Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh crore in market value

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) The combined market valuation of nine of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week after a strong rally in domestic equities amid improving global risk sentiment.

‘Densely packed with weapons, sensors’: Naval officers highlight capabilities of newly-commissioned INS Agray, INS Dunagiri

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:53 PM

Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, naval officers associated with the newly inducted vessels highlighted their advanced capabilities, indigenous systems, and strategic significance for the Indian Navy.

'Will remain tense till results are declared': Candidates appearing for NEET retest

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government's measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.

'External agencies fuelling opposition to Great Nicobar project': Kiren Rijiju

IANS | June 21, 2026 12:37 PM

Sri Vijaya Puram, June 21 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has alleged that certain groups opposing the proposed Great Nicobar infrastructure project were being “fuelled by external agencies”, arguing that strategically important projects cannot be assessed solely through environmental or commercial considerations.

Dharmendra Pradhan issues stern warning ahead of NEET-UG retest

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) With more than 20 lakh students across the country scheduled to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, without taking any name, warned the "so-called responsible people" against messing with the students' future.

India must invest in ‘intellectual infrastructure’ along with physical infrastructure: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 21, 2026 10:10 AM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Countries, including India, must invest in “intellectual infrastructure" as seriously as they invest in physical infrastructure, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Ltd, has emphasised, adding that institutions capable of looking beyond immediate headlines, challenging conventional assumptions, identifying emerging risks, and connecting developments across sectors would play a critical role in helping societies navigate uncertainty and sustain long-term growth.