New Delhi, December 15: Delhi's winter chill intensified on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to 6°C, down from 9.4°C recorded the previous day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Safdarjung Observatory, the city's benchmark weather station, reported a minimum temperature of 4.9°C at 8:30 am, 4°C below the seasonal average. The Palam Observatory recorded a minimum of 6.2°C, which is 3°C below normal. The IMD attributes the temperature dip to prevailing northwest...Read More
MUMBAI: In a significant move to support the agricultural sector and address rising input costs, the Reserve Bank of India has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans, including loans for allied activities. The existing loan limit of ₹1.6 lakh per borrower has been raised to ₹2 lakh. This decision acknowledges the impact of inflation and the increasing cost of agricultural inputs on farmers. It aims to provide enhanced financial access to farmers, ensuring they...Read More
"India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approx 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, Gensets & other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will support health care needs and rehabilitation of medical infrastructure as well as strengthen the disaster preparedness of against Hurricanes," Jaiswal stated in a post on X. New Delhi: India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Ja...Read More
Brisbane: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has called out the double standards of the Australian cricket pundits for their criticism of Mohammed Siraj's aggressive send-off to Travis Head in the Day/Night Test in Adelaide. Siraj and Head were at loggerheads after the Indian pacer got the Australian centurion bowled and gave him a send-off. While Head said that Siraj's reaction was uncalled for, the Indian pacer on his part countered that the southpaw never said "well bowled" which he claimed to hav...Read More
Sunday, 15 December 2024 () GHMC has issued notices to actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and Congress leader K Jana Reddy for land acquisition to widen roads around KBR Park. The project, with a budget of ₹150 crore, aims to expand a 6.5 km stretch and will affect 306 properties. An additional ₹210 crore is allocated for elevated corridors near the park....Read More
Sambhal Violence: Amid the prevailing tensions in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, the district administration on Sunday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive to clear public spaces of illegal structures. According to Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra, the operation was launched with an aim to address encroachments in public areas and has been actively implemented in Chandauli for the past two months as well. "An anti-encroachment drive is being run against encroachment on public places. This drive h...Read More
Khordha (Odisha) [India], December 15 (ANI): A severe cold wave gripped northern Odisha on Sunday, with the Mayurbhanj in the northern part of the State bearing the brunt of the intense chill with Ramatirtha area in the district recording as low as -10 degrees Celsius. According to the Forest Department, temperatures while other areas such as Gurguria and Barehipani recorded 6 degrees Celsius, Chahala 4 degrees Celsius, Nawana -5 degrees Celsius, and Upper Baraha Kamuda (UBK) -3 degrees Celsius...Read More
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 15 (ANI): Several parts of Thoothukudi and adjoining areas witnessed severe waterlogging on Sunday as heavy rains continued to lash parts of Tamil Nadu. Visuals showed waterlogging in areas including Postal Telegram Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Rajagopal Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Amuda Nagar, KVK Nagar and Asoke Nagar of Thoothukudi. Also Read | CAT 2024 Results: IIM Calcutta Likely To Release CAT 2024 Results Today at iimcat.ac.in, Check Details Here. Earlier o...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Days after a BEST bus mowed down seven persons in Kurla, a motorcyclist got run over by an electric bus of the transport body in the Govandi area here, police said on Sunday. The accident occurred at the Shivaji Nager junction in Govandi late on Saturday night, an official said. Also Read | CAT 2024 Results: IIM Calcutta Likely To Release CAT 2024 Results Today at iimcat.ac.in, Check Details Here. The bus was heading towards the Kurla bus depot from Shivaji Nagar when the...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Mumbai sparkled with glamour and excitement as Bollywood's finest gathered to honor the legendary filmmaker Anees Bazmee, celebrating his extraordinary 45-year journey in the film industry. Also Read | Billie Eilish Gets Hit in the Face After Fan Throws Object During Arizona Concert (Watch Viral Video). Renowned for his unmatched storytelling, creativity, and blockbuster magic, Bazmee has etched his name as one of Indian cinema's most iconic dir...Read More
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) The Centre has approved a new subsidised helicopter route connecting Jammu-Poonch-Mendhar with an additional option of Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route, an official said. The decision follows a proposal submitted by Jammu and Kashmir Civil Aviation Department secretary Mohammad Aijaz Asad for connecting the remote area of Mendhar directly with the winter capital Jammu, the official said. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Chair National Conference of Chief Secretaries Today in Delhi....Read More
New Delhi, December 15: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, will not be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Revised Business List of the Lower House for the day does not mention the Bill. The first list had scheduled the Bill for Monday. It mentioned, "... Arjun Ram Meghwal to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of India. Also to introduce the Bill." One Nation, One Ele...Read More
Hyderabad : In a gesture of solidarity, Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to visit Allu Arjun's residence today at 12 PM. The actor's visit comes in the wake of the ongoing legal issues surrounding Allu Arjun, who is currently embroiled in a case related to the tragic stampede at Sadhya Theatre. Chiranjeevi, known for his strong family ties and unwavering support for his loved ones, is expected to meet Allu Arjun and his family to extend his encouragement and support during this challenging time. Al...Read More
New Delhi: India's teenage prodigy, D Gukesh, made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. The 18-year-old triumphed over defending champion Ding Liren of China in the thrilling 14th and final game of the match. Gukesh clinched the victory with 7.5 points to Liren's 6.5, securing the decisive win in the last classical time control game of a contest that had appeared to be heading for a draw for much of the time. Before Gukesh's achievement on Thursday, the legend...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) A blend of global and domestic factors will influence the stock market outlook for next week. On the global front, particularly the performance of US markets and the Fed's monetary policy decisions will play a significant role; and domestic economic indicators like GDP growth, FIIs and inflation will shape market sentiment. Last week, Indian stock markets ended on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 3 per cent from their recent lows. A broad...Read More
NEW DELHI: To achieve the goal of 2047 and make India a global phenomenon, we need to follow global strategies and parameters, said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh at the "India Economic Conclave" organised by a media house in New Delhi on Saturday. India's space, marine and Himalayan resources, which remained inadequately explored before PM Narendra Modi took over, will contribute substantially to India's future economic growth. While answering to a question on how India can unleash benefits...Read More
Bengaluru: While the outcry over the recent tragic death of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash is still making rounds on the internet, a 33-year-old cop named Thippanna Alugurhas reportedly died by suicide late Friday night for a similar reason. According to reports, the victim identified as a police head constable with Hulimavu PS (Law and Order) died by jumping in front of a moving train in Byappanahalli, Bengaluru. Just Like Atul Subhash left behind a 24-page suicide note before dying, accusing h...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) The tragic suicide of 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his estranged wife and her family members in connection with allegations of harassment, extortion, and financial abuse. Subhash, a resident of Manjunath Layout in Bengaluru, was found dead in his apartment on December 9, leaving behind a 25-page suicide note. In the note, he accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of subjecting him to relentless emotional and financial di...Read More
Mumbai BEST Bus accidents: 3 fatal crashes in 1 week - Govandi rider killed. (Representative/Getty Images) Mumbai: After the tragic incident in which a state-run BEST bus lost control and killed seven people, another accident occurred on Saturday at midnight. A 25-year-old biker died after being struck by a BEST bus in Govandi, Mumbai. This marks the third deadly accident involving BEST buses within just one week. The victim has been identified as Vindo Dikshit who was travelling on a bike suf...Read More
Chennai, Dec 10 (PTI) Standalone health insurance company Star Health Insurance has targeted doubling its business in Tamil Nadu over the next four years, a top official said. As part of its growth strategy, the company plans to add 12,000 new agents across Tamil Nadu and expand its footprint with 25 new offices in both rural and urban areas in FY2025. Also Read | 7th Pay Commission Latest News: Narendra Modi Government Likely To Hike DA for Employees by 3% in January 2025, Check Details. Sta...Read More
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Cann...Read More
A day after a 34-year-old techie from Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after blaming his wife and her family, the police on Tuesday said they have been booked for abetment of suicide. Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in Bengaluru, left behind a 24-page death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged was years long of emotional distress of marital issues; multiple cases filed against him and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and a judge based in Uttar Pradesh, police said. ...Read More
Malayalam director P Balachandrakumar, a pivotal witness in a 2017 assault case, passed away from kidney ailment complications. Notably, he provided crucial testimony against actor Dileep in the case. His disclosures initiated further investigations and highlighted the influence and misconduct within the film industry. P Balachandrakumar, a noted Malayalam film director and a central witness in the infamous 2017 actress assault case in Kerala, has passed away. Film industry sources confirmed hi...Read More
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2024/html/ecb.is241212~ce143b3bc8.en.html Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference. The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the ...Read More
Indian IT stocks surged on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index reaching a new high of 46,000. Companies like Coforge and Tech Mahindra led the gains, rising up to 4%, fueled by positive U.S. inflation data and hopes of a Fed rate cut. Several other IT firms also hit 52-week highs, defying the broader market trend.Indian IT stocks outperformed the broader market on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index hitting a new high of 46,000.Leading the charge were Coforge and Tech Mahindra, which surged up to 4%...Read More
Hyderabad: Terming the handcuffing of Lagacharla farmer Hirya Nayak, currently lodged in Sangareddy jail, while taking him to hospital for treatment "inhuman", BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Chief Justice of Telangana high court to take the case suo motu and urged governor Jishnu Dev Varma to order a probe into the incident. Addressing a press meet on Thursday, the BRS leader said the farmer, who is suspected to have suffered a heart attack while in jail, was treated inhumanly....Read More
Tax officials accuse it of paying agents excess brokerage * Many top India executives signed off on brokerage system NEW DELHI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - An Aviva business model that Indian tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful commissions from 2017 to 2023 was rolled out internally in 2013 and approved in writing by top India executives, a confidential company document shows. Tax inspectors accuse the British insurer of engaging in a clandestine scheme involving hundreds of individuals...Read More
According to a report by India Today, the couple tied the knot in a traditional Iyengar ceremony. The actress glowed in a classic yellow and green madisar saree, paired with a side bun fashioned in the signature Aandal Kondai style. Among the distinguished guests at the wedding was superstar Thalapathy Vijay.Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil are now married! The much-in-love couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Goa on Thursday. The 'Mahanati' star dropped photos from the joyful occasi...Read More
The CM expressed his sympathies with the families of the victims, which included a minor girl. Two other deceased persons hailed from Theni district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday condoled the death of six persons in a fire at a private hospital in Dindigul district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs three lakh each to the next of kin. The CM expressed his sympathies with the families of the victims, which included a minor girl. Two other deceased persons hailed from Theni distr...Read More
Seven Maoists including two women were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Thursday, a senior police official said. IMAGE: District Reserve Guards of the Chhattisgarh police celebrate after an anti-Maoist operation in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, November 22, 2024.Photograph: ANI Photo The gunfight broke out around 3 am in the forest of south Abujhmad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts, inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sund...Read More