Bengaluru: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials have arrested a passenger, who was found hiding over 4 kg of cocaine inside the covers of two comic books, in Bengaluru airport, officials said. The cocaine, worth Rs 40 crore, was seized by the officials. Acting on specific intelligence, the DRI officials of the Bengaluru unit intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Doha on the morning of July 18 at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. During checking it was ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The exemption of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) systems for some coal-based power plants is a positive for thermal power producers, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF), vide its notification dated July 11, 2025, has issued significant amendments to the Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) norms, particularly concerning the sulphur dioxide emission standards for coal and lignite-based thermal power...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. The Asian Games silver medallist registered his best effort in the second round on Saturday night. Sreeshankar opened with a 7.63m jump, followed it up with his winning leap of 7.75m in the second round, and then recorded a solid 7.69m. His third attempt was a foul, while his fi...Read More
Nagaland Lottery Sambad (July 20, 2025): The conducting and playing of lottery games is completely prohibited in all other states of India, except for 13 states where these activities are permitted. Lottery games and operations have been permitted in 13 Indian states since 1967, including Nagaland. These twelve states are Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Meghalaya, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Under the direction of the Finance Department, the Nagaland State Lotter...Read More
Chennai, Jul 20 (PT) The Madras High Court has observed that the ED was not a "drone" to attack at will, and nor was it a "super cop" to investigate anything and everything which comes to its notice. A division bench of Justice M S Ramesh and Justice V Lakshminarayanan made the observations while hearing the plea by city-based RKM Powergen Private Ltd challenging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seizing Rs 901 crore of its fixed deposits in connection with a PMLA case. The ED action came on th...Read More
Jammu, July 20 (UNI) A fresh batch of 4388 pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra chanting 'Bam Bam Bhole' this morning left for the holy cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas here from Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar base camp. "A fresh batch of 4388 pilgrims this morning left for Shri Amarnath Yatra cave shrine in Kashmir from Jammu base camp amid tight security arrangements," they added. They said that 2815 pilgrims left for Pahalgam and 1573 for Baltal in a fleet of 179 vehicles comprising Light Moto...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 21 a suo motu case over the issue of probe agencies summoning advocates who offer legal opinions or represent parties during the investigation of cases. The matter is slated to come up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria. The case comes in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoning senior lawyers Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. However, on June 20, t...Read More
NEW DELHI: India will be able to address the apprehensions of the private sector globally about investments in the civil nuclear sector, which was opened up to achieve the ambitious target of producing 100 GW atomic power by 2047, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has asserted. Singh, who oversees the Department of Atomic Energy, said changes in relevant rules and legislation will have to be made to facilitate the entry of the private sector in the field of nuclear energy, which currently is under ...Read More
MUMBAI, July 17 (Reuters) - India's largest property developer DLF (DLF.NS), opens new tab expects to review offers from potential partners, as it works on a project to build luxury flats in a slum area of Mumbai that marks its return to the city, it said on Thursday. DLF left Mumbai more than a decade ago, when it sold off land to reduce debt and turned its focus to New Delhi and regions around the capital. It had since become one of India's largest luxury property developers, building premiu...Read More
The story highlights the plight of migrant families, particularly children, working in brick kilns in Uttar Pradesh. Despite the promise of income, families often remain in poverty, with children missing out on education and other basic rights. The systemic exploitation keeps them trapped in a cycle of labor. In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district, countless migrant families toil in brick kilns, with many children like 12-year-old Rajni bearing the brunt of invisible labor. While parents strive fo...Read More
Officials said the project, which is under discussion, is part of two proposals to decongest the Lutyens' area and Central Delhi Soon, those commuting between Delhi and Gurgaon may be able to skip the daily traffic snarls on NH-48 and MG Road. A new link, starting at either Gyarah Murti or Talkatora Stadium, is under discussion, said officials. Currently, it takes a commuter over an hour to go from the Capital to Gurgaon or vice versa via the usual routes. With this proposed link, commuters ca...Read More
New Delhi: The upcoming week will be very busy for the Indian stock market, with 10 companies launching their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) -- five from the mainboard (large, established companies) and five from the SME (smaller companies) segment. The stock market is set to get very busy next week! A total of 10 different companies will launch their IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) -- five from the main market (mainboard) and five from the SME (small and medium enterprises) segment. Plus, thr...Read More
Chennai: The weekend began with a cloudy Saturday followed by evening rain spells, continuing the wet spell that began Friday night. Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam observatories recorded 34°C and 33.8°C (1.5°C and 1.8°C below normal). They also recorded 2 cm and 1 cm of rainfall. This followed Friday night's intense showers, with Korattur recording the highest of 10 cm.Weathermen said that the city and its suburbs may continue to receive rainfall over the next three to four days. India Meteoro...Read More
Earlier this month, the DGCA also rolled out a major initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of pilot training in India. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Saturday, withdrew its advisory mandating the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force (IAF) Joint User Airports (JUAs). The aviation regulator, however, clarified that the ban on aerial and ground photography at these locations remains in force. In a statement, the DGCA noted, "Advisories...Read More
Panic gripped Ladhewali market this morning after traders learnt that four unidentified men had looted Rs 14 lakh cash from the ATM of the State Bank of India (SBI). The looters came in a Swift car carrying gas cutter machines past midnight. They first black sprayed the CCTV cameras installed inside the ATM and worked to break open the cash shelves. They spent over an hour and fled in the car with the cash. The shopkeepers in the market area said the bank staff had not deployed any security gu...Read More
Shloka Mehta Ambani shares her thoughts on balancing work and parenting, emphasising the importance of setting a positive example for children. She co-founded ConnectFor, a platform that links volunteers with NGOs. ConnectFor has achieved remarkable milestones in volunteering hours and financial savings for non-profits. Shloka also highlights the need for greater recognition and funding in India's social sector. In a rare and heartfelt interview, Shloka Mehta Ambani, businesswoman, philanthropi...Read More
All the ghats of the Ganges n Varanasi are submerged and the riverside temples are waterlogged after continuous rainfall throughout past few days The Ganga river in Varanasi is in spate following incessant rainfall for the past few days and has triggered a flood alert by the district administration, reported PTI. The situation calls for an attention as low-lying areas and villages in the neighbouring districts like Sambhal have already been affected by the flood-like situation. What is the sit...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose to Rs 45,350 crore in the first half of 2025, marking a 45 per cent increase from a year ago, despite global trade headwinds, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic concerns. However, the number of IPOs declined to 24 during the period under review from 36 in the January-June period of 2024, indicating a rise in the average size of public issues. Going forward, the IPO market is expected to remain cautiously op...Read More
NEW DELHI: It seems that people in Bengaluru will take more time to reach their destination as compared to taking a flight and going to another country. It's not research, but an Instagram post claimed that her friend arrived in Dubai while she remained stuck in the city's traffic.A user on Instagram shared a video of Bengaluru traffic with a statement that reads, "Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic."...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose to ₹45,350 crore in the first half of 2025, marking a 45 per cent increase from a year ago, despite global trade headwinds, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic concerns. However, the number of IPOs declined to 24 during the period under review from 36 in the January-June period of 2024, indicating a rise in the average size of public issues. Going forward, the IPO market is expected to remain cautiously opti...Read More
Mount Abu (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): The water level rose in Lake Nakki at Mount Abu on Sunday as heavy rainfall continues to lash parts of Rajasthan. In other parts of Rajasthan, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Traffic moveme...Read More
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, ...Read More
New Delhi, July 19: Around 76,000 startups in India today are women-led and a large number of them from tier 2 and 3 cities, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. The minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the paradigm of women-led development. Addressing a conference here, Dr Singh stated that over the last 11 years, the PM Modi government has focused its ...Read More
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 94,433.12 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tumbled 742.74 points or 0.90 per cent. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Infosys and Hindustan Unilever suffered erosion from their market valuation last week, ICICI Bank, Stat...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Participants in the Indian stock markets will closely monitor ongoing tariff-related discussions, high-frequency indicators from both the US and India, two consecutive declines in foreign exchange reserves, and the earnings of companies. According to market analysts, the first trading day of the market will be crucial, as investors will react to the first-quarter results of heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. Going a...Read More
Guwahati, July 20: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is in the final stages of preparing the tender for the long-awaited second rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra at Saraighat, with the project expected to be completed by December 2029. Sanctioned during the 2023-24 financial year at an estimated cost of Rs 1,473.77 crore, the bridge will form part of the doubling of the Agthori-Kamakhya railway line. Senior NFR officials confirmed that engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) NIRL, the renewable energy arm of state-owned NLC India, is expected to go public in the second quarter of the next financial year to raise around Rs 4,000 crore to part fund its expansion plans, a top official of the company said. In an interview to PTI, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said that the public sector enterprise is targeting to ramp up its renewable energy capacity from the current 1.4 GW to 10 GW by 203...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM on Sunday said it has significantly reduced production costs through its proprietary artificial intelligence systems. The company has scaled its content operations significantly over the past year, producing over 50,000 AI-generated shows, a statement said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. "We are transfo...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM on Sunday said it has significantly reduced production costs through its proprietary artificial intelligence systems. The company has scaled its content operations significantly over the past year, producing over 50,000 AI-generated shows, a statement said. "We are transforming Pocket FM into an AI-led entertainment company, with artificial intelligence now driving content creation, productivity, and global storytelling at scale," ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) NIRL, the renewable energy arm of state-owned NLC India, is expected to go public in the second quarter of the next financial year to raise around Rs 4,000 crore to part fund its expansion plans, a top official of the company said. In an interview to PTI, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said that the public sector enterprise is targeting to ramp up its renewable energy capacity from the current 1.4 GW to 10 GW by 203...Read More