“India’s domestic financial system is now in a much stronger position”: RBI Governor

Mumbai: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that the Indian financial system is in a “much stronger position,” characterised by robust capital adequacy, low levels of non-performing assets, and healthy profitability of banks and non-banking lenders. Underscoring the imperative of fostering a future-ready ethos within the financial sector, Das also stressed the critical role […]

Baramulla encounter: Slain terrorists associated with LeT

Srinagar: The Army on Thursday said the two terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir were Pakistani and associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). “The killed terrorists have been identified as Usman and Umar, both of Pakistan origin and associated with LeT,” Commander 5 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, Brigadier Deepak […]

PM Modi meets US Congressional delegation, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul, which is currently on a visit to India. Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is part of the delegation that called on PM Modi today. The delegation had yesterday met with the Tibetan spiritual […]

“Absolutely outrageous”: Amitabh Bachchan praises Nag Ashwin for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Nag Ashwin’s highly awaited film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is nearing its release date. The film has already created a buzz among its fans and recently the makers organised a grand pre-release event of the film in Mumbai. It was attended by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone. The event was […]

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels near its territory

Taipei [Taiwan]: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked 11 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around the island nation during the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday, reported Taiwan News. According to the MND, out of 11 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the […]

Government monetizes assets worth Rs 3.85 lakh crore through National Monetisation Pipeline, Coal and MoRTH ministry biggest contributor

New Delhi: The government has successfully monetized Rs 3.85 lakh crore through the core assets of various ministries and Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). In the 2021-22 budget, the government announced plans to monetize potential core assets of the central government and PSEs. The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), developed by Niti Aayog in consultation with concerned […]

PM to arrive in Srinagar today on 2-day visit, will lead Yoga Day event on June 21

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on Thursday to take part in international Yoga Day celebrations — his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after taking charge at the Centre for the third term. The prime minister will participate in ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in […]