New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma on Friday filed a complaint with ACB against Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging corruption concerning Delhi Sports University (DSU). Verma, who is contesting Delhi polls from the New Delhi seat against Kejriwal, in his complaint alleged "corrupt misappropriation of public funds" through "the abuse of official positions to gain wrongful benefits". The complaint...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 31 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play Mohammedan SC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. The Mariners will look to complete a league double over Mohammedan SC, having bagged a 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture on October 5, 2024. If they manage to do so, it will mark the sixth team they have registered a league double over in their first attempt in the ISL, a press release from th...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI): Bollywood couple RajKummar Rao and Patralekhaa are now trying their hands at production. On Friday, they launched their own production house, KAMPA Film. The name KAMPA holds personal significance, as it combines the initials of their mothers' names, paying tribute to them. "We've always believed in the power of storytelling," said Patralekhaa. "With KAMPA, we're looking forward to sharing these stories with the world." Rajkummar Rao added, "For...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI): All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's blitz knocks helped India climb to 181/9 against England in the fourth T20I match of the series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. India had a sloppy start to the inning, however, it was the efforts of Hardik and Shivam which helped the Men in Blue to pose a target of 182 runs for England on Friday. After winning the toss, Jos Buttler-led England decided to bring Suryakumar...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The death toll in the building collapse in Burari in North Delhi has risen to five, a senior officer said. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North Delhi, Raja Banthia, 12 individuals have been rescued alive, and their treatment is underway. The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) set to investigate the incident further. In a conversation with ANI, DCP Banthia said, " The building collap...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly condemned the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, describing it as "deeply unfortunate and harmful to the country." Muslim Personal Law Board and other Muslim organisations would launch a nationwide movement against the implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand and the "violation of democratic and ethical values" by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, AIMPLB said...Read More
Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI): Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has sought AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's apology from the nation after BR Ambedkar's statue was vandalised in Punjab's Amritsar on January 26. A youth has vandalised the life-size statue of Ambedkar in Amritsar by climbing atop it and striking it with a hammer on Republic Day on Sunday. A video clip purportedly of the incident also went viral on social media. "Kejriwal ji should apologise to the nation. There ...Read More
By Zoya Aziz New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for his next big release, 'Deva', where he returns to the action genre as a fearless cop while sporting a "massy" look. Over the years, the 'Jab We Met' actor has become known for undergoing drastic hair makeovers for his film roles. From going bald for 'Haider' to experimenting with messy looks, long locks, and different beard styles, Shahid has never hesitated to transform his looks to suit his characters. On Tues...Read More
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 28 (ANI): Indian veteran Rahil Gangjee has enjoyed a remarkable career resurgence in recent times and the local hero is hoping a special family connection can help him to continue his winning streak in a world-class field at this week's International Series India. Gangjee secured his card on the Asian Tour this season courtesy of a third-place finish on the Asian Development Tour Order of Merit, and two tournament wins at the PKNS Selangor Masters in Malaysia...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The draft report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been sent to members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee ahead of the meeting of the panel on Wednesday, sources said with the panel having cleared amendments to 14 clauses. While JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal has said that the democratic process was followed in the deliberations, opposition members have said that very little time has been given to them to go through the large draft report and give their...Read More
TP Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27: TiE Mumbai is thrilled to announce TiECon Mumbai 2025, the 18th edition of its flagship event, scheduled to take place on 12th of March 2025 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre. BKC , Mumbai - India's largest and first state of the art Conference and Exhibition center. This year's conference will be based on the theme "DhandaFirst." and is set to be a transformative exploration of India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, as it evolves from a vib...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 22 (ANI): Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday. India needs to chase down 133 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. After India won the toss and elected to field first, they were off to a fine start as Phil Salt was caught behi...Read More
Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], January 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that to create a strong base for women in large numbers to join the Armed Forces, the government has cleared the way for admission of girls in Sainik Schools. He was addressing staff and children during the inauguration ceremony of Vidyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Sainik School in Kerala's Alappuzha where he said, "I am confident that the participation of the daughters of the country will definitely increase ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called the Pushpak Express accident "unfortunate" and said that he has spoken with the collector and officials over the same. "The Jalgaon incident is very unfortunate. I have collected details on it. I have spoken with the collector and officers. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. A rescue operation is underway at the spot. The government is providing all help to everyone," said the dep...Read More
New Delhi [India] January 22 (ANI): Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a stand in defending the rights of Indian immigrants in the United States. Surjewala also highlighted the contributions of over 20,000 Indian immigrants and expressed concerns over the government's silence on the deportation orders under President Donald Trump's administration. Sharing a detailed post on X Surjewala said, "Dear Prime Minister Modi ji, Pls spare a few ...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take stock of the Jalgaon train accident. The Union Home Minister also took to social media X and assured that the local administration was providing all possible help the injured people. "The train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad. I spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in this regard and got information about the accident. The local ad...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 22 (ANI): Left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh rewrote history with his blistering pace at the iconic Eden Gardens by becoming India's leading wicket-taker in the men's T20I format. Since making his debut against England in 2022 in Southampton, Arshdeep has grown in stature as a player with each passing year. During the first T20I of the five-match affair between India and England on Wednesday, Arshdeep forced the statisticians to update the record charts wi...Read More
Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Jalgaon train accident on Wednesday. The state government will also bear all the medical expenses of the injured, the CM said. Atleast 11 people have died and 6 others injured after Karnataka Express hit passengers in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. The passengers of the Pushpak Express had stepped outside their coaches ...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): A Tri-Services tableau will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2025, showcasing the spirit of jointness and integration among the Armed Forces, according to an official statement. The theme for the tableau is 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat.'. Displaying the spirit of jointness and integration, the tri-services tableau will roll down Kartavya Path for the first time during the 76th Republic Day Parade. The tableau will showcase the conceptual outlook for...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 21: FlowerAura, India's premier gifting brand launched its Valentine's Day theme: "Love Delivered." For over a decade, FlowerAura has been more than a gifting partner; it has been an integral part of countless love stories, creating memories, bridging distances, and expressing emotions when words fall short. From shy first dates to grand Valentine's Day celebration, FlowerAura has helped people convey their deepest feelings through thoughtfully curated gifts, fl...Read More
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the MahaKumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday morning. Kovind expressed happiness over the arrangements at MahaKumbh. " The arrangements done here are really good; all facilities are there... I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP's arrangements are really good; I thank the administration," Kovind told ANI. On One Nation, One Election, the former president, who was...Read More
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 21 (ANI): In a major development, more than 14 Naxals were killed during a joint anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, where the security forces were able to kill a member of the Naxalite Central Committee, Jairam alias Chalpati, who had a reward of one crore on his head, the Gariaband Superintendent of Police said on Monday. According to the SP, Nikhil Rakhecha, the operation, which was started on Sunday, saw senior cadres of Maois...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], January 21 (ANI): Security personnel have been conducting search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts in Manipur in the last few days. A number of arms and ammunition were recovered during the search operations, officials said in a statement on January 19. As per the officials, one 7.62 mm sniper rifle, five 9 mm pistols with five magazines, two SBBL guns, two no. 36 hand grenades, six live round ammunitio...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Ahead of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf Amendment Bill in Lucknow today, Rajya Sabha MP and JPC member Brij Lal said that this meeting is the last phase of the field visits and all the stakeholders of Shia and Sunni Waqf Boards and the Minority Commission will participate in the meeting. He added that the JPC will take suggestions from all the stakeholders and then the JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal will submit the ...Read More
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], January 21: SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the SWITCH IeV8, a revolutionary electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) in the 7.2T category catering to mid-mile logistics. Designed with sustainability and operational efficiency at its core, the SWITCH IeV8 is set to transform the logistics sector in India. * H. D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, unveils the SWITCH IeV8, an electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) ...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): The Centre is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation efforts in FY26, with a fiscal deficit target of 4.5 per cent of GDP, according to a report by Emkay Research. For FY25, the report noted that the fiscal deficit is estimated to track close to 4.7 per cent, while states are likely to record a fiscal deficit of 3.2 per cent of GDP. It said "we do not see the Centre deviating from its consolidation path in FY26, and is likely to target 4.5 per cent G...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Fans eagerly waiting for Diljit Dosanjh's much-anticipated biopic, 'Punjab 95', will have to wait longer as the film's release has been postponed. The film, which was originally scheduled to hit theatres on February 7, is based on the life of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who disappeared in 1995. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Diljit shared a note along with an image of Khalra. "We are very sorry, and it pains us to inform you that the m...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], January 21 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday morning hailed Mahatma Gandhi ahead of the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally scheduled to be held in Belagavi district today. He lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when asked to comment on their reaction to the program, labelling it as the "Godse" party. Shivakumar said that BJP doesn't know about sacrifices and the freedom movement. "I do not want to comment anything abo...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 21 (ANI): An Indian student, Ravi Teja from Hyderabad was shot dead in New Haven, Conneticut. He had gone to the US for doing Masters in Science. A family friend of the deceased family, Upender Reddy told ANI on Monday that due to such incidents, Indian students are scared to go to the US and requested the authorities to send back his mortal remains. "A student named Ravi Teja went to US from Hyderabad for doing MS. Today morning, he was shot dead. His fa...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recorded her statement with Bandra Police, regarding the attack on her husband and actor, Saif Ali Khan, at their Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The statement was recorded on Friday evening at her residence in the presence of police officers. So far, over 30 statements have been recorded in connection with the attack. Additionally, the Mumbai Police has formed 20 teams, along with 10 teams from the Crime Branc...Read More