Sensex ends 192 pts lower, Nifty below 11,800
Mumbai (PTI): The BSE Sensex ended 192 points lower Friday on the back of losses in index heavyweights RIL, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and TCS amid weak global cues. After a choppy session, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 191.77 points, or 0.48 per cent, lower at 39,394.64. The index hit an intra-day low of 39,361.92 and […]
Restoring democracy, eliminating terror from J&K top priority schedule: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Friday gave its nod to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months beginning July 3, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that assembly elections in the state will be held in a democratic, free and fair manner as soon as the Election Commission announces the dates. He […]
Putin invites Trump to Russia to mark war anniversary
Osaka, Jun 28 (AFP) President Vladimir Putin on Friday invited Donald Trump to Russia in May to mark the 75th anniversary of the victory over Adolf Hitler, according to top foreign policy advisor Yury Ushakov. Trump responded in a “very positive manner,” said Ushakov, according to rolling news channel Russia 24. At the beginning of the […]
Modi, Trump agree to facilitate early meeting of commerce ministers to sort out trade disputes
Osaka, Jun 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump Friday “aired” their concerns over the bilateral trade disputes and agreed for an early meeting of their commerce ministers to sort out the issues, a day after the US leader demanded withdrawal of the “very high” tariffs levied by India on American goods. Though […]
China says it values India’s role in maintaining international security
Beijing, Jun 28 (PTI) China on Friday said that it values India’s position and role in maintaining international peace and security, after Beijing backed New Delhi’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the powerful UN Security Council. India’s candidature for a two-year term from 2021-22 was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and […]
‘Saudi Arabia raises India’s Haj quota by 30,000’
Osaka, Jun 28 (PTI) In a significant step, Saudi Arabia has increased India’s Haj quota from 170,000 to 200,000, paving the way for 30,000 more Indians to go for the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in the kingdom. The issue of India’s Haj quota was discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral talks with Crown Prince […]
Elected govt in J&K in nation’s interest: Tewari
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Opposing the statutory resolution in the Lok Sabha to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress MP Manish Tewari Friday said an elected government in the state is in the interest of the nation and will help the Centre in its fight against terrorism. Alleging that the sense of alienation […]
Restoring democracy, eliminating terror from J&K top priority of govt: Shah
New Delhi, June 28 (PTI) Restoring democracy and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir are the top priorities of the government, Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said in the Lok Sabha. Moving a statutory resolution to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months, he said since the state assembly has been dissolved […]
HM Amit Shah moves resolution to extend President’s rule in J&K for 6 months
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah Friday moved a statutory resolution in the Lok Sabha to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of six months. Moving the resolution, he said since the state assembly has been dissolved and the Election Commission has decided to hold fresh elections in Jammu and Kashmir […]
India-Russia deal for S-400 missile didn’t figure in Modi-Trump talks
Osaka, Jun 28 (PTI) India Friday said its decision to purchase S-400 missile defence system from Russia did not figure during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump though they discussed ways to step up the bilateral military cooperation. The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence […]