New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) The Union Government on Thursday re-appointed Ajit Doval as the National Security Advisor (NSA) for the third consecutive time. According to an official statement, “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Ajit Doval, IPS (Retired) as National Security Advisor with effect from 10.06.2024. His appointment…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) India on Thursday categorically rejected unwarranted references to the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the joint statement between China and Pakistan and said the territories are an integral part of India and no other country has the locus standi to comment on them. The statement by the…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday accepted a Supreme Court verdict on the NEET UG 2024 exam results that requires cancellation of grace marks and reexamination, as he assured every action against those responsible for creating problems in the ultra-competitive examination. Talking to reporters here, Pradhan, however, refuted allegations…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Northern parts of the country including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, are yet again set to witness heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Thursday. “Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over northern parts of India during…
New Delhi, Jun 13 (UNI) Adani group owned Ambuja Cement on Thursday announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of Penna Cement Industries Ltd (PCIL) at an enterprise value of Rs. 10,422 crore. Ambuja will acquire 100 percent shares of PCIL from its existing promoter group, Mr. P. Pratap Reddy and family….
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Stressed mobile operator Vodafone Idea on Thursday approved preferential allotment of equity shares for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,458 crore to two key vendors – Nokia and Ericsson. “The Board of Directors of Vodafone Idea Limited approved preferential allotment of about 166 Crore equity shares of face value of…
Mumbai, Jun 13 (UNI) Surpassing previous records, the BSE Sensex on Thursday closed a lifetime high at 76810.90, up 204.33 on strong global cues buoyed by a favorable U.S. inflation report, expecting an interest rate cut in the U.S. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 75.95 pts at 23398.90. The market remained positive throughout the…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term and outlined his vision for the next five years, especially in establishing a more secure, self-reliant and prosperous nation. Talking to reporters on the occasion, the Defence Minister said, “Under the leadership of…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, amid recent terror incidents that took place in the Union Territory, government sources said. The meeting was attended by the National Security Advisor and other top officials wherein Modi was apprised of…
Puri, June 13 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi along with his cabinet colleagues, who were sworn in on Wednesday, visited Sri Jagannath temple early on Thursday morning and offered prayers to the presiding deities during the Mangal Alati. The Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues were received by state chief secretary PK Jena,…
