June 23, 2026 9:14 PM

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Parliamentary Panel on External Affairs meets J&K CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, led by Member Parliament Shashi Tharoor, today met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. The Committee briefed the Chief Minister on the objectives of its visit and its engagements across the Union Territory. The 13-...

June 23, 2026 9:07 PM

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Net FDI Inflows into India Nearly Quadrupled to 6.6 Billion Dollars in April

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India nearly quadrupled to 6.6 billion US dollars in April this year, compared to 1.6 billion dollars in April last year. The Reserve Bank of India, in its June Bulletin, said the increase was driven by a sharp rise in equity inflows and lower repatriation by...

June 23, 2026 8:51 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Awards to eminent personalities; Journalist P. Narayanan, actors Mammootty, R Madhavan and singer Alka Yagnik

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Journalist P. Narayana...

June 23, 2026 8:35 PM

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Prime Minister Modi congratulates Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali on election victory 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party on their decisive victory in the Ethiopian parliamentary elections. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said India greatly cherishes its historic, multifaceted and deep-rooted ties with Ethio...

June 23, 2026 8:17 PM

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Celebrity endorsements will be permitted only at corporate or brand level: SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to allow regulated entities, including stock brokers, mutual fund houses, investment advisers and portfolio managers, to engage celebrities for brand-level promotion, subject to strict safeguards. In a consultation paper on the Common Ad...