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Mumbai: Shares of Finolex Cables Limited have fallen sharply by 15.14 per cent in the last one month, even as the company reported one of its strongest financial performances in recent times. However, the stock has been under pressure across multiple time frames. In the past week alone, the shares declined by Rs 33.10, or 4.09 per cent, while in the last two weeks, the fall widened to Rs 69.05, or 8.17 per cent. Over a one-month period, the stock has dropped Rs 138.45, translating into a 15.14 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey needs to consult a "mental doctor" for making "outrageous" remarks against freedom fighter and former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik. Condemning Dubey's comments, the BJD chief said, "I think the BJP MP needs some mental doctor's attention for saying these outrageous things." Dubey, in a statement on March 27, had claimed that Biju Patnaik was the link between former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday. Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly trained terrorist," the officials said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). A Delhi court sent Lone to five days of police custody. Lone had a long history of involvement in terror activities and had been previous ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Proceedings of the Odisha Assembly were severely disrupted on Monday, with the House being adjourned multiple times as Opposition members demonstrated, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the death of 12 patients in a fire at a state-run hospital. This was the ninth consecutive day that members of the BJD, Congress and CPI(M) created a ruckus in the House, pressing for Mahaling's resignation over the incident at the SCB Medical College and Hospital on M ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammuand Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government cannot permit indiscriminate felling of walnut trees as it could severely impact the region's economy and identity. He said the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes over 90 per cent of the country's total walnut production. Opposing the private members' bill moved by National Conference legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani seeking amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Preservation of Specified Trees, Act, t ...Read More >
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, alleging that before 2017, "big mafia" controlled the distribution of supplementary nutrition in the state. Questioning the earlier arrangement, the chief minister said, "Who was distributing this nutrition before 2017? It was the biggest mafia in north India, which was given government contracts in exchange for money, and he decided everything." Addressing an event organised to dist ...Read More >
Miryalguda (Nalgonda): Demanding the implementation of a minimum wage of Rs18,000, the ASHA workers staged a protest in Miryalaguda town of Nalgonda district on Monday. The protest was held in front of the Gandhi statue in the town, where the workers organised a dharna to highlight their concerns. The workers said that they have been providing services for several years without receiving adequate wages. They urged the government to immediately implement a minimum salary of Rs 18,000 to ensure f ...Read More >
Mumbai: The teaser of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the way for its release on April 2. The teaser, titled 'Rama', was granted certification on March 30 and is reportedly suitable for a universal audience. The development marked a key milestone in the promotional rollout of the much-anticipated mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari. According to reports, the teaser has a runtime of approximately 2 minu ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy assured the Rajya Sabha that India's coal sector remains resilient despite global geopolitical tensions. Responding to unstarred questions, he emphasised that domestic production has crossed one billion tonnes for the second consecutive year, ensuring energy security and minimising dependence on imports. With 165 million tonnes of coal stock at mines and 54 million tonnes at thermal power plants, an uninterrupted supply to power and industria ...Read More >
Mumbai: Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder praised Indian actress Huma Qureshi, describing her as "one of the most amazing actors" he has had the pleasure of working with in his film Army of the Dead. The director took to Instagram and shared a photograph of Huma, who portrayed Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film. In his post, Snyder lauded her performance and screen presence, writing that she brought "talent, presence, and pure brilliance" to the project. Respon ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified its crackdown on property tax defaulters, with Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy announcing that 75 properties were seized in March across 14 municipal circles for non-payment of dues. According to the Commissioner, distress notices have been issued to 677 properties with significant tax arrears. He warned that failure to clear dues immediately would lead to further property seizures. ...Read More >
Mumbai: A high-energy concert by rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in Mumbai took an unexpected turn after a female fan attempted to climb a locked gate outside the venue, sparking chaos and drawing widespread attention online. The incident occurred during the singer's 'My Story - India Chapter' tour performance at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra on March 28. According to viral videos circulating on social media, the woman was seen trying to scale a closed gate, allegedly to gain access to restricted areas ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police have registered 61 cases, arrested 64 people and seized 15 tonnes of adulterated food products in the past one month during a crackdown on food adulteration in the city. Hyderabad City police commissioner VC Sajjanar on Monday stated the Hyderabad Commissionerate has already set up the 'H-FAST' team, which is cracking down firmly on adulteration networks. The police seized biscuits and ice creams we lovingly give our children to everyday essentials like ging ...Read More >
Hyderabad: GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said that March 31 is the last date to avail 90 per cent waiver on interest on property tax dues under the One Time Settlement Scheme. House owners in Greater Hyderabad should pay property tax dues immediately and get 90 per cent concession on interest, said Commissioner RV Karnan. He made an announcement to this effect on Monday. For the year 2025-26, the state government will provide 90 per cent subsidy on interest under the OTS scheme to those who pay ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 c ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Twowomen were found dead with their throats slit, while two others of the family escaped with injuries on the outskirts of the city, in an alleged attempt to die in the face of mounting debt, police said on Monday. The incident occurred in Mallenahalli village under Attibele police station limits of Bengaluru Rural district on Sunday, they said. Police said Asha (55) and her daughter Varshita (32) were found dead at home with their throats slit. Asha's son Mohan (27) and 10-year-old ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) on Monday demanded that the Karnataka government immediately initiate construction of the long-pending Haj Bhavan in Mangaluru and facilitate direct Haj flights from the city's international airport. Addressing a press conference at the Haj Bhavan premises, SDPI Mangaluru Rural district president Anwar Sadath criticised successive governments for delaying the project for decades, reducing it to mere electoral assurances. "Pilgrims from coast ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In his election affidavit for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, TVK president Vijay declared total assets worth Rs 603.20 crore that included high-end cars like BMWs and a Toyota Lexus, as well as bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore in various accounts. In the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-politician disclosed movable assets valued at Rs 404.58 crore. His immovable assets, which include agricultural land in Kodaikanal and commercial and residential p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Assembly on Monday referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to a Select Committee following objections from opposition parties and suggestions from ruling party members. The House also authorised the Speaker to select any number of members for the formation of the committee. The Bill, introduced by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, drew comments from 14 members before the referral. Speaking on the legislation, the ...Read More >
Khammam: District Collector Anudeep Durishetty on Monday directed officials to take all necessary steps to ensure smooth and efficient procurement of paddy during the ongoing Rabi (Yasangi) 2025-26 season. Speaking at a preparatory meeting held at the Collectorate along with Additional Collector P. Srinivasa Reddy, the Collector stressed that the administration would closely monitor not only procurement operations but also timely payments to farmers. He noted that delays in payments at procure ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union government on Monday said there are adequate stocks of fertilisers at about 180 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), compared with 147 LMT a year ago, despite the escalating West Asia crisis and supply issues. Additional Secretary, Department of Fertilisers, Aparna Sharma, however, said that domestic urea output has taken a hit. "As of today, we have an adequate stock position. Urea and Diammonium phosphate (DAP) are made available to farmers at regulated prices," she said at an inter ...Read More >
Dubai: An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, the country's state-run KUNA news agency reported on Monday. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said a service building at one of its power and water distillation plants was damaged during the attack. Officials described it as a "brutal attack". The plant where the attack occurred wasn't identified. Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said the strike r ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian stock market crashed over 2% on Monday, following a slump in global markets as the US-Iran war entered its fifth week, driving up crude oil prices and inflation worries. Moreover, the Indian rupee slipped to a record low, breaching 95 per $ mark for the first time ever, drawing only brief support from the RBI's move to tighten limits on banks' foreign exchange positions. The rupee hit its record low of 95.20 against the US dollar, down 0.3% for the day. Sensex closed 1635 po ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Amid the continuing crunch in supply of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders, with the authorities sweeping dirt under the carpet, black-marketing of both commercial and domestic gas cylinders is thriving in the city's underground market like there is no tomorrow. The black market price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has surged, with prices going up to Rs 7,000, while that of 14-kg domestic cylinders has spiked to Rs 5,000 or more. These cylinders are being sold illegally by ...Read More >
New Delhi: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) Mritunjay Kumar Narayan on Monday asked people to provide accurate information to census enumerators, asserting that individual data will remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain any benefit under any scheme. Addressing a press conference, as the first phase of the country's 16th Census is all set to begin in April in some states, including Delhi, the commissioner said that under Section 15 of the Census ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government had set a target to eliminate Naxalism by March 31 this year, and he can now confidently say that "we have become Naxal-free". Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on efforts to eradicate Left Wing Extremism, Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleging that Gandhi had been seen on numerous occasions with Naxals and their sympathisers. Shah provided data on security forces' actions ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from his membership in the State Legislative Council on Monday, according to council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh. JD-U MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted Nitish Kumar's resignation letter to the Legislative Council. Kumar is likely to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10. Kumar secured a Rajya Sabha seat through an election held on March 16. According to the rules, he was required to resign from his seat in the state legislature -- ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution requesting the Union government to take initiative to end the West Asia crisis. The Iran-America war was creating an economic crisis by halting fuels and LPG supply, the resolution said. Introducing the resolution in the House, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said: "We all know that crude oil (petrol, diesel, gas) significantly influences the economic conditions of every country. Due to the impact of this war on crud ...Read More >
Sitapur (UP): A mosque allegedly constructed on government land 12 years ago was demolished by the administration here early Monday after a prior notice went unheeded, officials said. Additional District Magistrate Nitish Kumar, along with other senior officials, reached the site in the Leharpur area of the district around 3 am. The demolition exercise was carried out amid tight security, they said. According to the administration, the structure in Naigaon Behati village had been built illegal ...Read More >
Chennai: TVK chief, actor-politician Vijay on Monday filed his nomination to contest Assembly polls from Perambur constituency in Chennai and appealed to the people to give an opportunity to his party TVK and vote for the party's whistle symbol on April 23. After filing his papers, Vijay, addressing the people from his open-top campaign vehicle, reiterated his allegation that the DMK was an evil force. He slammed the DMK regime alleging there was no safety for women and hit out at the governme ...Read More >
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