India
Unaware, Says Mamata After Circular on Dining Rooms in Muslim-dominated Schools Sparks Row
Taking on the state government, West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh questioned whether there was any 'malafide motive' behind the 'segregation'.
Foreign Exchange Reserve Hits Record High of $ 426.42 Billion
In the previous reporting week, the reserves had declined by USD 1.358 billion to USD 422.2 billion. The rise in reserves was on account of increase in foreign currency asset, which is a major component of the overall foreign exchange reserves.
Jaish Militant from Pakistan Killed in Encounter in J&K's Budgam
From the incriminating material recovered from the site of the gunfight, the slain militant was identified as a Pakistani named Zarar who was affiliated with proscribed outfit JeM.
After Akash Vijayvargiya, Another BJP Leader Allegedly Assaults Govt Officer in Madhya Pradesh
Locals claimed that the Chief Municipal Officer, who was assaulted, had complained to the police over threats from the BJP leader, but authorities had failed to take action against him.
In Meeting with Trump, PM Modi Raises Concern over Energy Security and Peace in Persian Gulf Region
The Modi-Trump meeting here on the sidelines of the G20 Summit came at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and the US, which has accused Tehran of being behind a series of operations against oil tankers in highly sensitive Gulf waters.
Assam Police Arrest ONGC Employee for Pro-ULFA(I) Posts on Facebook
Police said that they used to monitor social networking sites like Facebook to catch hold of users sharing aggressive posts supporting the outfit's revolutionary ideas.
India Calls for Multi-Stakeholder Engagement at UN to Tackle Online Hate Speech Online
India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, said social media has given a platform to fringe groups to voice their hatred.
Be Vigilant While Doing Yoga, Urge Catholic Bishops; Long-time Practising Nun Says Religious Belief Has Nothing to Do With Yoga
The guidelines issued by the Kerala Catholic Bishop Council said that although some might claim Yoga to be secular, Christians should be careful that they are not embracing another religion.
Madras University Result 2019: UNOM Released UG, PG Results at unom.ac.in
The University of Madras located in Chennai released the semester results for undergraduate and post-graduate courses on its official website unom.ac.in.
PM Modi Discusses Indo-Pacific During Japan-US-India Trilateral Talks at G20 Summit
PM Narendra Modi tweeted that discussions with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump were held on improving connectivity and infrastructural development in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ahmedabad And Kobe Exchange Letter of Internet for Sister City Partnership in Japan
The LoI was exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Kobe to address a large Indian diaspora event.
Delhi Jal Board Suspends 4 Employees After Viral Video Shows them Drinking, Playing Cards at Work
The video clip, allegedly shot at the utility's Punjabi Bagh Zonal Revenue Office, showed one man asking the security guard to lock the gate so that no one can enter the premises.
Adityanath Orders Probe into 'Exodus' of 150 Hindu Families from Meerut District in UP
A local BJP leader on June 11 had lodged a complaint on the NAMO app, claiming that families were being forced to sell their property at throwaway prices and migrate after several unwanted incidents.
Rupee Settles 8 Paise Higher at 69.07 Against US Dollar
The rupee movement was confined to a narrow range as forex traders took a cautious approach ahead of the G20 Summit, which is taking place amidst ongoing US-China trade tiff and rising tensions in the Middle East, according to experts.
India Lodged Strong Protest with Pakistan over Harassment of Guests at Iftar Party, Govt Tells Rajya Sabha
The government has called upon Pakistan to investigate into the events with all seriousness, and share the results of the investigation, said Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan.
Weak Monsoon in Central and Western States Raises Fears of Slow Economic Growth, Crop Production
Monsoon rains are crucial for the country's farm output and economic growth. About 55% of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture makes up about 15% of a $2.5 trillion economy that is Asia's third-biggest.