolios of ministers in Modi 3.0

Top 5 in Cabinet remain same, here’s list of key portfolios of ministers in Modi 3.0

In the third term of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, key ministers have retained their pivotal portfolios in NDA government, according to the list released on Monday following the first Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, […]

India Inc Sees Soaring Growth Trajectory in Modi 3.0 Era: Assocham

India Inc Sees Soaring Growth Trajectory in Modi 3.0 Era: Assocham

India Inc expressed optimism on Monday, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership will propel the nation to unprecedented heights, maintaining its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to Assocham. The apex industry chamber lauded PM Modi’s third consecutive term, foreseeing a trajectory of continued progress and enhanced global standing fueled by inclusive […]

Rising Incomes Drive Surge in Household Spending Across India

Rising Incomes Drive Surge in Household Spending Across India

Recent data released by the Ministry of Statistics highlights a substantial increase in household consumption expenditure across rural and urban India, signaling a notable uptick in living standards and overall well-being among the populace. In rural areas, monthly per capita household consumption surged by over 40 percent during the 2022-23 period, when adjusted for inflation, […]

Ola Electric slashes prices for S1 X line of e-scooters

Ola Electric slashes prices for S1 X line of e-scooters

Ola Electric has unveiled new pricing structures for its S1 X line of e-scooters, alongside details regarding delivery. The S1 X series, available in three battery variants – 2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh, will now be priced at Rs 69,999 (introductory offer), Rs 84,999, and Rs 99,999, respectively. Deliveries are slated to commence next […]

Sensex down by 300 points, Israel’s return attack fears grip markets

Sensex down by 300 points, Israel’s return attack fears grip markets

BSE Sensex is down by more than 300 points on Tuesday after a plunge of 845 points on Monday, continuing the declining trend amid concerns about general elections, geopolitical factors, and uncertainty in the markets. Sensex is trading at 73,040 points, down by 358 points. Sensex is on the verge of falling below the 73K […]

EVM Issue: Supreme Court bench to hear petitions seeking full implementation of VVPATs

EVM Issue: Supreme Court bench to hear petitions seeking full implementation of VVPATs

A panel comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is set to address all concerns regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during a hearing scheduled for April 16, 2024. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will review a series of petitions advocating for the implementation of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to cross-verify votes. VVPAT offers an […]

Jaishankar visits Singapore, highlights need for strategic partnership ahead of ISMR meeting

Jaishankar visits Singapore, highlights need for strategic partnership ahead of ISMR meeting

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level meetings during his three-day visit to Singapore, aimed at bolstering bilateral ties between the two nations. Among the key figures he met were top leaders of Singapore, to whom he conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his discussions, Jaishankar underscored […]

UN Security Council passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire, US abstains; Israel upset

UN Security Council passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire, US abstains; Israel upset

The Security Council, after more than five months of conflict, issued a historic demand for an immediate ceasefire on Monday, marking a significant shift in approach. The United States, typically an ally of Israel, abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass with unusual unanimity among the other 14 members. Notably, the latest resolution […]

Ujjain Mahakal Temple witnesses fire during ‘Bhasma Aarti’ time, 14 priests injured

Ujjain Mahakal Temple witnesses fire during ‘Bhasma Aarti’ time, 14 priests injured

A blaze erupted within the inner sanctum of Ujjain’s revered Mahakal Temple on Monday morning, leaving 13 priests wounded during the traditional ‘bhasma aarti’ ceremony. Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh confirmed the incident, stating that a thorough investigation has been initiated. “Thirteen priests sustained burn injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the district […]

Managing diabetes key to prevent dementia: Study

Managing diabetes key to prevent dementia: Study

An Indian-origin scientist has found that reducing the risk of dementia in Alzheimer’s is possible by keeping diabetes under control. Narendra Kumar, an associate professor at Texas A&M University in the US, spearheaded a study featured in the ‘American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’ journal, uncovering a robust connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. […]

India and Bhutan: Modi Opens ₹140-Cr Hospital in Thimphu; Joint Statement Issued on PM’s State Visit

India and Bhutan: Modi Opens ₹140-Cr Hospital in Thimphu; Joint Statement Issued on PM’s State Visit

Before winding up his trip to Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a Rs.140 crore hospital built with Indian assistance. Modi also announced that India will double its assistance for the neighbouring country’s five-year plan from ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore in the backdrop of concerted efforts by China to […]

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest

India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Later, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs office in the capital. India called the comments […]

Who’s Sarath Chandra Reddy? Liquor scam approver who paid crores in EBs

Who’s Sarath Chandra Reddy? Liquor scam approver who paid crores in EBs

Hyderabad-based businessman Sarath Chandra Reddy, the man whose revelations led to the arrest of BRS MLC K. Kavitha and Delhi CM Aravind Kejriwal over the past week, also paid Rs 55 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party through electoral bonds, the data released on March 21 reflected. Sarath Chandra Reddy won licences for five liquor […]

60 Killed, 100 Injured in Moscow Terror Attack on Mall, India Condemns

60 Killed, 100 Injured in Moscow Terror Attack on Mall, India Condemns

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended solidarity with Russia and condemned the terrorist attack that claimed over 60 lives and injured several others. “We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the […]

Supreme Court issues stay on Govt’s Fact-Checking Unit

Supreme Court issues stay on Govt’s Fact-Checking Unit

On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a stay on the Union’s notification regarding the establishment of the Fact-Check Unit (FCU) in accordance with the IT Amendment Rules 2023. This stay will remain in effect until the Bombay High Court reaches a final decision on the challenges to the IT Rules amendment of 2023. The Ministry […]

Delhi CM, AAP Chief Kejriwal Arrested by ED, 6 days after Kavitha’s arrest

Delhi CM, AAP Chief Kejriwal Arrested by ED, 6 days after Kavitha’s arrest

Exactly six days after the dramatic arrest of Telangana MLC and former state Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s daughter K. Kavitha, the Enforcement Directorate raided the Delhi CM’s residence, seized his phone and also of his family members before starting a two-hour questioning in the Liquor scam that was being probed by the agency. Kavitha […]