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Rupee, bonds gain on 'less hawkish' policy despite US Fed rate hike

Fed Chair Powell's comments suggest slower pace of hikes going ahead, say markets

Cos can spend CSR funds for 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign activities: Govt

Companies can spend their CSR funds for activities related to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the government said

Opposition and govt supporters now communicate in guerilla warfare mode

Govt should reduce its dependence on social media and revert, if not wholly then in large measure, to older forms of communication, at least on non-political matters

India to contribute in economic growth of Middle East, S Asia under I2U2

India said it has vital stakes in peace and prosperity in the Middle East through I2U2 and is confident of making significant contributions to energy, food security and economic growth in South Asia

Adequate stocks: Govt says amid HIV patients' protest over drugs shortage

A group of HIV patients have been protesting before the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) office in Delhi over the shortage of anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs at government centres

Free Covid-19 vaccination campaign lifted booster dose coverage: Govt

From a daily average of 4.7 lakh doses per day till July 15, the number of precaution shots went up to 20.4 lakh per day (from July 15 till date)

Govt denies phone tapping allegation of VP candidate Margaret Alva

The Centre refuted opposition's Vice-Presidential candidate Margaret Alva's phone tapping allegation

'Big Brother' listening to politicians' phone calls: VP candidate Alva

Opposition Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva has alleged that politicians' calls are being monitored by the "Big Brother", in an apparent reference to the government. Alva had earlier said she has been unable to make or receive calls after she spoke to some "friends in the BJP". Since then, Alva alleged, calls to her mobile were being diverted and she was unable to make or receive them. "The fear that 'Big Brother' is always watching & listening permeates all conversations between politicians across party lines in 'new' India. MPs & leaders of parties carry multiple phones, frequently change numbers & talk in hushed whispers when they meet. Fear kills democracy," she said in a tweet. Last night, she posted a tweet addressed to the two government-owned telecom companies. "Dear BSNL/ MTNL, After speaking to some friends in the BJP today, all calls to my mobile are being diverted & I'm unable to make or receive calls. If you restore the phone. I promise not to ...

India lost 329 tigers in 3 years, including 29 due to poaching: Govt

India lost 329 tigers in the last three years due to poaching, natural and unnatural causes, the government has said

India extends 222 LoCs worth $14.07 bn in Africa, 37 LoCs to neighbours

The LoCs projects in African nations are spread across sectors roads, railways, power, ports and shipping, education, telecom, health, and aviation

Splits in SKM could mean an opportunity to unify farmers is lost

Centre's move to form a panel on making the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism effective and keeping three positions vacant in it for SKM representatives has triggered strong disapproval from it

Centre considering extension of PMAY-Urban Mission up to March 2024

The extension of government's flagship urban housing scheme, Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban up to March 2024 is under consideration by the Ministry of Housing

India signs MoU with Namibia for reintroduction of extinct cheetahs

India and Namibia on Wednesday signed a crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the reintroduction of cheetahs, declared extinct in the country in 1952

Substantial decline in terrorist attacks from 2018 to 2021: Centre

There has been a substantial decline in terrorist attacks in the country from 2018 to 2021, the parliament was told

Owaisi accuses govt of 'politicising' all-party meet on Lanka crisis

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accused the government of politicising the all-party meeting on the Sri Lanka crisis by raising "unrelated issues" about finances of Indian states

Over 1.3 mn electric vehicles in use in India: Centre tells Lok Sabha

The government told the Lok sabha that a total of 1.3 million electric vehicles are in use across the country

There's fear of Sri Lanka crisis spillover, says EAM S Jaishankar

To help island nation engage with IMF, other debtors, says Jaishankar after all-party meet

Inclination towards radical ideologies in India minuscule, says govt

Union Minister Nityanand Rai made the statement in Lok Sabha on Tuesday

Labour unions ramp up efforts to take on Centre over rising prices

Inflation becoming difficult to tame, says BMS; CITU, AITUC plan to hold protest on I-Day eve

PM Modi meets top ministers to discuss strategy for Monsoon session

PM Modi held discussions with his top ministers to formulate the government's strategy in Parliament, for the ongoing Monsoon session