Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting (CWC) Nav Satyagrah Baithak' Congress leader Sachin Pilot who arrived at the Belagavi airport on Thursday said that Congress was doing a good very job in the government but the working committee meeting would set the pace and agenda for the next few months and years. "This centenary is special, Congress is doing a very good job in the government but this working committee meeting will set the pace a...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 26 (PTI) Ahead of its extended CWC meeting here, the Congress on Thursday said it will rededicate itself to protect, preserve, and promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy which is under "systematic assault by the ideological brotherhood that fought him bitterly". In a bid to get battle-ready for challenges ahead, the Congress will decide on an action plan for the next year at its CWC meeting named 'Nav Satyagraha Baithak' being held in Karnataka's Belagavi to mark the 100th anniversary of...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches, while sales in value terms are up 16 per cent to Rs 5.68 lakh crore, according to Anarock. Average housing prices grew 21 per cent this year across the seven major cities on rising rates of land, labour and some building raw materials. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 26, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers a...Read More
CHENNAI: Actors Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan met newly crowned world chess champion D Gukesh to extend their wishes on his historic feat. Pictures of the stars interacting with the 18-year-old have gone viral on social media. Rajinikanth gifted Gukesh a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, a book that the veteran actor says has greatly influenced him, and a shawl. Sivakarthikeyan, on the other hand, is seen fastening an.expensive watch on the chess prodigy's wrist. Pict...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (VOICE) India in 2024 saw a boom in employment rates, with women and youth leading the charge in workforce participation, according to a report.The report by Apna.co, a job and professional networking platform, showed women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications -- 20 per cent higher than in 2023. Similarly, the youth posted a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in job applications. Women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications out of a total of 7 cror...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Crime thriller "Hit: The Third Case", starring Telugu cinema star Nani, is set to be released in theatres on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the upcoming film is the sequel to Adivi Sesh's "HIT: The Second Case" which released in 2022. Also Read | MT Vasudevan Nair Passes Away: From Mammootty's 'Utharam' to Mohanlal's 'Sadayam', 10 Iconic Movies of Malayalam Superstars Penned by the Legendary Writer. Nani shared a new still of the film, reportedly set in Kashm...Read More
HYDERABAD: Police busted an interstate tortoise smuggling racket in Rachakonda on Tuesday and rescued 286 star tortoises, 160 red-eared slider tortoises, and other materials, all worth Rs 64 lakh. The police arrested two accused, Siraj Ahmed (39) and Shaik Jani (50), whereas another accused, Vijay Kumar, is currently absconding. The police said Shaik is a resident of Hyderabad who runs an aquarium business and sells various fish and bird species. Plan to sell in Hyd On Tuesday, Malkajgiri Sp...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): After the Delhi government's department issued notices disowning the ruling AAP's registration process for two of its schemes in the national capital, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday said that he would go to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to conduct an inquiry into this matter. Dikshit called the AAP's proposed welfare schemes a 'fraud' and said that every resident of Delhi should know about this. Questioning the AAP government's credibili...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Ada...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 26 (ANI): In a heartwarming moment, Bollywood's beloved couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, celebrated a truly special Christmas this year, marking their first festive season with their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Born in September 2024, Dua has already brought immense joy to the couple's lives, and this Christmas was an extra special occasion for the new parents. On December 25, 2024, Deepika took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming glimps...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches, while sales in value terms are up 16 per cent to Rs 5.68 lakh crore, according to Anarock. Average housing prices grew 21 per cent this year across the seven major cities on rising rates of land, labour and some building raw materials. Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firms in India, attributed the fall in sales volumes during ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The Jal Shakti ministry has set its sights on 2025 to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) after falling short of the 2024 deadline to provide tap water connections to all rural households. The ministry also aims to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme. Over 15.37 crore rural households out of a total o...Read More
Ranchi, Dec 26 (PTI) The mercury is likely to dip in Jharkhand over the weekend with the IMD forecasting rains in the state. Light rain is likely at some places in west and adjoining northern Jharkhand on Saturday and southwest parts of the state on Sunday, the Ranchi Meteorological Centre said. The minimum temperature in the state is at present hovering between 11 degrees and 18 degrees Celsius, it said. Gumla was the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 11.2 degree...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 26 (PTI) Ahead of its extended CWC meeting here, the Congress on Thursday said it will rededicate itself to protect, preserve, and promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy which is under "systematic assault by the ideological brotherhood that fought him bitterly". In a bid to get battle-ready for challenges ahead, the Congress will decide on an action plan for the next year at its CWC meeting named 'Nav Satyagraha Baithak' being held in Karnataka's Belagavi to mark the 100th anniversary of...Read More
Bengaluru: Nandini, a trusted name in Karnataka, is expanding its product range with the introduction of 'Ready to Cook' dosa and idli flour, now available in the city. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled these protein-based Nandini idli and dosa flour packets on Wednesday, marking the brand's long-awaited entry into this new market segment. At a special event held at Home Office Krishna, Siddaramaiah shared his excitement about the launch, stating that this new addition to Nandini's offerings...Read More
MEDAK: Predicting India's rise to the third-largest economy in the world, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that it can only be made possible with the improved participation of the farming communities, who, he termed "great contributors to the economy". Along with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, the V-P visited Tunki village in Kowdipally mandal and interacted with farmers. He enquired about the methods they use in organic farming. "The families of 655 farmers have made history by e...Read More
New Delhi: During the unforgettable Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne between India and Australia, newbie sensation Sam Konstas from Australia stole the spotlight. At just 19 years of age, his audacious style and bold manner on his very first match saw him knock a noteworthy fifty, captivating the cricket lovers everywhere. As a testament to his instant popularity, his Wikipedia page witnessed a flurry of activity. At the start of the game, Konstas audaciously took on India's key speedster, Ja...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 26 (VOICE) The overall sales value of housing units saw a 16 per cent yearly jump in 2024 - from approximately Rs 4.88 lakh crore in 2023 to about Rs 5.68 lakh crore this year, according to a report on Thursday.The housing sales in the top seven cities stood at nearly 4,59,650 units in 2024, against 4,76,530 units in 2023, according to the rpeort by Anarock Group. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) witnessed the highest sales of nearly 1,55,335 units in 2024, registering a 1 per cent ...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 26 (VOICE) As night temperatures continued to remain several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir, the famous Dal Lake froze solid at the top on Thursday. The minimum temperature was minus 7 degrees Celsius in Srinagar while it was minus 6 and minus 8.6 in Gulmarg and Pahalgam respectively. Jammu city had 6.6, Katra town 8, Batote 1.7, Banihal 0.7 and Bhaderwah minus 1.1 degrees. Kashmir Valley continued to remain in the grip of intense cold as markets, streets and main ro...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 26 (VOICE) Actress Janhvi Kapoor celebrated Christmas with a vibrant pyjama party alongside her friends. Taking to her Instagram handle, the actress reposted her friend Nikita Chowhan's post featuring Janhvi and her other friends, including Radhika Ambani. In the image, Janhvi is seen smiling as she happily poses with her friends. Earlier, Orry gave fans a glimpse of the festive spirit on November 30 by sharing an adorable Instagram Story featuring Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor decorati...Read More
NEW DELHI: One Mobikwik Systems(Rs. 2584.16 crore), Intellect Design(Rs. 1065.62 crore), Mazagon Dock Ship(Rs. 891.02 crore), Amber Enterprises(Rs. 702.79 crore), KFIN Technologies(Rs. 561.63 crore), GIC(Rs. 509.82 crore), Manappuram Finance(Rs. 431.00 crore), Greaves Cotton(Rs. 285.52 crore), Tata Motors(Rs. 271.16 crore) and BSE(Rs. 260.62 crore) were among the most traded securities on the National Stock Exchange at 11:10AM in Thursday's session. The NSE Nifty index traded 14.15 points up at...Read More
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police have issued a notice to BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, directing him to appear at 10 am on December 27 at the Masab Tank police station for questioning. The MLA is accused of abusing Banjara Hills Station House Officer (SHO) KM Raghavendra and obstructing him from carrying out his official duties. A police officer told TNIE that at the time of granting the MLA bail in the case, the Nampally court had directed him to cooperate with the police. "Based on the court dir...Read More
Mumbai: In a heart wrenching revelation, actor Vivek Oberoi shared a deeply personal chapter of his life from his teenage years. Speaking to Mens XP, Vivek opened up about the pain of losing his first love to cancer when he was just 18 years old, a tragedy that left him shattered and deeply affected for years. Vivek reminisced about his first love, saying, "I thought, 'This is it. She's the one.' I envisioned us going to college together, getting married, and having kids. I had my life planned ...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived for the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak,' in Belagavi on Thursday. "To mark the 100 years of the 1924 Congress session, we are holding this convention here and AICC has taken the decision to hold a CWC meeting in Karnataka under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge," the Karnataka CM told ANI. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Dense Fog Grips National Capital Amid 'V...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) is set to raise Rs 238 crore from four entities including Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, and Zerodha's Rainmatter Investments in a bid to stay afloat. Others who invested in MSEI are -- BSE-listed Share India Securities, and Securocorp Securities India. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 26, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lotter...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches, while sales in value terms are up 16 per cent to ₹5.68 lakh crore, according to Anarock. Average housing prices grew 21 per cent this year across the seven major cities on rising rates of land, labour and some building raw materials. Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firms in India, attributed the fall in sales volumes during 20...Read More
Agra, December 26: A gym trainer in Agra, identified as Sahil Sharma, has been accused of posing as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent to rape a Canadian woman of Indian origin. The Agra Police has registered an FIR against him and his accomplice, Arif Ali, for rape, criminal intimidation, and blackmail. According to the complaint, Sahil befriended the woman on Tinder and met her at an Agra hotel in March 2024. During the meeting, he allegedly mixed intoxicants in her drink and raped her ...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Dense Fog Grips National Capital Amid 'Very Poor' Air Quality; Trains, Flights Delayed (Watch Videos). The night temperature dro...Read More
New Delhi: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has sparked controversy during the ongoing 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after an on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. Kohli's shoulder-push incident on Thursday, aimed at unsettling the young batter, escalated into a heated exchange, drawing sharp criticism from ex-cricketers like Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan. Both have called for International Cricket Council (ICC) action against Kohli. Ponting and Vaughan ...Read More
HYDERABAD: A delegation from the Telugu film industry, including actors, directors and producers, led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) Chairman Dil Raju is expected to meet Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday to thaw the speculated strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of top actor Allu Arjun. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha and Minister of Cinematography Komatireddy Venka...Read More