Centre clarifies: Siddaramaiah was invited, asked to preside over Sigandur event

IANS | July 14, 2025 2:37 PM

Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Responding to objections raised by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his request to reschedule the inauguration of the Sigandur cable bridge project, allegedly being neglected by the Union Government, the Centre has clarified that the Chief Minister was invited to the event on June 11 and was also requested to preside over the programme.

Falling wholesale inflation in India to boost demand and growth: Industry

IANS | July 14, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The continuous fall in wholesale price index (WPI) inflation for the seventh month in a row is a good sign for India’s economy as it will reduce operational costs for companies, boost domestic demand and support economic growth, industry experts said on Monday.

We’re excited, nervous: Family awaits safe return of India’s first ISS astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla

IANS | July 14, 2025 12:38 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), prepares to return to Earth, emotions are running high in his hometown. His family, filled with joy and pride, is also anxiously awaiting his safe landing as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to undock from the ISS on Monday at 4:30 P.M. IST.

Delhi court reserves verdict in National Herald case

IANS | July 14, 2025 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A court here on Monday reserved its verdict on the question of taking cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged National Herald money laundering case.