India

CBI registers two cases against IL&FS subsidiaries for cheating banks

23 Jun 2023 10:31 AM IST

The IL&FS subsidiary and its directors are accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of defrauding banks out of Rs 120.03 crore in two different cases. The FIR accessed by ANI reads that the general manager of Punjab National Bank registered a complaint with CBI alleging that the borrower

ED raids Suraj Chavan’s house close to Aditya Thackeray

23 Jun 2023 10:27 AM IST

The ED has raided the house of Shiv Sena Thackeray group leader Aditya Thackeray’s close supporter, Thackeray group secretary Suraj Chavan. This raid has been made in the Lifeline company scam of the Corona era. At Suraj Chavan’s home in Chembur, the raid was carried out. Suraj Chavan resides in

India, America have democracy in our DNA…no question of discrimination,” PM Modi at joint presser with President Biden

23 Jun 2023 02:21 AM IST

Noting that India and the US have democracy in their DNA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion and his government works by the mantra of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas’. Responding to

Economic relationship between India, US booming as trade “doubled” over past decade: President Biden

23 Jun 2023 02:19 AM IST

President Joe Biden highlighted the strong trade ties between the United States and India, stating that the economic relationship between the two countries has almost doubled over the past decade. Issuing a joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time), President Biden pointed to the thriving

India and America walk shoulder to shoulder to combat terrorism, extremism: PM Modi

23 Jun 2023 02:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) emphasized the need to combat terrorism and extremism, which pose a genuine threat to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Speaking during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House, PM Modi said, “India and

Ajit Pawar wants to become NCP state party president

23 Jun 2023 02:11 AM IST

Ajit Pawar has expressed his wish in front of the party supremo Sharad Pawar himself in a party program. When it was Ajit Pawar addressed the dias, he made it very clear “Relieve me from the opposition party leader position and give me some position in the organisation itself and

Dushyant counters ally BJP’s target for 2024 state elections

23 Jun 2023 02:09 AM IST

In yet another sign of friction between Haryana’s ruling parties, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala of the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) countered the BJP’s claims of winning all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state. “Neither can we stop BJP, nor can BJP stop us,” Chautala said, stating that his

BJP sides with Chautala factions to get political mileage in Haryana

23 Jun 2023 02:08 AM IST

In the wake of a possible simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha election in Haryana, parties have begun to take stock and re-evaluate their strategies. In addition, there has been an upheaval in the state’s politics and the Chautala family is right in the middle of these discussions. Not only is

Modi’s ‘Das Danam’ gift to Biden: A handcrafted bridge of Indo-US cultural exchange

23 Jun 2023 02:03 AM IST

During his first state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted President Joe Biden an exquisite handcrafted sandalwood box, a representation of the Indian tradition of ‘Das Danam’ or ‘Ten Donations’. This unique gift, intricately carved by an artisan from Jaipur, Rajasthan, signifies a symbolic gesture of

GE aerospace, HAL unite for India’s fighter jet program

23 Jun 2023 02:01 AM IST

In a groundbreaking deal signalling a significant advancement in defence cooperation between India and the US, GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have inked an agreement to jointly produce F414 jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The strategic partnership, unveiled during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US

Opposition to unite in Patna, aim to dethrone Modi government in 2024 elections

23 Jun 2023 01:57 AM IST

As India’s political landscape heats up ahead of the general elections in 2024, an unprecedented gathering of opposition leaders is set to convene in Patna on June 23. This meeting, hosted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is expected to lay the groundwork for a grand alliance to challenge Prime

‘Meri Sarkar Mera Abhiman’ Campaign launched in New Delhi

22 Jun 2023 17:07 PM IST

To promote the milestone achievement of the Modi administration to the general public, the “Meri Sarkar Mera Abhiman” campaign has been launched. At a Bhartiya Vitta Salahkar Samiti (BVSS) event held in honour of the 75th anniversary of independence, a book detailing 75 significant government initiatives was released. The authors