Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the day at 80,765.83, with a modest g
HYDERABAD: The Rachakonda police have arrested four persons for operating an illegal horse race betting racket and seized Rs 2 lakh in cash. They also froze Rs 2.42 lakh in their bank accounts. The accused -- identified as Thokala Nagesh, Borra Venkaiah Chowdhary, Challa Ramesh Babu, and D Sunil -- were actively involved in organising the betting operation. The key accused, Nagesh, hails from Ol
Hyderabad: Mahindra University recently held its fourth annual convocation, celebrating the achievements of 956 students at its Bahadurpally campus. The graduating class included 943 students from its engineering, management, law, and education schools, as well as 13 PhD scholars. The ceremony was attended by proud parents, faculty, and special guests. The event's Chief Guest was G V Prasad, Co-C
BHUBANESWAR: City police have arrested two inter-state burglars from New Delhi and seized Rs 18 lakh cash from them. The two accused Khursheed Khan (48) and MD Arif (28), both residents of New Delhi, were brought to Odisha in connection with the case registered against them by Saheed Nagar police. Khan and Arif had broken open the door of assistant commissioner of CT and GST Bhabashree Bhabesh Ba
NEW DELHI: Amid worsening weather conditions and continuous rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 in Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, according to district magistrate Visakh G Iyer.Several parts of Varanasi were inundated on Monday following relentless downpours and a steady rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The river has been ri
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan made strong remarks on the necessity of education while addressing a gathering at the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. Education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan, the Rajya Sabha MP said on Sunday. Kamal Haasan added, Dont take anything else in your hands, o
Cuttack (Odisha) [India], August 4 (ANI): Odisha Crime Branch arrested Vice-President of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Nihar Ranjan Mohanty, in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) question paper leak case, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra said. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, DGP Mishra said that initially, the data entry operator of the board, Jitan Maharana,
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Sanjay Dwivedi, the father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, has written two letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding compensation for the families of the April 22 deadly attack victims and for granting them "martyr status", news agency ANI reported. Shubham Dwivedi was among the 26 people killed by terrorists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam.
Cuttack (Odisha) [India], August 4 (ANI): Odisha Crime Branch arrested Vice-President of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Nihar Ranjan Mohanty, in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) question paper leak case, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra said. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, DGP Mishra said that initially, the data entry operator of the board, Jitan Maharana,
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (KTCDA) on Sunday proposed a scientific modification of buffer zones around lakes and nalas, linking buffer widths to the size of water bodies, which is said to be the first-of-its-kind move in the country. According to KTDCA, the proposal follows a comprehensive study of buffer zone practices across states and aims to address d
HYDERABAD: If sources are to be believed, the report submitted by the PC Ghose Commission of Inquiry holds BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao "directly and vicariously accountable" for irregularities in the planning, execution, completion, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). According to highly placed sources, the Commissi
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India is expected to emerge as a significant player in the global semiconductor market, which is expected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. In an official statement released on Sunday, the central government highlighted that India's semiconductor market, valued at around USD 38 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to USD 45-50 billion by 2024-2025 and further ex
Mumbai: Man held at airport with marijuana worth Rs 14.73 cr concealed in 'diplomatic' cargo Mumbai Customs arrested a traveller from Bangkok at the international airport for smuggling 15 kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 14.73 crore. The drugs were hidden in a bag marked as a "Diplomatic Pouch" of the MEA, complete with fake seals and documents. A case has been filed under the NDPS Act. Mumbai Cus
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): In Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three days in the districts of Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal and Udham Singh Nagar. In view of the alert issued by the IMD, the Dehradun district administration announced the closure of all schools up to Class 12 and Anganwadi centres o
HYDERABAD: The road widening works for the proposed Metro rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta have gained momentum. Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. managing director NVS Reddy stated that the alignment has been carefully designed to be optimal while minimising the number of affected properties. He mentioned that daily review meetings are being conducted with engineering and revenue official
Hyderabad, August 3: Six IT professionals were arrested by the Prohibition and Excise Department of Telangana for consuming drugs during a party at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. The techies were found consuming LSD blots, hash oil and alcohol at a birthday party late on Saturday, police said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the Telangana Excise Task Force conducted a raid at a farmhouse a
New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau, the central government's nodal agency for disseminating information, has officially dismissed as fake the social media posts claiming India was considering suspending bilateral agreements with the United States, days after US President Donald Trump's 25% plus penalty move against India. The PIB's Fact Check unit, in a post on Sunday evening, said several s
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India is expected to emerge as a significant player in the global semiconductor market, which is expected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. In an official statement released on Sunday, the central government highlighted that India semiconductor market, valued at around USD 38 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to USD 45-50 billion by 2024-2025 and further expa
No decision has been taken as yet on stopping imports from Russia, the people said, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Both state-run and private refiners are allowed to buy from their preferred sources, and crude purchases remain a commercial decision made by them, several of the people said. Trump blasted India on Wednesday for continuing to purchase most of its milita
Indian negotiators had not expected to conclude a meaningful deal in time to meet Mr. Trump's revised deadline of Aug. 1. But they did expect to be treated as well as their neighbors, and to keep haggling with American officials until October or November, when Mr. Trump was invited to visit India as part of the Quad defense group, which brings together four big democracies -- India, the United Sta
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 228 individuals, including 27 women, for their involvement in various cybercrimes between 1 January and 31 July this year. The arrests were made through its seven cybercrime police stations across Telangana and other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The director of TGC
Mahindra & Mahindra is proactively managing potential rare earth magnet supply disruptions caused by China's export restrictions. The company is securing alternative sources for the next nine months and investing in engineering solutions for long-term supply chain resilience. While Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India haven't faced production impacts, M&M is preparing for future growth amid industry-wi
The government mandates using major wind turbine components from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (Wind), renamed from RLMM, to ensure quality and energy security. This amendment strengthens cybersecurity by requiring data centers within India. Exemptions are provided for existing projects and new manufacturers to promote innovation and domestic manufacturing in the wind sector. New
Prayagraj: A mother and her daughter were killed, and another sustained serious injuries after their kachcha house collapsed in Kaushambi's Bahadurpur village on Sunday. The incident occurred under the limits of Manjhanpur police station at around 9 am when the three members of the family were inside their makeshift kachcha house. The deceased, identified as Prema Devi (55) and her daughter Sadhan
JSW Cement's IPO is set to launch on August 7, aiming to raise Rs 4,000 crore through a fresh issue and offer for sale. Proceeds will fund a new cement unit, repay debt, and support general corporate needs. The company focuses on green cementitious products, poised to benefit from India's growing industrial sector and cement demand. The IPO of JSW Cement is likely to open for subscription on Augu
Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative functioning. The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Sunday became the first legislature in the country to be powered entirely by solar energy, following the commissioning of a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Alongside this, the Assembly l
The Hyderabad metro rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta is gaining traction, with pillar marking and road widening underway. Engineering redesign has reduced affected properties, with compensation disbursed and demolitions completed. Preparatory work has commenced, including soil testing and utility shifting, with overhead electricity lines to be converted to underground cabling. he pr
MUMBAI: HUL reported a 4% year-on-year rise in total sales to Rs 15,747 crore on a standalone basis in the June quarter, improving its pace of growth which had been subdued over the past few quarters on the back of sustained recovery in rural markets and some signs of uptick in urban regions. Easing food inflation, low interest rates and tax breaks have put more money in the hands of consumers, ai
India Navigates a Tightrope: Balancing Russian oil Imports with Global Pressure India finds itself in a complex geopolitical position, continuing to purchase Russian oil despite increasing international scrutiny and potential repercussions. This decision, driven by energy security needs and economic considerations, is drawing both criticism and understanding on the global stage. Let's explore th
MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India's central bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but the odds of another cut have risen after the United States slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last week, adding to pressure on growth even as inflation stays subdued. A large majority of economists, or 44 of 57, in a July 18-24 Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy comm