New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred, till the second week of January next year, the hearing on the bail plea of lawyer Surendra Gadling, who remains behind bars in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. A bench, headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh, decided to adjourn the hearing after Gadling's counsel submitted that the Maharashtra government filed its reply late on Tuesday and the petitioner side would need some time to go through the contents of the counter a...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Renewable energy player BCL Industries on Wednesday said it is setting up a bio-energy plant in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 150 crore. The company has also received an environment clearance for its 75 KLPD (kilo litres per day) plant coming up in Kharagpur, it said. Additionally, the work on a similar project with 75 KLPD capacity in Bathinda, Punjab is in full swing. Both the projects are expected to be completed within a time period of 18-24 months, it said....Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Congress and the BJP over the Ambedkar controversy and said that instead of using Babasaheb's name for political gain, both the parties should show proper respect and reverence towards him. In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, "Instead of using Dr BR Ambedkar's name for political gain, both Congress, BJP and their affiliates should show proper respect and reverence towards him. These parties h...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The INDIA bloc leaders have latched on to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar turning it into a full blown controversy. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that BR Ambedkar is "no less than a God." Speaking to ANI, Selja slammed Amit Shah and said, "Constitution is the 'granth' of the country. If Constitution is the 'granth', Baba Saheb is no less than God. Such comments of a petty mindset for Baba Saheb, is an insult to Baba Saheb, to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday expressed support for the proposed One Nation, One Election Bill, underlining that it aligns with democratic values and would ensure the country's resources and working days are "not wasted." Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar defended the bill, saying, "This is totally democratic. It ensures that the country's resources and working days are not wasted... Why should we let the country suffer losses due to ...Read More
Mumbai, December 18: Medical tests of the driver involved in the Kurla BEST bus accident, which claimed eight lives, have indicated he did not have any mental disorder and was not drunk at the time of the incident, police said on Wednesday. The electric bus, hired on a wet-lease basis by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking and driven by Sanjay More, ploughed into a crowd in Mumbai's Kurla area on December 9. The accident claimed eight lives and left more ...Read More
MUMBAI: The iconic veteran singer Asha Bhosle and the maestro of melody, Sonu Nigam, are uniting for their first and final live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This extraordinary live concert will bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration for UAE music enthusiasts, the event promises an unforgettable night. Organized by Asia's leading live entertainment company PME...Read More
New Delhi: Ahead of Kalki 2898 AD's grand Japan release on January 3, 2025, director Nag Ashwin shared heartfelt gratitude for the immense love from Japanese fans. With overwhelming responses pouring in, excitement for the film's international debut is soaring. Nag Ashwin took to Instagram story section and shared a deeply moving post, featuring a picture of letters from Japanese fans, some of whom went the extra mile to write in Telugu script. Along with the image, he shared an emotional capt...Read More
New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo on Wednesday announced "free medical treatment for senior citizens above 60 years" under the 'Sanjeevani Yojana' if the party wins the upcoming Delhi elections due in February 2025. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "The elders of Delhi have always considered me as their son. Today I am going to fulfill my duty. If AAP wins, all citizens above 60 years of age in Delhi will get free treatment under Sanjeevani Yojana. Whether the hospital is ...Read More
Mumbai, December 18: Captain Rohit Sharma praised India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to retire from international cricket, saying "some decisions are very personal" and the entire team has complete backing of Ashwin's thought process. The 38-year-old broke the news of his retirement after India's fourth Test against Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw. He ended his career with 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Tests and became India's second-leading wicket-taker af...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (Maxim News): The Cyberabad Police, in collaboration with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), launched a significant awareness initiative under the project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Preventing Risks Online Through Education, Collaboration, and Training) on December 17, 2024, at the Cyberabad CP Office Main Conference Hall. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty said & quot; Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing challenges in our society...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday announced that 'Sanjivni Yojna' would be launched for free treatment of people aged above 60 years after his party returns to power in Delhi. Assembly polls in Delhi are due in February next year. Kejriwal said registration for the scheme will begin within two-three days. AAP volunteers would go door to door for registration of the eligible elderly for the scheme, he said at an event at the party headquarters here. After the elect...Read More
Patna: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted simultaneous raids in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali on Wednesday morning in connection with an investigation involving two AK 47 assault rifles. One of the targeted locations was the residence of Bhola Rai, the village head of Mankauli Panchayat in Muzaffarpur. The raid at Bhola Rai's house began at approximately 3 A.M. and was carried out with the assistance of the local police. The NIA team conducted a thorough search of the premises, seiz...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat -- suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption -- could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrain from them, according to a study. Published in the journal Food Frontiers, the study also found higher blood pressure and inflammation levels, along with lower levels of 'good' cholesterol (HDL), in vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alter...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and leaders of the ruling Congress on Wednesday participated in a 'Chalo Raj Bhavan' protest here over the Adani issue and also against "Prime Minister Narendra Modi not visiting violence-hit Manipur". The protest was organised by the state Congress as per a call given by the AICC. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud was among the party leaders and workers who also too...Read More
New Delhi, December 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack at the Congress party, accusing it of indulging in every possible dirty trick to obliterate the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar and also humiliate the SC/ST communities. PM Modi's tirade came on back of Congress's demand for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, whom they accused of disrespecting Dr Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. 'Amit Shah Maafi Mango': Rahul Gandhi, INDIA Bloc MPs Prote...Read More
Mumbai: Radhika Apte known for her unconventional choices and fearless attitude, recently faced severe backlash on social media after sharing pictures from her bold pregnancy photoshoot. The actress, celebrated for breaking stereotypes, posed in a striking maternity shoot that showcased her embracing her pregnancy journey unapologetically. However, the bold concept didn't sit well with a section of the audience. Critics took to social media to troll her, with many accusing Bollywood of promotin...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: The term insurance vs savings plan has already brought a lot of comparisons many people continue to face in the dynamic world of financial planning. Indeed, both are very useful, but they serve two different purposes. Term insurance is used to offer your dependents protection financially while saving plans are useful in accumulating money for use at some later time. In this blog, we have covered the term plan vs savings plan differences, their benefits,...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a "conspiracy against BR Ambedkar" and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India. Rijiju also highlighted that he is the first Buddhist after Ambedkar to hold the position of Union Law Minister. Also Read | Congress MLAs Arrive at Madhya Pradesh Assembly With Tea Kettles, Alleging BJP Government's 'Failure' ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, saying that he can't "bulldoze" Ambedkar's legacy which remains a voice for the oppressed communities. "Yesterday, Amit Shah who believes in Manuwaad and who is a follower of Savarkar has expressed his anti-mindset of Ambedkar (anti-Ambedkar mindset)...We will try to say to him 'Ambedkar Jai'...because he can't just bulldoze Ambedkar's le...Read More
Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2024: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the round 2 timetable for the state National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 counselling. Applicants can check the Karnataka NEET PG 2024 round 2 counselling timetable on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. According to the timetable, aspirants can modify, change, and delete options for Karnataka NEET PG 2024 round 2 counselling until December 19. The Karnataka ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lakh pending applications for pension on higher wages. An online facility was made available by EPFO for submitting applications for validation of options/joint options for pension on higher wages, a [...] New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lak...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has written to Chief Minister Atishi, slamming the AAP government over a "deliberate lapse" in tabling CAG reports in the assembly and advising her to summon a special session of the House on December 19 or 20 to do so. In his letter on Tuesday, Saxena alleged that there has been a "conscious and deliberate lapse" on the part of the elected government in presenting the 14 reports over the last two years. In normal course, a legislatur...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Data and AI company Databricks on Wednesday said it is raising USD 10 billion in funding led by Thrive Capital and plans to use the fresh capital for new AI products, acquisitions, and expanding its international market operations. The oversubscribed funding round values the San Francisco-headquartered firm at USD 62 billion, according to a company statement. "The company is raising USD 10 billion of expected non-dilutive financing and has completed USD 8.6 billion to d...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Wednesday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 372-391 per share for its Rs 582-crore initial public offering (IPO) that opens for subscription on December 20. The initial share-sale will conclude on December 24, the company announced. The Ahmedabad-based company's IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 21 lakh shares valued Rs 82.11 crore, by promoters and other selling sha...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) The Pakistan high commission on Wednesday said it issued 84 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in Punjab province's Chakwal district. The group has been given visas to visit the Katas Raj temples from December 19 to 25. The temples are also known as Qila Katas. It is a complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways. Under the provision of a bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines, Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from ...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 18 (VOICE) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is expressing her discontent with the way the media covers news these days. On Wednesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note in which she said, "What is this rush to put out news on social media before confirming it. I'm deeply saddened by how... RIP Zakir Hussain". Shabana was reacting to what followed after the news of Zakir Hussain's demise surfaced at night on Sunday. A lot of media houses reported...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 18 (PTI) Senior NCP leader in Kerala and state Forest Minister A K Saseendran on Wednesday rejected media reports about the change in the party's lone ministership in the Left government and made it clear that there is no obstacle for party MLA Thomas K Thomas to be part of the state cabinet instead of him. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP is an ally in the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state. It has two MLAS - A K Saseendran and Thomas K Thomas. Saseendran told rep...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the country will not tolerate Babasaheb Ambedkar's insult and demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah should apologise for his remarks in the Rajya Sabha. Several MPs of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises demanding Shah's apology for his remarks which they claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. Sharing pictures from the...Read More
Shillong Teer Result Today , December 18: The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association (KHASA) organizes weekly archery events in Meghalaya, known as Shillong Teer. This popular event features exciting archery competitions, with results announced at specific times throughout the day, adding an element of suspense and anticipation for participants and spectators alike....Read More