Jajpur: Hundreds of people from several social organisations, including college students, under Sachetan Nagarika Manch (SNM), on Monday staged a dharna near Kabatabandha village on National Highway (NH)-53 demanding early completion of highway stretch between Chandikhole and Duburi and construction of a second bridge over Brahmani river. They sought the Chief Minister's intervention as the delay in the four-lane expansion work was leading to frequent accidents. The protesters warned that they ...Read More
Bengaluru: Tennis legend Andre Agassi on Tuesday emphasised the importance of keeping sports as a part of education, stating that sports teach children the value of losing. Agassi was discussing the future of sports and education as a foundation for excellence at the TiE Global Summit 2024 in Bengaluru. "Even when you have a failure, you have to get up and play again the next day. So, what sports is teaching you is that focusing on winning and losing is really a distraction from what we need to ...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Vigilance department arrested a junior clerk on Tuesday, a day after she was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 at the office of the Sub Registrar here. The woman, the junior clerk in the office of the Sub-Registrar of Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar, has been placed under arrest by the Odisha Vigilance department and will be forwarded to the court. "She was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a person for the execution of a registered sale deed (RSD) of...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) Equity benchmark Sensex and Nifty edged up in volatile trade on Wednesday amid mixed global trends ahead of the US inflation data. Market analysts said investors will monitor the November US CPI, the final inflation reading for further cues before the Federal Reserve's year-end policy meeting. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 55.04 points or 0.04 per cent to 81,565.09 in the morning trade. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went up 30.40 points or 0.12 per cent to 24,640.45. F...Read More
Mumbai: The Kurla Police have arrested Sanjay More, a 54-year-old driver with the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), in connection with the horrific bus accident that occurred on December 9. He faces charges of culpable homicide, and the court has ordered his remand to police custody until December 21 to assist in the ongoing investigation. The case was initiated following a complaint lodged by Police Sub-Inspector Prashant Chavan, 35, from the Kurla Police Station. Based on the...Read More
BARGARH: Irked over delay in procurement of paddy, farmers of Kumbhari village under Barpali block locked the chief civil supplies officer (CSO) of Bargarh inside his office for an hour and staged protest on Tuesday. The agitating farmers claimed that around 4,000 bags of paddy are lying unsold at the local market yard for the last 10 days. Due to the delay in procurement, the quality of their paddy is on the verge of deterioration as it is now prone to moisture due to unseasonal rain. "We had...Read More
NEW DELHI: Vedanta (Rs. 795.36 crore), Raymond(Rs. 757.14 crore), Titagarh Wagons(Rs. 440.58 crore), Waaree Energies(Rs. 423.69 crore), Zomato(Rs. 321.66 crore), ITI Ltd(Rs. 312.91 crore), BSE(Rs. 280.04 crore), HDFC Bank(Rs. 266.83 crore), Mazagon Dock Ship(Rs. 256.20 crore) and PNC Infratech(Rs. 252.12 crore) were among the most traded securities on the National Stock Exchange at 10:08AM in Wednesday's session. The NSE Nifty index traded 9.86 points up at 24619.9, while BSE Sensex was 5.84 po...Read More
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - London copper prices climbed to a nearly one-month high on Wednesday, as markets drew support from top consumer China's recent announcement that it will ease monetary policy and adopt a proactive fiscal policy to propel growth next year. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 0.8% at $9,290 per metric ton, as of 0353 GMT. The contract briefly touched $9,314 per metric ton, its highest level since Nov. 12. The most-traded January copper contra...Read More
Bhawanipatna: Odisha on Tuesday remembered freedom fighter and tribal icon Rando Majhi on his 169th martyrdom day. Rando headed a movement against the British from 1853 till he was shot dead by the police two years later. Taking to X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said: "A humble tribute to the great freedom fighter, tribal leader Rando Majhi, on his Sacrifice Day. His dedication and sacrifice for the protection of motherland will always be remembered." Rando, along with his 19 associates, w...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday gave a notice to move an adjournment motion to discuss the urgent need for improving tourism infrastructure in Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu. "I rise to draw attention to the urgent need for improving tourism infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, especially in Kanniyakumari, as well as across India. The tourism sector is a key contributor to our economy and the lack of adequate infrastructure hinders its growth potenti...Read More
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. "Pranab Babu was a one-of-a-kind public figure--a statesman par excellence, a wonderful administrator, and a repository of wisdom. His contributions to India's development are noteworthy," the Prime M...Read More
The US India Business Council (USIBC) Global Private Limited, part of the US Chamber of Commerce, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (IT E&C), Government of Telangana, to enhance collaboration in technological innovation. The MoU was formalized in the presence of Honourable Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, and Industries & Commerce, Shri D. Sridhar Babu, and Special Chief Secretary to the Govern...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday targeted the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), asking whether the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party will have the courage to support the opposition's motion seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. "Will Jagan party have the courage to support the opposition's motion on the Rajya Sabha Chairman issue, or will he stay loyal to Modi and Shah while making empt...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) The rupee fell 2 paise to all-time low of 84.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid rising expectations of a shift in the Reserve Bank's monetary policy stance post the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new RBI governor. Forex traders said markets now expect a rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy in February. While a muted tone in the domestic market and the overall strength of the US dollar index further pressurised the rupee. Also Read | Shill...Read More
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha is gearing up to host the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 8 to be attended by around 7,000 NRIs, the State government is making homestay arrangements for the visitors apart from hotel accommodations. The homestay owners have been provided training in guest management and safety protocols. "It is a big opportunity for the people of Odisha to host the NRIs. We will also make homestay arrangements for them apart from hotel accommodation," Deputy Chief Mi...Read More
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir has paid a whopping amount of Rs 37,273 crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 2017 till November 2024, the government data revealed on Tuesday. During the period, the region has received Rs 59,611 crore in SGST, IGST settlements, and compensation payments. Jammu and Kashmir's annual GST collections have grown steadily, from Rs 2,320 crore in FY 2017-18 (July 2017 to March 2018) to Rs 6,704 crore in FY 2023-24. For the current fiscal year, the collections till ...Read More
Mumbai, December 11: The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association (KHASA) will announce the Shillong Teer results today, December 11, 2024, for the popular archery-based lottery games in Meghalaya. The games, including Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer, and Jowai Ladrymbai, draw participants from across the region. Players can check the official Shillong Teer result and the Shillong Teer result chart for today by visiting reliable websites such as meghalayateer...Read More
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has invited tenders to procure 500 low-floor electric buses, each 12 meters in length. These buses will be available in two variants, with and without air-conditioning. The decision aligns with the initiative to deploy these buses in Chennai city and expand the fleet to Coimbatore and Madurai through additional tenders. Multiple transport corporation projects valued approximately at Rs 7,492 crore are being implemented in 5 phases with the financia...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 11 (PTI) Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) on the Handwara-Baramulla highway in Kashmir, officials said. A joint patrolling party of police and army found a suspicious bag by the roadside on the highway at Langate in Handwara area of Kupwara district, the officials said. They said a bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot and the suspicious bag taken to an isolated place. The bomb disposal squad destroyed the sus...Read More
Mumbai: The Kurla Police have arrested BEST bus driver Sanjay More (54) in connection with the horrific bus accident on December 9. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against him, and the court has remanded him to police custody until December 21. Police Sub-Inspector Prashant Chavan (35) from Kurla Police Station lodged a complaint on behalf of the police, leading to the registration of charges under sections 105, 110, 118(1), 118(2), and 324(5) of BNS Act. Following his arrest, M...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) The rupee fell 2 paise to all-time low of 84.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid rising expectations of a shift in the Reserve Bank's monetary policy stance post the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new RBI governor. Forex traders said markets now expect a rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy in February. While a muted tone in the domestic market and the overall strength of the US dollar index further pressurised the rupee. At the interbank ...Read More
Video: Kerala Man's 'Gangamma Thalli' Get-Up Goes Viral On The Internet | Vlogger Mukesh Mohan Pushpa 2 was released on December 5 and several fans rushed to the theatres to watch the much-awaited sequel film. While visuals from several areas in India showed excitement and energy among people when the movie hit the big screen, something quite amusing was reported from a cinema hall in Thrissur, Kerala. A topless man covered with body paint was seen raising the Pushpa fervour. He recreated the ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 via video conferencing on Wednesday. According to the Prime Minister's office, PM Modi will join the event at 4.30 pm today via video conferencing. The Prime Minister, in a post on X, expressed his delight in joining the event and said, "I am looking to join a very special programme today at 4:30 PM via video conferencing - the Grand Finale of Smart...Read More
Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case: An FIR has been filed against 4 people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption. The FIR based on a complaint by Atul's brother was lodged at the Marathahalli police station in Bengaluru. The FIR has been filed under section 108 (abetment of suicide) and section 3 (5) (establishes joint crim...Read More
New Delhi, December 11: The proceedings in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday may witness chaos as the INDIA bloc has submitted a notice to bring a motion for removing House Chairman Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The opposition bloc has accused Dhankhar of "partisan" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House and submitted the notice for motion on Tuesday. The move, spearheaded by the Congress, comes in the wake of verbal clashes between opposition parties and RS Chairman Dhankhar. If the motion i...Read More
Delhi Weather Today: Air quality in Delhi remained in the poor category this morning. Delhi today recorded the coldest morning of the season, with the temperature falling to 4.9 degrees Celsius, five notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relative humidity level at 8.30 am stood at 64 per cent while the mercury is expected to settle around 23 degrees Celsius. As temperature continues to remain in single digits in the national capital, h...Read More
KOCHI: The early weeks of December have set the capital in a unique aura, with a mild chill easing spirits as rain plays hide-and-seek with a blazing sun. The air takes on a subtly laid-back vibe as routine activities slow down, though the thrum of traffic during peak hours reminds everyone that the annual break is still weeks away. This is the time when cinephiles gather here for what is regarded as one of the biggest film galas in the country -- the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor revealed that one dish that reminds of her home includes Sindhi delicacies. Sonam, whose mother Sunita is a Sindhi, took to Instagram stories, where she shared a reel about "one dish that always reminds of home" is "Sindhi koki with dahi and papad." She also shared a video of "masala bread." The actress in her stories also shared that she is on her way back to home in London after her stay in Dubai. Sonam shared a picture of a Christmas...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: If the SilverLine project, the semi-high-speed rail initiative announced by the state government, is successful, the Kochi SmartCity project, meant to uplift the IT industry, may not realise its full potential. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has repeatedly asserted that the SilverLine project will become a reality. However, under the currently proposed alignment of the rail project, construction on 25 acres of land within the SmartCity project area will be rendered unfeasib...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a noisy scene as Opposition BJD and Congress members held protests inside the House over alleged non-payment of salaries to around 60,000 women supporting staffers under the 'Mission Shakti' scheme. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP government of "conspiring to stop" salaries of the 'Mission Shakti' staff. As soon as the Question Hour began, the BJD and Congress members trooped to the well of the House and demanded immediat...Read More