Find out the promises made and schemes announced by the AAP, the BJP and the Congress, for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: With the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections approaching, parties have released their manifestos, outlining the schemes they plan to offer the citizens of Delhi. From the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Congress, a common theme is the focus on providing monetary benefits to women and senior citizens, alon...Read More
The Centre in the FY22 Union Budget had provided a fiscal consolidation glide path till FY26 according to which the fiscal deficit will be brought down to 4.5 per cent of the GDP. "By adhering to the outlined targets, it builds up fiscal credibility which is important for various stakeholders especially investors in gauging the fiscal health of the economy. It also helps in curtailing inflation which has been sticky during FY24-FY25. "This is one of the reasons for weak consumption demand in t...Read More
Real estate firm Macrotech Developers, led by Abhishek Lodha, has approached the Bombay High Court to prevent the company 'House of Abhinandan Lodha' from using the Lodha name, citing trademark rights. The dispute arose from a family agreement that was terminated due to non-compliance, nullifying previous permissions. The court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.Real estate major Lodha, listed as Macrotech Developers, and helmed by Abhishek Lodha, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking to re...Read More
BITSAT 2025 registration: BITS Pilani will start registrations for BITSAT 2025 on January 21. Eligible candidates can apply on the official website by following specific steps. The application fee varies based on sessions and the gender of the candidate. BITSAT is the entrance test for FD programs at BITS Pilani's campuses.The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani is set to begin registrations for BITSAT 2025 on Tuesday, January 21. Eligible candidates interested in taking the B...Read More
Saif doing 'very well', likely to be discharged from hospital in 2-3 days: DoctorsThe Railway Police Force detained a man from a train at the Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh on Saturday in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khn, an official said. The suspect was travelling in a Mumbai-Howrah train and was held on Saturday afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening, said the Railway Police official. Khan, 54, ...Read More
A 26-year-old student from Telangana, K Ravi Teja, was shot dead in the US by unidentified individuals while seeking employment after completing MS. His family urges quick repatriation of his remains. The incident occurred in Washington DC, devastating his family in Hyderabad.A 26-year-old student from Telangana was allegedly shot dead in the US by unidentified persons, his family members said here on Monday. K Ravi Teja, who completed MS and was looking for a job, was living in Connecticut. Th...Read More
Rahul Gandhi launched the 'White T-shirt Movement' to address wealth inequalities and fight for social equality in India. He criticized the Modi government for neglecting the poor and focusing on the rich. The movement encourages people to wear white T-shirts, symbolizing compassion, unity, non-violence, equality, and progress, to push for economic and social justice.Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday announced the launch of a 'White T-shirt Movement,' championing the rights of the mass...Read More
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Income Tax (IT) officials conducted extensive raids on properties linked to prominent Tollywood producer Dil Raju and the producers of 'Pushpa 2'. According to the 123 Telugu website, the raids, which began on Tuesday, saw over 55 teams inspecting more than eight locations, including Dil Raju's residences and offices in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Properties belonging to his brother Shirish, daughter Hanshitha Reddy, and other relatives were also searched. Dil...Read More
Punjab '95 Controversy: Diljit Dosanjh has been awaiting the release of his highly controversial film for a couple of years now. The film has been completed and kept on hold for longer than expected due to several reasons. It was recently announced that the biopic will skip India and will be released internationally without any cuts on February 7, 2025, but has been postponed yet again indefinitely. Dosanjh took to his Instagram stories on 20th January mid-night and wrote, "We are sorry and it ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is all set to play Delhi's last Ranji Trophy group stage match vs Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30. It is understood that there has been a conversation between Kohli and the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley, and he has confirmed his availability for the domestic fixture. As TimesofIndia.com had reported earlier, Kohli had a neck sprain and was advised ten days' rest for the same. Go Beyond The Boundary with our You...Read More
Guwahati, Jan. 21: In a startling revelation that makes a complete mockery of the existing security mechanism of Dehing Patkai National Park, illegal coal mining is denuding pristine rainforests inside the protected area. Satellite imagery and photographs accessed by The Assam Tribune lay bare how illegal mining by the coal mafia has been going on inside the supposedly safe precincts of the park, which accounts for the State's only sizeable stretch of biodiversity-rich rainforests. A compariso...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 21: SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the SWITCH IeV8, a revolutionary electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) in the 7.2T category catering to mid-mile logistics. Designed with sustainability and operational efficiency at its core, the SWITCH IeV8 is set to transform the logistics sector in India. Also Read | AUS-W vs ENG-W 1st T20I 2025: Top Five Performers From Australia Women Against England Women Match. * H. D. Kumaraswamy, Minister...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): The Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Piyush Goyal, met with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Foreign Trade, Bernard Quintin, in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the meeting reinforced the longstanding relationship between India and Belgium, built on shared values of democracy, rule of law and independent judiciary. The t...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 21: FlowerAura, India's premier gifting brand launched its Valentine's Day theme: "Love Delivered." For over a decade, FlowerAura has been more than a gifting partner; it has been an integral part of countless love stories, creating memories, bridging distances, and expressing emotions when words fall short. From shy first dates to grand Valentine's Day celebration, FlowerAura has helped people convey their deepest feelings through thoughtfully curated gifts, fl...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (VOICE) At the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela, lakhs of devotees are being provided with 'Mahaprasad', made available by the joint efforts of the country's leading business conglomerate, the Adani Group, and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The initiative aims to promote Sanatan Dharma and ensure no pilgrim goes hungry during the sacred event.Devotees lauded the efforts of industrialist Gautam Adani and emphasised the need for other business leaders to fol...Read More
Mumbai, Jan 21 (VOICE) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh's fates are intertwined through their films "Emergency" and 'Panjab 95" due to the chatter around both the movies. On Tuesday morning, Diljit took to Instagram, where he posted a note apologising that his film "Panjab 95", has once again faced a hiccup in its release in India. "We are very sorry and it pains us to inform you that the movie Panjab 95 will not release on 7th Feb due to circumstances beyo...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], January 21 (ANI): Security personnel have been conducting search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts in Manipur in the last few days. A number of arms and ammunition were recovered during the search operations, officials said in a statement on January 19. As per the officials, one 7.62 mm sniper rifle, five 9 mm pistols with five magazines, two SBBL guns, two no. 36 hand grenades, six live round ammunitio...Read More
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini discusses inclusive pre-budget consultations, gathering inputs from varied sectors, including organic farming and industry leaders. At a Kurukshetra University event, he commended student contributions and celebrated Lohri, emphasizing the cultural connection of these festivals. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the media on Monday to discuss the ongoing pre-budget meetings. He highlighted the state's efforts to gather inputs from variou...Read More
The police said the attack on the actor was a case of robbery gone wrong. Even after he fled Saif's house, the attacker had no idea that the person he had knifed was a Bollywood super-celebrity.Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammed Rohilla Amin Fakir, a 30-year-old illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, was caught after a 150-member police team combed through shrubs and nullahs in Thane. He was caught after being tracked using CCTV footage, mobile phone data and a tip-off from his employer. The Bangladeshi ...Read More
No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Shami walk towards the team bus ahead of a training session in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X The implementation of the 10-point policy guidelines for the Indian cricket team has begun with the BCCI communicating to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that no separate vehicle should be arranged for any player as all are required to travel by the team bus. ...Read More
Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday emphasized the need for all the indigenous communities residing in the state to live together peacefully, maintaining an understanding among one another. "We should remember how our ancestors safeguarded our motherland together from external forces," the Chief Minister said while addressing the inaugural program of the Diamond Jubilee cum 8th Biennial Sports Meet of the All Maring Sports Association (AMSA). Biren Singh said that differe...Read More
BENGALURU: Three cyber frauds were arrested for digitally arresting a techie for nearly a month in Nov last year and extorting nearly Rs 12 crore from him by posing as customs and enforcement directorate officers. Police also seized Rs 3.7 crore from different bank accounts of the suspects -- Karan, 24, and bullion trader Dhaval Bhai Shah, 35, both from Gujarat, and Tarun Natani, 26, from Delhi. Police said they are looking for other suspects who have the remaining amount but have given them t...Read More
New Delhi: In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Tuesday said "outsourcing" Manipur to Union Home Minister Amit Shah is an abdication of prime ministerial responsibility which has proved disastrous and reiterated the demand that the PM visit the violence-hit state. The opposition party's attack came after PM Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their statehood day on Tuesday. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communicat...Read More
Hyderabad: Samsung is preparing to host its annual Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025, where it is expected to showcase its extended reality (XR) headset in addition to its next-gen flagship Galaxy S series smartphones. The lineup is said to include the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Additionally, we could witness the launch of the highly anticipated Slim variant of the device, which is expected to cost somewhere between the Plus and Ultra models. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked:...Read More
New Delhi: NTPC Group achieved fastest ever 350 Billion Units (BU) generation on 20th January 2025 in FY 2024-25. This milestone is achieved in just 295 days, which is 11 days earlier as compared to the last financial year. In FY 2023-24, the company had crossed 350 BU generation on 31st January 2024. This accomplishment reinforces NTPC's commitment to delivering reliable and affordable power to the Nation. While NTPC has an installed capacity of 76.5 GW, 29.5 GW capacity including 9.6 GW Rene...Read More
Hyderabad: Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli is likely to return to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years as he has made himself available for Delhi's final group match against Railways. Delhi will lock horns against Railways on January 30. Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy clash against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. The right-handed batter failed to make it for the clash against Saurashtra due to a neck sprain but he has conveyed DDCA (Delhi Cricket Association) off his availability for the next match according ...Read More
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu walked out of a meeting of his counterparts in Patna on Monday after accusing Governor R N Ravi of continuing to 'disrespect' the people of the state, elected government and century-old TN Legislative Assembly. Ravi's activities were 'deeply worrying.' he said. Citing the recommendations of the Punchhi, Sarkaria, Rajamannar and Venkatachaliah Commissions, on the appointment of Governors, Appavu argued that the state legislature should be empowered t...Read More
New Delhi: India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. "Regulatory barriers, particularly in the approval processes for pharmaceuticals and agri-products, wer...Read More
Hyderabad: IT officials raided the office and residence of Game Changer producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju and the production banner behind the Pushpa franchise Mythri Movie Makers on Tuesday morning. The IT officials are conducting searches based on preliminary information on discrepancies in IT returns, given the money involved in both films. Carrying out an extensive search operation, over 55 teams were formed to inspect more than 8 locations linked t...Read More
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a Rs1.4 lakh crore investment by ArcelorMittal/Nippon Steel for a 17.8-million-ton integrated steel project in Anakapalli at the WEF in Davos. Ministers Nara Lokesh and T.G. Bharat highlighted the state's investment-friendly ecosystem and proposed additional projects in petrochemicals and solar cell manufacturing, receiving positive responses from Lakshmi Mittal.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a landmark Rs1.4 lakh cro...Read More