They claimed that the campus has been witnessing disputes for days over the installation of a KSU flagpole. At least 10 student activists, allegedly members of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and the Students Federation of India (SFI), were injured in a clash between two groups on the campus of an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in this north Kerala district on Wednesday, police said. The police resorted to lathi charges to control the situation. The opposition Congress's student outfit, ...Read More
New Delhi: Sandeep Dikshit, former MP and son of Delhi's longest-serving chief minister, Sheila Dikshit, is likely to fight AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi assembly seat. Congress party released its first list of 21 candidates on Thursday, giving tickets to senior functionaries, including Dikshit, former minister Haroon Yusuf for the Ballimaran constituency, state president Devendra Yadav for the Badli seat, and national secretary Abhishek Dutt for the Kasturba Nagar cons...Read More
India bolsters its defense capabilities with two major acquisitions. The government approved the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns and 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The artillery guns, built by L&T, are customized for high-altitude operations. The fighter jets, manufactured by HAL, will replace those lost in accidents. These deals total over ₹21,000 crore. The government has cleared two mega defence acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore for additional artille...Read More
New Delhi: The Congress said it has many doubts whether the Government is fully committed to hold the promised debate in Parliament, from Friday, on the Constitution, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the statute. Citing the 'Soros row', the ruling side has been raking up in Parliament, Congress leaders wondered whether it was part of build-up to 'derail' the debate on Constitution. "We have doubts about the government's commitment to hold debate in the House on the Constitu...Read More
The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional future bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-job case. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that Chatterjee shall be released on February 1, 2025, subject to the trial court framing charges before the winter vacation and examination of vulnerable witnesses by the second and third week of January 2025. Chatterjee is facing arrest in the teacher recruitment case prob...Read More
Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli's highly-loved romantic series Mismatched is all set to arrive with its third season. Here's all you need to know about the show including its cast and premise ahead of its release. Mismatched Season 3 OTT Release Update: The cold coffee is brewing once more, as is the love and connections in Netflix's popular romantic series. India's favourite on-screen couple Prajakta Koli (Dimple) and Rohit Saraf (Rishi) are back to remind us why we fell in love with them in the...Read More
Bollywood never sleeps, and neither does its rumour mill! The latest victim? Sonakshi Sinha, who's been the talk of the town since her dreamy June wedding to long-time beau Zaheer Iqbal. But the chatter took a spicy turn when fans started speculating about a baby bump, and Sonakshi's response has officially won the internet! In a candid tête-à-tête with Curly Tales, the Dabangg star left no room for speculation, throwing shade with her signature sass. Addressing the buzz, she said, "Guys, let...Read More
The Indian government has awarded fiscal incentives totaling Rs 4,150 crore to four companies, including the BCGCL joint venture, for developing coal gasification projects aimed at producing ammonium nitrate, synthetic natural gas, and ethanol. This initiative is part of India's Rs 8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme. In a strategic move, the Indian government on Thursday granted fiscal incentives amounting to Rs 4,150 crore to four companies to bolster coal gasification projects. Am...Read More
The Noida Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters in view of the ongoing Bauma Conexpo India 2024 at the Expomart in Greater Noida. To ensure smooth traffic flow, diversions are in place from December 10 to December 14. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Chilla Red Light to Greater Noida: Traffic via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will be diverted from Sector 14A Flyover to Gol Chakkar Chowk, Sector 15. Commuters can use the DSC Marg to reach their de...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday received the second bomb threat in less than a month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday received the second bomb threat in less than a month, which was reportedly delivered via email in Russian language to the bank's official website. Acting on the bank's complaint, the Mumbai Police launched an investigation and filed a case against an unknown individual at the Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. The Zone 1 DCP of the Mumbai Police s...Read More
COIMBATORE: A couple and their two-month-old grandson died on the spot after a truck collided head-on with the car in which they were travelling on L&T Bypass Road near Madukkarai in Coimbatore district on Thursday morning. The daughter-in-law, who sustained severe injuries, was admitted to a hospital where she is battling for life. The deceased were identified as Jacob Abraham, 60, and his wife Sheeba Jacob, 55, both from Eraviperoor village near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala...Read More
Security agencies in Delhi have been placed on heightened alert following multiple bomb threats received by several prominent schools via email on Friday, according to Indian media. The wave of threats is the second within a week, and has resulted in the evacuation of students and staff. Among the schools targeted were the Delhi Public School East of Kailash, Salwan School, Modern School, and Cambridge School. In response to the threats, police, fire department officials, bomb detection squads,...Read More
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji ...Read More
JDU MP Sanjay Jha backed the One Nation, One Election bill saying that it would ensure that development work is not stopped due to frequent elections Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday slammed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, calling it the biggest threat to democracy, reported news agency ANI. He also accused the BJP of forming a government in Maharashtra by manipulating EVMs. Addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "No proper amendment or research has b...Read More
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the Supreme Court to transfer 24 writ petitions related to alleged anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Flipkart to a single High Court, preferably Delhi High Court, to expedite hearings and avoid conflicting rulings. The Supreme Court has agreed to list the matter early, with a likely hearing on Friday.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to transfer a batch of 24 writ petitions pertaining to allege...Read More
The Water Resources Department (WRD) on Thursday sounded a flood alert as the water level in the Poondi reservoir hit 34.05 feet at 8 am, nearing its maximum capacity of 35 feet. In response to the increasing water levels, WRD officials announced that 1,000 cusecs of water would be released through the surplus shutters starting at 1:30 pm. The alert has prompted authorities to issue evacuation warnings for several villages in the region, including Nambakkam, Krishnapuram, Attrambakkam, Odhappa...Read More
Mumbai: Bombay HC on Thursday sought to know if there was a ban on celebrating 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary, and directed Pune rural police to decide on a plea that sought to hold a rally to commemorate the occasion. It said concerns relating to law and order cannot be grounds to deny permission for a rally. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and S G Dige was hearing a plea by Faiyaz Shaikh, Pune chief of AIMIM, seeking a direction to police to grant no...Read More
The development comes three months after the tank fired for the first time at the Mahajan firing range near Bikaner. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) then announced that it had successfully conducted the preliminary field trials of the tank whose performance was exceptional. The tank has been designed as a 25-tonne class armoured fighting vehicle to meet the requirements of the armed forces for high altitude applications, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "T...Read More
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will remain in focus on Friday after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a Rs 13,500-crore contract with the company to procure 12 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The deal, signed on Thursday, December 12, aims to bolster India's defence capabilities while promoting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 13,500 crore, includes associated equipment and is inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will feature a homegrown...Read More
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Prayagraj on Friday. The CM reviewed Mahakumbh 2025 project sites, including a temporary hospital and the Sangam Nose, where the PM will perform rituals. Adityanath also examined ongoing development work at Akshay Vat and Bade Hanuman Mandir corridors.UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited Prayagraj to review the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit ther...Read More
Former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R has secured $8 million in seed funding for his quick commerce startup, FirstClub. Backed by Accel and RTP Global, the platform will offer premium local and global fresh products on a subscription model, launching in Bengaluru by mid-2025. FirstClub aims to cater to a discerning customer base seeking high-quality products and convenient delivery.Quick commerce startup, FirstClub, founded by former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip Ayyappan R, has raised $...Read More
Justice Ajay Bhanot passed the order while disposing of a petition filed by Shivani, a teacher in a government school in Etah, who sought a transfer to a school in Noida or Ghaziabad. Advocate Kashif Rizvi, appearing for the petitioner, argued, "The son of the petitioner suffers from autism. The facilities in district Etah to address the needs of autistic children are not very advanced. Hence, her request for transfer must be allowed on humanitarian grounds, as Noida and Ghaziabad offer better ...Read More
NDIA bloc leaders, who submitted a notice of no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday, blamed the chair for not allowing them to speak in the Rajya Sabha. The leaders held a joint press conference labelling several charges against the chairman. "His behaviour (RS chairman) has damaged the dignity of the country. He has brought such a situation in the history of parliamentary democracy that we had to bring this notice for the resolution (of no confidenc...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday slammed the 'One Nation, One Election' being passed by the Union Cabinet, calling it an "attack on federalism." "The Congress party has already cleared its stand as One Nation One Election is an attack on federalism and there should be a discussion on the election process in the parliament," he said. The 'One Nation One Election' bill was approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday paving the way for its introduction in Par...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted Mumbai's role as the economic capital and outlined the state's aspirations to become the fintech hub of the country. Fadnavis while projecting a promising future for the state at the World Economic Hindu Forum said, "Mumbai is not just the economic capital of India but will soon lead the country as a fintech hub. Maharashtra is prepared to spearhead this transformation." Fadnavis...Read More
New Delhi: At least 16 schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email early Friday morning. Police confirmed the threats were a hoax, and no suspicious items were found in any school. This marks the second such incident within a week. According to police, the unknown sender targeted schools including Delhi Public School, Salwan Public School in Mayur Vihar, Bhatnagar International School in Paschim Vihar, and Cambridge School in Srinivas Puri, among others. The emails instructed the schools ...Read More
New Delhi, India - New Era Cleantech Solutions Private Limited is celebrating a major milestone with a newly awarded financial incentive from the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. This significant achievement highlights their groundbreaking Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) project designed to achieve net-zero emissions by capturing all CO₂ emissions produced during gasification. The initiative stands as India's first and largest commercial-scale project in this sector....Read More
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Police in India's financial capital Mumbai said on Friday that they were investigating a bomb threat to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after it received an email in Russian warning of an explosive attack. The warning was sent to the official email address of newly appointed RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, a senior Mumbai police officer said. "We have registered a case, and the investigation is ongoing," the officer said. Schools, railway stations, airports and airlines in Ind...Read More
New Delhi: Defending World Chess Champion Ding Liren was left to regret his critical mistake in the 14th and final game against India's D. Gukesh on Thursday. Liren's poor judgment proved costly as Gukesh seized the opportunity, making history as the youngest-ever world champion. While many in the chess world celebrated the 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph, Andrei Filatov, head of the Russian Chess Federation, has accused Liren of deliberately losing the game. Russian news agency TASS reported that...Read More
UP: Karnataka Police have arrested the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of late Atul Subhash, who committed suicide on December 9 over alleged demand by his wife's family for Rs 3 crore as settlement. The sensational case has triggered debate over harassment of married men and misuse of dowry provisions in the country. Atul Subhash ended his life on Monday leaving behind a 40-page death note and 90-minute video explaining how he was allegedly tortured by his wife. Atul's In-Laws Arrested On Th...Read More