India

Mumbai: Girl student’s body found in hostel; suspect commits suicide

07 Jun 2023 02:51 AM IST

The absconding suspect, involved in the case related to the alleged murder of an 18-year-old girl at a Women’s Hostel in Mumbai’s Marine Drive, has died by suicide by jumping in front of a train, the police said on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Prakash Kanojia who was

Adani Group triumphs with $2.65B deleveraging milestone

07 Jun 2023 02:47 AM IST

Adani Group, India’s most significant critical infrastructure developer, has exhibited robust financial strength and operational acumen as it successfully accomplished a deleveraging programme worth $2.65 billion. This impressive achievement, marked by repaying loans and cutting overall leverage, is part of the group’s concerted strategy to rebuild investor trust following a

BJP questions Congress’ stance on cow slaughter as Karnataka considers revisiting ban

07 Jun 2023 02:45 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Tuesday, demanding clarity on whether the party intends to commence its term in Karnataka by endorsing cow slaughter. The issue arose following suggestions that the state government might reconsider the existing law prohibiting cow slaughter. Parshottam Rupala,

First India-Namibia joint commission bolsters bilateral partnership

07 Jun 2023 02:43 AM IST

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, culminated the first India-Namibia Joint Commission of Cooperation on Tuesday, marking a significant stride in the growing partnership between both nations. The multi-domain collaboration includes energy, infrastructure, wildlife conservation, trade, investment, food security, digital, capacity building, health, defence, and arts, culture, heritage, and people-to-people

President Droupadi Murmu honoured with Suriname’s top civilian award

07 Jun 2023 02:40 AM IST

Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi conferred India’s President Droupadi Murmu with the country’s highest civilian award, the ‘Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star,’ as part of her three-day state visit. The honour signifies the deep-rooted bilateral ties between India and Suriname. This visit marks President Murmu’s first international

JD(S) plans major overhaul after disappointing assembly election results

07 Jun 2023 02:38 AM IST

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy has announced a comprehensive restructuring of the party following a lacklustre performance in the recent Karnataka Assembly elections. The former Chief Minister revealed that the plans for rejuvenation involve forming a high-level committee inclusive of all community representatives, as suggested by JD(S) National President and

Women, rural households crucial for USD 5-trillion economy goal’

07 Jun 2023 02:30 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted the significant role of women and rural households in India’s pursuit of a USD 5-trillion economy. He emphasized the transformative potential of women who are members of self-help groups, stating that they will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s future. By recognizing the

UNICEF Official hails India’s thriving pharma industry

07 Jun 2023 02:29 AM IST

India can share its expertise and learnings from the model it used to foster the pharmaceutical industry with countries and regions trying to build capacities, including how to incentivize the private sector, ensure regulatory and quality assurance systems are in place, and develop a globally competitive industry, Tara L. Prasad,

Devegowda stands by Railway Minister amidst calls for resignation

07 Jun 2023 02:28 AM IST

In a somber turn of events, a devastating railway accident has left nearly 300 people dead, plunging the nation into grief and raising important questions about railway safety. Former Prime Minister and JDS National President, HD Devegowda, shed light on the situation and offered his insights during an exclusive interview.

Modi govt disbursed Rs 27 cr Mudra loans to women: Shah

07 Jun 2023 02:27 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the Narendra Modi government has provided Rs 27 crore as part of Mudra loans to women entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to the Indian economy through their “womanly force”. This initiative highlights the government’s focus on empowering women in entrepreneurship

Timarpur Lake to be opened for public soon, says AAP

07 Jun 2023 02:24 AM IST

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Monday that the Timarpur Lake, being developed as a tourist destination, will soon be opened for the general public. “This project not only facilitates groundwater recharge but also alleviates water-related issues faced by the local population,” said Bhardwaj. On the occasion of World Environment

JNU second in NIRF rankings, efforts on to upgrade facilities

07 Jun 2023 02:23 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has retained its second position among universities in the NIRF rankings, with Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit saying the university has the “best” faculty members as well as students. The JNU is ranked 10th in the overall category in the Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking