New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in the National Capital and presented him with an idol of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. "It was an absolute pleasure to meet and interact with Hon Union and Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah at his residence in New Delhi. Also presented him a 'murti' of SwatantryaVeer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar," the Chief Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter). Addition...Read More
Parbhani (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): Following violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani city, District Magistrate Raghunath Khandu Gawade stated on Thursday that police have gathered substantial evidence, including CCTV footage, and actions are being taken after thorough examination. Speaking to ANI, DM Gawade said, "The Superintendent of Police (SP) and I visited the site, convinced the workers, and garlanded the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Constitution. This was done peaceful...Read More
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: PayU, India's leading digital financial services providers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform have launched InFINity 2.0, an accelerator program geared to help early-stage Indian fintech startups scale and succeed. The program targets startups that have raised less than $10 million and are seeking seed to Series A funding. Applications open on December 12, 2024, and close on Februar...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The gross NPA ratio of public sector banks declined to 3.12 per cent in September 2024 from 4.97 per cent in March 2015 and a peak of 14.58 per cent in March 2018, the government stated on Thursday, reaffirming the robustness of the banking system. The government emphasised its proactive support for the banking ecosystem, addressing both business needs and employee welfare to ensure stability, transparency, and growth. Over the past decade, the government ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Stock indices in India continued to remain in red throughout Thursday's session. Sensex closed at 81,263.84 points, down 262.30 points or 0.32 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,538.85 points, down 102.95 points or 0.42 per cent. Indian stock markets opened flat as consolidation continued. "The market continued to remain range-bound ahead of domestic CPI data and a weakening rupee. Though inflation is anticipated to drop, investors are maintaining a close...Read More
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Dec, 2024) In preparation for the upcoming National Polio Eradication Campaign, a key meeting and awareness walk were organized in Matiari district. A meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh in this regard, took place at the Deputy Commissioner Secretariat on Thursday. Attended by District Health Officer (DHO) Pir Ghulam Hussain, SSP Faisal Bashir Memon and officials from various departments, including education, soci...Read More
New Delhi, December 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party have issued a 'three line whip' notice for all its Lok Sabha members of parliament (MPs), to be present in the lower house on December 13 and 14 during the scheduled debate on the Constitution of India. "All BJP members in Lok Sabha are hereby informed that the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the 13th of December and Saturday, the 14th of Dec...Read More
New Delhi: Indian musician and composer Palash Muchhal shared a picture of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on his Instagram stories after she scored her ninth ODI century. Mandhana reached this milestone during the third and final ODI against Australia Women on Wednesday, December 11, in Perth. The 28-year-old cricketer made 105 runs from 109 deliveries, striking 14 fours and one six. This century marked Mandhana's fourth in 2024, making her the first female cricketer to hit four ODI centuries...Read More
Puri: Many travelers passing through Odisha wish to have a darshan of Lord Jagannath but are often unable to do so due to time constraints and other commitments. Hence, if 'Abadha' the holy offering of Srimandira would be made available at the major Railway Stations in Odisha, these devotees can still partake in the spiritual experience and take the holy offerings to their homes. Keeping this idea in mind Puri MP Sambit Patra put a proposal in the Parliament recently. He wanted the Union Railwa...Read More
Kochi: The High Court has directed the Kerala state government to convince the central government that the state deserves more assistance for the Wayanad landslide disaster. The division bench also expressed its readiness to mediate between the central and state governments in this regard. According to the latest figures, the state disaster relief fund holds around Rs 700 crore, but only Rs 61 crore is available for expenditure, as reported by the amicus curiae. Kerala: Court orders inclusion o...Read More
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Centre and the state to restore peace. However, he cautioned that the complexity...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday accused the Congress state government of secretly relocating protesters injured during a lathi charge to prevent opposition leaders from meeting them. Speaking to reporters here, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said BJP leaders had planned to visit the injured protesters in hospital. However, the victims were moved to an undisclosed location. "This government is acting like Hitler by not allowing us to meet the injured. We don't even know ...Read More
Mumbai: A tragic bus accident in Mumbai's Kurla area on Monday night resulted in seven deaths and left 42 others injured. Disturbing CCTV footage from inside the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus has surfaced, showing chaotic scenes as the driver, Sanjay More, attempted to flee after the vehicle veered out of control. Notably, earlier a preliminary report from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) confirmed that there was no technical fault with the bus, suggesting th...Read More
Inflows into corporate bond funds have risen to multi-year highs in recent months with the risk-reward dynamics of AAA-rated corporate bonds improving significantly vis-a-vis government securities (g-secs), especially in the near term. The inflows into corporate bond funds jumped sharply in September 2024 to a multi-year high of Rs 5,039 crore. Investors poured in another Rs 4,644 crore in October. Including around Rs 2,200 crore estimated inflows in November, the three month tally rises to Rs ...Read More
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj, has often accused MS Dhoni of harming Yuvraj's career, claiming his decisions cut it short. While Yograj's allegations made headlines, Dhoni stayed silent, and Yuvraj maintained a balanced view on their bond. When discussing drama within the Indian cricket team, several instances come to mind, such as the alleged Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma rift or the juniors vs seniors dynamic in the squad. However, one that stands out is the one-sided war of words between Yuvra...Read More
Ranveer's mother made a sweet gesture for her granddaughter Dua Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, is one blessed child. The three-month-old kid is being showered with immense love from both sides of her grandparents. The li'l one who returned to Mumbai after spending some time with her maternal grandparents in Bengaluru had one surprise in store on her third month birthday. Dua completed three months on December 8, and her dadi, dad Ranveer Singh's mother, Anj...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 11: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah today asked people of Kashmir to come together in prayers to bring an end to the ongoing dry spell that has been plaguing the region. In a statement, he emphasised the importance of offering special prayers at major shrines, mosques, and Khanqahs across Kashmir. The NC President specifically mentioned revered shrines such as Charar-e-Sharief and Maqdoom Sahib, encouraging people to seek relief from the challenging weather c...Read More
Veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member Manchu Mohan Babu was admitted to the emergency department of Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday (December 10, 2024) night. He was brought in with complaints of diffuse body pain, anxiety, and a history of loss of consciousness. Hours earlier, Mr. Mohan Babu was caught in a fracas when journalists tried to speak to him and one of the journalists suffered injuries. The actor was summoned by the Rachakonda commissioner for posing t...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and surrounding districts, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall over the next four days from Thursday. The alert came just a week after rainfall due to cyclone Fengal affected the region. The weather system responsible for the rains is a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, bringing moisture-laden winds to the state. Districts including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Kolar, a...Read More
SWITCH Mobility launched two new electric city buses, the EiV12 for India and the E1 for Europe. The EiV12 boasts a scalable battery capacity exceeding 400 kWh, while both models share a common design. The company has already secured 1,800 orders and anticipates significant growth in the Indian electric bus market.SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Wednesday launched two low-floor electric city buses-EiV12 and E1-equipped with chassis-mou...Read More
The Supreme Court of India has said that mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement. Photograph: ANI Photo The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a Gujarat high court order which refused to discharge a woman's husband and her two in-laws for allegedly harassing her and driving her to suicide. ...Read More
SSAB, a Nordic and US-based steel company, along with its subsidiary Ruukki Construction, has announced a donation of roofing products and steel to aid in the reconstruction of war-damaged buildings in Ukraine. This philanthropic effort is in collaboration with the nongovernmental organisation OperationAid, focusing on the Mykolaiv region's urgent rebuilding needs. The donation includes approximately 3,000m² of colour-coated steel for roofing, manufactured at Ruukki's plant near Ukrainian capi...Read More
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that Reliance Industries will dispatch a team to evaluate investment opportunities in the northeastern state. Speaking at a party program in Khumulwng, Sepahijala district, the CM shared that he recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai to discuss potential areas for investment in Tripura. "I invited him to join the state's journey for development. In Tripura, there is a possibility of tourism. Besides, the northeast...Read More
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. The bill that seeks to facilitate the designing and manufacturing of aircraft in India has received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. According to a notification dated December 11, the bill has received the President's assent. Advertiseme...Read More
Apart from Ajay Devgn, Rasha and Amaan, the film also stars Diana Penty. Azaad is directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her acting debut with Azaad co starring Aaman Devgan. They both will be seen in Azaad and the film will be released next year on 17 January. Ahead of the release, the makers shared the first song Birangay. Ajay Devgn also shared the teaser on his social handle. Taking to his Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn shared the teaser and ...Read More
KALYAN: After 48 years, the Kalyan civil court Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by a Muslim trust claiming ownership of an idgah (prayer space) inside the historical Durgadi Fort in Kalyan and ruled in favour of the state govt. Civil judge senior division A S Lanjewar said it is determined that the trust's claim was invalid as it failed to file the lawsuit within the three-year window after the alleged dispossession, which is required by the Limitation Act. The suit was subsequently deemed barred...Read More
SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale noted that the permanent alimony amount should be decided in such a manner that it does not penalise the husband but ensures a decent standard of living for the wife. Even as the outrage over the death of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide continues, the Supreme Court has issued an 8-point guideline on how the permanent alimony amount should be calculated in divorce cases. The SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Pr...Read More
The narcotic was reportedly transported by train in three trolley bags each containing 12-kg packets tightly sealed with tape to avoid detection by smell In a major haul, the Excise department reportedly seized 36 kg of ganja and arrested four persons from a taxi stand near the Ernakulam North railway station in the early hours of Wednesday (December 11). All four accused are reportedly from West Bengal. The seizure followed a tip-off to Ernakulam Deputy Excise Commissioner T.M. Maju. They all...Read More
Rajkot: A major fire broke out in the production unit of Gopal Snacks Limited at the Metoda GIDC estate in Lodhika taluka at about 2pm on Wednesday. At the time of going to press, three persons had suffered serious injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Metoda. Those with less severe injuries were treated at the spot. Emergency services personnel said they anticipate that the fire would be doused by late Wednesday night. Initial reports suggest that panic after the fire began had led...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): India's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant expansion in its listed universe, with four new players set to debut on the stock market. According to Jefferies report, Schloss Bangalore (Leela), Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels are collectively aiming to raise approximately Rs80 billion through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Additionally, ITC Hotels is preparing for a demerger in Q4 FY25, further diversifying the sector's public repres...Read More