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In Dubai, four people -- including two Indian nationals -- suffered minor injuries after missile debris from a successful air defence interception fell on residential houses in the southern part of the city. Four people, including two Indian nationals, were injured after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai in UAE on Tuesday. According to a statement released by Government of Dubai Media Office, the incident was handled in accordance with the highe ...Read More >
Food and beverages (F&B) and entertainment now account for 30-35 per cent of footfalls, resulting in a resilient retail mix almost completely immune to the online retail disruptions that are defeating Western malls, the report mentioned. India, which is on track to become a $6 trillion consumption economy by 2030, is projected to see over $3.5 billion of capital inflows in the retail space in the next three years, as malls in western countries brace for an existential crisis, a report showed on ...Read More >
"This recurring conflict is clear - under Islamic law, a minor girl attaining puberty may lawfully marry, but under Indian criminal law, such a marriage renders the husband an offender under the BNS and/or POCSO or both," Justice Monga observed. In a significant observation on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Delhi High Court has stressed the urgent need for legislative clarity to prevent personal or customary laws from overriding national legislation. "Is it not the time to move towards a Un ...Read More >
DCP West Division S. Girish stated on Thursday, "The incident occurred on September 21 within the limits of City Market police station. A 1.54-minute video of the assault has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern. Karnataka Police arrested two persons for beating a woman from Andhra Pradesh, who was accused of stealing sarees in Bengaluru. The arrested persons have been identified as shopkeeper Umedram and his 25-year-old assistant, Mahendra Sirvi. The cops have also arrested ...Read More >
The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme incentivised the US tech giant to move its manufacturing capabilities into India. Apple has increased production in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, leveraging the PLI scheme while remaining insulated from potential tariff escalations. India's smartphone exports have crossed Rs 1 lakh crore in value in the first five months of FY26, setting a new record, according to industry estimates. Even amid tariff and trade disputes with the US, India's smartphone ex ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized this move, accusing the Congress-led state government of attempting to manipulate the electoral process. The Karnataka government's decision to revert to using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs) for upcoming local body elections has ignited a significant political controversy. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized this move, accusing the Congress-led state government of attempting to manipulate the e ...Read More >
India stands at a critical economic juncture. The combination of sound domestic macroeconomics and rising external frictions presents both a test and an opportunity. As India demonstrates strengthening macroeconomic foundations, escalating trade tensions with the United States marked by sharply higher tariffs and legislative threats create a defining moment for New Delhi's economic policy and diplomacy. Balancing internal stability with external pressure, India must now engage the shifting land ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
In the UPA's final three-year stint (2011-2014), India was saddled with an average retail inflation of 9.8 per cent even at a time when global inflation was relatively stable, hovering between 4-5 per cent, the official pointed out. India's retail inflation during the last 11 years is averaging at around 5 percent -- with a steady decline in recent months to touch an over 6-year low of 2.1 percent in June this year. The Finance Ministry figures show that the average inflation under Prime Minis ...Read More >
The explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit also left more than 30 workers injured. The condition of some of them is stated to be critical. The death toll in the explosion in a pharmaceutical unit at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad mounted to 36 on Tuesday. With some of the injured succumbing at hospitals and rescue workers recovering more bodies from debris, the death toll rose sharply since Monday. The toll in the worst industrial disaster in Telangana may go up further as ...Read More >
The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in FY26, with CPI inflation around an average 4.0 per cent, a report showed on Friday, adding that it does not expect any further rate cuts from the RBI "unless downside risks to growth materialise". The Current Account Deficit or CAD ...Read More >
With the electric 2- and 3-wheeler, passenger and commercial vehicle segments registering robust sales and high double-digit YoY growth, highest-ever retail sales in May improve upon April 2025's 169,003 units and set the foundation for a fiscal which promises to achieve the 2-million milestone for the first time. But a spoiler looms ahead in the form of disrupted supplies of rare earth magnets from China, which could hamper production and impact sales later this year. In a significant developm ...Read More >
The police also arrested Kiran Kumar (Senior Event Manager) and Sunil Mathew (Vice President - Business Affairs), who were working for DNA Entertainment Network, the event management company in charge of the victory celebrations. Sosale has been RCB's marketing and revenue head for over two years now. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru became the epicenter of a tragic event on June 4, 2025, when a stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations resulted in th ...Read More >
US President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son Hunter Biden of conviction in gun-related charges in Delaware and has pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California. US President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son Hunter Biden of conviction in gun-related charges in Delaware and has pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California. Biden reversed his earlier pledge in doing that to not pardon his son. "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter," Biden said in a statement. "From the day I took o ...Read More >
Keerthy Suresh has always been hush-hush about her dating life but she finally revealed the big secret on Instagram Keerthy Suresh has always been fond of keeping her private life out of the public eye. Previously, she often hesitated to open up about her love life and share details with her fans. However, fans got really curious about her relationship status when the rumour of her getting married soon surfaced on the Internet sometime early in November. Even then Keerthy did not share any in ...Read More >
ISKCON Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, and spokesperson for the "Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot" and also issued a list of demands to the Muhammad Yunus-led government for subsequent violence and attacks against Sanatanis in various regions of Bangladesh. The organisation has also issued a statement and called upon the government authorities to promote peaceful coexistence. ISKCON Bangladesh made note of the above points ...Read More >
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 30-year-old Dalit youth, who was brutally thrashed, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at a hospital in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, and four people have been arrested in this connection. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Subhashpura police station on Tuesday, however, the matter came to light after a video surfaced on social media showing four persons beating the youth with sticks and pipes mercilessly. In the video, the victi ...Read More >
The Indian stock market commenced trading on a flat note on Wednesday, with a surge in buying observed in the auto and IT sectors. The Indian stock market opened flat on Wednesday as buying was seen in the auto and IT sectors. Shares of all Adani Portfolio of companies were trading in green in the morning trade. Adani Green shares were at Rs 905.80 after jumping Rs 7.25 or 0.81 per cent. Adani Enterprises Ltd's stock was up 3.4 per cent at Rs 2,224.85 apiece. At around 10:02 am, the Sensex wa ...Read More >
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and extended a formal invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of his government, which is scheduled to take place in Ranchi on November 28. Hemant Soren was accompanied by his wife Kalpana Soren, the newly elected MLA from the Gandey constituency. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Hemant and Kalpana Soren on their electoral success and shared pictures of the meeting on X. Earlier, Hemant Soren also ...Read More >
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