Nifty’s surge to 25,000 marks India’s economic evolution: experts

August 15, 2024

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the nation reflects on a journey of challenges and triumphs, mirrored by the growth and resilience of its stock markets. The Nifty 50 index, launched on April 22, 1996, with an initial value of 1136.28 points, has now surpassed 25,000 points, marking a...

Independence Day 2024: PM Modi urges non-political youth to fight nepotism

August 15, 2024

In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned nepotism and called for a political landscape free from dynastic rule, urging the inclusion of one lakh youth without political legacies into the country’s political system. Speaking from the Red Fort, Modi emphasized that India’s democracy is being weakened...

Revive Nalanda’s spirit to reignite Global Knowledge traditions: PM Modi

August 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Thursday, emphasized reviving the ancient spirit of Nalanda University, aiming to position India as a global hub for education by promoting higher learning and research. He highlighted the significance of the newly rebuilt Nalanda University in...

Bengali actors join Kolkata rape-murder protests: ‘We Failed as Humans’

August 15, 2024

Bengali actors Mimi Chakraborty, Riddhi Sen, Arindam Sil, and Madhumita Sarcar participated in a protest in Kolkata against the brutal rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The horrific incident, involving a postgraduate trainee doctor, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the nation, with several prominent...

Kolkata rape-murder: ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest turns violent

August 15, 2024

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, unidentified miscreants vandalized portions of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where the body of a female trainee doctor was discovered last week, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 12:40 am amid ongoing protests by junior doctors over the...

PM Modi highlights natural calamities and supports affected in I-Day Speech

August 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark the 78th Independence Day, expressing his concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years and extending his sympathies to those affected. "This year, as in recent years, natural calamities have raised...

Indian ambassador Sibi George hoists Flag in Japan on 78th Independence Day

August 15, 2024

Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, hoisted the national flag during a ceremony at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo to mark the 78th Independence Day. During the event, he also read out the President of India’s address to the nation. This ceremony commemorates India's independence from British rule on August...

VP Dhankhar highlights core ideals in Independence Day greeting

August 15, 2024

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended his greetings on the 78th Independence Day, emphasizing the celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, which form the foundation of the world’s largest democracy. "Heartiest greetings on 78th Independence Day! This day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty,...

Air India Flight AI684 aborted after bird strike in Goa

August 14, 2024

An Air India flight AI684 from Goa's Dabolim Airport to Mumbai experienced a bird strike during its take-off run on Wednesday morning, leading to an immediate halt of the take-off. The cockpit crew acted swiftly, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members,...

Passenger vehicle sales drop 2.5% in July; festive boost anticipated

August 14, 2024

The total domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales in India saw a 2.5% decline in July 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday. In July 2024, PV sales stood at 3,41,510 units, down from 3,50,355 units...