Sensex Hits Record High of 23,048 Ahead of Exit Polls
The BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to a record high of 23,048 on Friday, while the broader Nifty also hit an all-time high of 6,871, rising over 200 points. Traders said markets are sensing a victory for Narendra Modi-led BJP in elections set to conclude next week. Exit polls, which will show... read more »
Putin speaks at Russian Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square
MOSCOW – Fighter jets streaked over St. Basil’s Cathedral on Friday, missiles and tanks rumbled down Red Square, and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to defend his nation’s interests at a triumphant Red Square parade that highlighted Russia’s current military might and marked the... read more »
India rejects WHO data, says Delhi’s air is not dirtiest in the world
New Delhi: India’s air monitoring centre Thursday dismissed data released by the World Health Organisation that showed New Delhi’s air as the dirtiest worldwide, saying the finding was biased and misleading. A study of 1,600 cities across 91 countries released Wednesday by WHO showed... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal’s Roadshow In Varanasi, Hours After Narendra ModiR...
Varanasi: Supporters in white caps waved brooms and cheered as Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party chief, began his roadshow in Varanasi today, hours after Narendra Modi’s dramatic visit to the city that votes on Monday, the last day of the mammoth national election. Mr Kejriwal, who is... read more »
Government announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia
New Delhi – Government today announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia, for social sectors, and software tools to develop internet-based content in local... read more »
In Amethi, AAP’s Kumar Vishwas invokes Rajiv Gandhi to take on Rahul
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – In a part of Uttar Pradesh that is known to be fiercely loyal to the Gandhi family, Aam Aadmi Party’s Kumar Vishwas began his election campaign against... read more »
Now, Centre wants Narendra Modi’s rallies to be taxed
New Delhi – The confrontation between the Congress and the BJP is likely to escalate with the Centre deciding to slap service tax on rallies being addressed by Narendra Modi. A notice... read more »
Telangana bill passed in Lok Sabha amid TV blackout
New Delhi – In an unprecedented move, live telecast of Parliament proceedings was stopped as the Lok Sabha passed the controversial bill that seeks to create a Telangana state by... read more »
Gadkari files defamation complaint against Kejriwal
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari today filed a criminal defamation complaint before a court here against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly defaming him by including his name in the... read more »
