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
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): The Indian stock markets continue to be in a consolidation phase as both indices opened flat on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,620.50 points with a surge of 10.45 points or 0.04 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 81,568.39 with a gain of 58.34 points or 0.07 per cent. Also Read | 'Suriya 45': Is Trisha Krishnan the Female Lead in Suriya Sivakumar's Upcoming Film With RJ Balaji? Check Out the Viral Photos. Experts noted that th...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): The net profits of the Nifty 50 index are projected to grow by 16.3 per cent in FY26, according to a report by Kotak Securities. The report outlined a steady growth trajectory for the index, following a decent 20.3 per cent earnings growth in FY24. Also Read | 'Suriya 45': Is Trisha Krishnan the Female Lead in Suriya Sivakumar's Upcoming Film With RJ Balaji? Check Out the Viral Photos. It said "Post-decent 20.3 per cent earnings growth in FY24,...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid glowing tributes to the statesman, recalling his immense contributions to India's democracy and development. Kharge took to social media to share a heartfelt message, quoting one of Mukherjee's profound observations: Also Read | Atul Subhash Suicide Case: 4 People Including Bengaluru Techie's Wife Nikita Singhania Booked for Abetment of Suicide. "Indi...Read More
Bengaluru, December 11: 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 Bikas Kumar 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...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): 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 ant--dowry lawy. 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 d...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 11: Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) through a controlled explosion in the Langate area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district. Sources told Greater Kashmir that the suspected by detected by the police and army on Baramulla-Handwara area early morning today. They said that a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to inspect the device. The suspected IED, they added, was destroyed through a controlled explosion, witho...Read More
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the state government is continuously working with commitment to realize the dream of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of developed India @2047. On completion of one year of the state government, two programmes are being launched from 11 December on the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti. "Jan Kalyan Parv" will run from 11 December to 26 December 2024 and "Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Abhiyan" will run from 11 December 2024 to 26 January 2025. Ch...Read More
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that on completion of 1 year of formation of government in Madhya Pradesh, Jan Kalyan Abhiyan will be celebrated from 11 December to 26 January 2025 and Jan Kalyan Parv from 11 to 26 December. The ministers of the state will participate in various activities in their charge and home districts. Necessary arrangements should also be ensured by the ministers in the camps to be held in the districts. MPs and other public representatives will also join ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Centre is likely to build a new 6-7 km Metro line from Indraprastha station to North Block, connecting Bharat Mandapam, C Hexagon at India Gate, Kartavya Path, Central Secretariat, and the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the North and South Blocks. The underground corridor will provide connectivity to all the 10 proposed govt buildings along the Kartavya Path and India Gate, Delhi's most popular tourist spots. Sources said the proposed stretch will be an extension of the 12.3 ...Read More
New Delhi: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) from 2025 onwards will be held only in online mode i.e. will be a computer based test (CBT), the UGC Chairman said Tuesday December 10, 2024. Talking to PTI in an exclusive interview, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar also announced major changes in the compulsory entrance test conducted for admission in various undergraduate (UG) courses in the universities besides making the entrance test CBT only. The CUET till the last year was held in hybrid...Read More
New Delhi: In an important move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo moto cognizance of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Yadav for his anti-Muslim rants at a VHP event. Taking cognizance of Justice Yadav's remarks, the Supreme Court has directed an inquiry, ordering the Allahabad High Court to submit a comprehensive report on the matter. "The details and particulars have been called from the High Court, and the matter is under consideration," remarked the Supreme Court. Justice Shekhar...Read More
Uttarakhand Weather: After several places in Uttarakhand witnessed snowfall, minimum the temperature in the state on Tuesday settled at below 5 degrees Celcius. Due to snowfall on the peaks, the temperature has dropped at many places including Dehradun, with some also witnessing cold waves. Meanwhile, several hilly areas received the season's first snowfall on Monday. In most areas of Uttarakhand, the maximum temperature settled at one to two degrees Celsius below normal and the minimum tempera...Read More
Mumbai, (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU), has successfully busted a major gold extraction and refining facility involved in the illegal melting of smuggled gold, officials said here on Tuesday. Acting on a specific intelligence, DRI officers conducted searches at three related locations, leading to the recovery of substantial quantities of smuggled gold, silver, and cash. The operation resulted in the seizure of 23.92 kilograms of gold bars and melte...Read More
HYDERABAD: The BRS leaders and activists performed "palaabhishekam" to Telangana Talli statues across the state on Tuesday as part of their protests against the state government changing the statue design. Describing the Telangana Talli statue as a legacy of the statehood movement, BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha condemned the state government's unilateral decision to replace the historic symbol. Kavitha performed "palaabhishekam" and "panchamrutam abhishekam" to the Telanga...Read More
Chennai: Renowned city-based weather blogger Pradeep John, popularly known as the Tamil Nadu Weatherman, has forecasted heavy rains for Chennai and its suburbs starting Wednesday afternoon. The rainfall is attributed to a deep depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring intense downpours to Tamil Nadu for the next three days. According to Pradeep John, the rain will start in Chennai this afternoon and intensify after the evening. "Rains will start as we go into the day an...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras, Tuesday. The agreement focuses on preparing the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP). The agreement was signed in the presence of Commerce and Transport Department principal secretary Usha Padhee, who highlighted the significance of the initiative and encouraged active participation from all stakeh...Read More
Chennai: A deep depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal, prompting the Chennai Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain alert for 5 districts in Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, and Thiruvarur on Wednesday, December 11. According to the Meteorological Department, the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal strengthened into a deep depression yesterday and it is likely to move west-northwestwards today t...Read More
Mumbai: Mumbai's weather has experienced significant fluctuations this December, with temperatures shifting dramatically over the past few days. Early on Tuesday morning, the city's temperature rose by five degrees Celsius, following what had been its coldest December day in nearly the last decade. Interestingly, as per India Meterological Department's (IMD) weekly weather forecast, the minimum temperature in the city will not dip below 22 degrees Celsius today, meanwhile, the maximum temperatur...Read More
The BJP on Sunday accused NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar of misleading the people over the EVM issue instead of accepting the defeat in the Maharashtra... The BJP on Sunday accused NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar of misleading the people over the EVM issue instead of accepting the defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. BJP state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule also objected to Pawar's visit to Markadwadi in Solapur district where he asked the authorities why the villagers were prevente...Read More
Responding to Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) floor leader G.K. Mani, who raised the issue in the House, Mr. Stalin said, "Adani did not meet me nor did I meet him." Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) told the State Assembly that he had not met Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, dismissing rumours about the conglomerate's alleged links to the State. Responding to Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) floor leader G.K. Mani, who raised the issue in the House, Mr. Stalin said...Read More
The Delhi BJP also shared a rap song "Delhi ka millionaire" alleging corruption against the party's top leadership. In a recently-released video, the Delhi BJP has given a tour of the luxurious bungalow of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, where he lived while serving as the Chief Minister of the state. The party also shared a rap song "Delhi ka millionaire" alleging corruption against the party's top leadership. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, who shared the video on X, called the Civil Lines b...Read More
Hathras accident: At least seven people, including women, were killed and more than 13 were injured after an uncontrolled truck hit the van in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. The van was coming from Kumarai village in Hathras to Nagla Imaliya village in Etah. The accident occurred near Salempur in the jurisdiction of Kotwali Hathras Junction area. Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar has also taken cognizance of the matter after receiving the information. Giving information about th...Read More
While the flight's 193 occupants - 187 passengers and six crew members - were evacuated safely, the aftermath has left one man - who claims to be an intelligence officer - in legal limbo. The man behind the flight bomb alert was arrested shortly after. (Representational) Raipur: A recent bomb scare aboard a Nagpur-Kolkata flight that forced it to make an emergency landing in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur has sparked debate over the actions of both the informant and the authorities. While...Read More
Prayagraj: A day after CM Yogi Adityanath's visit to the Kumbh Mela campus to review preparations for PM Narendra Modi's visit to tent city on Dec 13, mela authorities are gearing up to complete the majority of projects by Dec 10. CM Yogi has instructed that projects on the Subedarganj Bridge, Hanuman Temple (Phase-1), 16 critical roads, River Front Road, Phaphamau-Sahso Road, four theme-based gates, 84 pillars, Mankameshwar Temple and Alopshankari Temple should be completed by Dec 10. Followin...Read More
In a shocking development, a four-time MLA from Telangana has been stripped of his Indian citizenship. Chennamaneni Ramesh, who is a former four-time Telangana Rashtra Samithi (now Bharat Rashtra Samithi) MLA representing Vemulawada constituency in Telangana, was stripped of his Indian citizenship after the Telangana High Court found that he is a German citizen. CREDIT: BCCL The 68-year-old Ramesh, son of communist leader Rajeshwara Rao and nephew of former Maharashtra governor C. Vidyasagar R...Read More