With Bengaluru’s international airport breaching projections in traffic volumes, the State Government has set the ball rolling on planning a second airport to deal with the future growth. Industry & Infrastructure Minister MB Patil, who chaired a meeting with the infrastructure department officials, asked them to submit a feasibility report for a new airport, saying
India rejects UN High Commissioner Volker Turk's comments on foreign influence laws, emphasizing transparency and accountability for all. Ambassador Arindam Bagchi disagrees with Turk's remarks in the Global Update 56th session of the Human Rights Council.
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of people displaced by alleged post-poll violence in the state. The court instructed stringent vigilance by police in affected areas to prevent further incidents. Justice Harish Tandon's division bench issued these directives while hearing petitions concerning violence after the Lok Sabha elections. The court is expected to issue detailed directions on the extension of central forces deployment in West Bengal soon.
In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, "In the last five years, papers of 43 recruitment exams have been leaked in the country. Paper leak has become a national problem of our country under BJP rule which has ruined the future of crores of youth so far."
The Election Commission has started preparations for upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, with electoral roll updates by July 1, 2024. The existing legislative assembly terms in the three states end by early 2025, requiring elections before then. Plans to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir are in progress.
Discover the vibrant celebrations of International Yoga Day across the globe. From military personnel in remote regions to mass gatherings at iconic landmarks, see how people worldwide embrace yoga.
The CM, in a statement issued by his office, also questioned what is the BJP's answer to those who suspect that Suresh was not considered for the post due to the "upper caste politics" followed by the Sangh Parivar. Vijayan's remarks came a day after seven-term parliamentarian and BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab was made the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
AICC leader Praveen Chakravarty on Friday apologised for his post on social media platform X, criticising Karnataka Congress government's decision to hire the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help with suggestions to boost state revenue. Chakravarty, chairman of Professionals' Congress & Data Analytics, had faced backlash from his party after his dig at the government was echoed by the opposition BJP.
Signify unveiled 'NatureConnect', a product based on biophilic design principles, replicating natural light cycles to enhance well-being indoors.
BPCL has teamed up with Bounce Infinity, an Indian electric scooter manufacturer, to accelerate EV adoption in India by launching "eDrive stores" at BPCL retail outlets. These stores aim to make electric two-wheelers more accessible nationwide. Pardeep Goyal, BPCL's Business Head of Retail, highlighted the initiative's role in supporting sustainability goals and transforming fuel stations into versatile energy hubs.
The biennial elections to 11 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council from the MLA quota will be a crucial test for the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the assembly elections, with nominations opening on June 25 and the elections scheduled for July 12.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the global significance of yoga on International Yoga Day in Srinagar, emphasizing its potential to boost the economy of Jammu and Kashmir through increased tourism. He described yoga as a science and a tool for personal development with far-reaching benefits for society and humankind.
SBI official, Ashwini Kumar Tewari, urges inclusion of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for lender protection. Tewari is in discussions with the Reserve Bank and government for this initiative.
A vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti of the apex court has tagged the fresh pleas along with pending petitions and posted them for hearing on July 8. On Thursday, the top court issued a notice on a plea filed by the NTA seeking the transfer of petitions relating to the NEET-UG, 2024 examination from the High Courts to the apex court.
"I would like to reiterate India's position on His Holiness Dalai Lama. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. His Holiness is accorded due courtesies and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual activities," stated Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 269.03 points at 77209.9
Short covering indicates a reversal in sentiment from highly bearish to bullish. During Friday's trading, five stocks experienced significant short covering activities, reflecting this shift in market outlook.
Scorching heat in India leads to a decrease in water storage, with only 21% of total capacity available in 150 main reservoirs. Central Water Commission reports a significant drop compared to last year, affecting hydroelectric projects and water supply. Southern region hit the hardest, while some areas show better storage levels than last year.
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) proposed several reforms to enhance India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system on its 7th anniversary. Recommendations include raising the GST exemption limit to Rs 1.5 crore for firms (up from Rs 40 lakh), simplifying the tax structure by reducing slabs and eliminating state-wise registration requirements. GTRI highlighted GST's role as the world's largest indirect tax platform, with over 1.46 crore registrations.
The Nifty Realty index closed 0.74 per cent down at 1131.9.
