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Centre To Soon Conduct Feasibility Studies For Bullet Trains Across India

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

The government has decided to conduct feasibility studies for bullet train corridors in the country's north, south and east, President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to the joint session of the parliament today.

BJP Chief JP Nadda Appointed Leader Of The House In Rajya Sabha

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

BJP chief and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda was appointed Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha today, the first day of the 264th session of the Upper House.

AAP's Atishi, Whose Heath Worsened Due To Hunger Strike, Discharged From Hospital

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Minister Atishi was this morning discharged from the LNJP Hospital where she was admitted after her health deteriorated during a hunger strike against the water scarcity in the city.

Youth Congress Members Detained Near Parliament Amid Protest Over NEET

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

Members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) protested near parliament today over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. Hundreds of IYC members faced-off with the police and broke barricades.

Kashmir Elections Befitting Reply To Forces Of Unrest: President Murmu

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday highlighted the high voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha elections and said Kashmir has given a befitting reply to the enemies of India by breaking polling records of many decades.

"Proud Of My Decision": Woman On Her Same-Sex Marriage

Asian News International | Thursday June 27, 2024, Mumbai

A same-sex couple, Anju and Kavita, recently got married in a traditional ceremony in Gurugram. Kavita expressed her happiness and noted that Anju is very caring. She also voiced her disapproval of society's non-acceptance and pestering attitude.

"Passed Every Test": President Praises EVMs In Parliament Address

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

Amid concerns raised over Electronic Voting Machines by several opposition parties, President Draupadi Murmu today praised the EVMs in her address to the joint session of the Parliament.

iPhone Maker Foxconn's Response After Row Over "Not Hiring Married Women" In India

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

Apple iPhone maker Foxconn has informed the government that 25% of its new hires are married women and its safety protocol, which requires all employees to avoid wearing metal irrespective of gender or religion, is not discriminatory, sources said.

"Historic Steps Will Be Seen In Budget", Says President Droupadi Murmu: Full Text

NDTV Newsdesk | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of Parliament today. In her address President assured the nation that in the upcoming Parliament sessions, major economic and social decisions will be announced.

Supreme Court Notice To Exam Body Over NEET-UG Alleged "Inconsistent Marks"

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) following a petition filed by a learning app alleging exam rigging in the recently conducted NEET-UG exams.

President's Address Adds Fire To BJP's Emergency Offensive Against Congress

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 27, 2024

The Emergency imposed in 1975 was the biggest attack and a blot on the Constitution of India, President Droupadi Murmu said today in her address to a joint sitting of the Parliament

"Strictest Punishment For NEET Accused": President Murmu In Parliament

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

Controversy - from leaked question papers to the award of 'grace marks'- over the NEET exam found mention in President Droupadi Murmu's speech in Parliament Thursday morning.

From Kashmir Polls To Union Budget: President Murmu's Top Quotes In Parliament

NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 27, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu addressde the joint sitting of Parliament for the first time after the Lok Sabha elections. In her address, the President congratulated the Election Commission for successfully conducted of the general elections.

Samajwadi Party MP Wants Constitution To Replace 'Sengol', BJP Hits Back

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 27, 2024, New Delhi

The 'sengol' installed next to the Speaker's chair in Lok Sabha has emerged as the latest flashpoint this Parliament session after Opposition MPs questioned its relevance in a democracy and the BJP accused them of disrespecting Indian culture.

"Politically Motivated, Unfounded": India Slams Pak At UN Over J&K Remark

Asian News International | Thursday June 27, 2024, New York

India has slammed Pakistan for its "baseless remarks" on Jammu and Kashmir that were "politically motivated and unfounded".