Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI) : In a surprising turn of events at the Mahakumbh, 13-year-old Rakhi Dhakre has made the bold decision to leave her family and adopt the life of a sannyasini. Now known as Sannyasini Gauri Giri, she has chosen to reside with her guru, Mahant Kaushal Giri Maharaj, dedicating herself to spiritual practices. Speaking to ANI, Mahant Kaushal Giri remarked, "Baba Giri is a challenging path. My child, you must understand, that you are not yet ready to...Read More
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Devotees have started pouring in at the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj where the Maha Kumbh Mela is set to take place from January 13 to February 26. In a unique blend of tradition and technology, many are seen using video calls to share the divine experience with their elderly relatives who couldn't attend. This digital darshan allows loved ones to participate remotely and feel connected to the sacred event. The world's largest Maha Ku...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from Rs 3 lakhs to Rs5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm Ernst & Young India (EY India). EY India also asks for deferring tax deduction at source (TDS) on PF interest rate (above 2.5 lakhs) until the withdrawal stage to reduce compliance burden. In the...Read More
BusinessWire India Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 8: McAfee, a global leader in online protection, today announced the launch of McAfee® Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company's suite of AI-powered products, in India. With AI-created videos, or deepfakes, flooding the internet and circulating across social media, we now live in a world where seeing and hearing are no longer believing. To combat the rise in AI scams and misinformation, McAfee has worked with leading OEMs t...Read More
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Padma Desal delivered a stellar performance, scoring six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a commanding 8-3 victory over Chiktan Queens in the women's category of the Ice Hockey League Season 2. The Eagles kicked off their campaign impressively, setting a new season record for the highest-scoring match. In the men's category, Changthan Shans maintained their perfect start, defeating Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2 to remain unbeaten after three games. Purig Warriors ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2 (ANI): Actor Kartik Aaryan expressed his happiness for para-athlete Murlikant Petkar after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the para-swimmer will be conferred the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his outstanding performance in the sport. Kartik Aaryan, who played the role of Murlikant Petkar in the film Chandu Champion, praised the athlete's 'headstrong' attitude and sportsmanship. Petkar made India proud by winning the country's first g...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the "cowardly terrorist attack" in New Orleans, which claimed at least 15 lives and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they heal from this tragedy." Earlier, Messages of condolen...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 2 (ANI): Defence Expert Captain Anil Gaur on Thursday, countered West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's statement, alleging that she is a "huge facilitator" in settling illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in India and ensuring their inclusion in voter lists. Captain Gaur claimed that Banerjee's accusations against the BSF were misplaced and that it was her people who were facilitating the infiltrators. He alleged that Banerjee is making these accusations to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): In a heartwarming Christmas gesture, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal shared the first-ever family photo featuring their daughter, Lara, on Christmas 2024. The festive picture, posted by Varun on social media, captures the joy of the couple's first Christmas as parents, with their little one in tow. The family photo, taken in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, shows a cheerful moment between the trio, with Lara sitting ...Read More
Hubbali (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Two of the nine 'Ayappa Maladharis' (devotees of Lord Ayyappa), injured in a fire incident in Hubbali on December 23, succumbed to their injuries on Thursday morning at the Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KIMS) here, officials said. The nine Ayyappa devotees had sustained injuries in the fire incident that occurred reportedly due to a gas leak. The remaining seven remain under treatment at KIMS. Karnataka Home Minister G Parame...Read More
Belgavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Thursday lashed out Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pralhad Joshi's statement on the CWC meeting and said that people like Joshi did not understand the ethos of Mahatma Gandhi or Congress. "People like Pralhad Joshi don't understand the ethos of Mahatma Gandhi, they don't understand the ethos of Congress. They don't understand that Congress was born out of freedom struggle, we fought for I...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Hours before the commencement of the Congress CWC (Congress Working Committee) meeting, party leader Sowmya Reddy on Thursday said that it is a proud moment for all the members of Mahila Congress who are present here to take part in the meeting. She stated that it is a privilege to be part of this historic event, adding that it is the Congress party which has always prioritised women. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Sowmya Reddy said, "It is a ...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday highlighted the significance of his party, saying that "Congress's history is the country's history". Speaking to ANI, the Karnataka Deputy CM stated that Congress takes care of all sections of the country, even when it's out of power. "Congress's history is the country's history; Congress has kept this country united. Whether Congress is in power or not, it takes care of all the sections...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting (CWC) Nav Satyagrah Baithak' Congress leader Sachin Pilot who arrived at the Belagavi airport on Thursday said that Congress was doing a good very job in the government but the working committee meeting would set the pace and agenda for the next few months and years. "This centenary is special, Congress is doing a very good job in the government but this working committee meeting will set the pace a...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): After the Delhi government's department issued notices disowning the ruling AAP's registration process for two of its schemes in the national capital, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday said that he would go to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to conduct an inquiry into this matter. Dikshit called the AAP's proposed welfare schemes a 'fraud' and said that every resident of Delhi should know about this. Questioning the AAP government's credibili...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Ada...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 26 (ANI): In a heartwarming moment, Bollywood's beloved couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, celebrated a truly special Christmas this year, marking their first festive season with their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Born in September 2024, Dua has already brought immense joy to the couple's lives, and this Christmas was an extra special occasion for the new parents. On December 25, 2024, Deepika took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming glimps...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the mega public meeting to be held in Belagavi on December 27 is named as Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention. Addressing a press conference at the CPED School grounds, he said, "We have declared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Congress convention in 1924. It is...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): India's real estate sector experienced a significant surge in demand in November 2024, with a decline in new property launches according to a report by Nuvama. The report highlighted a sharp divergence between demand and supply trends, driven by a growing preference for premium properties across the country. "Demand surges; launches fall.... The ongoing premiumisation trend in India's property space implies that volume-value trends have diverged sharply" s...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): As the Congress is set to celebrate the centenary of the 1924 session of the party presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, party leader Salman Khurshid arrived in Belagavi on Thursday and said it is historical, and history was made here 100 years ago. "This is historical; history was made here 100 years ago. We need new inspiration and country. We need to take the country in the right direction and fight for the Constitution," Khurshid said while speaki...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 26 (ANI): BJP leader CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for its centenary celebrations of the 1924 Belagavi Congress Session, saying that this session is a "monumental mockery of the principles of Mahatma Gandhi." Sharpening his attack, Kesavan claimed that if Mahatma Gandhi was alive and had witnessed the sins of the Congress, he would have gone on a Satyagraha and fasted to death. He said that the current Congress pa...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The gross direct tax collections by the government so far in 2024-15 were 20.32 per cent higher on a yearly basis at Rs 19.21 lakh crore, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed on Wednesday. During the same period last year, the gross tax collections were to the tune of Rs 15.96 lakh crore. Coming to net direct tax collection, it rose 16.45 per cent to Rs 15.82 lakh crore from Rs 13.59 lakh crore mopped up during the year-ago peri...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Punjab authorities to promptly tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is on fast unto death for over 20 days and to take "extraordinary steps" to ensure his health. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned Punjab authorities on the repercussions if anything untoward happens to the farmer's leader. "The entire state machinery will be blamed if something untoward happens....Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], December 18: Five months after the launch of the "Go Green with Taiwan" project by Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and after receiving a total of 396 proposals from 45 countries around the world, the most exciting part is finally here. On December 9, 2024, the Top 5 finalists went on an all-expense paid trip to Taiwan where they presented their entries and convinced a distinguished panel of experts...Read More
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 18 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress workers, led by state party president Jitu Patwari, staged a protest over farmers' issues in Indore district on Wednesday. The Congress chief accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being the enemy of the nation's farmers, stating that if there was any anti-farmer ideology, it belonged to the BJP. Farmers had gathered at Devi Ahilya Bai Sabji Mandi on Wednesday morning to protest, and Congress chief Patwari joined ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18 (ANI): Former chess player Pravin Thipsay shared his thoughts following Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh's victory in the final game of the FIDE World Chess Championship. India's chess prodigy, Gukesh, made history last week by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore. "I think this should be called a miracle. Gukesh was about to win the match; everyone, from Garry Kasparov to Magnus...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and other leaders were detained by police who were holding a protest march in Lucknow against the state government. The party earlier announced a 'gherao' of Vidhan Sabha today as the assembly convened for the winter session on Wednesday "Our party workers are standing here, and they will protest against the atrocities done by the Yogi govt. The kind of atrocities this government is doing against the farm...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has been in the eye of a storm over his remarks on Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The Congress member said that without Ambedkar, Amit Shah would not have been a member of the Lower House of the Parliament. "... If Ambedkar ji was not there, he (Amit Shah) would not have even sat there. There would have been no Lok Sabha, no Rajya Sabha and no Constitution. So this is not only an insult to Bab...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 18 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, all preparations have been completed, and Uttarakhand will become the first state to implement the UCC after independence. During a meeting of the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB) held at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Chief Mini...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day today amid protests by the Opposition on the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. The MPs are set to meet on Thursday, the penultimate day of the winter session (December 19). HM Amit Shah, in his Rajya Sabha address at the conclusion of a two-day discussion on Constitution on Tuesday had lashed out at the Congress party and said that it had become a '...Read More