Director General of Police R R Swain stated that recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir were desperate attempts by cross-border handlers to maintain their operations after significant setbacks to terror infrastructure in the region. He emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it with security agencies to ensure effective responses.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik urged newly elected MLAs to work for holistic development, ensuring no resident is left behind. He emphasised the duty to promote citizen well-being and equal opportunities. Parnaik praised 'Team Arunachal' and Chief Minister Pema Khandu's leadership for transformative progress in various sectors. He called for clean governance and outlined a vision document for state development, including upcoming citizen-centric reforms.
Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents in the building were sleeping when the fire broke out early Wednesday in Kuwait's southern city of Mangaf in Ahmadi Governorate. The building was home to 196 migrant workers, mostly Indians. The Kuwait Municipality has launched a rigorous crackdown on illegal property extensions, the Arab Times newspaper reported.
Expressing disapproval of the move, the National Conference (NC) stressed the need to uphold the fundamental right of every citizen to free speech as guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution. "The NC expresses its strong disapproval of the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). The use of anti-terror laws to suppress dissent and criminalize speech is deeply concerning," it said in a post on 'X'.
India vs Canada Weather forecast: Rain threatens Lauderhill, with a flash flood warning as India, confident after three consecutive wins, aim for a fourth against Canada in their last Group ‘A’ match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Despite the weather, India has already qualified for the Super Eight stage in the West Indies and is set to top the Group A points table. If the match proceeds, India hopes to address any weaknesses before the Super Eights.
Kota, a city in Rajasthan, has emerged as a magnet for aspiring students across India, particularly those preparing for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. Known for its coaching institutes that offer structured and rigorous training, Kota has become synonymous with academic excellence and success in entrance examinations. Thousands of students flock to this city every year, driven by the promise of realising their dreams of becoming engineers and doctors.
In the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won 13 seats, a quantum jump from the solitary seat it won in the state in 2019, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged nine and the NCP (SP) eight. In the seat-sharing deal for the general elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party had got the largest share of seats among the three parties.
The 72nd meeting of the Network Planning Group in New Delhi evaluated major infrastructure projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity, involving ministries like MoRTH, MoR, and MoHUA.
Latest loan interest rates: Banks regularly, usually on a monthly basis, assess their marginal cost of lending rates (MCLR) to account for variations in their financing costs and other pertinent aspects. Here are the top banks and their lending rates offered in June 2024, reflecting the changes in MCLR.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied engaging in vindictive politics and criticised BJP for making such accusations amid the arrest warrant against former CM Yediyurappa. He defended his government's actions and accused the BJP of targeting Congress leaders. Siddaramaiah also criticised BJP's tactics and expressed skepticism about their expansion in South India. He called for a fair probe into the NEET exam issue and highlighted the need for conducting Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls promptly.
The post-election rally has taken everyone by surprise and both indices now are currently sustaining well above their short-term moving averages after testing their 200 day moving averages.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu distributed portfolios among his council of ministers on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein will handle Finance, Planning and Investment, Tax & Excise, State Lotteries, Economics & Statistics, Power, and Non-Conventional Energy Resources. Mama Natung received the Home portfolio, Inter-state Border Affairs, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply, and Indigenous Affairs. Khandu will oversee unassigned departments.
A key partner in the opposition Congress-led UDF, the IUML termed as a "mere joke" the Marxist party's campaign that if there was no Left, the Muslims would become second class citizens in the country. The CPI (M) often chose "double-edged tactics" for their marketing and the "BJP reaps what the Left party sows", claimed IUML supremo Sadique Ali Shihab Thangal in an interview that appeared on party mouthpiece "Chandrika" on Saturday.
Axis Securities says that the market may continue to find direction based on a “Feel good” factor on policy continuity, pre-budget expectations, progress of monsoon, development on the CAPEX agenda, fiscal consolidation path and expectation of rural recovery in the second half.
The notification issued by the ministry of labour and employment said the penal charges across three schemes of EPFO will be uniform and at the rate of 1% per month or 12% per annum from the date of notification as against 25% per annum until now for default period of six months and above. This will reduce the penal burden on employers.
Nila Spaces outbids 10 bidders with Rs 6,557 per sq ft bid for development rights in GIFT City SEZ, totaling over Rs 342 crore. CEO Deep Vadodaria plans Rs 750 crore investment, including land development charges, for the project. GIFT City introduces entertainment zone GIFT Eye. Gujarat government exempts GIFT City from liquor prohibition law to attract investments.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar acknowledged party's improved performance in Lok Sabha polls but emphasised the need for greater success, especially after losing traditional seats. Despite not winning any seats, the BJP's vote share doubled to 18.56% in the state. Jakhar expressed gratitude to party workers and vowed to address shortcomings. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Congress emerged victorious, dealing blows to AAP, BJP, and SAD in Punjab.
The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of the prestigious Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 2024. A total of 23 writers, including English writer K Vaishali and Hindi author Gaurav Pandey, will receive the Yuva Puraskar. Vaishali is honored for her memoir "Homeless: Growing up Lesbian and Dyslexic in India," and Pandey for his poetry collection "Smritiyon Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi." The Yuva Puraskar is awarded for 10 poetry books, seven short story collections, and other works across various genres.
Kate announced Friday that she would attend the King's Birthday Parade after making progress in her treatment. She disclosed in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer. "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days," Kate said in a statement, adding that she faces "a few more months" of treatment.
In the last few days, there have been trading sessions where all of sudden IT stocks have started to do well. This is coming at a time when there is nothing positive which either companies from the sector have said or there is anything else which can be seen as signs of things changing for better. Is this an first indication that global risk on trade is back on the table. There is enough evidence to show when US interest rates are high, there is a risk off mode globally and tech stocks both in India and globally don't outperform... Читать дальше...
