Nifty, Sensex post modest weekly gains as crude oil prices dip
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted a third consecutive week of gains, over sharp correction in crude oil prices to pre‑Iran war levels and improved traffic at the Strait of Hormuz. Nifty added 0.18 per cent during the week and…
India-US trade deal near, just ‘handful of issues’ to resolve: Sergio Gor (IANS Exclusive)
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said India and the United States are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with only “a handful of issues” left to resolve, and negotiators now focused on finalising the legal…
There should be impartial probe into Ram Mandir donation theft case; guilty must not be spared: Dr Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Dr. Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri, Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and Juna Akhara on Saturday said the matter…
HM Shah to attend ‘Janata Darbar’, chair review meetings in Gujarat today
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, June 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to undertake a series of official programmes in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad on Saturday, covering the launch of a cooperative mobility initiative, development…
Rubio sees bigger US role in India’s energy (IANS Exclusive)
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States wants to play a bigger role in meeting India’s growing energy needs, backing New Delhi’s strategy of diversifying its energy sources while arguing that…
Subhash Ghai recalls Rishi Kapoor was ‘depressed’ after ‘Karz’ was declared as flop 46 years ago
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai took a trip down memory lane as his 1980 cult classic ‘Karz’ completed 46 years on June 27. Looking back at the film’s journey, Subhash Ghai revealed that the cast and crew, especially late…
East Champaran SP suspends Constable over statements in Bharat Tiwari encounter case as video goes viral
Patna, June 27 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the encounter death of Bharat Tiwari in Bhojpur, the East Champaran police have suspended a Constable posted at the Motihari Police Lines after he allegedly made public statements regarding the case…
CM Vijay to launch statewide pulse polio campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday
Chennai, June 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, will inaugurate the State’s annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign on Sunday, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding children against poliomyelitis and sustaining…
Trump panel seeks repeal of Johnson Amendment
Washington, June 27 (IANS) A presidential commission on religious liberty has recommended repealing the Johnson Amendment, reviving a long-standing conservative effort to remove restrictions on political activity by religious organisations while…
FIFA WC: Alex Baena’s strike sends Spain into knockouts as Uruguay crash out
Guadalajara, June 27 (IANS) Alex Baena’s first-half strike proved decisive as Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and book their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while Marcelo Bielsa’s side bowed out of the…