Reliance Industries shares climb nearly 3 pc as Jio files for IPO

NEW DELHI: (Jun 22) Shares of Reliance Industries climbed nearly 3 per cent on Monday after its digital unit Jio Platforms filed draft papers for what could become India’s largest-ever initial public offering. The rally was also bolstered after billionaire Mukesh Ambani unveiled a roadmap for the company’s next phase of growth spanning artificial intelligence,… Continue reading Reliance Industries shares climb nearly 3 pc as Jio files for IPO

US, Iran agree on roadmap for final deal within 60 days at Swiss talks

ISLAMABAD: (Jun 22) The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days following two days of talks at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday. The talks, held on Sunday and Monday, took place under… Continue reading US, Iran agree on roadmap for final deal within 60 days at Swiss talks

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US notifies sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers

WASHINGTON: (Jun 22) The US has formally notified the proposed sale of sustainment support services and related equipment for India’s Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers at an estimated cost of USD 482.2 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which administers the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme of the US, issued the arms sales… Continue reading US notifies sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers

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Jairam Ramesh writes to Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project’s transhipment port

NEW DELHI: (Jun 22) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who has been raising concerns over the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) project, has written a letter to Union minister Sarbanand Sonowal, seeking clarifications on the development of a transhipment port under the project. In his letter to the ports, shipping and waterways minister, Ramesh urged him to… Continue reading Jairam Ramesh writes to Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project’s transhipment port

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Oppn parties worried over BSP fielding Brahmin candidates for UP polls: Mayawati

LUCKNOW: (Jun 22) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Monday claimed that opposition parties, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), have become anxious after her party started fielding Brahmin leaders as candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the BSP’s move to… Continue reading Oppn parties worried over BSP fielding Brahmin candidates for UP polls: Mayawati

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TN CM turns 52, PM, leaders greet him

CHENNAI: (Jun 22) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay turned 52 on Monday, the first memorable occasion after he took up the reins as CM in May. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Chief Ministers – M K Stalin and Edappadi K Palaniswami – and BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran were among the numerous leaders… Continue reading TN CM turns 52, PM, leaders greet him

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Ashok Sharma replaces injured Yudhvir Singh in India A squad

DAMBULLA: (Jun 16) Pacer Ashok Sharma was on Tuesday added to the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka as a replacement for injured Yudhvir Singh. Ashok impressed with his pace in his IPL campaign for Gujarat Titans. “Yudhvir reported discomfort in his right shoulder while bowling on 13th June and also… Continue reading Ashok Sharma replaces injured Yudhvir Singh in India A squad

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Elephant dies after being hit by goods train in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh

RAIGARH (CHHATTISGARH): (Jun 16) An elephant died after being struck by a goods train while crossing a railway track used for coal transportation in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, forest officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 10 pm on Monday near Chargaon village in the Gharghoda area when a herd of elephants was crossing… Continue reading Elephant dies after being hit by goods train in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh

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Slovakia backs India’s permanent UNSC seat

BRATISLAVA: (Jun 16) Slovakia backed India’s bid for permanent membership in a “reformed” UN Security Council as the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to the Central European nation. In a joint statement issued after talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Slovak counterpart Robert… Continue reading Slovakia backs India’s permanent UNSC seat

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US sought India’s Russian oil buy to steady markets, then imposed tariffs: Jaishankar

Helsinki [Finland], June 12 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly defended India’s strategic energy decisions, highlighting that the procurement of Russian crude oil from 2022 onwards successfully prioritised national interest while simultaneously fulfilling a critical global economic role. He revealed that New Delhi’s calibrated energy choices effectively stabilised global energy supplies and were… Continue reading US sought India’s Russian oil buy to steady markets, then imposed tariffs: Jaishankar

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