New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the logistics cost in India will come down to 9 per cent within two years. Speaking during bauma Conexpo India, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said that "presently our logistics cost is 14-16 per cent... I assure you that within two years... our logistics cost will be 9 per cent. So we will be more competitive in the international market." In China, the logistics cost is 8 per cent and in the US and European countr...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised skipper Rohit Sharma to focus on getting his 20 or 30 runs in a steady mode, following which can help him amass a big score and break his poor run of form in Tests. Rohit could only muster nine runs over the two innings as a number six batter in India's ten-wicket defeat to Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Moreover, Rohit's average in his last six Tests is just 11.83. With the current five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy s...Read More
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a significant update in its approach to conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students for the year 2025. The UGC has invited public feedback on the revised methodology aiming to refine the examination process for a better and more efficient testing environment for candidates. Since its inception in 1956 under the UGC Act, UGC has been pivotal in setting an...Read More
Punjab: The Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development (WCD), Baljeet Kaur, today (December 11) announced a new set of standards that will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children between the ages of three and six who attend private play schools and nurseries in Punjab. The Department of WCD will compel all such schools to register following these rules, which will be put into effect over the course of the next six months. The goal of this action is to control and enha...Read More
Kochi: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) made significant gains in the bypolls to 31 local body wards in Kerala, held on November 20, according to results released by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday. The bypolls were held in one district panchayat ward, four block panchayat wards, three municipality wards, and 23 grama panchayat wards. In the previous elections held in 2020, the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) controlled 15 wards, the UDF controlled 13, and th...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 11 (ANI): The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-151 for NCC girl cadets of the 60 Assam Girls Battalion and other units under NCC Group Headquarters, Guwahati, commenced on December 9 and will continue until December 18. According to the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO), the camp aims to promote leadership, discipline, and national pride. The PRO's statement read: "The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-151 of NCC cadets of 60 Assam Girls Bn NCC, G...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) delegation, led by Arvind Kejriwal, met the Election Commission on Wednesday, accusing the BJP of orchestrating a "mass voter deletion" conspiracy in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing the media after the meeting, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said they had submitted 3,000 pages of evidence to the Election Commission, alleging that the BJP was engaged in a large-scale effort to remove votes of current...Read More
Bengaluru techie suicide: Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has courted controversy once again with her remarks on the suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, whose tragic death has shocked the nation. While expressing her condolences, she also blamed men for most issues in marriages, sparking a fresh debate. Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old software professional from Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging in his residence in Bengaluru's Manjunath Layout area. In a viral 80-minute video and a ...Read More
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 11: Comprehensive insurance policies are very helpful for two-wheeler owners as they protect them from financial losses incurred on their own vehicles and also cover third-party liability. Because of its all-round nature, many refer to them popularly as 'package' insurance. Also Read | Australia Squad for ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Announced: Fifteen-Year-Old Caoimhe Bray Included. However, in India, many people do not opt for comprehensive two-w...Read More
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 11 (ANI): A parliamentary delegation from New Zealand and Fiji on Wednesday highlighted their solidarity with the Tibetan people's ongoing struggle for freedom. The event, which was held on Tuesday, followed the Central Tibetan Administration's official commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Also Read | Joe Biden Slams US President-Elect Donald Trump's Tariff Approach, Calls 'Action a Major Mista...Read More
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], December 11 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday paid his last respects to former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also paid his respects to the former Chief Minister at his native place in Mandya. Also Read | RBI Will Remain Alert and Agile to Meet Challenges, Says New Governor Sanjay Malhotra (Watch Video). The Karnataka government has declared three days of mourni...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 11 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation, led by senior leaders, met Himachal Pradesh Governor Pratap Shukla recently to submit a comprehensive 106-page memorandum titled "Kachcha Chittha". The document, which alleges rampant corruption and administrative failures in the two years of Congress rule under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, aims to hold the state government accountable for what the BJP describes as a period of "unprecedent...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Rohini District Court on Wednesday issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a civil defamation suit filed by AAP leader Satyendra Jain. Jain has stated that Bansuri Swaraj made defamatory remarks in an interview with a television channel in October 2023. Also Read | RBI Will Remain Alert and Agile to Meet Challenges, Says New Governor Sanjay Malhotra (Watch Video). Senior Civil Judge Naina Gupta issued notice to Bansuri Swaraj and others and sought a r...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI 'Future Skills' initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.In his reply to a Parliament question on the number of people who have got enrolled in the 'Future Skills' initiative, the minister highlighted the government's focus on decen...Read More
New Delhi, December 11: A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura's Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on Wednesday, filed an intervention application, saying that the law was enacted by Parliament in the interest of the country's progress, which has stood the test of time for more than 33 years. The application said that the validity of the law, prohibiting the alteration of religious p...Read More
Mumbai, December 11: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced changes to the schedule for the NEET PG Counselling 2024. Candidates planning to participate in the upcoming counselling rounds are advised to review the revised timetable, which has been made available on the official website at mcc.nic.in. This update ensures clarity and provides sufficient time for candidates to prepare for the counselling process. As per the revised timetable, the Round 2 choice filling and locking f...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 11 (VOICE) Criticising the offer of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the Kerala government to build 100 houses in landslide ravaged Wayanad, the BJP on Wednesday chided his concern as a sign of slavery.Priyanka Gandhi represents the Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency which was hit by major landslides this year in which over 200 people lost their lives as two villages were swept away. BJP MLC and former National General Secretary, C.T. Ravi stated that the Karnataka government...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday got the revolutionary iBooster green propulsion system.Designed specifically for 100-500 kg satellites, the iBooster system was developed by the Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies. It facilitates critical operations such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting. The system's proprietary hydrogen peroxide-based fuel ensures enhanced performance, safety, and sustainability ...Read More
Bengaluru Weather Update: A week after the rains from Cyclone Fengal subsided, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow advisory for Bengaluru and the nearby areas on Wednesday. Another four days of rain is predicted to begin on Wednesday in Bengaluru and the surrounding districts of southern Karnataka. IMD forecasted that a low-pressure system would form over the Bay of Bengal, resulting in widespread moderate rainfall over Karnataka. A yellow alert has been issued for several...Read More
New Delhi: After an exhilarating win in Perth, India faced a harsh reality when Australia decisively triumphed by 10 wickets in the second Test held at Adelaide Oval. This result has leveled the series at 1-1, setting up an important third Test at the Gabba, which is known to be one of Australia's toughest venues. India's batting lineup struggled in Adelaide, folding for just 180 and 175 runs in their two innings. To regain the upper hand in the series, Indian batsmen need to learn from their e...Read More
New Delhi: The tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash has sparked nationwide outrage and discussions on marital laws, harassment, and gender dynamics. Bollywood actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut weighed in on the incident on Wednesday, expressing grief over the tragedy. Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie was found hanging in his residence in the Manjunath Layout area of Bengaluru. His suicide note, spanning 24 pages, alleged severe harassment by his wife,...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 11 (PTI) The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide here, has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers. Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in the city, had left behind a 24-page purported death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged was years-long emotional distress of marital issues; multiple cases filed against him and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and a judge based in Uttar Pradesh, police said. Spea...Read More
Bengaluru: 'If I win from the system, devote my mortal remains in Ganga otherwise in a gutter outside the court', this was one of the 12 wishes Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash had penned in his 24-page suicide note, wherein he had accused his wige Nikita Singhania, her family members and a judge Rita Kaushik of "explicit instigation for suicide, harassment, extortion and corruption." Atul was found dead in his Marathahalli apartment early on Monday. In his 24-page suicide note and 80-minute accom...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 11 (PTI) Two men drowned in a temple pond in Uloor while taking a bath on Wednesday, police said. The deceased persons, identified as auto drivers hailing from nearby places, were found drowning in the pond by local people. Though they sprung into a rescue mission, the two men were brought out dead. Due to the depth of the pond, there was a compound wall and gate to prevent people from entering the temple pond, but the auto drivers ignored the warning, local people adde...Read More
Chandigarh, Dec 11 (PTI) Farmer leader from Punjab Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast unto death at the Khanauri border point to press the Centre to accept farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, entered the 16th day on Wednesday. Farmers on Wednesday held prayers for the success of their agitation going on at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana in support of their various demands and for the good health of Dallewal. Farmers under the banner ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) A Delhi court has sought a report from police commissioner Sanjay Arora asking why no efforts were made to arrest a man who was serving 10 years in jail in a drugs case but jumped interim bail in 1998 to be held only recently. Additional sessions judge Ekta Gauba Mann was hearing the proceedings regarding a 1994 FIR registered in Jama Masjid Police Station, wherein the investigating officer produced the accused Ashok Kumar Yadav before the court. The court noted the IO'...Read More
Mumbai: Indian frontline indices closed on a flat note on Wednesday as investors are waiting for November CPI (Consumer Price Index) data, which will be released by the government on Thursday. At closing, Sensex was up 16 points at 81,526 and Nifty was up 31 points at 24,641. The broader market trend was positive. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), 2143 shares closed in the green, 1,839 settled in the red and 113 shares closed without change. Among the sectoral indices, Auto, IT, Fin Service...Read More
BANGALORE, India, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rossell Techsys Limited (ROSSTECH), a leading aerospace and defense service provider, has been awarded the prestigious 'Outstanding Supplier Recognition' by Lockheed Martin at the 10th Lockheed Martin Suppliers Conference held at Bangalore. This honour was bestowed for its exceptional performance as a sub-tier partner, delivering high-quality products and services in support of Lockheed Martin's Global commitments. From left to right: Prabhat Bhag...Read More
Rajasthan borewell rescue: Efforts to rescue five-year-old Aryan, who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell in Kalikhad village of Dausa, Rajasthan, have entered their third day, with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams working tirelessly to save him. The rescue operation, which began shortly after Aryan fell into the borewell around 3 pm on Monday, involves drilling a parallel shaft to reach the child. NDRF Commandant Yogesh Kumar outlined the challenges, stating, "We are digging up to ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's newborn daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, turned three months old on December 8. To mark the occasion, Anju Bhavnani, Ranveer's mother and grandmother to little Dua, donated her hair to charity as a gesture of love and hope. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anju shared a series of pictures in which she was seen holding four braids of her donated hair with the caption, "Donated." The next photo displayed her br...Read More