New Delhi: CUET-UG will be conducted only as a computer-based test (CBT) from 2025 and students will be allowed to appear for any subject irrespective of the subjects studied in class 12, according to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. In an interaction with PTI, Kumar said an expert panel set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducted a review of the exam and proposed several changes. "The exam will be conducted only in CBT mode from 2025 unlike hybrid mode last year. We have also reduce...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday queried for how long freebies can be given while emphasising on capacity building for migrant workers, who were being given free ration since the COVID-19 pandemic. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Manmohan. The bench was informed that 81 crore people are being given free or subsidised ration under the National Food Security Act of 2013. The bench asked it means only the tax-payers are left out? The Centre was represent...Read More
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank has approved the open offer of Burman family -- the promoters of FMCG major Dabur -- to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in NBFC firm Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL). The central bank also directed maintaining of the current board/management structure of REL. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has granted its "approval for the proposed increase in shareholding of existing shareholders" -- four Burman family entities Puran Associates, VIC Enterprises, M B F...Read More
Hyderabad: OTT giant Netflix is all set for the untold story of Yo Yo Honey Singh, the singer-rapper who revolutionised Indian music. The upcoming documentary, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, promises to delve into the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. Produced by Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment and directed by Mozez Singh, the documentary will release on December 20. The documentary's poster, shared on Instagram, features Honey Singh confidently standing in front of a microphone, with th...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Karnataka government and the Centre should resolve the issue in connection with the release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state for drought management. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan. Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, requested the bench that he needed some time to file an affidavit in the matter. "You should resolve it...Read More
New Delhi: The Patiala House Court in Delhi has issued summons to veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra and two others in a cheating case related to the 'Garam Dharam Dhaba' franchise. The next hearing of the case has been scheduled on February 20, 2025. Judicial Magistrate (first class) Yashdeep Chahal issued the summons following a complaint lodged by Delhi businessman Sushil Kumar, who alleged that he was lured to invest in the franchise. The order issued on December 5 stated, "The evidence pr...Read More
Fatehpur: Amid tight security, a portion of the 185-year-old Noori Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district was demolished by local authorities on Tuesday claiming it was illegal and obstructing the widening of the Banda-Bahraich Highway. The mosque's management committee chief, however, claimed that the Noori Masjid in Lalauli town was constructed in 1839 while the road around it came up only in 1956, and said they have already moved the Allahabad High Court which will take up the petition o...Read More
iju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress MLAs create a ruckus in the Well of the House over the Ganjam liquor tragedy during the Budget Session of the Odisha Assembly, in Bhubaneswar on Friday. (ANI) Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a noisy scene as opposition BJD and Congress members held protests inside the House over alleged non-payment of salaries to around 60,000 women supporting staffers under the 'Mission Shakti' scheme. As soon as the Question Hour began at 10.30 am, the ...Read More
New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the names of a large number of voters had been deleted from the electoral roll ahead of Delhi Assembly polls. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said the BJP filed applications with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to delete the names of thousands of voters in Shahdara, Janakpuri, Laxmi Nagar, and other seats. "The BJP has filed an application to delete the names of 11,018 voters in the Shahdara area, but when we...Read More
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday suggested monitoring of the investigation into the death of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu by a senior police officer. The suggestion by Justice Kauser Edappagath came during the hearing of a plea by Babu's widow seeking to transfer the probe into her husband's alleged suicide to the CBI. The court said it has to be first seen whether a CBI probe was required and for that, the case diary has to be seen to ascertain if the investigation wa...Read More
Hyderabad: Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding, which took place on December 4, 2024, at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, has become the talk of the town, with glimpses from their traditional Telugu wedding ceremony quickly going viral. The star-studded event, held in an intimate yet grand setting, was all about Telugu culture and family bonds. Both Naga and Sobhita began a new chapter in their lives with the blessings of the former's grandfather ANR. The ceremony wa...Read More
Bijapur: Two former sarpanchs, who were earlier abducted, were found dead in two areas of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district and some Naxalite pamphlets were recovered near the bodies, police said on Thursday. Bodies of Parsa Suklu and Sukhram Avalam were found this morning in Bhairamgarh and Naimed police station areas respectively. Parsa was a resident of Adavada village in Bhairamgarh and pamphlets issued by Bhairamgarh area committee of Naxals were found near his body. Takin...Read More
Adelaide: India is all set to take on Australia in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy starting from Friday at the Adelaide Oval. After a gap of 10 days between the first and the second Test, both the teams will be up against each other in whites. India are leading 1-0 in the series and they will aim to further extend their lead with another victory in the series. Curator reveals there will be 6 mm grass on the pitch While reflecting on the nature of the pitch, the pitch curator of t...Read More
Mumbai: Bringing an end to the 10-day-long nail-biting haul since the Mahayuti's win in the Maharashtra elections, Devendra Fadnavis (54) will be sworn in as Chief Minister at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan at 5.30 pm on Thursday, December 5. His swearing-in comes a day after he was elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) legislative party unit in the presence of party supremos. Devendra Fadnavis was born on July 22, 1970. His father, Gangadharrao Fadnavis, was a member of the Mahar...Read More
Hyderabad: After registering a historic victory in the Perth Test, Indian cricket team would be aiming to avenge their defeat in Pink ball Test on last tour at the Adelaide Oval where they were bowled out for a mere total of 36 runs, courtesy of fiery spell from Australian pacers Josh Hazlewood fifer and Pat Cummins' four-wicket haul. Jasprit Bumrah led India to the historic Test win at the Optus Stadium in Perth, but he will make way for Rohit. India have strengthened their lineup with the ret...Read More
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA will soon come out with streamlined regulations for wet-leasing of planes by Indian airlines that will also entail enhanced oversight of the aircraft, amid airlines looking to operate more planes to meet rising travel demand. With persisting supply chain woes, there is a delay in aircraft deliveries and to meet the near-term needs, carriers are opting for planes on dry and wet leases. A senior official in the know told PTI that the efforts are on to streamline ...Read More
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with an ongoing investigation of an alleged transnational cyber-enabled fraud case involving large-scale financial scams, the Central probe agency said. According to a CBI spokesperson, the agency registered the case under Sections 403, 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, based on a written complaint r...Read More
Hyderabad: To mark the centenary of Raj Kapoor, one of Indian cinema's most iconic filmmakers, a grand retrospective celebrating his unparalleled legacy is set to take place from December 13 to December 15, 2024. Titled Raj Kapoor 100 - Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman, the event will showcase 10 of his most beloved films across 40 cities in India. This cinematic tribute will include screenings of classics like Aag, Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam, and Bobby, along with other masterpi...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: HIV infection is increasing among the youth of Kerala. The figures show that the incidence of HIV infection among the youth has been increasing since 2021. On average, 1200 people are confirmed to be infected with HIV in Kerala every year and 15 per cent of those infected with HIV are youth, State AIDS Control Society Joint Director Rashmi Madhavan told ETV Bharat. Considering the increasing incidence of the disease, Rashmi Madhavan said that joint awareness programs will be...Read More
Hyderabad: Allu Arjun's rise as a pan-Indian superstar has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks in large part to his career-defining role in the Pushpa franchise. With its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, set to hit theatres on December 5, Allu Arjun is not only gearing up for what could be the biggest opening of his career, but also reflecting on how the franchise has brought a series of 'firsts' in his personal and professional life. From being the first Telugu actor to win a National Award...Read More
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design an...Read More
Chandigarh: An alert Punjab Police officer dressed in plain clothes turned out a hero on Wednesday as he thwarted the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A video captured by media persons showed former terrorist Narain Singh Chaura approaching Sukhbir Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair due to a fractured leg, and suddenly pulling out a gun from his pocket. Without caring for his life, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) J...Read More
Hyderabad: The Indian cricket team will begin their preparations for the upcoming highly anticipated 2025 Women's ODI World Cup as they are ready to lock horns with the mighty Australia women's side in the three-match ODI series, starting on December 5 in Brisbane. The Women in Blue last won against Australia in the 50-over game in 2021 and would aim to break the winless streak at home. Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side defeated New Zealand 2-1 in an ODI series in October after their poor outin...Read More
New Delhi: Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, boosting India's maritime forces' capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy risks. Following the handover of the first Drishti-10 to the Indian Navy earlier this year, the induction of the second unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a version of Israel's Hermes 900 medium-altitude long-endurance UAV, into naval maritime operations was initiated at Porbandar in Guj...Read More
New Delhi: Peace and tranquility in border areas is a pre-requisite for the development of bilateral ties with China and the two side will be discussing de-escalation and effective management of activities in these areas in the coming days, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday while making a statement on India-China relations in the Rajya Sabha. A brief uproar was also witnessed following the statement and Opposition MPs walked out of the House after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankha...Read More
New Delhi: Two chartered accountants and a cryptocurrency trader have been arrested here in a money laundering investigation linked to a cyber fraud case of Rs 640 crore, the Enforcement Directorate said Wednesday. A fourth person, the brother of another "absconding" CA whose farmhouse was raided on November 28 by the federal agency as part of this probe, has been arrested by the police for "attacking" the ED search party in the Bijwasan area of southwest Delhi that day. The ED had conducted se...Read More
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi were forced to return to Delhi after the police prevented them from visiting violence-hit Sambhal. The two leaders were stopped at the Ghazipur border on the national highway 9 between Delhi to Ghaziabad. The police put up massive barricades all around to foil the LoP's visit to Sambhal. There was a huge traffic jam on all the lanes of NH 9 going from Delhi to Ghaziabad. Congress workers have reached the D...Read More
Hyderabad: Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu is all set to tie the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, a Hyderabad-based businessman, on December 22. In an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat, Sindhu shared insights about her wedding, career, and future plans. A Special Moment Blessed by Family "I'm happy to begin a new chapter in my life with the blessings of my parents. They've worked hard to support my badminton journey. We had planned the wedding after the Paris Olympics, but due to my tight sc...Read More
Hyderabad: Netflix is set to release a highly anticipated documentary series titled The Roshans, offering an intimate glimpse into the world of Bollywood's most influential family, the Roshans. This powerful docu-series traces the remarkable journey of the Roshan family, whose legacy has significantly shaped the Indian film industry. The series delves into the lives of the patriarch, legendary music composer Roshan, and his sons: filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and composer Rajesh Roshan, along with the...Read More
Ajmer: A controversy claiming Ajmer Sharif Dargah was originally a Shiva temple recently surfaced following which, a petition was submitted in court seeking its survey. Now a similar demand has been raised for another mosque in Ajmer, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra, which is considered one of the oldest in India. Ajmer Municipal Corporation Deputy Mayor Neeraj Jain has alleged that this mosque was built after Kanthabharan Sanskrit Pathshala (Sanskrit School) was demolished by invaders. Jain has further a...Read More