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US Supreme Court strikes down race-based affirmative action in college admissions

In a landmark judgment, the US Supreme Court on Thursday declared race-based affirmative action in college enrollment unconstitutional. The court held affirmative action violative of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection.

Jun 29, 2023

Internet shutdowns in Manipur, Punjab cost Indian economy $1.9 bn: Report

Recent internet shutdowns in Manipur and Punjab cost the Indian economy an estimated $1.9 billion, a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and nearly 21,268 job losses, a report showed on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2023

Modi, Kharge pay tributes to late PM Narasimha Rao on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to late Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary.

Jun 28, 2023

Apni Party chief appeals Home Minister to release Kashmir's religious leaders on Eid [details]

While urging the Union Home Minister to initiate some confidence-building measures, the Apni Party chief demands the announcement of assembly polls for Jammu and Kashmir to instill a sense of political empowerment among the people.

Jun 28, 2023

B'luru NGO transforms lives; Udaan Scholarship sponsors 150 students' education [details]

B'luru NGO sponsors 150 students' education; Udaan Scholarship transforming lives with "Humane Touch"

The scholarships were given on the basis of means and merit to students with a minimum criteria of 75% and above consistently through the student's academics.

Jun 26, 2023

PoJK is, was, will remain part of India; Rajnath Singh reminds PAK of Indian Parliament resolution to liberate PoJK

While observing that Pakistan has illegally occupied a huge portation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Defence Minister vows that PoJK is, was, and will remain a part of India.

Jun 26, 2023

Grand IDY 2023 celebrations take over in South Africa; govt extends full support

Grand yoga celebrations take over South Africa; govt extends full support [PHOTOS]

South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the government fully supports yoga as he addressed a packed yoga event at the iconic Wanderers Stadium.

Jun 25, 2023

Satya Nadella, PM Modi discuss how AI can help improves lives of Indians

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US, discussed several key topics with him and one important subject was how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help improve the lives of Indians.

Jun 24, 2023

"Terrorism divides but tourism unites", says PM Modi in G20 meet [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that terrorism divides but tourism unites as it has the potential to unite people from all walks of life thereby creating a harmonious society.

Jun 21, 2023

IJFF hosts NRI Conclave in Saudi; promotes cultural understanding, fights misinformation [details]

IJFF hosts NRI Conclave in Saudi; promotes cultural understanding, address propaganda [details]

International Journalists Fraternity Forum hosts its first NRI Conclave under the theme: "India's Diversity a Strategic Asset" to promote cultural understanding and cooperation.

Jun 18, 2023

People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai,

Indian stock markets reach close to 52 week high levels

With falling inflation, and healthy economic numbers, the two Indian stock markets opened and closed at a higher note on Friday and are near their 52 week high levels.

Jun 17, 2023

Rolls-Royce unveils its first all electric car at $486K; calls it Spectre [details]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Friday unveiled the brand's first all-electric model, named Spectre, in South Korea as it sees further room to grow in Asia's fourth-biggest economy.

Jun 16, 2023

Telangana: Ward office system launched in Hyderabad to improve citizen services

Initiating a new urban administrative reform, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Friday launched a ward office system to address public complaints about civic services at the ward level.

Jun 16, 2023

US Fed pauses interest rate hikes after 10 consecutive increases

The US Federal Reserve has left the interest rate unchanged for the first time after March 2022, ending a stream of 10 consecutive hikes to curb inflation.

Jun 15, 2023

Uniform Civil Code: Congress slams Centre after Law Commission seeks public opinion

A day after the Law Commission sought suggestions of public and recognised religious organisations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Congress on Thursday termed it Modi Government's "desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of polarization and diversion from its glaring failures".