Dehradun: Only one live-in relationship has been registered in Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) portal in the first 10 days of its implementation. Officials claimed that five applications have been received from live-in couples for the mandatory registration. One has been granted registration while four others are being verified, they said. On January 27, the BJP-ruled Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which promotes equal laws for every citi...Read More
New Delhi: Winds of change could be blowing in Delhi if the exit polls conducted at the end of voting for the 70 Assembly seats on Wednesday hold true. Most exit polls predict a return of the BJP government in the national capital after 27 years. The poll of exit polls predicts the BJP to get a clear majority and win about 41 seats, while the incumbent AAP will likely win about 28 seats. Interestingly, the exit polls indicate the Congress, which was routed in the last two Delhi elections, may wi...Read More
Hyderabad: Kia India has launched the much-anticipated Kia Syros, a revolutionary SUV that is bound to set new standards in design, technology, and space. Built on the reinforced K1 platform, the Syros is tailored to meet the needs of urban drivers and tech-savvy adventurers, blending versatility with cutting-edge advancements. The model introduces the first in-segment rear sliding, reclining and ventilated seats along with several other unrivalled features, like a dual-pane panoramic sunroof an...Read More
Hyderabad: The BJP's OBC morcha president Dr K. Laxman said the caste census undertaken by the Telangana government is full of loopholes. He characterised it as incomplete, unscientific and not rooted in reality. Addressing the media, he said, "If Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was serious about social justice, he should have made a law and tried to implement it. This is hypocrisy of the party on the OBCs. The percentage of BCs has come down and it should be seen as a measure meant to suppress th...Read More
Mumbai: Maharashtra government on Thursday announced the launch of 'leopard safari' at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Maharashtra cabinet minister Ashish Shelar inspected the SGNP. Mr. Shelar also adopted two lions -- Bharat and Bharati -- for a year. He has taken personal responsibility for their upkeep. The SNGP, which is spread over a 103 square kilometre area in Mumbai suburban district and part of Thane district, currently operates Lion and Tiger Safari for the wildlife lover...Read More
Chennai: Reacting for the first time to the fusillade of attacks on Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) founder, Periyar E V Ramasamy, by Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman, in recent times, Chief Minister M K Stalin, said that he was did not have any respect for anyone denigrating Periyar, who was their leader and leader of all leaders. Speaking to the media after reviewing the ongoing work on the North Chennai Development Plan, Stalin said that he had not taken seriously anything spoken against ...Read More
Chennai: In a bid to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) and to develop a robust campaign machinery, the party's founder president Vijay announced the names of 17 new key office-bearers for various wings with Adhav Arjuna, former deputy general secretary of the VCK, becoming the general secretary for campaign management on Friday. Apart from Adhav Arjuna, another known political leader who had been co-opted by Vijay is C T R Nirmal Kumar, a former B...Read More
Chennai: Announcing the seizure of contraband worth Rs 52,560.96 crore in a single year, including the recent record seizure of 6,016 kg of narcotics in a single catch in the Andaman Sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Friday that it was poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030. In a statement issued on the eve of its 49th Raising Day that falls on Saturday, IGC said that it kept solidifying its position by increasing its capacity as one ...Read More
CHENNAI: Eulogizing 'Dravidam,' an idea and an identity that has come under severe criticism recently from the DMK's political opponents, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that it was Dravidam (Dravidian) that christened the motherland as Tamil Nadu, earned reservation for various marginalized communities, fought for women's rights and facilitated the opening of so many schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and libraries in the State. Speaking at an event organized in Villupuram on Tuesday to...Read More
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit the United States next month and that the two leaders would hold talks at the White House in February. This was shortly after President Trump on Monday evening told Mr Modi during a phone conversation that it was "important for India to increase its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship", the White House said on Tuesday morning ...Read More
Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the issue of guardian ministers will be resolved once chief minister Devendra Fadnavis returns from Davos. Shinde's remarks came three days after the cracks appeared in the BJP-led Mahayuti government over appointment of guardian ministers of Nashik and Raigad. The list issued by the CM was withdrawn the next day allegedly after the intervention by the BJP's central leadership. Meanwhile, Maharashtra BJP chief and Re...Read More
Chittoor: Indian Army jawan Pangala Kartheek, martyred in a gunfight with militants in north Kashmir, received the ceremonial gun salute before his father Varadarajulu performed the last rites amid patriotic slogans at the jawan's native village Eguva Ragimanupenta in Bangarupalem mandal of Chittoor district on Wednesday. Wrapped in the national flag, Kartheek's mortal remains were brought to his village in a decorated Army vehicle. A large crowd gathered to pay their final respects to the 28-y...Read More
Kolkata: The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and England began at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, with India winning the toss and electing to field first. Suryakumar Yadav's team faced off against Jos Buttler-led England in what promised to be an intense opening clash of the series. England's innings wrapped up at 132 in the final over (20), with the visitors managing a modest run rate of 6.60. Despite brief partnerships in the middle overs, India's disciplined bowling at...Read More
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh): Fourteen Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. According to the police the encounter is still underway and more details are awaited on the matter. On January 17, two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans sustained injuries after Naxals set...Read More
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric...Read More
New Delhi: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that Union cabinet on Thursday has approved Rs 11,440 crore -- a 'huge package' of this kind -- for the revival of debt-stricken and loss-making state-owned steelmaker of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). The package will involve equity infusion to the tune of 90 per cent, working capital addition and issue of preference shares that are redeemable after a 10-year-period. Union steel minister HD Kumaraswamy had been keen on revival of...Read More
New Delhi: As the US Treasury imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers last week, India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, does not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months as the US-sanctioned tankers are allowed to discharge crude until March, a top oil ministry official source said on Monday on condition of anonymity. When asked about the supply disruption after two months, the source said, "We are optimistic about the supply and India will allo...Read More
Udupi: The temple town of Udupi in coastal Karnataka has come alive with the commencement of the annual 'Saptotsava' at Sri Krishna Matha. This week-long celebration, led by Shri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji of Paryaya Puthige Matha, the present Paryaya Peetadhipathi, and his disciple Shri Sushreendra Tirtha Swamiji, began on January 9 and will continue until January 15. Saptotsava, as the name suggests, is a seven-day grand festival dedicated to Lord Krishna. While the temple town regularly witn...Read More
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police arrested a businessman for allegedly possessing cocaine and MDMA for selling them during New Year parties. Jhawar Kishan Gopal (27), a plastic businessman and a resident of Banjara Hills, slipped into severe financial trouble due to his betting addiction. His mounting debts and limited income from his plastic business left him struggling to cope, pushing him to seek easy ways to earn money, the police said. As Gopal was unable to cope up with the rising debts, G...Read More
Bengaluru: A social activist and petitioner against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Snehamayi Krishna on Wednesday complained to the Superintendent of Police Lokayukta Mysuru alleging that he was offered huge money through his son Vivek by persons claiming to be close to B.M. Parvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to retreat from his complaint against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members over plot distribution irregularities by Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in Mysu...Read More
Hyderabad: Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced its Series J funding. The company is raising $10 billion of expected non-dilutive financing and has completed $8.6 billion to date. This funding values Databricks at $62 billion and is led by Thrive Capital. Along with Thrive, the round is co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, GIC, Insight Partners and WCM Investment Management. Other significant participants include existing investor Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and new investors ...Read More
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has said that people were giving their verdict once in six months against the BRS leaders for the blunders committed by them during their 10-year rule. In the general elections and in the Parliamentary elections held six months later, people did not even let the BRS candidates get their deposits, he recalled, stating that the BRS leaders have a feudal mindset and on what grounds would they privilege move against him, Bhatti questioned. W...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud has written a strongly worded open letter to former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao highlighting several issues regarding the current political situation in the state. On the occasion of the Congress government completing one year in power, took aim at KCR's decade-long rule accusing him of widespread corruption and failing to deliver on key promises made durin...Read More
Chandigarh: Haryana Women Commission Vice Chairperson Sonia Aggarwal and her driver Kulbir were arrested on Saturday by the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of accepting a bribe. According to an official statement, the ACB caught Kulbir red-handed while he was accepting ₹1 lakh from a complainant. The complainant, a teacher married to a Haryana Police sub-inspector, approached the ACB after his wife filed an application against him before the Haryana Women's Commission on Novembe...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: A red alert, indicating an extremely heavy rainfall forecast, has been issued for three districts in Kerala: Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Idukki. Additionally. The Central Meteorological Department has declared a high alert for central and southern Kerala. An orange alert is in effect for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Thrissur districts, while a yellow alert has been issued for all districts except Kannur and Kasargod. The Meteorological Department ...Read More
Chennai: The capacity utilisation of the domestic steel industry is set to drop to 78 per cent for the first time in four years. In order to check unprecedented imports, the government is considering imposing a 25 per cent duty on steel imports. Cheaper imports from China and countries under Free Trade Agreement along with ongoing capacity addition can lead to capacity utilisation of domestic steel mills dropping from 85 per cent in FY2024 to an estimated 78 per cent in the current fiscal, the ...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy became serious over shifting of Lagacharla farmer with handcuffs to the hospital. Farmer Heerya Naik was shifted to Sangareddy hospital with handcuffs for treatment. He enquired the officials about the incident and questioned them why had they been so ruthless with a farmer and the reasons that led to handcuffing him. He issued orders for a comprehensive inquiry into the incident and wanted the officials to submit a report at the earliest. Revanth sa...Read More
New Delhi: In an important direction, the Supreme Court on Thursday restrained all the courts in the country from entertaining and passing any effective interim or final orders on any lawsuits seeking relief including a survey of religious places under the 1991 law. The direction of a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan came on a batch of pleas and cross pleas relating to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991....Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, issued a stern warning about the misuse of the cruelty law in marital dispute cases, emphasizing the need to prevent its exploitation as a weapon of harassment. The observation comes against the backdrop of public outrage over the tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, allegedly driven by harassment from his wife and in-laws. The court's warning highlights growing concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Cod...Read More
New Delhi: Wheebox ETS India Skills Report 2025, in collaboration with CII, Taggd, AICTE, and AIU, unveils a strategic vision for "Global Talent Mobility" underscores India's pivotal role in addressing global workforce demand, skills required fueled by rising employability, an optimistic hiring intent, and a roadmap for 2030. Employability among Indian graduates has seen a steady rise of 7% this year, reaching 54.81% in 2025, up from 51.25% last year. With 65% of the Indian workforce under 35 y...Read More