Karthigai Deepam 2024 is set for December 13, with rituals honoring Lord Shiva and spreading spiritual light. The lighting of lamps symbolizes victory over darkness and ignorance. Karthigai Deepam, one of the most cherished festivals in Tamil Nadu, is a vibrant celebration of light, spirituality, and devotion. In 2024, the festival will be observed on Friday, December 13, a day marked by the lighting of countless earthen lamps (deepam) to signify the triumph of light over darkness and good over...Read More
TECNO Philippines is thrilled to announce Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015 and globally celebrated Filipina icon, as the brand ambassador for its highly anticipated PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G in its media launch event on December 5, 2024. Known for her elegance, confidence, and ability to inspire, Pia Wurtzbach perfectly reflects TECNO's vision of empowering users with technology that complements their dynamic lifestyles. As a leading figure in fashion and innovation, she represents the modern, aspir...Read More
Police on Tuesday attached property worth ₹50 lakhs of a notorious drug Peddler in Anantnag. "In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached a residential property worth ₹50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Ghulam Hassan Bandro, alias Qasim, son of Wali Mohammad resident of Sotkipora. This action was carried out by Srigufwara police station as part of the ongoing intensified efforts to combat the drug menace.," the police spokesman said add...Read More
RJD's hold over Yadav votes in Bihar is not as strong as the Samajwadi Party has in Uttar Pradesh. The disputes between Bihar's main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its ally Congress have come out in the open after their alliance Mahagathbandhan (MGB) lost all four assembly seats in the November bypoll. While RJD's support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition's INDI Alliance and Congress' refusal to it became a bone of contention at the national...Read More
Rashmika Mandanna was recently all praise for Salman KhanThe two will be sharing screen space in SikandarSikander, directed by AR Murugadoss, will be released on Eid 2025 Rashmika Mandanna will be seen opposite Salman Khan in their upcoming film Sikandar. While the Pushpa 2 actor can't talk much about her role in the film, she was full of praise for Salman Khan. In an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, Rashmika opened up about working with the superstar. Talking about her experience, Ras...Read More
Aaliyah Kashyap married Shane Gregoire on December 11, 2024, in a stunning ceremony followed by a star-studded Bollywood reception. Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, exchanged vows with Shane Gregoire on December 11, 2024. The elegant ceremony was followed by a grand reception that brought together Bollywood's finest, including Abhishek Bachchan, Bobby Deol, Suhana Khan, and many more. The celebration showcased a blend of glamour and heartfelt moments, making it a ...Read More
Kolkata: The Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back "those willing to return", urged Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday. New Delhi has accused Bangladesh of failing to adequately protect its minority Hindu community from reprisal attacks since the August overthrow of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in a student-led revolution. The arrest of a prominent Hindu priest in Bangladesh on sedition charges last month further added to tensions bet...Read More
A bench of Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and Rohit Joshi at Aurangabad noted in its order of December 11 that the woman's daughter, only four years old, is being kept away from her despite a lower court's order. Such behaviour amounts to 'cruelty' as defined under section 498-A of the IPC. (Representational) Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has held that not letting a child meet her mother amounts to 'cruelty' under the Indian Penal Code, and refused to quash a First Information Report registered ag...Read More
A total of 82 companies out of the top 100 bank defaulters of 2019, including some of the biggest companies run by prominent industrialists, landed in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 and out of this, nearly one third of the companies went into liquidation over the years, suggesting banks would have hardly recouped any money, an investigation by The Indian Express reveals. Since the IBC framework came into being in 2016, creditors i.e. ba...Read More
Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh supported this claim, saying, "Dhami and Chaura were acquainted. It wouldn't surprise me if Dhami hugged Chaura, as Dhami has good relations with many former militants." During court proceedings on Wednesday, Narain Singh Chaura, the accused in the alleged attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, told his lawyer that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami allegedly hugged him on the premises of ...Read More
Amid the ongoing stalemate over the allocation of portfolios in Maharashtra a week after the Mahayuti formed a government in Maharashtra, top alliance leaders including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar arrived in Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda to resolve differences over some portfolios. While the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP have largely arrived at a consensus on the distribution of portfolios, some issues remain over ...Read More
The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) of Indian athletes, which could prove to be a major step in curbing the abuse of banned performance-enhancing substances by athletes. The approval was granted on December 6, according to a release from the Sports Ministry. The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete's biological markers over time, which include blood and steroid profiles. Th...Read More
The minister added: "The changing global order would only expand awareness about the Tibetan cause. The growing awareness would help in achieving the 'Middle Way' policy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which looks after the interests of both Tibet and China." The CTA was set up in April 1959 after the Dalai Lama fled Lhasa for India following China's suppression of the Tibetan uprising a month earlier. It looks after the administration and welfare of roughly 150,000 Tibetans living in exile acr...Read More
The INDIA bloc's move comes after the Supreme Court took cognisance of reports surrounding remarks made by justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during his December 8 speech. Opposition bloc INDIA is set to file a motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking removal of Allahabad high court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his "anti-Muslim" remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) last week. The INDIA bloc's move comes after the Supreme Court took cognisance of reports surrounding remarks made ...Read More
Body donated to Doon Medical College's anatomy department; "I am making her immortal. She will serve a greater cause for mankind," says grieving mother; likely the youngest such donation in India For Ram Mahra and Nancy, the joy of becoming parents again on December 8 was short-lived as their baby girl died of a heart ailment just 60 hours after she was born. In the midst of their grief, however, the Uttarakhand couple decided to donate their infant daughter's body for the purpose of medical ed...Read More
When we lost 4 wickets in the powerplay, our batting collapsed and that's where we lost the game - Bengal captain after loss India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Shami achieved a massive feat in the history of the T20 cricket. The premier pacer completed 200 wickets in the shortest format of the game, becoming the 34th player to achieve the milestone. Mohammed Shami achieved the feat during the game against Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. The match between Bengal and the K...Read More
Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform in Chandigarh on December 14 as part of his "Dil-Luminati" India Tour. Diljit Dosanjh will perform in Chandigarh on December 14 (File photo) The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has advised singer Diljit Dosanjh to refrain from singing some of his hit songs, including 'Patiala Peg', at his upcoming concert in the city as they "promote" alcohol, drugs and violence and "affect" children. The 40-year-old is set to perform in Chandigarh on Decem...Read More
Seven Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district early Thursday morning. A joint team of police and CRPF personnel engaged the Naxalites in the forest of south Abujhmaad during an anti-Naxalite operation. The bodies of the uniformed Naxalites were recovered after the exchange of fire, and search operations are ongoing.At least seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Thursday, a s...Read More
In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the company stated that the NCLAT, through its order dated December 12, 2024, has "appointed NBCC (India) Limited as Project Management Consultant for the completion of 16 projects of Supertech Ltd." NBCC will oversee the completion of these projects, which include 49,748 housing units spread across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Karnataka. The projects include Ecovillage-2, Romano, Capetown, Czar Suites, Eco-Village 3, Sports Village, and Eco-Citi...Read More
During a discussion on road accidents in Lok Sabha, Mr Gadkari said, "I have no hesitation to admit that it (road accidents) has increased." Road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives in the country, annually, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. "When I go to attend international conferences where there is a discussion on road accidents, I try to hide my face," Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining he had set a target to reduce accidents by 50 per cent when he first took charge as the Road Tran...Read More
Guwahati: With Assam witnessing frequent influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh after recent unrest, Assam government has come out with SOP for issuing Aadhaar cards. Several layers of verification procedure will be followed in issuing new cards. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, "Influx is a matter of concern. Assam police is working as the second line of defence in close coordination with Border Security Force (BSF) to thwart the move of influx from Bangladesh. The cabine...Read More
Aryan Meena, who lived in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state, was trapped in the narrow well for three days after falling into it while playing on Monday afternoon. The boy, wearing pants and a t-shirt, had to endure plummeting winter temperatures inside the well as well as hunger and thirst. Children and even adult people dying from falling into open borewells is not uncommon in rural India where they are dug to pump water for irrigation and drinking and left abandoned after they run dry. ...Read More
HYDERABAD: Fifteen students of Telangana Tribal Welfare Ashrama School for Girls in Tandur, Vikarabad district, were rushed to hospital after complaining of food poisoning symptoms on Tuesday morning after eating 'khichdi' in breakfast. Their condition was stable when reports last came in. Some students were admitted to local govt hospital, while the rest shifted to private hospitals. The latest incident comes close on the heels of a series of food poisoning cases reported at govt-run institut...Read More
Property Share Investment REIT IPO, with no grey market premium, lists on BSE Tuesday. The fully subscribed IPO for PropShare Platina, a small-medium REIT scheme, will acquire Prestige Tech Platina. The Bangalore ORR property is fully leased to a US tech firm with a 9-year lease and projected 9% FY26 yield. The investment manager waives initial management fees.The shares of Property Share Investment REIT IPO will debut on the BSE platform on Tuesday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares ha...Read More
Mumbai [India], : Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the imm...Read More
Heavy rains across Tamil Nadu have led to school closures in several districts, including Chennai, on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting moderate rains and light thunderstorms in parts of the state. Rainfall figures show significant precipitation in multiple areas. Meanwhile, Northern India braces for a cold wave beginning December 9, with the IMD forecasting plunging temperatures in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.Schools acro...Read More
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed she will play as a specialist batter in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, marking her return from a knee injury that prematurely ended her WBBL season. The star opener, who missed Australia's 3-0 ODI series sweep over India, is on track to feature in the first game in New Zealand on December 19. However, Healy will not don the wicketkeeping gloves, as her left knee injury limits her ability to crouch for ...Read More
Ballia (UP): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of trying to incite people and spreading anarchy in the state and said he is a "confused" leader who does not know what to do. Pathak was reacting to Gandhi's visit to Hathras where the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha met the family of a Dalit woman who died allegedly after being gangraped in September 2020. "(Rahul) Gandhi is confused. He has no idea what he will say and when...Read More
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 12: Navanc, a pioneering FinTech startup building India's first AI-powered property score and stack for secured lending and insurance practices, has successfully raised USD 1 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors Also Read | US: Joe Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences and Pardons 39 People in Biggest Singl...Read More