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Passenger seeks action against goods train pilots in Kanchenjunga Express crash

A passenger aboard the ill-fated Kanchenjunga Express, involved in a tragic accident on June 17 near Jalpaiguri station in North Bengal, has lodged a complaint against the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the goods train responsible for the collision.

PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents to promote yoga and millets for holistic health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon gram panchayat presidents to lead a grassroots movement promoting holistic health through yoga and millet awareness, emphasizing their benefits in preserving soil health and combating climate change.

Foreign investors flock to Indian markets, pumping in $1.4 billion

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback to Indian markets, with net investments surpassing USD 1 billion over the past five trading sessions.

India to grow at 7.2% in FY25 on consumer spending, investment

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded India's growth forecast for the current fiscal, FY2024-25 to 7.2 per cent, a revision from 7 per cent projected in March 2024, on recovery in consumer spending with elevated consumer confidence even as investment continues to rise but more slowly than in recent quarters.

Sankara eye foundation launches India's first eye care innovation lab

The R&D Innovation Lab is dedicated to creating need-based solutions that go beyond existing options, ensuring world-class eye care access for all including the most remote villages in the country.

Investments in renewables, roads, realty to rise in FY25 & 26 to Rs 15 lakh crore

Investments in India's key infrastructure sectors -renewable energy, roads and real estate are expected to grow 38 per cent in fiscals 2025 and 2026 compared with the previous two fiscals to Rs 15 lakh crore.

SUPREME COURT HOLDS SPECIAL LOK ADALAT FOR SETTLEMENTS

The Supreme Court's upcoming Lok Adalat will prioritize settling pending cases, including matrimonial and property disputes, motor accident claims, and labour disputes, to promote quicker and more harmonious resolutions

PM MODI TO RELEASE RS 20,000 CRORE TO 9.26 CRORE FARMERS FROM PM-KISAN SAMMAN FUND TOMORROW

During his visit to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on June 18-19, PM Modi will grant certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups, recognizing them as Krishi Sakhis to empower rural women as part of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program and \"Lakhpati Didi\" initiative

'Bharat' And 'India' Interchangeable In Textbooks: NCERT

The NCERT will use "Bharat" and "India" interchangeably in school textbooks, aligning with the Constitution's use of both names

Amit Shah To Lead High-Level Meeting In Delhi On Manipur Security Situation

Union Tnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday in Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur.

Green Light For Adani's Rs 45,000 Crore Mundra Port Expansion

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has secured environmental and coastal regulation zone clearance from the central government to significantly expand the capacity of Mundra port at an estimated cost of Rs 45,000 crore, as reported by the Economic Times.

Israel Approves $13.4 Mm Plan For Fire Trucks As North Burns

On Sunday, the Israeli government approved a proposal to purchase approximately 200 fire trucks for northern communities, as part of a 50-million-shekel (USD 13.4 million) plan.

105 Mumbaikars benefitted from special patients fund since Jan

The Maharashtra government's newly-established Special Patients' Help Cell's close monitoring of the Indigent Patient Fund (IPF) scheme has resulted in 105 individuals from the city and 258 across the state availing of the benefit, as opposed to earlier when there were only a handful of bed allotments at charitable hospitals, according to the official heading the cell established in January.

Bomb threat at Mira Road hospital in Mumbai suburb

A hospital in Mumbai, on Monday, received a bomb threat, officials said, the city-based Wockhardt Hospital has received a bomb threat.

CPI(M) delegation meets NCP (SC)'s Sharad Pawar, Jayant Patil in Mumbai

Against the backdrop of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) putting up an impressive performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, a CPI(M) delegation met with Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leaders Sharad Pawar and Jayant Patil in Mumbai.

Mumbai weather update: City to see light to moderate rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai on Monday.

EC LACKS COURAGE TO SHOW COUNTING DAY CCTV FOOTAGE: AADITYA THACKERAY

On Sunday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said the Election Commission of India (ECI) lacks courage to release the CCTV footage related to Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat with regard to allegations that the winning candidate's kin used a mobile phone in the counting centre on June.

Israeli high court halts state comptroller's october 7 probe

Israel's High Court of Justice on Sunday ordered State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman to suspend his investigation into the failures of the security services of October 7 pending a hearing on the matter in July.

PM MODI EXTENDS EID AL-ADHA WISHES TO KUWAIT'S LEADERS

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended wishes to Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled AlHamad Al-Mubarak AlSabah and Kuwait Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah.

Jaishankar meets US NSA sullivan, discusses bilateral and Global issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on Monday and discussed various bilateral, regional and global issues.

Akme Fintrade IPO opens June 19, 2024

Akme Fintrade (India) Limited is a RBI registered, leading Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) established in 1996.

CEAT specialty partners with Kalki 2898 AD to launch futuristic AI vehicle tyres

CEAT Specialty has announced an exciting partnership with the much anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, to develop and launch state-of-the-art tyres for Bujji, the robotic vehicle featured in the movie.

The Hong Kong tourism board and Art Basel announce three-year partnership

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Art Basel are delighted to announce a new three-year global partnership, marking a significant milestone in cultural collaboration.

Vena solutions opens India HQ for talent growth

Vena, a global leader in cloud-based corporate performance management (CPM) software powering financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operational planning and beyond, has announced the establishment of a head office in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for talent acquisition across India.

Delhi BJP protests AAP government over water crisis, cite crumbling Jal board infrastructure

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a protest on Monday in Geeta Colony against the Delhi government, addressing the ongoing water crisis in the national capital.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to visit Kanchenjunga Express accident site in Bengal

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw traveled to Darjeeling, West Bengal, on Monday to visit the site of a tragic train accident that killed at least five people and injured over 20.

JAISHANKAR AND US NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SULLIVAN DISCUSS BILATERAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES IN DELHI MEETING

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed US NSA Jake Sullivan in New Delhi for discussions on bilateral, regional, and global issues, highlighting the strategic partnership and the upcoming iCET meeting.

Indian economy to help banks, NBFCs hike lending amid softening credit growth

India's strong economic prospects have placed Indian banks and non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) strongly enough to seize opportunities through lending growth in sectors such as infrastructure, energy transition, manufacturing, small businesses and retail with the credit quality of India's financial system having strengthened over the past three-four years.

Kin of deceased in West Bengal train crash to receive Rs 10 Lakh ex-gratia from Centre

The BJP-led Central government has announced an enhanced ex-gratia compensation for victims of the tragic train mishap in West Bengal's Darjeeling involving the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train.

SBI Chairman Khara predicts 1415% credit growth for current fiscal

State Bank of India (SBI) is Sprojecting a loan growth of 14-15% for the fiscal year 2024-25, driven by the current economic growth rate, according to Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara.