New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted relief to former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities and directed that to release him on bail from February 1 in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities or if the framing of charges and vulnerable witnesses are examined before. A bench of justice Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan also asked the trial court to decide on framing of...Read More
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the procurement of 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army on Thursday, at a cost of Rs 6,500 crore. This decision follows the earlier deployment of 100 K-9 Vajra howitzers along the borders with China and Pakistan. Talking about the proposal, an official said: "It is done in quest to further strengthen the country's defence arsenal and the Indian Army's operational capabilit...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 13: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, the first standalone health insurance company in India, today announced the launch of its revolutionary retail health insurance product, 'SUPER STAR'. This innovative policy offers a long-term policy for the retail health segment, combining advanced features and highly customisable covers to address the growing complexities of modern lifestyles, rising medical expenses, and unforeseen emergencies. Also ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) Filmmaker Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" has bagged a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards. The nominations for the awards ceremony, to be held on January 12, 2025, were announced on Thursday evening by the Critics Choice Association (CCA). In the best foreign language film category, "All We Imagine As Light" is pitted against France's "Emilia Pérez", Latvia's "Flow", Ireland's "Kneecap", Brazil's "I'm...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand took to social media and shared a photo of him with young D Gukesh recalling the moment when he met him as a young boy. "The boy who would be King @FIDE_chess @WacaChess," Viswanathan Anand wrote on X. Also Read | Big score is just around the corner for Steve Smith, Skipper Pat Cummins Backs Star Batter Ahead of IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024. https://x.com/vishy64theking/status/1867402859903590525 Earlier the f...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned till December 16 following ruckus between the treasury and the opposition benches over a no-trust motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Vice-president Dhankhar is the Rajya Sabha's ex-officio chairman. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have submitted a notice to move a motion to remove Dhankhar, accusing him of being "extremely partisan". During the pre-noon session, several MPs from the ruling benches accused Congress...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India has received a threat email claiming that an improvised explosive device (IED) has been planted in its building in south Mumbai, a police official said on Friday. The message was sent to the official email address of the RBI Governor on Thursday following which the authorities at the central bank alerted the police. The sender is yet to be unidentified, the official said. Police have searched the premises and nothing suspicious has been found so f...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said India has become the fastest-growing economy in the world under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which he said encompasses speed, transparency and inclusivity. Addressing the World Hindu Economic Forum here, Fadnavis said "Modi's Hindu growth rate model" will show a new direction to the world while it becomes the fastest-growing economy. Hindu rate of growth points to India's slow economic growth betw...Read More
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police paste notice outside the residence of the wife of Atul Subhash, the techie who died by suicide. "There are reasonable grounds to interrogate you to ascertain the facts and circumstances. You are directed to appear before the investigating officer at Bengaluru within 3 days, " reads the notice. The notice, issued by the police, states that there are "reasonable grounds to interrogate" her in connection with the case. Bengaluru Police asked her to appear before the in...Read More
NEW DELHI (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 and illegal payments of $26 million that used fake invoices to enable the commissions in excess of regulatory caps, Reuters has...Read More
CHENNAI: Expressing deep grief over the death of six persons in a fire accident that took place in a private hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a solatium of Rs.3 lakhs each to the bereaved families. Also, those who suffered serious injuries would be given Rs. 1 lakh and minor injuries, Rs.50,000. The persons who have lost their lives have been identified as J Manimurugan (30) and J Mariammal (50) of Thadikombu; K Suruli (50) of Seelayampatti in...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's capital city, Bhubaneswar has witnessed a hike in the prices of petrol and diesel in the last 24 hours. On December 13, 2024, petrol has been priced at Rs 101.11 per litre while diesel costs Rs 92.69 per litre. The prices of petrol and diesel in silver city Cuttack have continued to remain constant for the second day. On December 13, 2024, petrol was priced at Rs 101.63 per litre while diesel costs Rs 93.18 per litre. The rates of petrol in major cities of India were reco...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Tikayatpali Police detained four persons in connection with the murder of a seven-month pregnant woman which occurred in Sundergarh district on Wednesday. As per reports, the victim Soumyamayee Behera was at home when two youths came and knocked on the door of her house. When she opened the door, the miscreants snatched her gold chain and mangalsutra. When she raised an alarm and resisted them, the miscreants shot her at close range. Meanwhile, police on Friday detained four perso...Read More
New Delhi: In a significant development towards the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, India has cleared two crucial projects worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore. The deal includes the production of 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets and 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army. Notably, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved both projects on Thursday, and the contract for the fighter jets has already been finalized, news agency ANI reported, citing defence source...Read More
Karnataka News: The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed investigations into a cruelty case filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code against a husband and his family. The complaint, lodged by the wife, claimed that her husband showed more affection for their pet cat than for her. Describing the case as "frivolous" and an abuse of legal process, Justice M Nagaprasanna commented on the burden such cases place on the criminal justice system. "If the investigation proceeds, it will ...Read More
TIRUVANNAMALAI: One of Tamil Nadu's oldest festivals, Karthigai Deepam, is being celebrated today at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On the day of the full moon in the Tamil month of Karthigai, Tamil Nadu celebrates Karthigai Deepam, also known as Karthika Deepam, under the Indian calendar. Since lakhs of devotees are anticipated to attend the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting event (also known as Maha Deepam) today, December 13, many police officials have been sent in to ensu...Read More
CHENNAI: At least six people have died and many are injured following a massive fire accident at City Hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night. The fire reportedly broke out at around 9 pm due to an electrical short circuit on the ground floor of the hospital building. Over 50 people, including patients, attendants, and staff were present at the time. As the fire spread, the panicked people fled to the first and second floors. They have been evacuated by fire and rescue teams, sources said. The...Read More
Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2024: In view of the 17th Bengaluru Midnight Marathon, Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory restricting vehicle movements on the city's key roads. Traffic restrictions have been announced on parts of Kundalahalli Road on Saturday evening, leading to the Marathon location. Vehicle movements will be affecting the stretch between Ginger Hotel Junction near the Kundalahalli metro station and the ITPL back gate. Traffic Advisory was announced for hassle free ev...Read More
Thane: Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have booked a 31-year-old man for allegedly giving 'triple talaq' (instant divorce), which was banned in 2019, to his wife, an official said on Friday. The accused, a resident of the Mumbra area, called the father of his 25-year-old wife on Tuesday and said he was annulling his marriage through 'triple talaq', now a criminal offence, as she was going alone for a walk, the official said. On a complaint by his wife, police on Wednesday registered an ...Read More
New Delhi, December 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government is committed to providing every facility to the devotees visiting Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. Ahead of his visit to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, PM Modi said that he will take stock of the works related to the Maha Kumbh and also inaugurate and launch multiple development projects. PM Modi Prayagraj Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Arrive in Prayagraj Today To Launch Development Projects Worth Around INR 5,...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped on Friday morning dragged down by metal stocks, foreign fund outflows and weak global cues. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,207.14 points to 80,082.82 in the late morning trade. The NSE Nifty tanked 367.9 points to 24,180.80. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall More Than 1% As Global Risks Weigh on Market Sentiment. Among the 30-share Sensex blue-chip pack, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Fi...Read More
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader ST Hasan on Friday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' rule was not possible in the country with the various cultures and laws present. "The One Nation, One Election rule is not possible in our country. Our country has a lot of different cultures and religious laws. There is a huge conspiracy behind it... Indirectly, only the centre will rule. They are trying to change the Constitution. They are talking about...Read More
NEW DELHI: Members of several opposition parties on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent event, sources said. The notice for moving an impeachment motion was signed by 55 opposition MPs, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha, Digvijaya Singh, John Brittas, Manoj Kumar Jha and Saket Gokhale. The MPs met the Rajya Sabha secretary general and handed over the notice for impeac...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has raised Rs 3,500 crore by selling units to institutional investors through QIP issue mainly to reduce debt. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company said it has successfully completed a capital raise of Rs 3,500 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of units. The issue was launched on December 9. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 13, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers a...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday slammed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, calling it the biggest threat to democracy. He also accused the BJP of forming government in Maharashtra by manipulating EVMs. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall More Than 1% As Global Risks Weigh on Market Sentiment. Addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "No proper amendment or research has been done about it. Mod...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) The Lok Sabha on Friday paid rich tributes to the security personnel who laid down their lives in foiling a terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla solemnly reiterated the commitment of the Lower House to fight terrorism and pledged to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. "This House and the entire nation solemnly remembers unfortunate incident of December 13, 2001, when some terrorists attacked India's Parliam...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (VOICE) The Supreme Court on Friday said that former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee should be released on bail on or before February 1 next year in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged cash-for-school-job scam matter. A bench headed by Justice Surya Kant asked the trial court to decide on framing of charges before the commencement of winter vacations or before December 31, whichever is earlier. Further, it asked the court below to r...Read More
Mumbai: 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. Rani said, "I'm thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025!" She shared that it is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given her love. "I'm proud to essay the ch...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted relief to former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities and directed that to release him on bail from February 1 in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities or if the framing of charges and vulnerable witnesses are examined before. A bench of justice Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan also asked the trial court to decide on framing of...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand took to social media and shared a photo of him with young D Gukesh recalling the moment when he met him as a young boy. "The boy who would be King @FIDE_chess @WacaChess," Viswanathan Anand wrote on X. Earlier the former World Champion congratulated D Gukesh on his phenomenal victory, "Congratulations! It's a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India, a proud moment for WACA, and for me, a very person...Read More