Morning Digest | U.S. says it ‘condemns remarks on Prophet made by BJP officials’; amid violent protests, upper age limit for Agnipath scheme hiring raised to 23 for 2022, and more
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U.S. says it ‘condemns remarks on Prophet made by BJP officials’
The United States on Thursday condemned remarks by BJP officials about the Prophet Mohammed that have sparked an uproar in Muslim countries. “We condemn the offensive comments made by two BJP officials and we were glad to see that the party publicly condemns those comments,” State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters.
Upper age limit for Agnipath scheme hiring raised to 23 for 2022
Amid widespread protests, the Union government on Thursday increased the upper age limit to 23 from 21 for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme for the year 2022.
ED allows Rahul Gandhi’s request to defer questioning to next week in National Herald case
The Congress MP wrote to the investigating officer of the ED to allow him exemption from the questioning scheduled on Friday (June 17) as he wants to remain with his ailing mother, Sonia Gandhi.
Congress to contest validity of ED’s case without FIR in National Herald issue
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.
NTPC Green Energy IPO oversubscribed by 93% on day 2, raising ₹3,960 crore for renewable energy projects.
Chief Economic Advisor advises India Inc to focus on productivity, R&D, and quality over reliance on weak currency for exports.
Private telcos lost over 1 crore wireless subscribers in September, while BSNL added 8.5 lakh users, refusing to hike tariffs.
Gautam Adani indictment may become a factor in future negotiations between the Adani Group and Bangladesh, energy experts in Dhaka say
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.