Hyderabad: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of Microsoft's business, and the company is putting pressure on its workforce to adopt AI, whether they like it or not. A leaked internal document revealed that Microsoft will pay close attention to its employees' contributions in the company's AI efforts during performance evaluations, revealed at the beginning of the year. Moreover, a report published by Business Insider mentions that Microsoft is asking its managers to evalu...Read More
Mumbai: Senior Congress MLA Nana Patole has been suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for a day after he climbed the Speaker's podium on Tuesday. 62-year-old Patole is the former President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). Patole represents the Sakoli constituency in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra and has been a former Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly. Immediately after the Question Hour, Patole demanded action against BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar and Maharashtra Ag...Read More
New Delhi: A group of 60 former civil servants has written to the Chief Justice of India, claiming that a "conflict of interest" in the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) could compromise the outcome of cases challenging the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023. In their open letter dated June 30, the signatories, including former secretaries, ambassadors, police chiefs and forest officers, said the four-member CEC currently includes three former Indian Forest Service ...Read More
Hyderabad: India have no concerns related to fitness around Jasprit Bumrah, but they will have to manage the workload of their premier fast bowler. India head coach Gautam Gambhir had stated ahead of the series in the presser that Bumrah will play only three matches to manage the workload. That has put a cloud of uncertainty around the presence of the elite pacer ahead of the second Test against England. Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has echoed the same sentiment in the press conference. ...Read More
Hyderabad: The death toll in the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram on Monday has risen to 35, officials said on Tuesday. The death toll in the worst industrial disaster in Telangana may go up further. The explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit also left 34 workers injured. The condition of 11 of them is stated to be critical. The majority of the victims were migrant workers from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. According to off...Read More
Patna: A bomb threat sent through email to the authorities of Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna sparked panic on Monday night. The threat, which was issued from an encrypted email service based in Estonia to the director of the airport, is the second within a fortnight and third such one in just over a year. The threat email triggered a thorough search by security personnel though no bomb was found. City SP Central, Diksha Yadav said taking a serious view, the airport's bomb th...Read More
Hyderabad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni now owns the 'Captain Cool', a nickname which is often associated with his calm nature on the field. The cricket fans have given him the nickname over the years for showing a lot of composure on the field while making decisions and captaining the team. His trademark application for the phrase 'Captain Cool' has been accepted, and the name cannot be used by any other individual or institution. Dhoni's application was accepted and advertised According to the Trade...Read More
Patna: With the Bihar Assembly polls drawing closer, the two major alliances in the state have decided to fall back on last year's Lok Sabha elections for seat-sharing in an attempt to tide them over the internal differences. They expect the move to satisfy all the constituents, keep them united, and have a smooth sailing ahead. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) arrived at this decision after feeling that the seat distribution talks we...Read More
Hyderabad: National Chartered Accountants Day, or CA Day, is a yearly celebration on July 1 to honour the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949. This day is very important for the accounting and finance community in India because it recognises the vital role chartered accountants have in the country's economy and finance. This year marks the 76th anniversary of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which is the main authority for accounting...Read More
Bhopal: A search by the Meghalaya police in a flat of father-in-law of Shalom James, an Indore-based property dealer arrested on charges of destroying evidence in the killing of Raja Raghuvamsi allegedly by his wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Shillong last month, in Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh, has yielded a laptop, a pen drive, jewelry and incriminating documents, believed to be belonging to the couple, sources said on Monday. The search was conducted in the flat of Manoj Gupta, father-in-la...Read More
Kanyakumari: More than 500 fishermen from Tamil Nadu are now stranded on Iran's Kish Island without any work, money and food. Allegedly cutoff without help and unable to go for fishing owing to recent conflict in the region, the fishermen have sent videos to their families, and to the Indian government, urging to facilitate their return to homeland. As per reports, more than 1000 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, mainly from Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts, had been working in Iran ...Read More
Tiruppur: A little over two months after her marriage, a 27-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide inside a parked car on Saveur Road at Avinasi in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district. Before taking the extreme step, she reportedly sent an audio message to her father on WhatsApp citing the reasons. The victim, identified as Rithanya, in the purported voice note that she sent to her father, alleged being subjected to mental and physical torture by her husband and in-laws. Rithanya, daughter of Ann...Read More
Kolkata: Since the horrific gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College, academic activities have come to a halt. The college authorities have issued a notification stating that all classes will remain suspended until the governing body decides on the matter. The notification, which was issued on Sunday, was received by the students on Monday. The students protested in front of the college with several complaints against the authorities on Monday. They demanded that the education and securi...Read More
Mumbai: Flamboyant India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to play for 42-time Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in the upcoming domestic season. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday approved the withdrawal of the No Objection Certificate issued to Jaiswal, a southpaw and an opener. The decision was taken during the MCA's Apex Council Meeting. The cricket body in a media statement said, " The Apex Council has approved the withdrawal of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) that had bee...Read More
Thane: Saquib Nachan, head of the so-called Islamic State's (ISIS) India operations an accused in the Mumbai blasts case, died in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital recently after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Retired police officer Ramdas Mhatre said Nachan resided in Padgha Borivali village and had hatched a conspiracy for a bomb blast in a restaurant at Mumbai Central railway station on December 6, 2002. Mhatre was then a senior police inspector at Mumbai Central Railway police station. Speaking ...Read More
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has released the compensation amount for the land to be acquired for the construction of an airport in Paranthur. A government order in this regard was issued by the Tamil Nadu government on Monday. Keeping in mind the future development of Chennai, the Tamil Nadu government had decided to build a new airport in Paranthur, Kanchipuram district, and had sought permission from the Centre for the same. After considering this, the Airports Economic Regulatory Aut...Read More
New Delhi: As the global scramble for rare earth minerals intensifies, India is strategically deepening ties with countries across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean to secure long-term access to these critical resources. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from July 2 to 9, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday underscored India's growing focus on rare earth cooperation - signalling a calculated p...Read More
New Delhi: The Home Ministry is likely to decide on the formation of a new government in Manipur after holding a few more meetings with various communities in the state. This development emerged from Monday's meeting between Home Ministry representatives and three civil society organisations of the state, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO), the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS). "We have got indications reg...Read More
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ratnakar Sahoo was assaulted in the civic body's office on Monday. Sahoo was allegedly assaulted by workers affiliated to a political party in the civic body office. Eyewitnesses said the attackers grabbed Sahoo by his shirt collar and dragged him out of the office in front of staff and locals. Sahoo said the incident occurred during a public hearing at the BMC office. He said five youth barg...Read More
Hyderabad: The Centre on Monday left interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate, for the sixth straight quarter beginning July 1, 2025. "The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter of FY 2025-26 starting from 1st July, 2025 and ending on 30th September, 2025 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the first quarter (1st April, 2025 to 30th June, 2025) of FY 2025-26," ...Read More
Kolkata: A fact-finding team of the BJP, which paid a visit on Monday to the law college in South Kolkata, where a 24-year-old student was gangraped by three people, including an alumnus close to the ruling party, on June 25, said criminals are appointed as teachers and staff without verification. The team comprised former Union Ministers Satpal Singh, Meenakshi Lekhi and party MPs Biplab Kumar Deb and Manan Kumar Mishra. Lekhi said, "Criminals are appointed in colleges as ad-hoc teachers or s...Read More
Jaipur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed concern over the current political scenario in the country, saying today's political atmosphere is not favourable for Indian democracy and social health. He also dismissed former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's claim that he was under pressure, saying he neither functions under any pressure nor exerts pressure (on anyone). Speaking at 'Sneh Milan Samaroh' organised by the Rajasthan Pragatisheel Manch at the Constitution Club he...Read More
Hyderabad: Realme has officially confirmed the launch of the Realme 15 series in India. The series will include the Realme 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro 5G. Although the company has confirmed its launch, but has not yet revealed the exact launch date of the upcoming smartphone series. A few leaked reports surfacing online have revealed the RAM, storage, and colour options of the series. In a press release, Realme has confirmed the launch of the Realme 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro 5G in India. It is expect...Read More
Mumbai: Maharashtra on Monday recorded 13 fresh cases of COVID-19, while one infected patient with comorbidities died, the state health department said. With this, the state's tally of infections since the beginning of the year has reached 2,501. As per an official statement, one patient suffering from comorbidities died in Kolhapur district. Of the latest cases, five were reported from Pune, two from Mumbai, and one each from Raigad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar....Read More
Srinagar: Three political parties including the banned Jamaat-e-Islami-led front have cobbled together a political alliance for a change, saying they will "strive for the pre-August 2019 status", a demand of restoration of Article 370 and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Peoples Conference chairman and former separatist, Sajad Lone, the alliance named 'Peoples Alliance for Change' includes proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami supported Justice Development Front and former MLA Hakeem Yaseen led Peop...Read More
Hyderabad: In a high-stakes clash between MI New York and the Texas Super Kings of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. South African batter Faf du Plessis grabbed all the limelight with a stellar performance in the fixture. The 40-year-old veteran smashed 103 runs from just 53 deliveries, laced with five boundaries and nine sixes and gave TSK an edge in the encounter. It marked Du Plessis' second century of the season, as his previous one in the tournament came against San Francisco Unicorns. ...Read More
New Delhi: On July 1, 2025, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will complete eight years since its rollout. It was introduced in 2017 as a major step towards economic integration. GST replaced a maze of indirect taxes with a single and unified system. It made tax compliance easier, reduced costs for businesses and allowed goods to move freely across states. According to the government, by improving transparency and efficiency, GST helped lay the foundation for a stronger and more integrated econom...Read More
Bengaluru: A day after the body of a 40-year-old woman was found stuffed in a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Karnataka's Bengaluru, her live-in partner was arrested on Monday for allegedly killing the woman following a drunken brawl, police said. Locals found the body on Sunday and informed officials of the Chennammanakere Achukattu Police Station. The deceased, identified as Asha, had been living with the 33-year-old man from Assam in the same locality. Both worked as housekeeping staff...Read More
Shimla: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajiv Bindal is all set to return as the Himachal Pradesh BJP president for a fresh term after filing the only nomination for the post on Monday. With no contenders in the fray, Bindal's election is now just a formality, and his name will be officially announced at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday at the State Guest House in Shimla's Peterhoff. The announcement will be made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Nomination proceedings occurred on J...Read More
Leh, Ladakh: A top official of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council welcomed the decision of the Ladakh administration to grant a special relaxation in the upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted posts in Ladakh. The Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson has also extended heartfelt congratulations to the youth and aspirants of Ladakh. Issued by the General Administration Department vide Order No. 280-LA(GAD) of 2025 dated 30.06.2025, the move comes as a...Read More