Gold imports jump 30% to $45.54 bn in FY24

In March this year, however, the imports of gold contracted by 53.56 per cent to 1.53 billion, as per the data released by the Commerce Ministry

Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps aid crossings closed

Heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah has left crucial nearby aid crossings inaccessible and caused over 100,000 people to flee north, a United Nations official said Friday.

Narendra Modi will not be PM again, says Rahul Gandhi

Accuses PM of cozying up to Adani-Ambani, for electoral advantage, claims public disillusionment with BFP

Opposition leaders welcome CM Kejriwal's interim bail from SC

Opposition leaders on Friday welcomed the interim bail given to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Supreme Court, saying the “fight to save democracy” will now be with more intensity.

Every inch of PoK belongs to India, no force can snatch it: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the Congress for “raising question mark” on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and asserted that every inch of it belonged to India and no force can snatch it.

Loud cheers, flowers welcome Kejriwal as he steps out of Tihar

Amid loud cheers, ‘dhol’ beats and sloganeering, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped out of the Tihar jail’s gate number 4 here Friday after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.

HC directs MCD & DDA to shut down unsafe coaching centres

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the MCD and DDA to immediately shut down coaching centres that are operating in violation of fire safety norms.

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution supporting Palestine's bid to become full UN member

India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council “reconsider” the matter “favourably”.

Dust storm, rain lash Delhi; 9 flights diverted due to bad weather

On Friday, the national capital was hit by a dust storm, strong winds, and rain.

Election Commission terms 'baseless' Congress chief Kharge's charge on voter turnout

Reacting strongly to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter to INDIA bloc allies alleging discrepancies in voter turnout data and stating that the credibility of the Election Commission of India is at “an all-time low”, the poll panel has accused him of making baseless allegations to “create confusion, misdirection and impediments in the conduct of free and fair polls”.

BJP leader Navneet Rana booked for controversial remark

The Telangana police have registered an FIR against BJP leader Navneet Rana for her alleged comments that “a vote for Congress is a vote for Pakistan”, under sections related to poll code violations.

SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1, asks him not to attend office and sign file

DELHI CM WALKS OUT OF JAIL AFTER 50 DAYS, SAYS WE HAVE TO SAVE COUNTRY FROM DICTATORSHIP

It’s good for my profile if] play in India but there are too many functions: Neeraj

Based abroad for training most of the time, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India.

Bowlers complement Kohli, Patidar as Bengaluru beat Punjab by 60 runs

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar conjured up superlative fifties before the bowlers joined the party as Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a huge 60-run win over Punjab Kings in the IPL here on Thursday.

Household savings decline due to rising home, auto and personal loans

However, the trend could reverse in 2024-25 as RBI has taken measures to curb unsecured personal loans, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said

Sensex tanks over 1,000 points amid across-the-board selloff

The rupee recovered 4 paise to settle at 83.48 against the US dollar on the back of a weak American currency against major rivals overseas

India's exports rise in 115 out of 238 destinations in FY24: Govt

India’s imports have declined from 124 out of 229 nations, in FY24

Ukraine Parl passes mobilisation Bill to boost troop numbers

Ukraine's Parliament has passed a Bill to overhaul how the military drafts civilians in an attempt to boost its number of soldiers more than two years since Russia's fullscale invasion.

New dietary guidelines by ICMR discourage protein supplements

Guidelines suggest balanced diet, restricting sugar to 5% energy intake, and limiting cereals to 45% calories

India-Maldives ties based on mutual interests, reciprocal sensitivity: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed to his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer that the development of India-Maldives ties is based on \"mutual interests\" and \"reciprocal sensitivity\".

‘LS poll contest between vote for development and vote for jihad’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the 2024 election is Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi and that it is a contest between vote for development and \"vote for jihad\".

Will end wealth drain from Indian families to crony corporates: Cong

Net household savings fell by Rs oL crore in three years, claims Ramesh

AAP holds bike rally as part of Jail ka jawab vote se’ campaign

In a bid to galvanise public support and rally against what they perceive as injustice, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a spirited bike rally on Thursday as part of their 'Jail ka Jawab, Vote Se' campaign.

ED to file charge sheet against Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha, others

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to soon file a fresh charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case and it may name Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, BRS leader K Kavitha and some others as accused, official sources said on Thursday.

RML bribery racket: CBI arrests medical tools supplier nurse

The CBI has arrested two more persons, a medical equipment supplier and a nurse, in connection with an alleged bribery racket in Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here, officials said on Thursday.

Blaze in Sivakasi firecracker unit leaves 9 dead, 10 injured

A devastating fire broke out at a fireworks-manufacturing unit near Sengamalapatti in Sivakasi, resulting in the loss of nine lives, including five women, and injuring 10 others, according to a senior police official.

Canada has not shared any specific evidence or information yet: India

India on Thursday said Canada has informed it about the arrest of three Indian citizens in the case of killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar but it has not provided any \"specific\" evidence or information in the matter yet.

Cong, JJP approach Governor, escalate efforts to oust BJP govt

Demand BFP prove its majority as MLAS switch sides

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine

Cites surplus of available updated vaccines

Stock markets edge down on selling in banking, IT shares

Benchmark Sensex slipped by 45 points in highly volatile trade on Wednesday due to selling in private bank and IT shares amid weak Asian markets and continuous foreign fund outflows.