- World
US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & India in Seattle: White House
Washington: The US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad while India will establish a mission in Seattle to boost people-to-people relationships, a senior White House official said on Thursday.…
- India
Sylvester daCunha, creator of iconic ‘Amul girl’ campaign, passes away
Mumbai: Advertising industry veteran Sylvester daCunha, the creator of the iconic ‘Amul Girl’ campaign that started in the 1960s, has died, the Gujarat-based milk cooperative that owns the dairy brand said on…
- India
Fitch raises India’s GDP forecast to 6.3% for current fiscal year
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Thursday revised upwards its FY24 economic growth forecast for India to 6.3 per cent from the six percent it had predicted earlier. This is primarily because of a…
- India
Two held over involvement in CoWIN data ‘leak’
New Delhi: A man from Bihar was arrested and a juvenile was apprehended in connection with their involvement in the alleged data leak from CoWIN portal, officials said on Thursday. The man…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Joe Biden
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden during a private dinner at the White House, in Washington, USA, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo) Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
- Middle East
PM Modi to visit 11th Century Al-Hakim mosque in Egypt
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the 11th Century Al-Hakim mosque, restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community, during his first visit to Egypt this week. The prime minister…
- Bangalore
‘There should be no hate politics..’: Karnataka CM to Amit Shah on rice row
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that he has told Union Home Minister Amit Shah that there should be no “hate politics”, in supply of rice to the state,…
- India
Aurangabad: AIMIM leader wants Maha CM to inaugurate Haj house
Aurangabad: All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Imtiaz Jaleel has demanded that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurate the newly constructed Haj house in Aurangabad. Jaleel met Aurangabad Divisional Commissioner Sunil Kendrekar…
- Andhra Pradesh
‘Gadapa Gadapaku Mana Prabuthvam’ initiative to solve issues: Jagan
Amaravati: YSR Congress president and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy exhorted his party leaders and cadres to take the ‘Gadapa Gadapaku Mana Prabuthvam’ (governance at doorstep) programme seriously and solve…
- India
Firing exchange between unknown gunmen, Assam Rifles in Manipur
Imphal: Exchange of fire between unknown gunmen and Assam Rifles troops was reported at North Boljang in Manipur’s Imphal West district at 5 am on Thursday, sources said. The situation has been brought…
- India
Article 370 abrogation wouldn’t have been possible if NC had not been weakened: Omar
Srinagar: Accusing successive governments at the Centre of weakening the National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said abrogating Article 370 would not have been impossible if his party had not been…
- India
Cong seeks ex-servicemen commission to address grievances of military veterans
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday demanded the setting up of an ex-servicemen commission on the lines of the SC/ST Commission to address the grievances of military veterans. The party’s newly-appointed chairman…
- Photos
IDY 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at UN headquarters
New York: People participate in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN headquarters, in New York, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo) New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs…
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SAFF Championship 2023: Ind vs Pak
Bengaluru: Indian and Pakistan players vie for the ball during the match against Pakistan at SAFF Championship 2023 at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: Indian…
- World
US backs India’s rise as great power: senior State Department official
Washington: The US supports India’s rise as a great power, and this will be central to ensuring American interests in the years ahead, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday, on…
