India Under-19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi was one of the shining lights in his team's campaign at the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024, where the Indians ended up as runners-up. Suryavanshi, who is just 13 years of age, scored back-to-back fifties against United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka Under-19 sides to live up to the hype that was built around him after the IPL 2025 Mega Auction last month. Although Suryavanshi failed to fire in the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 final which India lost to Bangladesh, scorin...Read More
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, expressed optimism about India's economic growth. He highlighted the significant progress made in the last 20 years, despite economic shocks, and projected India to become a major global player within the next decade. He emphasized the importance of addressing land and labor issues and advocated for equity investments over gold.Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission, in conversation with ET Now at the Times Network India E...Read More
Rajasthan is at a pivotal point in fostering investment and growth thanks to effective collaboration between central and state governments. At the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, Singapore's sustainable industrial strategies were highlighted, reinforcing Rajasthan's commitment to global partnerships across various sectors such as renewable energy and urban development. Rajasthan is poised for substantial investment and growth as central and state governments work cohesively, s...Read More
Hyderabad: Hours before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials took the irrigation AEE Herur Nikesh Kumar into custody for questioning, the HYDRAA, which collected data of tainted irrigation department officers who have been taking bribes to issue no-objection certificates (NoCs) to the lands on buffer zones and FTLs, is likely to share the data with the ACB to help to conduct a proper inquiry. On Wednesday, the court granted four-day police custody of the accused officer to the ACB for que...Read More
Garhwa: A group of wild elephants caused extensive damage by destroying houses and consuming stored grains across numerous villages in the Chinia block of Garhwa district. On Tuesday, divisional forest officer (Garhwa south) Ebin Benny Abraham said that the elephants were entering the villages in search of food, forcing residents to remain vigilant throughout nights. "The forest department has deployed a team to keep the tuskers at bay during night," the DFO said. The elephants have destroyed ...Read More
Hyderabad: Assembly speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Wednesday said he will consider the request for introducing the 'Best MLA' Award on the lines of 'Best Parliamentarian'. Meanwhile, legislative affairs minister D Sridhar Babu criticised BRS MLCs and MLAs for boycotting the first orientation programme for first-time legislators in the last 10 years in Telangana. Sridhar Babu said it was a two-day programme and that BRS members should attend it at least on the second day, Thursday, at MCRHRD In...Read More
AIZAWL: Mizoram power & electricity minister Rodingliana Wednesday unveiled a fresh scheme under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), offering households the option to install rooftop solar systems. The initiative aims to help residents reduce their electricity expenses. During a press conference in Aizawl, Rodingliana detailed how the Centre has been offering subsidies for rooftop solar installations to enable domestic power generation through solar energy. The programme targets one...Read More
BHUBANESWAR : Unable to regulate retail price of the potato even after normal flow of the tuber from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided to provide the kitchen essential to consumers at a subsidised rate through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED). In the first phase of its market intervention initiative, the state government has procured 60 tonnes of potato from Uttar Pradesh through NAFED and the same will be availabl...Read More
NIA raids 19 locations in Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy probe targeting youth radicalisation The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 19 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and another state to investigate a Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy aimed at radicalising youth and spreading terror in India The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches on Thursday at 19 locations across three states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its ...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Gold prices climbed Rs 500 to Rs 80,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to persistent buying by retailers and jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 500 to Rs 80,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to persistent buying by retailers and jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity...Read More
Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Today: Check Winners | Image: Republic Nagaland State Lottery Results - Monday, 09 December 2024: Check Winners for DEAR DWARKA MORNING, DEAR DESERT DAY, and DEAR FINCH EVENING, Nagaland Dear Godavari 1 PM Lottery Result 09-12-2024 (OUT): Live updates for Monday's Nagaland Sambad State Lottery results. DEAR DWARKA 1 PM, DEAR DESERT 6 PM, DEAR FINCH 8 PM lottery winners declared today. First Prize: ₹1 Crore. Check the complete winners list now! Nagaland DWARKA 1 P...Read More
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal once again ruled out the possibility of an alliance with Congress for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, stating that AAP will contest independently. This comes amid media speculation of a potential tie-up, fueled by the cancellation of a Congress event and discussions in the INDIA bloc about leadership changesAAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday once again ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the Congress for the Delhi assembly polls, amid reports tha...Read More
Former Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya advocated for India to remain open to Chinese investments, except in sensitive sectors, mirroring the approach of countries like the US and Germany. He also emphasized the importance of expanding India's Free Trade Agreements to facilitate smoother global supply chain participation and boost exports, citing the example of iPhone's multinational production process.India should remain open to investments from China as other developed countries l...Read More
The agitators demanded strict punishment for those who insulted the statue. Violent protests took place for the second day in central Maharashtra's Parbhani city on Wednesday over alleged vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution, police said. Amid the bandh called by some organisations, a mob indulged in arson and police fired teargas shells in response, a senior official told PTI. How did the protest begin? An unidentified person on Tuesday damaged a replica of the Constitution h...Read More
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has exposed Rs 11,000 crore in undisclosed income and aided in the seizure of 461 kg of drugs. Their efforts also led to significant legal actions and financial penalties, showcasing the agency's crucial role in fighting money laundering and terror financing. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has played a pivotal role in uncovering Rs 11,000 crore in undisclosed income and facilitating the seizure of 461 kg of narcotics, according to a statement from th...Read More
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Hathras on Thursday to meet the family of a Dalit woman who had died allegedly after gangrape in September 2020, Congress members said. Police stepped up the deployment of personnel in and around Bool Garhi village in the Chandpa area of Hathras in light of the expected visit of the opposition leader. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai in Lucknow confirmed that Rahul Gandhi would be visiting the family in Bool Garhi, Ha...Read More
"I expect the same effect when the Women's HIL begins with four teams this year. This will be a good opportunity for players who could not make the cut for the National Camp to showcase their potential and grow under different coaches. "It will also help strengthen the conveyor belt of talent coming into the Indian women's hockey team." A veteran of 317 matches with 158 goals, the 32-year-old will lead the forward line of Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the inaugural edition. "When the HIL was r...Read More
Kochi: India meteorological department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning for Kerala until Dec 17. For Thursday, IMD issued an orange alert for Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts, while Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are on yellow alert. Thunderstorms with lightning, accompanied by winds with speeds reaching 30-40kmph, gusting to 50kmph, are very likely at one or two places in Kerala on Thursday. Sabarimala pilgrimage...Read More
Actress Sreeleela has become the talk of the town because of her special appearance in Pushpa 2. Now, it seems that she has been chosen to play the leading lady in NC 24. The film features Naga Chaitanya in the lead. Naga Chaitanya will soon be beginning work on NC 24, directed by Karthik Varma Dandu of Virupaksha fame. The film was announced on Chay's birthday last month and has already garnered a fair deal of attention. Now, it seems that the makers of Naga Chaitanya's 24th film have decided ...Read More
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and Union minister JP Nadda on Thursday said that the Chair should not be questioned or criticised about admissibility, calling it contempt of the House and Chairman. He also condemned Mallikarjun Kharge for criticising the Chair in a press conference the day before, calling it wrong. "The Chair cannot be questioned with regard to admissibility or for any other purposes. The Chairman's ruling cannot be questioned or criticised; to do so is contempt of the Hou...Read More
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Big Cricket League T20 2024 Expert Advice: Southern Spartans will be taking on Northern Challengers in the first match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Vesu, Surat on 12th December at 7:30 PM IST. Get the best SS vs NC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024. Expert analysis and more. The Big Cricket League T20 2024 is se...Read More
Economy 1 min read IIP grows 3.5% in October, up from 3.1% a month ago India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 3.5% in October 2024, up from 3.1% in September 2024. This positive growth was driven by strong performance in key sectors like basic metals, electrical equipment, and refined petroleum products. Eighteen out of 23 industry groups showed year-over-year growth, indicating broad-based industrial expansion. The IIP growth rate for the month of October 2024 is 3.5 percent whic...Read More
Gujarat Giants has appointed Pravin Tambe as the bowling coach, ahead of the 2025 season of the Women's Premier League. The team also announced the appointment of Daniel Marsh as its new batting coach while Michael Klinger, who joined the team last season, will continue to be the head coach. Tambe came into the limelight when he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut at the age of 41 with Rajasthan Royals. He also brings substantial coaching experience. Previously, he has worked with IPL t...Read More
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust's Rs 2,800- crore QIP has drawn interest from institutional investors such as India's biggest insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), World Bank arm IFC and mutual funds such as ICICI Prudential MF and SBI MF, sources told Moneycontrol. The Canadian investment firm Brookfield-backed firm's QIP, with a base issue size of Rs 2,800 crore, saw a 2x demand from investors, the sources said. "This is the first time LIC and IFC have invested in a REIT in I...Read More
Guwahati, Dec 12: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the "One Nation, One Election" bill, a landmark proposal aimed at synchronising elections across the country. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, currently on a visit to Odisha, hailed the move as a significant step toward "minimising disruptions" to developmental work caused by frequent election cycles. Speaking to the press during a visit to Jagannath Temple in Puri, Sarma asserted the rationale behind the initiative, stating, "R...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): As the country prepares for the inaugural Women's Hockey India League (HIL), the captains of four teams expressed their excitement at being part of a historic tournament. They described it as "more than a competition," calling it a "celebration of skill and passion for women's hockey in India," and highlighting its role in showcasing the nation's finest sporting talent. With just one month remaining until the highly anticipated event, excitement is building...Read More
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has contributed to the detection of Rs 11,000 crore in undisclosed income and the seizure of 461 kg of narcotics. The FIU's intelligence sharing led to the attachment of Rs 983 crore in assets, identification of Rs 2,763 crore in criminal proceeds, and 184 arrests. Additionally, tax refunds increased by 46.31% to Rs 3.The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has helped in detection of undisclosed income of Rs 11,000 crore and seizure of 461 kg of narcotic d...Read More
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 12: Ignite Junior College, a renowned name in integrated education, celebrates its students' remarkable performance in the CLAT 2025 examination, reaffirming its commitment to providing the best coaching for aspiring law students. With multiple students securing top ranks, including B. Nakshatra's 7th rank in Telangana, the college has once again demonstrated its academic excellence and student-centric approach. A Hub for Excellence in Education Ig...Read More
New Delhi: Team India's former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is in Australia these days. Harbhajan Singh is commentating in the ongoing 5-match Test series between India and Australia. Team India's Turbanator did something after the second Test match ended which is being praised a lot. After the day-night Test match played in Adelaide, he took off his blazer and gave it to the camera person. This generous video of Bhajji is viral on social media. Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the Pink ...Read More
Ahmedabad: The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a search in Viramgam of Ahmedabad district regarding alleged operations of the militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and questioned a cleric for his alleged links with the outfit. The searches were conducted at 19 locations in three states -- Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- and in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir as part of a probe into a conspiracy by JeM to radicalise youths and spread terror in India,...Read More