New Delhi: A day after the members of Raj Kapoor's family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to "commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy" of their grandfather ahead of the cinema icon's birth centenary. The Kapoor family, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Neetu Kapoor, met the prime minister on Tuesday and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be held to celebrate the occasion....Read More
Hyderabad: Tollywood senior actor Manchu Mohan Babu admitted brothers in his family were in conflict. However, he said that all the disputes would soon be resolved. Following complaints from both Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj against each other, people's attention drew to the father-son feud. Manoj lodged a complaint alleging that his father and other people attacked him. Mohan Babu also approached the cops, stating that he has a threat for his life from his son Manoj and daughter-in-law...Read More
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Young India Skill University (YISU) to enhance aviation skill development for the youth of Telangana. The partnership will provide various aviation training programs and certifications, specially designed to strengthen workforce skills and meet the growing demands of the aviation industry. The YISU is an initiative by Telangana Telangana aimed at addressing skills and employability gap withi...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act appeared to be "draconian". The observation by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan came while it was hearing a plea filed by a man who has challenged a May 2023 Allahabad High Court order dismissing his application seeking to set aside proceedings against him pending before a district court in Kasganj in a case registered under the Act....Read More
BHOPAL: A documentary on the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 titled 'Sheeshon Ka Masiha' (the Lord of glass), made by the celebrated filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, is gathering dust in the archive of the Madhya Pradesh government since last 39 years after being barred from public screening. The documentary was sponsored by the Madhya Pradesh Madhyam, a wing of the state public relations department, and the maker of Bollywood classic 'Umrao Jaan' Mr Ali was hired to document the horrific incident a year aft...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday refused to give directions for a re-postmortem of the seven bodies of the Maoists, who were killed in a gunfight with police on Sunday in Mulugu district. The court directed the police to hand over the bodies, except that of Mallaiah if relatives of the deceased come to receive them. Further, it directed the police to preserve Mallaiah's body till Thursday by which time the police were ordered to submit a report of the post-mortem examination (PME)...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed intense discussions on Tuesday over delays in drinking water projects, with senior BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra making a striking admission. During the Question Hour, Patra attributed the party's setbacks in the 2024 Assembly elections to voter dissatisfaction stemming from unfulfilled promises regarding drinking water infrastructure. "I have personally experienced voters' anger over the non-completion of pro...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Air India Express has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar. These services will connect the city to Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan; Lucknow, the capital and cultural hub of Uttar Pradesh; Kochi, Kerala's thriving industrial hub; and Patna, the capital of Bihar. This expansion reinforces Bhubaneswar's connectivity to key regional and cultural centres across India. The services to Jaipur and Kochi will commence on 3rdJanuary 2025, followed by the l...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod for implementation of works worth Rs 11,471 crore in capital Amaravati for its multifaceted development. It decided to cancel the old tenders for the works to be taken up in Amaravati and instead call fresh tenders. The cabinet approved a proposal to observe the death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu on December 15 as Self-Sacrifice Remembrance Day. Cabinet nod was given to the AP Information Technology Global Capability Centres Polic...Read More
Hyderabad: The Indian Army celebrated the graduation of Agniveers from the two key training centres -- Secunderabad and Hyderabad -- marking a significant milestone in the nation's defence readiness. On Tuesday, 592 Agniveers completed their training at 1 EME Centre, while on Wednesday, over 2,600 Agniveers passed out from the Artillery Centre, Hyderabad -- one of the largest batches ever absorbed into the Regiment of Artillery as gunners. At 1 EME Centre, Brigadier Prashant Bajpai, Commandant,...Read More
Hyderabad: The Society for Employment Promotion and Training in Twin Cities (Setwin) announced plans to introduce electric mini buses in Hyderabad to combat pollution, which is decided in a recent review meeting. Setwin operates 37 buses across six routes, serving the public in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Setwin chairman N. Giridhar Reddy and managing director K. Venu Gopal Rao said the decision aligns with the RTA Act, which mandates the replacement of bu...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: In a devastating event, five MBBS students from TD Medical College Vandanam, Alappuzha, perished when their car crashed into a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus on Monday night. The deceased, all first-year MBBS students, were identified as Devanathan, 19, from Malappuram; Sreedev Valsan, 19, from Palakkad; Ayush Shaji, 19, from Kottayam; P. P. Mohammad Ibrahim, 19, from Androth Lakshadweep; and Mohammad Abdul Jabbar, 19, from Kannur. The accident occurred at 9:30 ...Read More
Agartala: Police in Tripura have arrested seven members of a Hindu organization for allegedly breaking into the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala and vandalizing its property. The incident, which took place on Monday, has drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns over diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. According to senior police officials, the accused forced their way into the consulate premises, damaging furniture and documents. The motive behind the attack is still under invest...Read More
"When all leaders sit together, we will discuss the allocation of ministerial positions," he said. The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party is part of the coalition along with the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.About Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar expressing resentment over state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule not informing the allies about his visit to Azad Maidan to inspect the venue of the swearing-in ceremony, Tatkare said it was a valid grievance. "Today, all alliance leaders wil...Read More
From user-friendly interfaces to competitive profit margins, several platforms have emerged as favorites among traders in 2024. As binary options trading continues to gain traction in India, many investors are eager to identify the platforms that deliver the best results. With a growing number of options available, traders need to understand the features and benefits of each platform to find one that suits their needs. From user-friendly interfaces to competitive profit margins, several platfor...Read More
In a curious incident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, a handicapped man named Jitendra called the police over a Rs 10 loan he had extended to a customer at his paan shop. Jitendra claimed that around 1.5 years ago, he had loaned a packet of gutka to a man named Sanjay but had not been repaid despite repeated requests. Frustrated, Jitendra decided to escalate the matter by involving the authorities. When the police arrived, Jitendra confirmed that Sanjay had finally repaid the Rs 10 amount after the i...Read More
The company currently has 800 existing ones and more than 3,200 new stores are set to open, Ola Electric said in a statement. "All the newly launched stores will be co-located with service facilities, strengthening the company's service network across the country," it added. Commenting on the planned network expansion, Ola Electric Chairman & Managing Director, Bhavish Aggarwal said, "With our wide D2C network and the touchpoints under our 'network partner programme', we will cover the entire ...Read More
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday named Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for its Maharashtra legislature party's meeting, where the MLAs will elect their leader, who is likely to be the state's next chief minister.Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that the oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai....Read More
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month. This marked an increase from 134,158 units sold in November 2023. However, the company's sales in Octob...Read More
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday amid protests by opposition members over the Adani indictment row, recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and other issues. As soon as the House reconvened at 12 noon after the first adjournment, opposition members rushed into the Well and started raising slogans and issues of the indictment of industrialist Gautam Adani in a US court on bribery charges and the Sambhal violence....Read More
Visakhapatnam: A tragic incident unfolded in Araku Valley, resulting in the deaths of a grandmother and her grandson. The event occurred on Saturday night at the forest department quarters in the town. The deceased were identified as N. Chilakamma, (55), and her 7-year-old grandson Nani, both residents of Sova village in Dumbriguda mandal. They had been living in the quarters for eight years, earning a livelihood through local labour....Read More
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has concluded that the original architectural form of the historic Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been irretrievably altered due to extensive renovations and reconstructions over time. The mosque, believed to date back to the Delhi Sultanate period, has undergone significant changes that obscure its original design and historical essence, according to an ASI report submitted to authorities. Constructed during the reign of Ibrahim Lodhi in the...Read More
Hailed as the favourite to win by many chess pundits, the 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest ever challenger to the title, has not been able to really show his class and has often depended on the Chinese to play safe or make mistakes in decent positions. The two are currently locked at three points each. If game one was a wake up call for Gukesh after a loss with white pieces, the second game was a confidence-booster for the Indian as Liren barely did anything and allowed an easy draw. Gu...Read More
Thousands of farmers have launched a protest march from Noida to Delhi today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues, including fair compensation for land acquisition, better crop prices, and loan waivers. Organised by various farmer unions, the march began from the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and is expected to culminate at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Protesters are also pressing for the implementation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee and the withdrawal of cases filed against f...Read More
"If you behave in this manner, I will not allow you to raise points on issues in future. I had always believed in giving you the space and you must reciprocate," the Speaker said to the BJP members.The BJP legislators then walked out of the House. Chief Whip of BJP Shankar Ghosh told PTI: "We wanted to bring an adjournment motion. Everyone must be aware of how attacks at puja pandals took place in Metiabruz, Falakata during Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja and at Beldanga during Kartik Puja. The situ...Read More
Ranchi: Tribal icon Birsa Munda's great-grandson Mangal Munda, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital here after being injured in a road accident, died of "cardiovascular failure" on Friday, an official of the health facility said. He was 45. Mangal Munda breathed his last at 12.30 am at the state's apex health facility - Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Munda sustained severe head injuries after he fell from the roof of a passenger vehicle in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Novembe...Read More
In a groundbreaking conservation effort, a large-scale underwater cleanup operation was conducted at Sindhudurg's coral reefs, resulting in the removal of 300 kilograms of marine debris. This initiative, the first of its kind in the region, aimed to protect the fragile coral reef ecosystem, which is a vital habitat for diverse marine life and a significant contributor to local biodiversity. The cleanup operation was organized by a coalition of environmental organizations, the Maharashtra Fore...Read More
The Enforcement Directorate has submitted its preliminary report on Kumar's violations in land allotments at different places to DGP Dr Jitender a few days back. Sources said that the investigation agency, which grilled Kumar several times, reportedly found that the bureaucrat had violating rules in land allotments in Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts when he was collector, supposedly under pressure from political leaders. The agencies have obtained records from revenue officials and...Read More
Kurnool: The profitability of tobacco cultivation over the past two to three years has led to a sharp rise in seedling prices, with each bag now costing between Rs 3,000 and Rs 3,500 -- significantly higher than in earlier seasons. Farmers in Prakasam district, buoyed by consistent returns, are planning to expand cultivation beyond the areas approved by the Tobacco Board, despite the financial strain posed by increased seedling costs. During the 2022-23 season, tobacco cultivation exceeded app...Read More
Global star Ram Charan starrer 'Game Changer' is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. As the film inches closer to its release date, fans are eager to see Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's chemistry shine in the Shankar directorial. (Image: DC) Global star Ram Charan starrer 'Game Changer' is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. As the film inches closer to its release date, fans are eager to see Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's chemistry shine in the Shankar directorial. The wait is over ...Read More