Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. "Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved," Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director Ge...Read More
Top News 1. India posts strong current account surplus, signals robust economic fundamentals India recorded a current account surplus of USD 13.5 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q4 of FY25, marking the first surplus in four quarters and showcasing the country's strong external position. This positive development was driven by record-high services exports and robust remittance inflows, which together reinforced the resilience of India's external sector. For the full fiscal year FY25, the current accou...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer who gained nationwide fame for her appearance in the hit music video 'Kaanta Laga,' passed away on Friday at the age of 42. The news has left her fans, colleagues, and the entire entertainment industry in shock. Jariwala was found dead at her residence in Andheri, Mumbai. A police team and forensic experts were dispatched to her home after the Mumbai Police received a call about the incident around 1 am. "He...Read More
Kolkata gangrape case: The law student claimed that besides Manojit Mishra, 19-year-old first-year student Zaib Ahmed and 20-year-old student Pramit Mukherjee 'sexually assaulted' her and left her injured. Shocking details have emerged in the alleged Kolkata gangrape case of 24-year-old student of South Calcutta Law College on the college premises on June 25. The law student alleged in a police complaint the she was filmed, hit with hockey stick, blackmailed her with online leak of the assault ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Rea...Read More
Mumbai: India's paintmakers must gird up for a tougher battle from two upstarts. Birla Opus, owned by billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, has already shaken up the nation's paints sector with its pricing war. Now, JSW Paints Ltd's ₹9,300-crore acquisition of Dutch giant AkzoNobel's India unit portends a tighter squeeze on the profitability of their peers as they battle to protect turf. The deal by JSW Paints, part of billionaire Sajjan Jindal's steel-to-cement empire, will not immediately change...Read More
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest marc...Read More
Mumbai: The Nifty 50 appears firmly on track to challenge its record high from last September after breaking out on Thursday from a one-and-a-half-month range-bound activity. Supported by bullish rollover signals from the June derivatives expiry, the index has turned former resistance into fresh support, even as foreign investors continue to pare equity holdings while domestic institutions keep pouring in funds. On Thursday, the bellwether index rose 1.2% to 25,549 on the expiry of the June ser...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Indian authorities have decided to accord observer status to UN body ICAO's expert in the ongoing probe into the fatal Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, a top official source said on Friday. In a not-so-common move, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has sought observer status for its expert in the investigation. Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating flight AI 171 en-route to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon ...Read More
New Delhi: India's economy remains on firm footing, but persistent global headwinds, ranging from trade frictions and policy uncertainty to ongoing geopolitical tensions, could weigh on future growth, the Finance Ministry said in its latest Monthly Economic Review released on Friday. "These external challenges could potentially impact India's growth trajectory and warrant close and continuous monitoring," added the May edition of the review. Despite these risks, the ministry maintained a large...Read More
New Delhi: The government is set to exempt non-bank lenders registered with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) from the Companies Act provisions governing loans, guarantees, and investments made by companies. The ministry of corporate affairs said in an order that it has received a request from IFSCA for such an exemption to finance companies registered with it, which is aligned with similar exemption to non-bank lenders registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI...Read More
Kolkata college rape case: Following the arrest of TMCP leader Manojit Mishra for allegedly gang-raping a student inside Kasba Law College, more details about the survivor's complaint, mentioning that the leader pressured her to marry him, and was asked to prove her loyalty to him and the student wing, have emerged. In her complaint, the woman stated that Manojit Mishra -- a former student and current general secretary of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) -- pressured her to marry ...Read More
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: RJD leader and Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav has come out swinging against the Election Commission's voter list revision in poll-bound Bihar, claiming that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scared, and the revision is a move by them to 'snatch voting rights of poor, the "backbenchers of society." "CM Nitish Kumar and PM Modi are scared... They want the names of the poor to be removed from the voter list... They want to snatch the right to vote ...Read More
New Delhi: India has dispatched its first-ever consignment of rose-scented litchis to Qatar, marking a significant step in its push to expand exports of high-value horticultural produce, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. The shipment, comprising one tonne of the premium litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, was sent to Doha on 23 June, with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda). A smaller, half-tonne batch was simultaneously...Read More
New Delhi: Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has hired India's former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a senior adviser, as the Canadian investment firm looks to tap more opportunities in India. Kant's track record in transformative government initiatives related to economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth will benefit Fairfax's long-term investment approach in India, the company said. Fairfax expects to participate in and benefit from India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiatives towards becomin...Read More
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were act...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. The soft pink saree, worn with feather earrings and minimal makeup, was clearly inspired by Rekha's graceful appearance in Silsila, where ...Read More
Sivasagar, Jun 26 (PTI) Leakage of gas continued for the 15th day from a crude oil well of ONGC in Assam's Sivasagar district although the energy major on Thursday claimed that it is nearing to control the blowout. In its daily bulletin on the blowout, ONGC said it has achieved a key breakthrough in its ongoing operations in close coordination with international well control specialists from CUDD Pressure Control. "The team successfully cleared all remaining rig materials, including staircases...Read More
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 26 (PTI) Google Vice President Thota Chandrasekhar donated ₹1 crore to the SV Pranadana Trust of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Thursday, the temple authorities said. The cheque was handed over to TTD Chairman B R Naidu by Chandrashekhar in Tirumala. "Google Vice President Chandrasekhar donated ₹1 crore to the SV Pranadana Trust of TTD on Thursday," said a release from the temple body. TTD officials appreciated the donor's gesture during the meeting...Read More
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the four...Read More
New Delhi: A decade-old hard-boiled candy brand has crossed ₹750 crore in annual revenue, making it the best-selling candy brand in India, its parent company said on Thursday. Pulse, a tangy candy, was launched in 2015 by Noida-based Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group). Demand for the ₹1 sweet spread like wildfire in the early days as word-of-mouth kicked in. In FY25, 7.5 billion of the candies were sold, bringing in ₹750 crore of revenue, DS Group said. Pulse currently holds a 19% share of In...Read More
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felic...Read More
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy rainfall in several regions, starting 10 June, and heatwaves over Rajasthan and other parts of northwest India starting on Sunday. According to the IMD, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are expected to receive significant rainfall from 10 June, while Kerala and Karnataka are likely to witness heavy showers starting 13 June. In the northeast, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura a...Read More
Bengaluru Stampede: Bengaluru skies lit up with firecrackers on Tuesday, June 3 -- as if Diwali had come to the city early -- after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the IPL trophy for the first time in 18 years. Within a day, however, the celebrations spiralled into a tragic stampede killing 11, leading to the suspension of five senior police officers, transfer of one Karnataka government official. As per the latest developments, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has increased the...Read More
Bengaluru: In a chilling act of violence on the outskirts of Bengaluru, a 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife over suspicions of her having an extra marital affair. After beheading his wife, the man took the severed head on his scooter and rode to the police station to confess to his crime. The brutal incident took place late Friday night in Heelalige village near Chandapura, Anekal taluk. The accused, identified as Shankar, was arrested shortly after he surrendered, police confirmed on...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Sonali Bendre is the only Bollywood actress to have had the opportunity to welcome the late pop sensation Michael Jackson when he visited India for his 'HIStory World Tour' in 1996. Actress Sonali Bendre, along with politician Raj Thackeray, played a key role in the grand welcome of Michael Jackson to India in 1996. Bendre was dressed in a traditional nine-yard saree and greeted Jackson at the Mumbai airport with an Indian ritual by applying tilak (a sacred mar...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Former cricketer Tom Moody has backed Australia to pip South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which is slated to kick off on Wednesday at Lord's, but cautioned his former side to be wary of Marco Jansen, who will be a "genuine threat." Australia is on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully. The Pat Cummins-led side has exuded its winn...Read More
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday....Read More
Maharashtra civic polls: The political pot in Maharashtra is simmering with speculation over the possibility of an alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, as the civic polls near. "Whatever people of Maharashtra wish will happen," Uddhav Thackeray asserted, while responding to reporters' questions about the possibility of an alliance between the two regional parties. Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, a close a...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Bollywood actor Sharvari expressed gratitude to the makers of her film "Munjya", as it completed one year of its release on Saturday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film also featured Abhay Verma and Mona Singh in the lead. It was released in theatres countrywide on June 7, 2024. The film went on to collect over ₹100 crore gross at the domestic box office and emerged as a hit. It followed the story of the eponymous mythical creature, which has its roots in Marathi fol...Read More