Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on Telegram plea against temporary suspension
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the government’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET…
NFR explores AI-powered track monitoring to enhance railway safety
Guwahati, June 17 (IANS) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken significant steps to strengthen its technology-driven infrastructure and track maintenance systems by exploring advanced digital solutions to build a smarter, safer and more sustainable…
Total area sown in India’s current kharif season so far crosses 84 lakh hectares
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season so far has been estimated at 84.6 lakh hectares as on June 12 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 88.04 lakh hectares in the same period last year,…
Trump says US-India ties ‘cannot be closer’
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the “United States-India relations as stronger than ever”, and said a trade agreement with New Delhi was “very close”, as well as declared that the…
India showcasing startup strength, digital growth and AI leadership at Viva Tech 2026: Piyush Goyal
Paris/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India is showcasing the strength of its vibrant startup ecosystem, rapidly expanding digital economy, deep-tech advancements and leadership in artificial intelligence-driven transformation at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Union…
RBI allows banks to offer higher interest on NRI deposits to draw more foreign funds
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday temporarily eased interest rate curbs on certain non-resident deposits to enable banks to offer higher returns on fresh FCNR(B) and NRE deposits with the aim of attracting more overseas…
BSE-listed firms regain $5 trillion market cap on easing geopolitical tensions
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The total market capitalisation of all companies listed on the BSE crossed the $5 trillion mark on Wednesday, reaching its highest level in nearly six weeks as a rally in domestic equities gathered pace amid easing geopolitical…
Indian-origin Cursor cofounder’s net worth hits $5.5 billion after SpaceX deal
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) SpaceX has signed a merger deal for $60 billion in stock to acquire Anysphere Inc. — the parent of AI coding platform Cursor — a move that has made its cofounder Aman Sanger (25) worth an estimated $5.5 billion.…
Gold, silver decline as easing geopolitical tensions dampen safe-haven demand
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions weighed on safe-haven demand, with investors and traders awaiting final confirmation of the US-Iran deal expected to be signed later this week. On the…
Women’s health and digital inclusion see sharp improvement in India: Report
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) National Family Health Survey (NFHS)‑6 results released by the Health Ministry in May showed significant gains in women’s maternal healthcare access, reproductive health and financial and digital inclusion, a report said on…