BJP takes lead in advertising on Google, YouTube with Rs 1.21 cr spend
New Delhi: A week before the first phase of elections, ruling BJP has taken a big lead in advertising on Google and its affiliated platforms such as YouTube with an ad spend of Rs 1.21 crore, while its main rival Congress has spent only Rs 54,100, the search engine said. Google, in a report on […]
RBI cuts lending rate by 0.25 pc, retains policy stance at Neutral
Mumbai: In an attempt to propel economy ahead of the general elections, the RBI Thursday lowered the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent, the second cut in a row, to the lowest level in one year on softening inflation. The central bank, however, kept monetary policy stance ‘Neutral’ over uncertainty over monsoon. It also […]
BJP slams Cong manifesto over AFSPA review move
Itanagar/New Delhi, Apr 3: The Congress manifesto drew fresh criticism from the BJP on Wednesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging it is a ‘dhakosla patra'(sham manifesto) full of lies and the party chief Amit Shah and Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying the promise to review AFSPA would pose a threat to the country. The […]
Congress manifesto full of lies, hypocrisy: PM Modi
Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), Apr 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tore into the Congress, terming its manifesto as a “hypocrisy document” which was “full of lies”. Addressing his second rally in Arunachal Pradesh within a week, the prime minister said the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will be about the choice between “trust and […]
US approves sale of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India for USD 2.6 billion
Washington, Apr 3: The US has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to India at an estimated cost of USD 2.6 billion, the State Department has announced, boosting the Indian Navy’s anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean. Designed for hunting submarines as well […]
India set to grow at 7.2 pc this fiscal on rising consumption: ADB
New Delhi, Apr 3: India’s growth is set to pick up and is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in the current fiscal on strengthening consumption, Asian Development Bank said in its flagship report released Wednesday. “Growth slowed from 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2017 to 7 per cent in 2018, with weaker agricultural […]
NYAY funds will come from pockets of ‘chor’ businessmen: Rahul
Bokakhat (Assam), Apr 3 : Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that funds for the ambitious ‘NYAY’ scheme will come from pockets of “chor” businessmen favoured by ‘Chowkidar’ Narendra Modi. Addressing a rally in the Upper Assam town of Bokakhat, Gandhi said the Congress, if voted to power, guarantees to deposit Rs 72,000 annually […]
Rs 1.8 cr in cash seized from Arunachal CM’s convoy, EC should file case against PM: Congress
New Delhi, Apr 3 : The Congress on Wednesday alleged that a “cash for votes” scam was busted in Arunachal Pradesh with the recovery of Rs 1.8 crore in cash from Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s convoy and asked the poll panel to register a case against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the chief […]
US plays down NASA’s criticism of India over space debris
Washington, Apr 3 : The US has downplayed NASA’s criticism of India over space debris created by the country’s anti-satellite missile test, saying two nations would continue to pursue shared interests in space that includes collaboration on safety and security in space. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino’s remarks came a day after National Aeronautics […]
Over 1.2 M early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report
New Delhi, Apr 3 : Over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution in 2017, said a global report on air pollution. As per the State of Global Air 2019, overall long-term exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to nearly 5 million deaths from stroke, diabetes, heart attack, lung cancer, […]
