Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 : Actor Raza Murad has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the untimely death of actress-model Shefali Jariwala, who passed away at the age of 42. Known for her iconic role in the 'Kaanta Laga' music video, Jariwala's sudden passing has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. Speaking to ANI, Murad said, "Shefali Jariwala's death is such a shock, such a shock that no one could have imagined in their dreams. She had such a beautiful, such a glam...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Oscar Aw...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 2 : The gross GST collection in April 2023 is an all-time high of Rs ... New Delhi [India], May 2 : The gross GST collection in April 2023 is an all-time high of Rs 1,87,035 crore, Rs 19,495 crore more than the next highest collection of Rs 1,67,540 crore in April 2022. GST revenues for April 2023 are 12 per cent higher than the GST revenues year-on-year. The highest tax collected on a single day ever was Rs 68,228 crore through 9. 8 lakh transactions on April 20, 2023 ...Read More
Mumbai: In a major boost to the city's public health outlook, Mumbai reported zero new COVID-19 cases today, and genome sequencing of 19 COVID-positive samples has revealed no presence of any new or concerning variants, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed. The development comes as a relief amid sporadic COVID-19 cases still being reported across Maharashtra. BMC officials said this marks a positive shift in the city's fight against the virus, but urged citizens to remain vigi...Read More
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 : The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working ... New Delhi [India], June 28 : The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this month. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 27 (PTI) Former Punjab DGP Siddharth Chattopadhyaya on Friday met a team of the Vigilance Bureau which is probing the disproportionate assets case against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia and said he shared his "experience and knowledge" with it regarding the drug case registered against the former minister in 2021. The Vigilance Bureau on June 25 arrested Majithia in a disproportionate assets case allegedly involving the laundering of Rs 540 crore of "drug...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from July 2, ... New Delhi [India], June 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from July 2, during which he will attend the BRICS Summit and hold meetings with leaders of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia to strengthen bilateral ties. During the visit, PM Modi is expected to address the parliaments of Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia. The Prime Minister wi...Read More
Navi Mumbai: In a major engineering breakthrough, CIDCO's ambitious water tunnel project has set new national records, marking a milestone in India's infrastructure development. The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Flamingo', deployed by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd for CIDCO's 3.2-meter diameter tunnels, achieved a record-breaking 53 meters in a single day (March 2025) and a monthly high of 714 meters (May 2025), surpassing the previous national record of 679 meters. These feats are part of CIDCO's l...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 1 : On the occasion of the first anniversary of the implementation of the India-UAE ... New Delhi [India], May 1 : On the occasion of the first anniversary of the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal congratulated the people of India and the UAE on the milestone. He talked about CEPA's role as a growth engine for India-UAE bilateral trade over the past 11 months. CEPA is a full an...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 : On this MSME Day, entrepreneurs and small business founders across various sectors have ... New Delhi [India], June 27 : On this MSME Day, entrepreneurs and small business founders across various sectors have come forward to highlight the key challenges they face while running their businesses. The United Nations General Assembly has designated June 27 as "Micro-Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day" to raise awareness of the contributions of MSMEs in the achieve...Read More
Pune, Maharashtra (June 26, 2025): A man accused of cheating a Pune woman of Rs 3.6 crore after posing as an Australian-based doctor on a matrimonial website was arrested by cyber police at Mumbai airport on June 25. The accused, identified as Abhishek Shukla, is a 42-year-old native of Lucknow and holds Australian citizenship. He allegedly created a fake profile under the name Dr. Rohit Oberai on Shaadi.com and targeted over 3,000 women, according to Pune police. The case came to light when a ...Read More
Chennai: Once seen as a fix for T Nagar's traffic chaos, the 40-crore multi-level parking facility now stands as a symbol of poor planning and apathy. Two-wheelers still flood the plaza despite free parking made available at the facility.Following a TOI article, traffic police teams cleared illegal bike and parking from the T Nagar Pedestrian Plaza on Saturday. However, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has failed to address a critical flaw -- the multi-level parking facility meant to decongest ...Read More
New Delhi [India], April 28 : Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia and star wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat ... New Delhi [India], April 28 : Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia and star wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik on Friday said that they will continue their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until he is sent behind bars. Indian wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital a...Read More
New Delhi, June 8 The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is preparing to attach immovable properties worth Rs 9.20 ... New Delhi, June 8 The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is preparing to attach immovable properties worth Rs 9.20 crore of a prime accused linked to notorious Mexican cartel and owner of 95.501 kg of Amphetamine that was seized from Noida in October 2024, an official said on Sunday. "The office of Competent Authority and Administrator under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipula...Read More
New Delhi, June 8 Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly defended India's recent global anti-terror outreach ... New Delhi, June 8 Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly defended India's recent global anti-terror outreach mission across Europe, calling it both timely and necessary to expose the global threat posed by Pakistan-backed terrorism. Chaturvedi was part of the high-level All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad under "Operation Si...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 : Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO ... New Delhi [India], June 8 : Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the streaming platform's initial programming choices in India. Kashyap, who co-created Netflix India's debut original series 'Sacred Games', did not mince words in his criticism. The controversy began during Sarandos' appearance on a podcas...Read More
New Delhi, June 8 Janata Dal United (JD-U) took strong exception to Rahul Gandhi's recent statements targeting Nitish ... New Delhi, June 8 Janata Dal United (JD-U) took strong exception to Rahul Gandhi's recent statements targeting Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, with its senior leaders launching a sharp counterattack at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) on Sunday. The JD(U) leaders accused Gandhi of political immaturity and termed his 'selective criticism' as contradictory and politic...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 : The Nifty 500 index climbed 3.50 per cent in May, driven by steady ... New Delhi [India], June 8 : The Nifty 500 index climbed 3.50 per cent in May, driven by steady gains in Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, and Financial Services sectors, an analysis by the Motilal Oswal observed. Sectoral indices of FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and utilities underperformed, posting slight declines of -0.09 per cent and -0.04 per cent, respectively, as per the analysis. A...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 : British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year ... New Delhi [India], June 7 : British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year and surprised his desi fans not only with his soulful concerts but also with his spiritual side. Before his gigs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris, along with Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, paid a sacred visit to the iconic Babulnat...Read More
Mumbai Local Train Update: The Western Railway has announced a major night block between Mira Road and Bhayandar stations for the launching of girders as part of the Metro Line 9 project. On the intervening night of 7th/8th June 2025 (Saturday/Sunday), a block of 1 hour and 45 minutes will be in place from 1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. Similarly, on the nights of 8th/9th June 2025 (Sunday/Monday) and 9th/10th June 2025 (Monday/Tuesday), a block of 1 hour and 15 minutes will be carried out from 1:45 a.m...Read More
New Delhi [India], April 28 : Delhi Police on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it agreed to register ... New Delhi [India], April 28 : Delhi Police on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it agreed to register an FIR based on the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi Police, apprised the SC bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that Delhi Police will r...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28 (/NewsVoir): Aman Group, the world's preeminent lifestyle and hospitality brand, announces two forthcoming destinations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Diriyah Company - Aman Wadi Safar and Janu Diriyah. Aman Wadi Safar, located in the exceptional desert landscape near the city of Riyadh, will be home to a 78-key Aman hotel, a collection of up to 34 Aman Branded Residences, and expansive amenities including a vast Aman Spa and an array o...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28 (/PRNewswire): KoinX, a leading provider of tax calculation software, is excited to announce the integration of XDC Network. XDC Network is one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems around the globe with its Ethereum scalable solutions and encouraging developers to build real-world Dapps, tokenize assets on the most sustainable and energy-efficient networks. Governments worldwide are working to develop new tax regimes for the decentralized ecosystem...Read More
New Delhi [India], April 28 : Some call it artistic expression while others view it as a stress-buster. 'Dance' ... New Delhi [India], April 28 : Some call it artistic expression while others view it as a stress-buster. 'Dance' can be defined as movements of the body in sync and it's a celebration of physicality. Every year, April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day. The birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet, has been observed as International Dance Day...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police pers...Read More
New Delhi [India], April 28 : Newly-appointed Indian Men's Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton arrived in India on Friday morning. The 48-year-old South African landed in New Delhi where he met with Hockey India officials. On Friday evening, he will fly down to Bengaluru where the ongoing National Coaching Camp is being held at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru. Fulton, who was named the Chief Coach of the Indian Men's Hockey Team by Hockey India in March 2023, comes with nearly 25 y...Read More
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit uplifting the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers involved in commercial crop cultivation in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, organised a national seminar on the theme "Supplementing Farmer Income through Sustainable Farming Practices" at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The seminar outlined a...Read More
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a major crackdown at Sector 44A, Nerul, where an illegal lodging and boarding facility -- Out Stay Hotel and Apartment -- was found operating without necessary permissions. The establishment, spread across plots 5 to 9, was sealed on Wednesday following directives from Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde. The action was executed under the supervision of Additional Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gethe, with the involvement of Bel...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the ... New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One E...Read More