FIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs DR Congo, know all details
Atlanta, June 30 (IANS) England’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters the knockout phase with a round-of-32 meeting against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, where Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to justify their status as one of the tournament…
Jharkhand CM, LoP pay tribute to Sidhu-Kanhu on Hul Diwas
Ranchi, June 30 (IANS) Martyrs Sidhu-Kanhu, who led the Santhal Hul rebellion against British rule 171 years ago in 1855, were remembered with reverence across Jharkhand on Tuesday. On this occasion, which is called Hul Diwas in Jharkhand, Chief Minister…
India’s GCC ecosystem can power the next wave of innovation-led growth: Industry leaders
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to drive the country’s next phase of innovation-led growth by partnering with startups, incubators and young innovators, Atal Innovation Mission…
CM Shivakumar launches Karnataka’s SIR drive, urges voters to complete Enumeration Forms
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday launched Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by filling out his own Enumeration Form at his Sadashivanagar residence and urged all eligible voters to…
General Dhiraj Seth becomes next Chief of Army Staff
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) General Dhiraj Seth took over as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement on Tuesday. An officer of the Armoured Corps, Gen Seth becomes the first officer from the combat…
CBI court sentences ex-bank official, private firm CMD for 7 yrs in housing loan fraud in Chennai
Chennai, June 30 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chennai sentenced a former senior bank official, and a private company chief to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a bank fraud case involving the fraudulent sanction…
India’s water sector offers Rs 20 lakh crore investment opportunity (Lead)
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India could face water demand that is double its available supply by 2030, creating over Rs 20 lakh crore in investment opportunities in the next decade, a report said on Tuesday. The report from PL Capital said that investment…
Ajay Rai placed under house arrest in Ayodhya; BJP, Congress trade barbs
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) A political row erupted on Tuesday after Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Mandir, with the BJP and Congress exchanging sharp remarks over…
FIFA WC: ‘I’m going to reflect on my future,’ says Netherlands coach Koeman after round of 32 exit
Monterrey, June 30 (IANS) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman cast doubt on his future on Tuesday after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco eliminated his team from the World Cup. Koeman said he was still coming to grips with the result at Monterrey Stadium,…
Finance Ministry okays Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, paving the way for the next phase of the country’s semiconductor…