New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. In a post on X, PM Modi remembered Mukherjee as a towering figure in Indian politics who left an indelible mark on the nation's development. Also Read | Myntra Refund Scam: How Fraudsters Dupe Myntra of INR 1.1 Crore by Exploiting Loophole in Refund Option. "Pranab Babu was a one-of-a-kind public figure--a statesman par excellence, a wond...Read More
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the winter season on Wednesday, with the mercury plunging to 4.9 degrees Celsius, a sharp drop from 8 degrees Celsius the previous day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated, "The minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius reported over Safdarjung is the lowest minimum of this winter season. The same minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius was reported last year also on 15th December." The coldest minimum temperature eve...Read More
Bengaluru, December 11: Flipkart-subsidiary Myntra was recently cheated by fraudsters who allegedly stole over one crores rupees this year during March and June. The scammers attacked the e-commerce company by exploiting some loopholes related to the Myntra policy and looted the money. The firm reported a loss of INR 1.1 crore in Bengaluru and INR 50 crore nationwide as the scammers abused the complaints and refund options. According to the reports, the crooks who ran the Myntra refund scam wer...Read More
New Delhi, India: Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect accused of shooting CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a Pennsylvania courthouse on Wednesday for an extradition hearing. Mangione caused a scene as he was escorted into the building by law enforcement. According to eyewitnesses, Mangione "shouted angrily" and struggled with officers while being led inside. Addressing reporters gathered outside, he yelled, "That's completely out of touch, and an insult to the intelligence of the American pe...Read More
New Delhi: The wheels of the INDIA bloc appear to be coming apart as various parties are openly advocating usurping the leadership role of the alliance from the Congress and giving it to Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee. (No one, of course, had officially assigned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi the role of bloc leader). On Tuesday evening, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal met Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar at his residence to discuss Banerjee's December 6 statemen...Read More
NEW DELHI: Dilip Kumar, the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema, continues to be remembered for his unmatched contributions to Bollywood. Born on December 11, 1922, as Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, he ruled the silver screen with his impeccable acting skills, emotional depth, and charisma. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most iconic roles that made Dilip Kumar a cinematic legend, a man who left an indelible mark on In...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has been booked for allegedly assaulting a journalist at his residence in Jalpalli, Rangareddy district, on the evening of December 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm, when the journalist, along with other media personnel, was covering the ongoing dispute between the actor and his son, actor Manchu Manoj. According to the police FIR, a formal complaint was lodged by the reporter, at 10:55 pm on the same day, foll...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) A day after the members of Raj Kapoor's family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to "commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy" of their grandfather ahead of the cinema icon's birth centenary. The Kapoor family, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Neetu Kapoor, met the prime minister on Tuesday and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be held to celebrate the occasion. ...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degree Celsius. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature was recorded 4.9 degree Celsius in Safdarjung area while it was 6.2 degree Celsius in Palam. A thin layer of fog covered several parts of the city today as the morning chill remained till around 9 am. Smog and mist conditions with predominant surface winds from the northwest direction with a ...Read More
New Delhi: Supermarket chain Vishal Mega Mart has mobilised Rs 2,400 crore from anchor investors, an update with the exchange showed. Those who were allotted shares in the anchor round included SBI Mutual Fund, Government of Singapore, Nomura Funds Ireland Public Ltd, Axis Mutual Fund (MF), HDFC MF and ICICI Prudential MF, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Overall, a total of 18 domestic mutual funds participated through 44 schemes, collectively accounting for 53.33 per cent o...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) The national capital on Wednesday recorded the lowest minimum temperature of this winter season so far with the mercury dropping sharply to 4.9 degrees Celsius compared to 8 degrees Celsius the previous day. "The minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius reported over Safdarjung is the lowest minimum of this winter season. The same minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius was reported last year also, on 15th December," the India Meteorological Department said....Read More
NEW DELHI: Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has been booked for allegedly assaulting a journalist at his residence in Jalpalli, Rangareddy district, on the evening of December 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm, when the journalist, along with other media personnel, was covering the ongoing dispute between the actor and his son, actor Manchu Manoj. According to the police FIR, a formal complaint was lodged by the reporter, at 10:55 pm on the same day, following the alleged assault. ...Read More
MUMBAI: The case of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash who died by suicide citing alleged harassment by his estranged wife has opened up a debate on misuse of anti dowry law. Mumbai-based lawyer Abha Singh described the case as a 'gross misuse of law,' stating that false charges and harassment led to the death of the victim, suffering from harassment from his wife and in-laws. Lawyer Abha Singh also emphasized that the misuse of dowry laws could ultimately deny justice to those who genuinely need pr...Read More
Lucknow: Authorities on Tuesday carried out a seven-hour demolition drive at the 185-year-old Noori Masjid in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, as part of a highway widening project on the Banda-Bahraich route. About The Action The action, involving five bulldozers, began at 8 am and continued until 3 pm, during which a portion of the mosque was also razed. Heavy security was deployed, including forces from multiple police stations, DSP-level officers, and a Rapid Action Force (RAF) unit. The area arou...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 11 (ANI): The mortal remains of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna have been taken to Maddur, his native place, for the last rites. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours in Mandya district on Wednesday. The Karnataka government has declared three days of mourning on his demise. According to the notice, "His last rites will be performed with full state honours. No functions and no celebrations will be held in these three days fr...Read More
NEW DELHI: The number of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) in India is growing at an impressive compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The report attributed this growth to India's robust economic expansion and buoyant equity markets, which are also helping their wealth grow at an even faster pace. It said "With robust economic growth, the number of HNIs and UHNIs has been growing in India (at 12 ...Read More
HYDERABAD: As many as four students of Tribal Girls Welfare Hostel in Saipur, Vikarabad fell ill due to alleged food poisoning after consuming food at the hostel on Tuesday. The affected girl students were immediately taken to the government hospital for treatment. "The girls complained of uneasiness, stomach ache and vomiting. After checkup, the doctors found their condition better and asked them to return to their hostel," SP K Narayana Reddy told TNIE. Videos of students getting treatment i...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Nifty Bank index traded around 10:19AM(IST)on Wednesday in a weak market. Federal Bank Ltd.(up 0.35 per cent) and State Bank of India(up 0.03 per cent) were among the top gainers. ICICI Bank Ltd.(down 1.0 per cent), Punjab National Bank(down 0.9 per cent), IDFC First Bank Ltd.(down 0.64 per cent), HDFC Bank Ltd.(down 0.41 per cent) and Canara Bank(down 0.38 per cent) were the top losers on the index. The Nifty Bank index was 0.41 per cent at 53357.75 at the time of writing this...Read More
Mumbai: The Indian stock market continued its flattish opening trajectory this week, as selling was seen in Nifty's financial service and private bank sector in early trade on Wednesday. At around 9:27 am, Sensex was trading at 81,515.06 after gaining 5.01 points or 0.01 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,623.8 after rising 13.75 points or 0.06 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1,634 stocks were trading in green, while 565 stocks were ...Read More
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, one of India's largest platforms for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, is set to culminate in its Grand Finale at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee from 11th to 15th December 2024. As part of its 7th edition, SIH 2024 continues to exemplify the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji to make India self-reliant and globally competitive through youth empowerment and innovation. He will interact with young innovators at th...Read More
Chennai: In a landmark feat, IT-Madras has released the world's first high-resolution detailed 3D images of the human foetal brain, pushing the frontiers of brain mapping technology and placing India in the global league in this segment of science. This data set, termed 'DHARANI', is open source, meaning it is freely available for all researchers world-wide. For the first time globally, 5,132 brain sections have been captured digitally using cutting-edge brain mapping technology developed by Su...Read More
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his roles in Welcome and Stree 2, has shared a chilling account of his kidnapping experience. Khan was allegedly lured to an award function in Meerut on November 20, only to find himself held hostage for nearly 12 hours. According to Khan's business partner, Shivam Yadav, the actor was invited to the event and received flight tickets and an advance payment. However, upon arrival in Delhi, Khan was driven to a secluded area near Bijnor, where he...Read More
Jalna: A 30-year-old truck driver was injured after three persons allegedly opened fire at him in Maharashtra's Jalna district, police said on Wednesday. Some relatives of the driver are suspected to be involved in the firing, which took place at around 10 pm on Tuesday following a financial dispute, they said. The driver, Mohammed Rizwan, a resident of Mumbai, had stopped his scrap-laden truck at a roadside eatery near Nagewadi toll plaza when a car arrived there, a police official said. Three...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has lost 857 elephants in the past 11 years, with electrocution being the key cause of unnatural death of the animal, the State Assembly was informed on Tuesday. Diseases, accidents, poaching and electrocution were some of the other reasons for elephant deaths in the State, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said in response to a query in the Assembly. According to the statistics furnished by the minister, 149 elephants were electrocuted ...Read More
NAGAPATTINAM: The next part of 'DMK Files-3' would be released in early 2025, BJP state president K Annamalai said on Tuesday. The expose, particularly on various tenders floated by the ruling government, would shake up state politics, he added. Addressing media persons in Nagapattinam after taking part in an event paying tributes to late BJP district president S Karthikeyan, Annamalai said, "The central government provides Rs 10 lakh crore per year but the Tamil Nadu government declares each s...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Nifty Realty index traded around 10:14AM(IST)on Wednesday in an upbeat market. Raymond Ltd.(up 4.85 per cent), DLF Ltd.(up 0.87 per cent) and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.(up 0.23 per cent) were among the top gainers. Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.(down 1.26 per cent), Brigade Enterprises Ltd.(down 1.08 per cent), Phoenix Mills Ltd.(down 0.77 per cent), Sobha Ltd.(down 0.7 per cent) and Macrotech Developers Ltd.(down 0.67 per cent) were the top losers on the index. The Nif...Read More
New Delhi: University Grant Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced changes in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), undergraduate and postgraduate 2025, saying the total number of subjects has been reduced to 37 from 63 and there will be uniform exam duration of 60 minutes. He said 20 language subjects have been discontinued and admissions to the dropped subjects can be done based on General Aptitude Test (GAT) scores. The domain-specific subjects were 29 earlier, but th...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): The INDIA bloc alliance for Delhi that was stitched during the 2024 general elections appears short-lived as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Congress. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "Aam Aadmi Party will be fighting this election on its own strength in Delhi. There is no possibility of any alliance with Congress." The statement comes after reports suggested that Congress...Read More
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that his party will go solo in the upcoming Assembly elections in the national capital and there was no possibility of any alliance with the Congress. Setting aside the murmurs of an alliance between Congress and the AAP, Kejriwal posted on X that his party will be fighting the elections on its own. "Aam Aadmi party will be fighting this election on its own strength in Delhi. There is no...Read More
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha is poised for a stormy session on Wednesday as the INDIA bloc has submitted a notice to bring a motion to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from his role as the Chairman of the Upper House. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of "partisan" conduct, a move that intensifies the escalating tensions in Parliament. The notice, submitted on Tuesday, was spearheaded by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain and signed by 60 MPs from opposition parties, includ...Read More