New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): After nearly four decades, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is poised to establish a Department of Library and Information Science, following the Ministry of Education, Government of India's recent approval of six teaching posts for the university. According to a statement from the university, this is a remarkable expansion, given that since 1985, JMI has been running the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) course without permanent faculty member...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on June 29, ensuring the safety of 14 Indian crew members, the Defence Ministry said in a release. As per the release, in the early hours of June 29, 2025, INS Tabar on mission-based deployment received a Mayday distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6. The vessel reported a major fire outbreak in its engine room whilst operating approximately 80 nautical mile...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, in Russia, the last warship to have been built outside the country. According to an official release, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F71) on July 1 at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, in a ceremony. The signing of the Delivery Act was done by the Commanding Officer Designate and Sergey Kupriynav, Director General of the Russian Naval Department, formalising the transf...Read More
BusinessWire India Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 1: TAFE, one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractors and farm equipment, announced today that a comprehensive settlement and resolution has been reached with AGCO on all matters relating to brand, commercial issues and shareholding. The settlement encompasses the following key features: * Ownership of Massey Ferguson brand will rest with TAFE as the sole and exclusive owner for India, Nepal and Bhutan including all rights, title a...Read More
NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 1: Truecaller Ads, the advertising arm of the leading global communications platform, announced the launch of Truecaller Play : a comprehensive suite of rich media advertising solutions designed to transform how brands connect with consumers in today's mobile-first environment. Over the past year, Truecaller Ads has consistently introduced new and improved offerings to meet the evolving needs of digital marketers. Truecaller Play is the latest addit...Read More
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 1: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India's leading life insurance companies has been recognized by Great Place to Work among India's Best Companies to Work For 2025, securing the No. 1 position in the insurance sector. The company has moved up to the 6th position in this year's prestigious Top 100 list- a significant rise from its 9th place ranking in 2024. This marks second consecutive year PNB MetLife features in the list, hig...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Tuesday seized two end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), a 15-year-old petrol bike and a 10-year-old diesel bike, from a petrol pump in the city, as part of its ongoing enforcement of scrappage rules for outdated vehicles. Traffic officials confirmed that both motorcycles were found operating in violation of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines, which prohibit the use of petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 yea...Read More
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: NBR Group, one of South India's most trusted and progressive real estate developers, has announced the launch of its new premium residential offering-- 'Soul of the Seasons', exclusive 3 BHK apartments at Mullur, off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The project has received approval from RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). Conceptualized around the idea of 'Resort Living, Every Day', the project blends modern urban lifestyles with the rare luxury of ope...Read More
PNN New Delhi [India], July 1: As the nation commemorates National Doctor's Day, a deeply moving and thought-provoking message from one of India's leading neurointervention specialists is stirring nationwide dialogue. His words, both heartfelt and forward-looking, cut across the boundaries of profession and policy--highlighting not only the triumphs of modern medicine but also the invisible sacrifices and challenges that define India's healthcare landscape. Addressing fellow medical profession...Read More
BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], July 1: In a move towards technological self-reliance, Brandworks Technologies through its newly launched vertical BIRF (Brandworks Innovation Research Foundation), and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The memorandum aims to support product start-ups, MSME's and entrepreneurs; strengthening India's manufacturing and innovation quest to become a valued...Read More
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, is delighted to announce that it has been honored with the ET Now Best Organisations to Work 2025 Award on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. Lumina Datamatics was among the top 200 companies shortlisted for the honor out of 1,000 companies that participated, including marquee organizations such as Google India, HDFC Bank Limited, Wipro Lim...Read More
Mumbai: A day after leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged "match fixing" between BJP and ECI, state Congress chief Harshawardhan Sapkal on Sunday demanded narco tests on chief electoral officer (CEO) S Chockalingam and then additional CEO Kiran Kulkarni to expose the truth in Maharashtra's "vote theft" in the 2024 assembly election.Sapkal said it is BJP and CM Devendra Fadnavis who have jumped in with rebuttals, instead of the election watchdog. Fadnavis had on Saturday ...Read More
Tumkur (Karnataka) [India], June 9 (ANI): Devraj, father of deceased Manoj Kumar, who died in the Bengaluru stampede incident among 10 others, received ex-gratia worth Rs 25 lakh by the Karnataka government and said that he would use the relief funds for the benefit of his daughter, who still depends on him. He expressed deep sorrow over the demise of his child and said that the financial assistance given to his family wouldn't bring his son back to life. 'I have been given a cheque of Rs 25 l...Read More
Mysore (Karnataka) [India], June 8 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the government is seriously considering moving the city's cricket stadium to a new location to prevent such incidents in the future. The stampede, which occurred during celebrations outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives. Speaking to the media, Siddaramaiah expressed deep personal pain over the trag...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Day 2 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 brought double the drama as players faced off in Rounds 2 and 3 at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur. With two classical-format games scheduled for the day, stamina and precision were put to the test as early leaders began to emerge, according to a release from Delhi GM Open. India's top seed GM Narayanan S L (2600) continued his flawless run, moving to 3/3 after defeating Arnav Agarwal (209...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that a commission has been formed that is currently conducting an inquiry into the Bengaluru stampede incident, where 11 people had lost their lives on June 4 during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. He further refrained from commenting further on the matter, noting that the state's Home Minister would provide a detailed response. 'The commission is conducting an inquiry. I will not say much. The Home M...Read More
New Delhi[India], June 8 (ANI): Residents of Delhi's Dayalpur area staged a protest on Sunday following the alleged sexual assault and death of a minor girl. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, who are demanding swift justice for the victim. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North East Delhi, Ashish Mishra, a case has been registered at Dayalpur Police Station under relevant sections of murder and rape. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the main opposition party, criticised...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as a powerful testament to India's unity, resolve, and self-confidence. Speaking on the inaugural podcast of 'Ibex Tarana,' a community radio station serving the Garhwal region, General Dwivedi highlighted the operation's precision and effectiveness, showcasing the Indian Army's strength, discipline, and responsibility. The COAS said, 'Operation Sindoor was not just a mili...Read More
Ahmedabad: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police on Sunday registered an FIR against a couple from Vatva for allegedly cheating five people of a total Rs 55.38 lakh after promising them jobs in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).The complainant, a 40-year-old resident of Paldi, approached the police with a detailed account of the fraud. According to her, after the death of her husband in May 2020, she began looking for a job to support her two children.In Sep 2022, she was introduced...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got engaged in a ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Sunday. The engagement was graced by Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who extended his heartfelt congratulations. Speaking at the occasion, Akhilesh Yadav said, 'Politics and cricket are two very different fields. But when two people have similar thoughts and behaviours, the bigges...Read More
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront, a transformative urban rejuvenation project, on Sunday, dedicating it to the people of Kathua as a space for recreation, wellness, and community engagement. The 1,200-metre stretch along the Kathua Canal is designed to reshape the city's landscape, economy, and social fabric while promoting sustainability and women's empowerment. LG Sinha emphasised that the pr...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. The Prime Minister said that our mothers, sisters, and daughters have seen times when they had to face difficulties at every step. But today, they are not only participating actively in the resolution of a developed India but are also setting examples in ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi slammed the ruling BJP over the brutal sexual assault of a nine-year-old in Delhi's Dayalpur, saying that the incident has put Delhi and the whole nation to shame. 'This incident has put Delhi and the whole nation to shame. Today, the BJP will have to answer, if they have a four-engine government in Delhi, then why are our daughters not safe? It is their responsibility... CM Rekha Gupta is seen ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj over their visit to the Madrasi Camp encroachment site in Jangpura, terming it a 'drama' by an 'autocratic party' aimed at misleading the people of Delhi. 'No one is touching the slums. This (AAP) is a drama party, and they are unemployed people. Their job is to mislead and deceive the people of Delhi. Whereas we are taking care of the people ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, officially inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on Saturday. According to the release, the 76.7-metre advanced berth will facilitate the expedited deployment and turnaround of Indian Coast Guard vessels, thereby enhancing operational readiness for critical functions such as coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts, and fisher...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 8 (ANI): Reacting to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the first leader to raise her voice against this voter list scam in the country. On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Maharashtra assembly election held in November 2024 was 'rigged' and claimed the same could happen in the upcoming Bihar a...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur on June 9 for a one-day visit. On this occasion, Birla will inaugurate the newly constructed Lecture Hall Complex - II at the Institute. Constructed at a cost of Rs 14.8 crore, this state-of-the-art Lecture Hall Complex at IIT Jodhpur is expected to give a new direction to the Institute's academic and research activities. During his visit, Birla will also distribute the 'Rese...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the Defence Ministry is going to take up Rs 10,000 crore proposal to buy three sophisticated spy planes to help Indian Air Force get a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out precision strikes against enemy ground targets like radar stations, air defence units and other mobile objects. The Rs 10,000 crore project for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) is expected to...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): An FIR has been filed against HDFC Bank's MD and CEO by a certain Mehta family that defaulted on a bank loan provided back in 1995. The private lender informed stock exchanges on Sunday evening, as it vowed to continue all lawful remedies to recover the dues from the defaulter. In 2001, Splendour Gems Limited, owned by the Mehta family, defaulted on loan facilities granted in 1995 by HDFC Bank along with the other consortium banks, the HDFC Bank informed stock e...Read More
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felic...Read More