Nitish Kumar meets Vashistha Narain Singh in Patna; visits JD(U) office
Patna, June 29 (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar appeared unusually active on Monday, making unscheduled visits to veteran party leader Vashishtha Narain Singh’s home and later to his party’s…
Cricket’s return is a landmark moment, says Jay Shah as ICC confirms qualification pathway for LA28 Olympics
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket’s return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence moved a step closer on Monday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway…
Centre extending consistent support to accelerate growth: Meghalaya BJP legislator
Shillong, June 29 (IANS) Meghalaya BJP MLA and senior party leader A.L. Hek on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government for Meghalaya’s development initiatives, saying the Centre has consistently extended financial support…
India’s industrial growth accelerates to 5.1 per cent in May
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s industrial production clocked a 5.1 per cent growth in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year on the back of a strong growth in the manufacturing sector and a surge in the electricity &…
Gujarat, Haryana petition panels discuss parliamentary practices and grievance redressal
Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) The Petition Committees of the Gujarat and Haryana Legislative Assemblies held a joint meeting in Gandhinagar on Monday, focusing on democratic traditions, parliamentary procedures and mechanisms for the transparent redressal…
Kerala HC issues notice on State plea to cancel bail in ED attack case
Kochi, June 29 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday issued notice to the ninth accused in the case relating to the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during a search at the rented residence of former Chief Minister and Leader of…
India women seal LA28 Olympic berth; men’s team need to finish as Asia’s top-ranked T20I side
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian women’s cricket team has become one of the first sides to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the men’s team will have to finish as Asia’s highest-ranked side in the ICC Men’s…
CM Rekha Gupta-headed Cabinet approves Delhi EV Policy 2026
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Monday that her Cabinet has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, which is likely to come into force from July 1 and remain effective till March 31, 2030, to promote Zero Emission…
Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio has fallen to a historic low of 13.1 per cent in 2024 from an average of around 18 per cent over nearly four decades, while foreign direct investment (FDI) has halved to 0.5 per cent of…
Free for all in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Council as BJP, opposition councillors face off
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29 (IANS) The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Council descended into chaos on Monday after a demand by the Opposition for the resignation of BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who is currently in judicial custody under the Kerala…