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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Olympic-bound contingent will make India proud and live up to the aspirations of 140 crore people.
India will be sending close to 120 athletes to Paris with the hope that they will better the Tokyo Games tally of seven medals, which included Neeraj Chopra's gold in javelin throw.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank, Varanasi in the wake of its worsening financial position.
"Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 04, 2024," the RBI said while cancelling the licence.
A domestic rating agency on Thursday said that the record Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend payout by the Reserve Bank of India will limit the need for big-ticket divestment.
The Modi Government will retain the interim budget’s Rs 50,000 crore target on receipts from divestments, said Care Ratings.
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to see a revenue growth of 7 to 9 per cent this fiscal, helped by higher sales volume and a revival of rural markets, Crisil Ratings said in a report.
Volume growth from urban consumers will also remain steady at 7 to 8 per cent supported by rising disposable incomes and continued focus on premium offerings by the industry players, especially in the personal care and home care segments, it said.
Greaves Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, has appointed PB Sunil Kumar as its new Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 3, 2024. In this role, PB Sunil Kumar will spearhead the company’s efforts to offer convenient and tailored financing options for prospective electric two-wheeler buyers for the company’s financial platform, evfin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant two-nation tour, visiting the Russian Federation and the Republic of Austria from July 8-10, 2024. This visit marks a strategic move in India’s foreign policy, focusing on deepening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand on Thursday. Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, leaders from the ruling coalition said that the Governor invited them to form the government.
Aligarh Inspector General of Police, Shalabh Mathur, said on Thursday that six people have been arrested in a stampede incident at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
The Aligarh IG also mentioned that Rs 1 lakh reward has been announced on the arrest of the main accused, Prakash Madhukar.
Officials said on Thursday that despite heavy rainfall, a contingent of over 5,600 pilgrims set off from Jammu towards the twin basecamps, Baltal and Palagam, of the Amarnath cave shrine.
Hezbollah said it had attacked Israel with 200 rockets after killing the commander, as per AP report.
Hezbollah said it had attacked Israel with 200 rockets after killing the commander, AP reported.
The State Governor of Jharkhand CP Radhakrishan designates Hemant Soren as the nominated Chief Minister and asked him to take the oath, as per ANI. The oath-taking ceremony will take place on July 7.
Religious preacher Jagat Guru Saakar Vishwahari Bhole Baba was not present in the ashram when police went there to check security arrangements, said a police official to PTI.
Rainfall in the national capital has caused huge traffic disruptions. As per IMD afternoon notification, New Delhi is expected to get light-intensity rain within the next two hours at Lajpat Nagar, Akshardham, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Stadium, South Delhi, Lodhi Road, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Defence Colony, East of Kailash, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi and Chhattarpur.
An orange alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. The heavy wet spell along with the thunderstorm and lightning is expected to continue till tomorrow (July 5), as per the Shimla meteorological department.
A PIL has been submitted to the Supreme Court because of multiple bridge collapses. The apex court has requested to look into the matter and conduct a structural audit to identify bridges that need to be repaired or demolished, as per PTI report
The form of the war is changing gradually because of technological developments and the country's armed forces need to be ready for accepting the change, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said.
Nomura analysts have said that the repo rates will remain on hold in the next month, an ease in the cycle is also expected starting in October.
One more bridge has collapsed in Saran, Bihar. This is the 10th incident that has been reported within a fortnight from here, as per a PTI report. District Magistrate Aman Samir stated that no causality has been reported till now. The bridge was built 15 years ago by the local authorities.
Polling booths have now been opened across the UK as the future of Rishi Sunak as Britain's Prime Minister hangs in the balance. Millions of voters are expected to cast their vote on for the elections.
Rajasthan minister Kirodi Lal Meena has resigned from his cabinet post, according to his aide.
Indian T20 cricket team has reached Lok Kalyan Marg and is slated to meet Prime Minister Modi. Despite bad weather, fans gathered outside the airport to welcome the champions showcasing the congratulating wishes on the placards and waving the national flag on their arrival.
As the United Kingdom goes to poll today, the future of British PM Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party is going to be decided. About 46.5 million crores are expected to cast their votes, according to PTI. Read to know in detail about which party are rich Britishers voting for
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sideline of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. The main agenda of the discussion will be the border issue.
A fire broke out at a multi-story building in the East of Kailash area in the early morning. A woman has been rescued and efforts are been made to control the situation, as per the fire department official. A call was made to the Delhi Fire Service at 5.50 am on the third and fourth building. The rescue operations are still underway, reported PTI.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken the alleged key suspect under its custody in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)UG paper leak case. As per the ANI report, the key mastermind, identified as Aman Singh was detained from Dhanbad.
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast that heavy rainfall is expected to occur over Northwest, East, and Northeast India for the next three-four days. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR receives heavy downpours early in the morning on Thursday. Read full IMD'S Weather forecast here
US President Joe Biden is facing criticism because of his old age after the first presidential debate with rival Donald Trump. As per the US press secretary, he is not planning to step down from the race for US President, PTI reported. Biden who is 81 years old is receiving calls from the American media and the Democratic party leaders to retire from the presidential race and give a chance to other members to lead the party in the upcoming elections which are scheduled to take place on November 5.