India seeing growth as well as inclusion, says PM Modi, reeling out data across sectors ranging from internet to aviation
9 crore free cooking gas connections given, 10 crore toilets constructed, 45 crore bank accounts opened in last 8 yrs: PM Modi
No real economic growth possible without inclusion; no inclusion possible without growth: PM Modi at Arun Jaitley lecture
RBI imposes restrictions on New Delhi-based Ramgarhia Co-op Bank
The RBI on Friday imposed several restrictions on New Delhi-based Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank, including a cap of Rs 50,000 on withdrawal per depositor, in view of the lender's deteriorating financial condition.
The restrictions came into effect after the close of business on Friday and will remain in force for six months, the Reserve Bank said in a statement while issuing the directions under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The bank cannot, without prior approval of the RBI, grant or renew any loans, make investments or accept fresh deposits.
"In particular, a sum not exceeding Rs 50,000 of the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn...," the RBI said. - PTI.
Assassination suspect admits targeting Shinzo Abe: Japanese police
The suspected killer of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe admitted targeting the politician and said he held a grudge against an organisation he believed Abe was connected to, police said Friday.
Senior police officers in the western region of Nara, where the murder took place, named the suspect as unemployed 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami, who said he had used a handmade gun.
"That's the suspect's assertion, and we have determined that (the gun) is clearly handmade in appearance, although our analysis is currently ongoing," an officer told reporters. - AFP.
Cloud burst reported in Amarnath, NDRF, SDRF personnel deployed for rescue operations
India's June fuel sales up 17.9% YoY at 1.86 crore tonnes
Joe Biden says he is 'stunned, outraged and deeply saddened' by news of Shinzo Abe's killing - White House
UK opposition leader Starmer cleared of lockdown breach
Britain's opposition Labour party leader Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner were on Friday cleared by police of breaking lockdown rules at a campaign gathering.
"Durham Constabulary will not be issuing any fixed penalty notices (fines) in respect of the gathering and no further action will be taken," the force said in a statement.
Both politicians had said they would quit if they were fined over the event in Durham, northeast England, in April last year. - AFP.
Japan PM Kishida orders enhanced security for top politicians
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Friday ordered enhanced security for Cabinet ministers and other politicians following the fatal shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe during an election campaign in western Japan's Nara city.
Kishida, who along with his Cabinet ministers hastily returned to Tokyo from campaign events around the country after the shooting, condemned the attack as “dastardly and barbaric".
The prime minister, after discussing responses to the attack with National Public Safety Commission Chairperson Ninoyu Satoshi, Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa, and others for about 20 minutes on Friday afternoon, told officials never to yield to violence and terrorism. - PTI.
FEMA penalty of Rs 51.72 crore and Rs 10 crore imposed against Amnesty India International Pvt Ltd, its former head Aakar Patel respectively: ED
Joe Biden to sign executive order to help safeguard women's access to abortion, contraceptives - White House
Cannabis worth Rs 11 lakh seized in Thane, one held
The police have seized 110 kg of cannabis worth Rs 11 lakh and arrested one person for smuggling the contraband in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Friday.
Acting on a tip-off, the crime unit V (Wagle Estate) laid a trap near Kapurbawdi fire station around 9 pm on Thursday and intercepted a tempo, senior inspector Vikas Ghodke said.
The police team surrounded the tempo, nabbed the driver and searched the vehicle to find 10 gunny sacks containing the contraband, he said. The police arrested tempo driver Ambalal Jagdish Jat and seized the substance worth Rs 11 lakh, the official said, adding that a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered in this regard. - PTI.
Several ex-Sena corporators of NMMC, KDMC express support for CM Shinde
Several former corporators from Navi Mumbai and Kalyan Dombivali civic bodies in Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday expressed support for the Shiv Sena faction of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the move coming a day after their Thane counterparts did the same.
A functionary of the faction said 40 of the 84 ex-Shiv Sena corporators in the 122-member Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation and 32 of the 38 ex-Sena corporators in the 111-member Navi Mumbai civic body have expressed support for Shinde.
Of the 67 corporators the Sena had in the Thane Municipal Corporation general body, the tenure of which ended some months ago, 66 have said they are now part of the Shinde faction. - PTI.
Blinken mourns Japan's Abe as 'leader of great vision'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday mourned slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe as a visionary leader who boosted relations between the two allies.
Meeting his Japanese and South Korean counterparts jointly at a G20 meeting in Bali, Blinken called Abe "a leader with great vision" who "brought the relationship between our countries, the United States and Japan, to new heights". - AFP.
Vladimir Putin says ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's death an 'irreplaceable loss'
South Korean president Yoon sends condolences after shooting death of ex-Japanese premier Abe
South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol sent condolences to Akie Abe, wife of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, following his death in a shooting attack on Friday as he giving an election campaign speech.
"I send my condolences to the bereaved families and Japanese people who have lost the longest-serving prime minister and respected politician in Japan's constitutional history," Yoon was quoted as saying in a statement delivered by the presidential office.
Yoon added that the shooting was "an unforgivable act of crime." - Reuters.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is 'aghast and deeply sad' over Shinzo Abe's assassination
Kremlin hails Japan's former PM Abe as 'patriot'
The Kremlin on Friday said it was saddened by the death of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe and hailed him as a "patriot."
"We are deeply saddened by the news from Japan," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said shortly after a Japanese hospital confirmed Abe was pronounced dead after being shot at a campaign event. "Abe was truly a patriot of Japan." - AFP.
PM Modi shares picture of his most recent meeting with dear friend Shinzo Abe
"Sharing a picture from my most recent meeting with my dear friend, Shinzo Abe in Tokyo," tweets Prime Minister Modi
Abe dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place: PM Modi
Shinzo Abe was a towering global statesman, outstanding leader anda remarkable administrator. Shinzo Abe dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place: PM Modi
Rajnath Singh on the demise of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
India has lost a close friend who worked towards strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Japan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the demise of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
A one day national mourning shall be observed on July 9, 2022: PM Modi
PM Modi condoles the demise of former Japan PM and close friend Shinzo Abe
"Mr. Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, whole India mourns with Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult moment," PM Modi tweets
Dare you to take away Shiv Sena symbol: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena will fight for the people during BMC polls, says Uddhav Thackeray
Whatever legal process starts in the case will not just be about Shiv Sena's future : Thackeray
I trust our justice system. Whatever legal process starts in the case will not just be about Shiv Sena's future but also about the presence and importance of democracy in the country.The case will decide how strong our democracy is,says Uddhav Thackeray.
I want to appreciate the MLAs who chose to stick with me: Uddhav
No one can take away the Shiv Sena's 'bow and arrow' symbol: Uddhav Thackeray
No one can take Shiv Sena symbol from us. Everybody is asking who does Shiv Sena belong to, questions Thackeray.
Shiv Sena is not a thing, that somebody can own, he added.
SC grants relief to TV news anchor Rohit Ranjan
SC grants relief to TV news anchor Rohit Ranjan; directs concerned authorities not to take any coercive steps against him in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him for running an alleged doctored video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
SC begins hearing on the plea filed by TV news anchor Rohit Ranjan
SC begins hearing on the plea filed by TV news anchor Rohit Ranjan, who has been facing multiple FIRs filed against him in connection with a misleading show; seeks protection from coercive measures.
Deeply distressed by attack on dear friend Shinzo Abe: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep distress at the attack on former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition after being shot during a campaign speech on Friday in western Japan.
Shinzo Abe in 'very grave condition': Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said former premier Shinzo Abe is in a "very grave condition" after being shot on Friday.
Abe attacker former Maritime Self-Defense Force member
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot: Japanese media reports say that the suspect, 41-year-old Yamagami Tetsuya, is a former Maritime Self-Defense Force member - reports The Japan Times
EAM S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of Bali G20FMM
"Discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest. Also exchanged views on contemporary regional and international issues including the Ukraine conflict and Afghanistan," EAM tweeted.
Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe in cardiopulmonary arrest
Fire department says ex-PM Shinzo Abe is in cardiopulmonary arrest. He's scheduled to be transferred by medevac to Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara City in the prefecture. Police say Abe appears to have been shot from behind with a shotgun: Japan's NHK WORLD News
Women's Hockey WC: India lose to NZ but stay in contention for Quarter finals
Japan's Nikkei cuts gains after reports that ex-PM Abe been shot
Japan's Nikkei cuts gains after reports that ex-PM Shinzo Abe has been shot and is currently in cardio-respiratory arrest.
Man arrested for attacking Shinzo Abe in Nara, Japan
Man arrested for attacking Shinzo Abe in Nara, Japan, is reportedly a 42-year-old man, states Kyodo news. The police have recovered a gun used in shooting Abe, NHK reported.
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showing no vital signs after being taken to hospital
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing no vital signs after being taken to hospital following an apparent attack at a campaign event in the Nara region, Japanese media reported.
"A local fire department says former Prime Minister Abe appears to be in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest," public broadcaster NHK said -- a term used in Japan before a feared death can be confirmed by a doctor. There was no immediate confirmation from police or fire department officials contacted by AFP.
Abe, Japan's longest-serving premier, appears to be in cardio-respiratory arrest: Reuters
Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe shot in chest, taken to hospital
Japan former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was seen bleeding and collapsingduringwhile delivering a speech in the city of Nara in western Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday. He has been taken to hospital bleeding after he collapsed on the stage. A sound like a gunshot was heard at the time, and a male suspect has been detained, NHK said.
Uddhav Thackeray-led faction moves SC again challenging Governor’s order to invite Shinde to form govt
Uddhav Thackeray-led faction files yet another petition in SC challenging the Governor’s June 30 decision to invite Rebel-BJP coalition to form government in Maharashtra.
32 Shiv Sena corporator from Navi Mumbai extend support to CM Shinde
32 Shiv Sena corporators of Navi Mumbai met CM Eknath Shinde in Thane yesterday and extended their support to him.
They said, "We'll be with him. He never declined anybody's phone call. Even if an ordinary party worker calls him up, he receives the call. It feels good." (ANI)
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to visit New Delhi today
Israeli, UAE leaders discuss expanding normalization deals in Mideast
Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid and President of the UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan talked over the phone about expanding normalisation deals in the Middle East.
The telephone conversation marked the first time the two leaders talked since Lapid took office last Friday, Xinhua news agency.
War looms large over G20 event as Russia meets rivals in Bali
G20 foreign ministers head to a joint summit on Friday that will put some of the staunchest critics of Russia invasion of Ukraine in the same room as Moscow's top diplomat, in the first such meeting since the war started in February.