Soon after the Gujarat High Court on Friday denied stay on the conviction of former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in a 'Modi surname' remark defamation case, the Congress said that it respects the court judgement and would approach the Supreme Court.
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India rejects Pak's attempt to raise Kashmir issue at NAM meet
Secretary (West) in the External Affairs Ministry, Sanjay Verma, while delivering his statement at the NAM ministerial meeting, said that India rejects the "unfounded and baseless remarks" by Pakistan.
Macron's diplomatic advisor discusses India-France strategic dialogue with Ajit Doval
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France next week, Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, called on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval here on Thursday.
Macron's diplomatic adviser calls on PM Modi
Recalling his recent meeting with Macron in Hiroshima, the Prime Minister said that he looked forward to continuing their conversation in Paris that would further strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership.
NCP National Executive meeting on at Sharad Pawar's Delhi residence
A day after a meeting in Mumbai, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday was chairing the party's National Executive meeting here in wake of the split in the party by his nephew Ajit Pawar, who joined the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra.
India gears up to reach scale in making original electronic products: MoS IT
Addressing a 'Digital India Dialogues' session on the recently-revised production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware in Bengaluru, the minister said that our ambitions are very clear -- a $300 billion Electronics industry and the $1 trillion digital economy by 2026.
SC agrees to hear Delhi govt’s plea challenging constitutionality of ordinance on July 10
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 10 the Delhi government’s plea challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance brought by the Centre on control of services in the national capital.
Strength of domestic demand works for economy, India poised to sustain growth momentum: Economic Review
The country’s impressive growth experienced in 2022-23, when the world economy was rocked by inflation and restrained by monetary tightening, is a narrative on what works for the Indian economy, and what clearly works is the strength of its domestic demand.
Search on for new MP BJP chief, incumbent president's term may be extended
With an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP leadership has started a major organisational rejig across states. To begin with, the party has appointed new state chiefs for Punjab, Telangana, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh.
Situation not normal in Manipur, will raise it in Monsoon Session: Congress
The Congress on Wednesday again targeted Prime MInister Narendra Modi for his silence on violence-hit Manipur and said that the situation is not normal in the northeastern state and it will raise the issue in the Parliament's coming Monsoon Session.
Another Indian unicorn PharmEasy in deep crisis amid sharp valuation cut
The next big Indian unicorn that has reached troubled waters is online pharmacy startup PharmEasy which, according to multiple reports, is in deep crisis amid sharp valuation cut as it seeks new funding.
Ajit Pawar approaches EC to stake claim over NCP
Days after splitting the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Ajit Pawar-led faction on Wednesday approached the Election Commission of India, staking claim on the party and the party's clock symbol.
Cities, villages see decline in air pollution but still hazardous: Report
The report, ‘Status of urban and rural air quality exposure at a national scale: A comparative analysis’, by Climate Trends revealed that air pollution continues to be a significant problem affecting both rural and urban populations.
Lawyers clash, shots fired at Delhi's Tis Hazari Court
“When the police team reached the spot, it was learned that two groups of lawyers, including Tis Hazari court bar association office bearers, had allegedly fired in the air and no one was injured,” said the DCP.
Gang of impersonators giving NEET exam on behalf of actual candidates busted, four held
With the arrest of four persons, including AIIMS students, the Delhi Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a NEET exam gang, whose members used to appear in exams in place of actual candidates after taking a sum of Rs 7 lakh each.
Delhi court seeks minor's response on cancellation report of POCSO case against WFI chief
A Delhi court on Tuesday sought the minor wrestler complainant's response on police's cancellation report filed in the alleged sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Xi Jinping urges SCO to safeguard regional peace
The Chinese President spoke after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, during his opening address, urged upon the SCO, not to hesitate from criticising countries promoting cross border terrorism, in an oblique reference to Pakistan, which is also participating in the Summit.
Russia will stand up against sanctions & provocations, says Putin at SCO summit
The SCO summit began Tuesday through virtual mode with the opening address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said that SCO shouldn't hesitate in criticising countries supporting cross-border terrorism.
SCO shouldn't hesitate to criticise nations supporting terrorism: PM Modi
Addressing the virtual SCO Summit, Modi said: "There are countries who support cross border terrorism and use terrorism as their policy instrument and give shelter to terrorists. The SCO should not hesitate to criticise such countries."
Lapses at multiple levels in S&T dept, signalling-circuit-alteration caused Balasore triple-train accident
The Commissioner of Rail Safety (CRS), which is probing the Balasore triple train accident, has blamed the lapses at multiple levels in the Signalling and Telecom (S&T) department of the Indian Railways, in its report .
India summons Canadian high commissioner over posters naming Indian diplomats by Khalistani elements
MacKay was summoned on Monday by the Ministry of External Affairs to convey concerns ahead of the protests planned by pro-Khalistan terrorist outfits outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, and two consulates in Toronto and Vancouver on July 8.
PM Modi to chair virtual SCO Summit today with Shehbaz Sharif, Xi Jinping in attendance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Tuesday, with his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping in attendance.
Many political parties focusing on 2024 LS polls but govt working on 'Vision 2047' : PM Modi
According to sources, in the meeting, Prime Minister Modi referred to working towards the 'Vision 2047' and said that his government is working for the next 25 years and cautioned his team of Council of Ministers to not become 'short-sighted'.
PM chairs meeting of Council of Ministers, diverse policy related issues discussed
It was pointed out how Prime Minister Modi's foreign tours were different from that of previous Prime Ministers. Apart from this, a presentation regarding infrastructure and capital expenditure was also given in the meeting.
CJI-led constitution bench to take up pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation on July 11
As per the notice issued by the apex court on its website, a new Constitution bench comprising CJI Chandrachud and Justices S.K. Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, and Surya Kant will continue to hear the matter.