Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) The 'Pahandi' ritual in which Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are being carried in a procession from the 12th-century temple to their respective chariots for the Rath Yatra started on Friday. Though the Pahandi ritual was earlier scheduled to begin at 9.30 am, it started one hour late and the ritual will continue for three hours. In the Pahandi the trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - are being carried in a procession to their respe...Read More
Faridabad, Jun 27 (PTI) The investigation into the case of a woman who was buried after her murder in Haryana's Faridabad has revealed that the victim was allegedly raped by her father-in-law before her murder, said police. The mother-in-law of the victim was also allegedly involved in the murder, and she has been arrested, police said, adding that police are now searching for the victim's husband Arun, who is still at large. The main accused, father-in-law Bhoop Singh, was taken on three days...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday said if the 'Mahagathbandhan' gets a majority in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, and added that there was "no confusion or dispute" over Tejashwi Yadav being the main face for the CM's post. He, however, asserted that issues would be paramount in the polls and there was "a conspiracy" by rivals to divert attention by raking up the matter of the coalition's CM face. Claiming that as soon...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Education loan provider Credila Financial Services has filed its updated draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 5,000 crore through the initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 3,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares for Rs 2,000 crore by promoter entity and an investor, aggregating the total size of the public issue to Rs 5,000 crore, according to the updated draft red herring prosp...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) With US President Donald Trump announcing that a "very big" trade deal is on the cards with India, the Congress on Friday took a swipe at the government and said it seems that India gets to know decisions of great importance to it from the White House. The opposition party's swipe at the government came after President Donald Trump said a "very big" trade deal is on the cards with India, hinting at significant progress in the negotiation process of a long-awaited bilater...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha said her upcoming film "Nikita Roy" has been postponed and will now release in theatres on July 18. Sinha shared a post on her Instagram handle on Thursday announcing the news. The post featured the film's poster with the note. It read, "Hi guys! We have found ourselves in the midst of multiple releases and a battle for screens with advice from our well wishers in the fraternity, distributors and exhibitors we have collectively decided to ...Read More
Bengaluru, Jun 27 (PTI) Fit again after recovering from a nagging calf injury that plagued him for over a year, India's premier 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable has his sights firmly set on bettering his personal best in the upcoming meets, the foremost being the World Championship in September. The reigning Asian Games champion has been undergoing high altitude training in Ooty and also sharpening his form at the Sports Authority of India's Southern Centre here this season. "Last year was no...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Slamming the RSS for calling for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution, the Congress on Friday alleged that the RSS has "never accepted" Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution and that their demand was part of the conspiracy to destroy it. The RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution, saying they were included during the Emergency and were never part of the Constitu...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited on Friday said it has appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor. In a statement, Fairfax said former G20 Sherpa Kant's extensive expertise in economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth is expected to significantly benefit the company's long-term investment approach in India. As India is pursuing an ambitious roadmap toward becoming a developed economy by 204...Read More
Ranchi, Jun 27 (PTI) Lord Jagannath's chariot along with goddess Subhadra and Lord Balbhadra are set to roll out on Friday evening on way to their annual nine-day sojourn to Mausi Bari in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi amid tight security. The chariots of the deities will start rolling around 4.30 pm from Jagannath temple in Dhurwa with traditional rituals. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended their wishes on the occasion of Rath Yatra. "Heartfelt gree...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) JSW Paints, part of USD 23 billion JSW Group, on Friday said it will acquire majority controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL), the maker of Dulux paints, for Rs 8,986 crore. It will acquire 74.76 per cent stake from its Dutch promoters/holding entities -- namely Imperial Chemical Industries and Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV -- for a consideration of Rs 8,986 crore, according to a statement from the JSW Group firm. "JSW Paints today (Friday) entered into ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Shares of Akzo Nobel India jumped nearly 8 per cent on Friday morning trade after JSW Paints Ltd announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the firm for about Rs 9,000 crore. The company's market valuation climbed Rs 791.49 crore to Rs 15,330.69 crore. JSW Paints Ltd on Friday announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Akzo Nobel India for about Rs 9,000 crore. "JSW Paints Limited today entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 74.76 per cent stak...Read More
Bijnor (UP), Jun 27 (PTI) The death toll in the incident where four members of a debt-ridden labourer's family consumed poison has risen to three, police said on Friday. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Jha said the incident took place in the Kandera village under Noorpur police station, where Pukhraj, a labourer who earned his livelihood by driving a horse cart, consumed poison along with his wife Rameshiya (50) and daughters Anita (21) and Seetu alias Sunita (18) on Thursday morning. The fa...Read More
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Rath Yatra on Friday and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra is the "combination of faith and belief, which is based on devotion and culture". Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Mjahi also offered best wishes to the people of the state on the ...Read More
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said on Friday. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, and three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt. Backed by drones and sniffer dogs, the operation resumed afresh t...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Thunderstorm accompanied by rain is expected in the national capital on Friday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 29 degrees Celsius at 8.30 am, 1.1 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity was recorded at 72 per cent at 8.30 am, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast thunderstorm with rain for the day. The city's a...Read More
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said MSMEs are the backbone of a self-reliant India. He made the remarks on the occasion of International MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Day. "MSME units are the foundation of an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'," the chief minister said in a post on his official X handle. "Heartfelt wishes to all entrepreneurs who, through their tireless efforts, are advancing Uttar Pradesh towards self-reliance," Adityanath said. ...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the trading session on an optimistic note on Friday amid fresh foreign fund inflows and a rally in the US markets. Rallying for the fourth day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 229.22 points to 83,985.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up 73.5 points to 25,622.50. From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, and Bharat Electronics were among the major gainers. ...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) The rupee rose 23 paise to 85.49 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, aided by strong FII inflows and positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets. However, a rise in global crude oil prices and a slightly stronger greenback capped further gains in the local unit, forex traders said. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) purchased equities worth Rs 12,594.38 crore on a net basis on Thursday, according to exchange data. At the interbank foreign exchange, ...Read More
Jaipur, Jun 27 (PTI) A man was arrested and sent to jail here on Thursday for alleged sexual abuse, including rape, of his two minor daughters over five years, a senior police official said. Police filed an FIR after recording statements of the girls and their mother, who was initially apprehensive about filing a case against her husband. The case was registered at Sadar police station and the investigation was handed over to a senior police officer. Police said the sexual abuse had been going...Read More
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) Lakhs of devotees have thronged the seaside pilgrim town of Puri for Lord Jagannath's annual Ratha Yatra on Friday, for which the Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements, officials said. About one lakh people have reached Puri by Thursday evening, and the number has increased manifold this morning, police sources said. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the event, they said. "By the grace of Mahaprabhu (Lord Jaganna...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) JSW Paints Ltd on Friday announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Akzo Nobel India for about Rs 9,000 crore. "JSW Paints Limited today entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 74.76 per cent stake in Akzo Nobel India Limited from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates, for a maximum consideration under the share purchase agreement of up to Rs 8,986 crore, subject to certain closing adjustments," the company said in a statement. PTI ANZ SHW...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 27 (PTI) The mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and another person accompanying her died after being shot at by unidentified bike-borne people in Punjab's Batala, police said on Friday. Harjit Kaur was critically injured after the incident on Thursday late evening and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succumbed to the bullet injuries, a senior police official from Batala said over the phone. The incident took place on Qadian road which falls under the Ci...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the occasion of Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and prayed for an atmosphere of peace, friendship and affection in the entire world. During the annual yatra, chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are pulled from Shri Jagannath temple to Shree Gundicha temple in Puri. Lakhs of devotees gather there to be part of the grand festival. Similar yatras are also taken out in other parts of the country. ...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said the government is committed to addressing the grievances of transport operators, who have threatened to go on strike from July 1 to protest against the e-challan system for traffic violations. The minister on Thursday directed officials to form a committee and submit a report within one month concerning the transporters' strike threat. Transporters in Maharashtra, including private bus and truck operators, have called for an ind...Read More
New Delhi: A massive blaze erupted at a factory in Bawana industrial area in the early hours of Friday and 22 fire tenders were rushed to bring the fire under control, an official said. No one was reported injured, a Delhi Fire Services officer said. The blaze was reported around 4:15 am from a factory at A-31, Sector-4, DSIIDC in Bawana, he said. "Firefighting operation is still underway. No one received any injury so far," DFS chief Atul Garg said in a statement....Read More
Imphal, Jun 27 (PTI) Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday. A woman cadre of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army was apprehended from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday, a senior officer said. She was allegedly involved in extortion activities and had threatened officials and courier service operators in Imphal area, he said. One active cadre of the outlawed Kangleipak Comm...Read More
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhish...Read More
Jhansi (UP), Jun 26 (PTI) BJP's Babina MLA Rajeev Singh on Thursday clarified his stand on the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express, stating that a "misunderstanding" with fellow passengers escalated unnecessarily and that the altercation by his supporters in Jhansi was "unfortunate and unintended". Addressing a press conference, the MLA said he was travelling with his wife and children from Delhi to Jhansi when he "politely requested" a passenger to swap seats so the family could si...Read More
Hisar, Jun 26 (PTI) Protesting Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) students on Thursday said that they haven't withdrawn their agitation and will only do so once a formal order addressing their agreed-upon demands is issued. An agreement was reached between the protesting HAU students and the state government on Wednesday, reportedly after most of their demands in connection with the alleged June 10 assault on students were accepted. The government assured the students to implement the deman...Read More