Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 12: Deloitte India announced the winners of the 19th edition of Technology Fast 50 India Awards, recognising the nation's fastest-growing tech companies of 2024. This year's awards spotlight the dynamic growth of startups across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, healthcare, supply chain, and education. Also Read | Who Are Alexander Brothers, Arrested in Sex Trafficking Case in US? All About Tal Alexander, Oren Alexander and Alon ...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (PTI) Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday launched 'Uber Moto Women,' a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru offering women-only bike rides, the company said. In a statement, Uber said that this on-demand two-wheeler service connects female riders with female drivers and is designed to address women's safety and mobility needs while "empowering female drivers with flexible earning opportunities". Also Read | 'One Nation One Election' Bill Cleared by Union Cabinet: Opposition ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The Union government has sanctioned a combined strength of more than 2,800 CISF personnel to guard two soon-to-be operational international airports in Noida and in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai, official sources said Thursday. Sources told PTI that the ministry of home affairs (MHA), under whose command the CISF works, had sanctioned 1,840 posts for the Navi Mumbai airport and 1,030 the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Uttar Pradesh. Also Read | 'One Nation One Electio...Read More
Mumbai, December 12: The Manhattan Federal Court in New York, United States, on Wednesday, December 11, charged luxury real estate agents Alexander brothers - Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander on charges of sex trafficking. The accused brothers were arrested and charged with sex trafficking for allegedly raping women in the US. Notably, prosecutors described the alleged conduct of the Alexander brothers as "heinous". According to the official notification released by the US Attorn...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks (PSBs) have declined to a decade low of 3.12 per cent at the end of September 2024 from a peak of 14.98 per cent in March 2018 on the back of measures like the 4Rs -- recognition, recapitalisation, resolution, and reform -- taken by the government, the finance ministry said on Thursday. Since 2015, the government implemented a comprehensive 4Rs strategy of recognising NPAs transparently, resolution and recovery, r...Read More
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], December 12 (ANI): To commemorate 'Seva, Sankalp Ane Samarpan Na 2 Varsh' (Two Years of Exceptional Service, Commitment, and Dedication) under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and to mark the commencement of the third year, a ceremony was organised at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar to channel the strength and skills of youth into state government services, according to the release. At the event, CM Patel, accompanied by Finance Minister Kanubhai De...Read More
Aizawl, Dec 12 (PTI) A day after Chakma Autonomous District Council's chief executive member Rasik Mohan Chakma was removed from his position through a no-confidence motion, 13 ruling MNF members joined opposition camps, leaving the 20-member council without a majority party to form the executive body. BJP Chakma district president Durjya Dhan Chakma said eight council members of the Mizoram National Front (MNF) joined the party at a function held at Chakma council headquarters in Kamalanagar o...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12: All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named as captain of the India U19 team for the inaugural ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22. Niki, who previously won the Player of the Series award in the women's Under 19 T20 Challenger Trophy, made an unbeaten 49 off 31 balls in the tri-series final as India B skipper to ace the chase of 143 and beat South Africa by eight wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Asian Cricket Council Announces Inau...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. Also Read | 'Sabar Bonda': Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's Marathi Feature To Compete at Sundance Film Festival 2025. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain...Read More
Hathras (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 12 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Boolgarhi village in Hathras today to meet the family of the 2020 Hathras crime. An SC/ST court in Hathras had acquitted three out of four accused persons in 2023, and convicted one person for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, in the case. Also Read | 'One Nation One Election' Bill Cleared by Union Cabinet: Opposition Raises Concerns Over Simultaneous Polls; BJP, Allies Say Burden on...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The initial public offer of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd, which provides healthcare support services, got subscribed 1.36 times on the first day of share sale on Thursday. The initial share sale received bids for 1,40,74,698 shares against 1,03,66,780 shares on offer, as per NSE data. Also Read | RRB JE Exam 2024 Admit Card Out at rrbapply.gov.in: Hall Ticket for 7,951 Junior Engineer Posts CBT 1 Examination Released, Know Steps To Download. The Retail Individual...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) It will be a two-way fight between incumbent Arun Jaitley and former India cricketer Kirti Azad for the president's post in the three-day DDCA elections beginning here on Friday. The results will be declared on December 16. The Jaitley-led panel holds significant clout among the 3748 members likely to vote in the elections. Also Read | India Women's Cricket Team Fined For Slow Over-Rate in Second ODI Against Australia. Azad, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning India...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated an exhibition highlighting the state government's achievements over the past year at Kushabhau Thackeray Auditorium (Minto Hall) in Bhopal on Thursday. CM Yadav also addressed a press conference on the occasion, presenting an overview of his government's accomplishments over the past year. He began his address by recalling the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee regarding r...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) India should remain open to investments from China as other developed countries like the US and Germany, with the exception of a handful of sectors, 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Thursday. He also cautioned that one has to be careful about investments from potentially "unfriendly countries" that might damage the interest of the nation. Also Read | RRB JE Exam 2024 Admit Card Out at rrbapply.gov.in: Hall Ticket for 7,951 Junior Engineer Posts...Read More
NewsVoir Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12: Ahmedabad University has built an innovative academic ecosystem, redefining the ways of learning through research-driven thinking, hands-on experiences, and interdisciplinary exploration. The University has reimagined the classroom experience to equip students to tackle complex global challenges that lie at the intersection of diverse disciplines - a foundation that not only shapes the future of education but also drives societal progress. The...Read More
NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 12: Deloitte India announced the winners of the 19th edition of Technology Fast 50 India Awards, recognising the nation's fastest-growing tech companies of 2024. This year's awards spotlight the dynamic growth of startups across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, healthcare, supply chain, and education. Delhi NCR led the rankings with 16 winners, followed by Bangalore and Mumbai. Notably, 2 winners from tier two and tier...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Easing of food prices, especially vegetables, the retail inflation eased to 5.48 percent in the month of November 2024 from 6.21 percent in the previous month, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the government on Thursday. During the month of November 2024, a significant decline in inflation is observed in the Vegetables, Pulses & Products, Sugar & Confectionary, Fruits, Eggs, Milk and Products, Spices, Transport & Communication, and Personal Care & Effec...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) With EV sales reaching 1.2 million and achieving 5 per cent market penetration in FY24, the shift toward electric mobility is rapidly gaining momentum in India, a report said on Thursday, adding that right policy support and faster decision-making can help in fostering collaborations across stakeholders.EVs are emerging as a transformative solution, in line with India's COP26 commitment to transition to 100 per cent zero-emission vehicles by 2040. According to the KPMG...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) election, incumbent president Rohan Jaitley has called his opponent and former cricketer Kirti Azad's claims as 'baseless' and has no 'substantial documentation' to back them. Former World Cup-winning player Azad levelled serious allegations against Jaitley including mismanagement of funds received from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."I am not aware of the content of the allegations that have bee...Read More
Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - Leveraging Infosys Cobalt and Infosys Topaz, the collaboration will help enterprises boost energy efficiency by up to 30-40% while meeting decarbonization goals Infosys (https://www.infosys.com/) (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie (https://www.rheinenergie.com/de/) , a leading German energy service provider, to help enterprises dri...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday conducted a review meeting here of the ongoing paddy procurement process and directed officials concerned to expedite the process, promptly address farmers' grievances and keep an eye on possible exploitation by middlemen. Majhi said, "The arrangement to buy paddy with Rs 800 per quintal input assistance under PM Kisan and CM Kisan is a significant step towards empowering farmers, benefiting over 1.7 million farmers. Therefore, it is essential...Read More
Ranchi, Dec 12 (PTI)The Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday passed the second supplementary budget of Rs 11,697.45 crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. After this, the four-day session of the assembly was adjourned sine die by Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore tabled the second supplementary budget, allocating a maximum outlay of Rs 6,390.55 crore to the women, child development and social security department to boost the government's flagship scheme Maiyan Samman Yojana....Read More
Aizawl, Dec 12 (PTI) A day after Chakma Autonomous District Council's chief executive member Rasik Mohan Chakma was removed from his position through a no-confidence motion, 13 ruling MNF members joined opposition camps, leaving the 20-member council without a majority party to form the executive body. BJP Chakma district president Durjya Dhan Chakma said eight council members of the Mizoram National Front (MNF) joined the party at a function held at Chakma council headquarters in Kamalanagar o...Read More
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 finished at Rs 80,400 per 10 grams in the previous trading session. The yellow metal has jumped nearly Rs 2,000 in the past three sessions. Silver also rallied Rs 700 to Rs 97,000 per kg on Thursday. The white metal settled at Rs 96,300 per ...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the government promptly made an arrest after a replica of the Constitution was damaged in Parbhani, yet violent protests took place which was unacceptable. The accused, who allegedly damaged the replica, was a mentally unstable man, Fadnavis told reporters in Delhi. A bandh was called on Wednesday after the glass-encased replica of the Constitution near Dr B R Ambedkar's statue outside the Parbhani railway stati...Read More
New Delhi: The high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium, before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India. The other countries where simultaneous elections are conducted are Germany, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election,' and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Par...Read More
Aizawl: The political situation in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) remains uncertain following the removal of chief executive member (CEM) Rasik Mohan Chakma through a no-confidence vote on Wednesday. No party currently holds sufficient seats to establish governance in the council. Mizo National Front (MNF), which initially secured control of the 11th CADC by winning 10 seats in the May 9, 2023 elections and gaining support from 4 additional council members, now retains only one M...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday backed the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill, stating that party supremo Nitish Kumar has always supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. He added that the party had previously voiced its support for the bill and had approached the relevant committee. Jha remarked, "Our party welcomes this. We had approached this committee, and I was also part of the delegation. Nitish Kumar has always advoca...Read More
Hyderabad: A video of a Lagcherla tribal farmer sitting on a hospital bed in handcuffs while waiting for doctors to attend to him has gone viral sparking criticism and prompting chief minister A Revanth Reddy to order a probe. Hirya Naik was one of the many farmers arrested while protesting against the establishment of Pharma Village in Lagcherla, Vikarabad. While in jail, he suffered chest pain reportedly due to a heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital for a checkup. Videos emerged of hi...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): A nearly 26 per cent rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year 2024-25 helped India's gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reach an impressive USD 1 trillion since the start of this century. India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its economic journey, with gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching an impressive USD 1 trillion since April 2000. This landmark achievement was helped by a nearl...Read More