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Some parts of Rajasthan also experienced intense cold wave conditions, with Karauli recording the lowest temperature at 4.5 degree Celsius on Sunday. The 40-day-long period known as Chillai Kalan, marking the harshest phase of winter in Kashmir, commenced on Saturday with an unprecedented cold spell. According to the meteorological department, Srinagar experienced its coldest December night in…

Jaishankar was conferred the 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award. The awards are given in four fields – Public Leadership, Community Leadership, Human endeavour, Science and Technology and Social Leadership – with primacy on spiritualism. Asserting that New Delhi will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good, External Affairs…

Man Accidentally Drops iPhone In Temple Box. Why He Won’t Get It Back In an incident that has left many surprised, a devotee accidentally dropped his mobile phone while making donation, however, the authorities have refused to return it saying that it has now become a temple property. A devotee, at Sri Kandaswamy temple in Thiruporur, accidentally…

A massive fire broke out in a building in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on Saturday. A massive fire broke out in a building in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on Saturday. The blaze erupted in the Krishna Nagar of the district. The entire building also collapsed due to the fire. After receiving the information, fire tenders reached the spot. Senior…

The shocking accident occurred when the driver lost control of the speeding vehicle while navigating a turn. The car flipped multiple times before landing upside down in front of a car showroom, leaving onlookers in disbelief. Five individuals miraculously walked away unscathed after their SUV flipped over eight times and overturned on Bikaner Road in Rajasthan’s Nagaur…

Inaugurating the Civil Service Meet-2024 of MP IAS Association, Yadav said Singh, despite his stellar career as RBI governor, Union finance minister and PM as well as possessing multiple educational degrees, was not aware that bank accounts can be opened with zero balance. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday took a swipe at former…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will travel to Kuwait on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian premier in more than four decades. The last prime ministerial visit from the Indian side to Kuwait was 43 years ago. The late former premier Indira Gandhi visited Kuwait in 1981, while then vice president Hamid Ansari visited…

The Lok Sabha faced significant disruptions during the Winter Session of Parliament, with 65 hours lost in the third session alone and over 70 hours lost cumulatively across all three sessions. Beginning on November 25, the session concluded abruptly today after being adjourned sine die, following ongoing protests by Opposition MPs over a scuffle that occurred on…

A couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh have made headlines for their unusual gesture while getting married. Reportedly, instead of following the traditional rituals of their community, they decided to tie the knot by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. According to the Times of India (TOI), the couple bypassed traditional rituals like “Sath pheras” and…

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two persons – R S Jain and R K Jain alias Kalia – who are alleged to be a member of a gold smuggling syndicate. What makes the action interesting is the fact that R S Jain was the DRI’s informant, but apparently used to double-cross the agency. His…

As many as 12 people have been killed and 35 injured in a massive fire accident that took place on Jaipur Ajmer highway when a tanker filled with LPG collided with a truck and exploded on Friday morning. As per official the tanker filled with LPG was coming from Ajmer to Jaipur. At around 5.30 in the…

Around 52 kg of gold and bundles of money were recovered in an abandoned car in Mendori, Madhya Pradesh. The value of the gold is being told to be around 42 crores while 10 crores cash has also been seized. The car was discovered in Mendori in Ratibad area by the Bhopal Police and Income Tax department.…

It is not unusual for couples to argue over naming their baby, but it rarely ends up in court. But a couple from India’s southern state of Karnataka found themselves needing the courts to intervene following a three year fight over their son’s name. In fact, the fight had got so nasty the couple were seeking a…

The defence relationship between India and the United States is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. “The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it…

The Mi-17V5 crash in which India’s first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence. To be sure, the Indian Air Force revealed in January 2022 that…

Mumbai’s Colaba Police have written to the Indian Navy and the Maharashtra Maritime Board, seeking detailed information about the accident in the Arabian Sea between a ferry and a naval boat that killed 14. Earlier this week, an Indian Navy boat conducting trial lost control and crashed into a ferry boat on its way to Elephanta island,…

Seven people died and over 35 others were injured after a truck carrying chemical collided with other trucks and caught fire in front of a petrol pump on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning, police said. The incident that took place Bhankrota area resulted in dozens of vehicles catching fire. According to preliminary information, the truck that…

The government is examining if there were any calculation mistakes in the compilation of the gold imports data in November, as the sharp surge pushed the trade deficit to a record last month, an official said on Wednesday. The rupee also hit an all-time low of 84.91 against the US Dollar on December 16. The jump in…

A man has died in western Congo with symptoms of hemorrhagic fever, leading officials to suspect that a still-unidentified virus may be involved alongside malaria in a mysterious outbreak that killed over 100 people, according to health authorities. Last week authorities in Congo said they suspected malaria in the disease outbreak, signs of which are just like…

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered authorities in Delhi to undertake a census of the trees and further said that the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) must be consulted by the Tree authority before allowing felling of 50 or more trees [MC Mehta v. Union of India]. A Division Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George…

A UP man who visited a police station in Jhansi allegedly to seek justice got repeatedly slapped by the Station House Officer (SHO) identified as Sudhakar Kashyap. A disturbing video showed the cop beating up the man vigorously. It recorded the moment when Kashyap fired 31 slaps at the man in 41 seconds. The footage, believed to…

Having secured a third term, he now finds himself at the helm of a country whose economy is slowing, with a global image that’s taken a beating from criminal allegations swirling around associates, while his own political standing at home has decidedly weakened. At the outset of 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was riding a wave of…

The passenger ferry had set sail at 3:15 pm and the mid-sea crash took place at 3:55 pm. Thirteen people, including an officer of the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a naval speedboat which was carrying out engine trials dashed against a passenger ferry, Neel Kamal, carrying over 100 passengers from the…

An encounter broke out earlier in the day after security forces launched a search operation in the area on Wednesday night and terrorists opened fire at them. Five terrorists have been killed during an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said, reported PTI. The area was cordoned off after…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday searched multiple locations in four states in an inter-state arms trafficking case. Searches were conducted at the premises of 15 accused/suspects at 17 locations in the states of Bihar (12 locations), Nagaland (3 locations), Haryana (1 location) and J&K (1 location). The 11 suspects whose premises were searched were linked…

The Special Representatives talks in China between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began on Wednesday to discuss the restoration of bilateral ties. China on Tuesday said it was “ready to work” with India to “bring bilateral relations back to the track of stable and healthy development as soon as possible” ahead of National…

One of the key accused is an employee of private firm which has contract for creating govt funded health cards issued under under PM-JAY. In what police suspect a nationwide fraud of Ayushman Bharat health cards, the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on Tuesday arrested eight persons on charges of making fake cards for availing undue…

Home Minister Amit Shah, in his address in the Rajya Sabha at the conclusion of a two-day discussion in Rajya Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution on Tuesday, lashed out at the Congress party and said that it had become a ‘fashion’ for the party to take Ambedkar’s name. Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of…

The police sought Danish’s custody to investigate his higher links, trace other associates involved in the drug case, and determine the source of the drugs. In the drug case, the L T Marg Police arrested Danish Merchant. On December 13, the court initially sent him to judicial custody. However, on December 19, Danish was again produced before…

A new warning was issued by SEBI to HDFC Bank on Monday for a three-day delay in disclosing the resignation of senior employee Arvind Kapil and failing to explain the delay. India’s largest private sector bank, HDFC Bank, has been slapped with a second administrative warning by the market regulator SEBI for alleged non-compliance with certain provisions…

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar denied claims of a blast and said all senior police officers visited the spot. Amritsar: The sound of an explosion at the Islamabad Police Station here in the early hours of Tuesday caused panic in the area. According to locals, the sound was heard around 3.15 am. The Amritsar Police, however,…

ED on November 29 had conducted raids over a dozen places that are linked to Raj Kundra over the alleged pornography case. Actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband and businessman Raj Kundra, on Tuesday, spoke to ANI over the money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal distribution of pornographic movies and Enforcement Directorate provisionally attaching his properties. He…

The Special Representatives mechanism was created in 2003 to explore the “framework of a boundary settlement”. National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is expected to visit China in the coming weeks to take forward discussions on addressing the long-standing border dispute following disengagement of forces on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), people familiar with the matter…

A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning. A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning. Reddit user kushpyro1 shared their experience of booking a ride in Gurugram (erstwhile…

The Lok Sabha agenda said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on “one nation, one election”, will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. After its introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament…

The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti ministry in Maharashtra saw its first expansion in Nagpur Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. Amid reports of some MLAs being upset after being left out of the freshly expanded Maharashtra cabinet, state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said some ministers who took oath will…

Dissanayake was received by Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan, a leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Tamil Nadu, after he landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. New Delhi: With the Adani Group’s projects in Sri Lanka under focus, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the neighbouring island…

In the last two decades or so, there has been a ‘very intense globalisation’, a strong interdependence with countries, Jaishankar said, adding that, ‘in a way the relationship, the behaviour of states towards each other have changed.’ External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said there must be “a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat” as he underlined…

UltraTech Cement’s consignment is being shipped from Haldia port in West Bengal to Gaighat terminal in Patna, Bihar via the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system, also known as National Waterways 1. UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete company, on Sunday said it is leveraging inland waterways to transport a large consignment of mineral gypsum via National…

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher had claimed that 17 farmers were injured in the use of tear gas and water cannons by the security forces on farmers who were marching towards Delhi. Farmers will hold a tractor march outside Punjab on Monday, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, adding that a ‘Rail Roko’ protest in the state…

At least ten students were admitted to hospital after they became ill due to a gas leak on the premises of a private coaching institute in Jaipur on Sunday. Among those hospitalised, two students have been admitted in ICU. As per the preliminary information, the incident took place at Utkarsh Coaching Classes located in city’s Mahesh Nagar…

Atul Subhash’s wife was arrested from Gurugram days after the registration of the FIR. Atul’s family has expressed concerns about the whereabouts of the child. Atul Subhash’s Suicide Case: Hours after Nikita Singhania, her mother, and her brother were arrested in Atul Subhash’s suicide case, the deceased techie’s family on Sunday expressed concerns about the whereabouts of…

Allu Arjun has recently shared the first health update on his young fan, Sri Tej, who got injured during Pushpa 2 premiere. The actor pledged to assist with Sri Tej’s medical and family needs during this challenging time, expressing his heartfelt concern and prayers for the young fan’s swift recovery. After being granted bail in the Sandhya…

Many banks are offering attractive interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) for senior citizens, with rates going above 8 per cent. If you are a senior citizen looking for higher returns on your FD investments, you can consider these banks. However, it is advisable to check the interest rate list of the banks before making your investment.…

Supreme Court will Monday hear a PIL filed by Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) seeking ‘pan India safety guidelines, reforms and measures for protection of women’ and among the demands are castration of all those convicted for sexual offences Contending that easy access to porn has a direct link with spurt in sexual offences across the…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India’s evolving role on the global stage, stating that India had growing responsibilities and expectations as a “first responder” in the region. Speaking at the launch of India’s World magazine in Delhi, Jaishankar discussed the need for changes in foreign policy, shaped by shifting global dynamics. “When we speak…

Ever since Sonakshi Sinha married the love of her life, actor Zaheer Iqbal, she has been traveling the world with him. The couple has been giving a peek of their vacation together on social media. A while ago, Zaheer dropped a video in which he can be seen showcasing the hidden talent of his loving wife who…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently decided not to pursue its appeal before the Supreme Court against JSW Steel’s takeover of Bhushan Power and Steel (Bhushan) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) [Committee of Creditors Vs Directorate of Enforcement & Ors]. It also returned assets valued at ₹4,025 crore to JSW Steel, the successful bidder to take…

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): “Nasbandi (vasectomy)” is a very common word in Maoist lexicon. Cadres who wish to get married are forced to undergo the procedure on the directive of senior CPI (Maoist) leaders. A former Maoist insurgent from Telangana was instructed to undergo the procedure before he got married. Years later, after he laid down his arms and…

An exam centre of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Friday saw order break down entirely for a few chaotic minutes after a delay in the distribution of question papers. Suspecting a paper leak, candidates went berserk. Apparently, what aggravated the situation was that some of them objected to the sealed boxes of exam papers not…

Earlier, the man had told the police that he found his fingers to be missing after falling unconscious by the ring road near Amroli’s Vedanta Circle. In an attempt to make himself unfit for his job at his family’s diamond firm, a 32-year-old man in Gujarat’s Surat chopped off four fingers of his left hand with a…

Cops believe that the 24-year-old was fatally strangled days before her body was found in the car’s boot. Harshita Brella, the 24-year-old Indian woman who was found dead in the boot of a car in London, allegedly told her mother that her husband “was going to kill her”. Ms Brella was found dead on November 14. Her…

The incident happened near the panchayat office in Keirak on Kakching-Wabagai Road around 5.20 pm. Two teenage migrant workers from Bihar were shot dead in Manipur’s Kakching district on Saturday evening, police said. The incident happened near the panchayat office in Keirak on Kakching-Wabagai Road around 5.20 pm, they said. Those behind the incident are yet to…

IndiGo’s Istanbul-Mumbai flight took off on Saturday after hours of delay that left 400 passengers stranded at Istanbul airport. The flight to Delhi has been cancelled and alternate arrangements are being made for flyers. After hours of delay that left 400 Indian passengers stranded at Istanbul airport, IndiGo’s Istanbul-Mumbai flight finally took off on Saturday. On the…

Banks have been instructed to implement the guidelines swiftly and ensure widespread awareness about the new loan provisions. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs.…

The anti-drone system was activated on Friday and it successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Uttar Pradesh government statement said. Mahakumbh Nagar: A robust anti-drone system has been deployed here to ensure the safety of devotees who will attend the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement on Saturday. The anti-drone system…

Limited medical resources, long transit times and poor quality of care are leading to preventable maternal mortalities in the state. Hubballi: Everything seemed to be going according to plan when Nandini, a 27-year-old college lecturer entered the labour ward of Ballari District Hospital on November 11 at 9 pm. By 10 pm, she had delivered a baby…

A fan of Allu Arjun created ruckus outside Chanchalguda Jail on Friday night, demanding release of the actor. In a dramatic turn of events, the fan reportedly attempted to self-immolate by pouring petrol on himself. The police acted promptly and took him into custody, preventing any untoward incident. Despite getting bail, Allu Arjun had to spend the…

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, the initiative is a part of the “Digital Mahakumbh” vision. New Delhi: As the countdown begins for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), the government on Friday launched an AI-powered chatbot equipped with multi-lingual capability to assist pilgrims and visitors.…

The Narendra Modi government is likely to introduce The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, which amends Articles 82, 83, 172 and 327 and The Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament early next week. The Bills may be sent to a Joint Committee of Parliament for scrutiny. New Delhi: The two proposed legislations to enable simultaneous elections…

A wedding invitation of ‘Sharma Ji ki Ladki’ and ‘Gopal Ji ka Ladka’ has been taking rounds online leaving the internet in splits with its unique elements. Not only has ‘Sharmaji’s’ kid kept up with the wedding season but also managed to best everyone else (not shocking, huh?) with her unique wedding card. A wedding invitation of…

Amid India-Canada diplomatic tensions, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday quashed reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred to the reports as an example of Canadian media’s disinformation campaign to malign India. He said, as quoted by ANI, “We have seen media reports about this. It is yet another example…

Suchir Balaji was anticipated to have knowledge which was crucial for the legal proceedings in the case against OpenAI. 26-year-old Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower who raised concerns about the artificial intelligence company’s practices, was found dead at his residence in San Francisco, according to reports. The officials found him dead in his Buchanan…

Farmer Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the group of 101 farmers will march on foot on Saturday in a peaceful manner. A group of 101 farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha would make another attempt to march on foot on December 14 to Delhi from the Shambhu border. Farmer Sarwan…

Allu Arjun, who was arrested and sent to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the stampede case by a local court was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. The Telangana High Court on Friday while hearing interim bail petition of Tollywood actor Allu Arjun after his arrest over his alleged involvement in a…

Passengers alleged that the IndiGo flights from Turkey to India were cancelled and they were stranded in Istanbul with no food or proper accommodation facilities. As many as 400 IndiGo passengers en route to Mumbai and New Delhi were allegedly stuck at the Istanbul Airport in Turkey for more than 12 hours without any food or accommodation.…

Jaishankar earlier told the Parliament that full disengagement has been achieved in eastern Ladakh and that the India-China ties have seen some improvements. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday responded to a query on the border agreement between India and China by Congress MP Manish Tewari in the Lok Sabha, saying the last of disengagement agreements…

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, at the India Economic Conclave, stated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is not against any religion. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, speaking at the India Economic Conclave (IEC), stated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is not against any religious group. Attacking the opposition, Dhami stated that the opposition just wants to…

Switzerland has revoked India’s ‘Most Favoured Nation’ status clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between the two countries. Switzerland has suspended the ‘most favoured nation (MFN)’ status for India in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between the two countries, a decision that would now levy higher taxes on Indian companies operating in the European…

ED has conducted over 110 searches so far; assets valued at Rs 2426.18 crore have been seized frozen, or attached till now; 12 people arrested to data The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur zonal office has conducted search operations at Kolkata, West Bengal on Thursday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the…

Allu Arjun left the jail in his car, with security forces reportedly stationed outside his residence to manage the crowd of supporters gathered to welcome him. His father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy, arrived at the jail to accompany him home. Actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Central Jail early Saturday morning after being granted bail by…

The Su-30 aircraft will have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be made by the local defence industry The defence ministry on Thursday inked a ₹13,500-crore contract with Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 12 Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force in a push…

The Supreme Court made the oral remarks while hearing a case on the dismissal of two women judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Judges should avoid using social media and refrain from expressing their opinions about judgments online, the Supreme Court has said, observing that they must live like a hermit and work like a…

A 35-year-old migrant worker flew from Kuwait to Andhra Pradesh and murdered a relative, who he accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter. Anjaneya Prasad, who recently returned from Kuwait beat his physically challenged relative, P Anjaneyulu (59) to death with an iron rod over allegations of sexually abusing his daughter, said Rajampet sub-divisional police officer N…

A fire at City Hospital in Chennai claimed the lives of at least six individuals due to suffocation. At least six people, including a boy, lost their lives in a fire at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday, police and Fire Department officials said. The incident took place on Thursday night at the City Hospital on…

Several schools in Delhi have received a bomb threat via emails on Friday morning. The police and bomb detection squad have reached the premises. The threats were issued to Bhatnagar Public School, Paschim Vihar, Cambridge School, Sriniwaspuri, DPS, East of Kailash, South Delhi Public School, Defence Colony among others. As many as sixteen schools in Delhi on…

Kambli himself revealed that the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Ajay Jadeja have reached out to him in support. The former Indian cricketer, Vinod Kambli, has gone on to suggest that he is ready to go into rehabilitation amid concerns over his declining health. Earlier, a video had gone viral where Kambli had held on to Sachin…

News reports say that the Supreme Court recently laid down eight factors for deciding alimony in divorce cases. A Bar & Bench fact check found otherwise. Following the recent suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash due to alleged harassment by his estranged wife and in-laws, the media has shifted its focus towards matrimonial laws, reporting how they…

A retired IAF officer lost Rs 76.5 lakh to a Facebook investment scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group. A 65-year-old retired officer of the IAF fell victim to an investment scam where he lost a massive sum of Rs 76.5 lakh. The retired group captain based in Bengaluru saw a legitimate-looking Facebook ad promising lucrative…

In March this year, a High Level Committee headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind had batted for the idea of ‘One Nation One Election’. The Union Cabinet on Thursday reportedly approved the One Nation, One Election policy and is likely to table a comprehensive Bill on the same during the ongoing Winter Session of…

Rajan Chauhan (58), a skater with 28 years of experience, said that one doesn’t feel cold once on the rink.”We are expecting that the season to go on until January 26,” he added. Shimla: Shimla’s winter charm was elevated with the commencement of the season’s first ice skating session on Wednesday. Skating enthusiasts gathered at Asia’s largest…

Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) chief executive K Dinesh Kumar noted that people can inform the government and officials through a whatsapp message or a sound clip. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government is working towards enabling people to lodge complaints over the issues they are facing through whatsapp for resolution, said an official on Wednesday. Addressing the second…

Atul Subhash news: Each sentence by the parents of Atul Subhash was punctuated with tears. At one point, unable to come to terms with the enormity facing them, the mother fainted. They were right in the centre. A posse of cameramen and reporters had surrounded them. They kept crying and speaking into the microphones. The man and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Raj Kapoor’s impact on Central Asia. The Kapoor family is all set to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor on December 14. To mark the special occasion, family members of the Kapoor clan even headed to the national capital to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the…

Ahead of its anticipated launch, the first prototype of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train has already been manufactured and is scheduled to undergo field trials soon. New Delhi: In a bid to enhance the passenger experience, Indian Railways is set to introduce the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, with the aim of offering a more comfortable and efficient…

The Labour Ministry is modernizing EPFO systems, enabling ATM-based provident fund withdrawals by 2025. Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra highlighted ongoing improvements and efforts to provide gig workers with social security benefits. She also noted India’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.2%, with rising workforce participation and employment ratios. The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to…

In its affidavit, the agency said that Chavan played a “pivotal role” in securing the BMC contract through “political connections”. Of the misappropriated amount, Rs1.35 crore was allegedly credited to his firm and later layered into investments to launder the “proceeds of crime”. Denying the allegation of illegal arrest levelled by Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan,…

The bus service has been stopped at Kurla station on Tuesday and Wednesday, currently the bus service is running only up to Kurla depot. After the bus accident in Kurla on Monday, citizens are facing major problems regarding bus services. After this accident, the bus service has been stopped at Kurla station on Tuesday and Wednesday, currently…

With the scores tied at 6.5-6.5 and only one game of chess to go, it is only likely that the match will be played to the tie-break stage where games of shorter duration will decide the winner. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh tried his best but could not break past a resilient defending champion Ding Liren of China…

The Port of Colombo is the largest and busiest transhipment port in the Indian Ocean. It has been operating at more than 90 per cent utilisation since 2021, signalling its need for additional capacity. Billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate on Tuesday said it will use its own resources to fund a Sri Lankan port project and not seek…

During his visit early this week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed New Delhi’s ‘concerns’ over the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh. Washington: The United States has said that it wants India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences peacefully. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miler said this at his daily news conference on Tuesday. “We want to…

The fire was confined to the second and third floors of the three-story structure, a closed cinema theatre building. It primarily affected electric wiring, installations, tarpaulin sheets and other electrical materials within the premises. A fire broke out late Tuesday night at the Silver Cinema Building on Khambatta Street, Ninth Grant Road East, Mumbai. The incident was…