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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Stepping up the poll pitch ahead of the April 9 Assam elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and urged voters in Assam to support the Congress alliance in the upcoming elections. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "An appeal to every family of Assam - no more spending even a single day in corruption. Himanta has looted Assam - Assam knows this, the country knows this. Tomorrow is ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's equity indices shot up 4% - marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months - swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financial markets across the world on Wednesday after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. The rupee strengthened and government bond yields eased. Gold and silver rose. The two-week pause in West Asia hostilities, which paves the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sent oil prices ...Read More >
Kolkata: Shares of Titan Company rose nearly 7% on Wednesday to a record high of ₹4,514 after the company reported strong growth in its jewellery business in the March quarter. In its Q4FY26 business update, Titan said its jewellery division grew about 46% year-on-year despite elevated gold prices. Secondary sales grew 52% year-on-year, led by Tanishq and supported by Mia. Buyer growth was in high single digits during the quarter, after remaining nearly flat in the previous three quarters of F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Continuing its plan to redevelop localities on its own, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has floated tenders to revamp three prime areas: Andheri West's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Bandra Reclamation and Worli's Adarsh Nagar. A total of 206.49 acres was put on the block on Thursday. This plan is part of the Maharashtra government's larger strategy to redevelop about one-fifth of Mumbai's habitable area. Hindustan Times, on September 11, 2025 had publish ...Read More >
India's equity indices shot up 4% -- marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months -- swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financial markets across the world on Wednesday after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. India's equity indices shot up 4% -- marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months -- swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financia ...Read More >
With the harvest festival of Baisakhi just five days away, unseasonal rain, hailstorms and high-velocity winds have flattened the standing wheat crop, disrupting harvesting across Punjab by at least 10 days and leaving farmers worried about potential losses at a crucial stage of the crop cycle. The sudden spell of adverse weather, particularly in the semi-arid Malwa belt, has led to waterlogging and widespread lodging of standing wheat crops. Slushy fields have made it difficult for farmers to ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis had stated that a metro project for Madurai would only be launched if a BJP candidate wins the upcoming election. Stalin questioned the propriety of such remarks from a chief minister of another state. Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday lashed out at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks that a metro project in Madurai would be launched only if BJP c ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 4 per cent on Wednesday, following an impressive rally in global markets and a drop in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The RBI decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, heavy buying across all sectors and a strengthening rupee against the US dollar also improved investor sentiment, traders said. Rallying for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,946.32 point ...Read More >
New Delhi: When two familiar opponents meet, sparks fly, there is bound to be drama. When David Miller met a familiar Gujarat Titans and vice versa, it was drama on steroids. When Miller was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a mere ₹2 crore in the auction, some called it one of the biggest steals. A finisher with that kind of experience, a CV as rich as his and fit as ever, he could be a game-changer for Capitals. And he showcased that mastery against one of his former franchises. Despite batting ...Read More >
The decision builds on the Pradhan Mantri-Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) - launched in 2019 to confer ownership rights to residents of unauthorised colonies. Officials familiar with the development said that while the scheme enabled ownership through conveyance deeds and authorisation slips, the absence of approved layout plans had emerged as a key hurdle in allowing construction approvals and full regularisation. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said the latest st ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday emphasised that contributions towards social development must be viewed as a partnership rather than an expense. He made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of various corporate companies to discuss the effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. The Chief Minister urged companies to ensure that their CSR spending delivers maximum impact and meaningful o ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art multipurpose exhibition and convention centre in Mohali. The facility will be be developed in two stages, with the first phase slated for completion by Dec 31 and the final phase to be finished a year later.Located in the heart of Mohali's IT City, the Rs 250-crore project spans 14 acres in Sector 83, near Plaksha University and the Infosys campus. It is being developed under a pub ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various issues concerning the development of Sikkim and matters of mutual interest. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang also met Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. https://x.com/PSTamangGolay/status/2041856876770685174 Tamang expressed gratitude on behalf of the peop ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]April 8 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various issues regarding the development of Sikkim and matters of common interest. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang also met Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. https://x.com/PSTamangGolay/status/2041856876770685174 Tamang expressed gratitude on behalf of the people o ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art multipurpose exhibition and convention centre in Mohali. The facility will be be developed in two stages, with the first phase slated for completion by Dec 31 and the final phase to be finished a year later.Located in the heart of Mohali's IT City, the Rs 250-crore project spans 14 acres in Sector 83, near Plaksha University and the Infosys campus. It is being developed under a pub ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted 3,97,009 inspections across food establishments in 2025-26, official sources said on Wednesday. The agency, in collaboration with state authorities, analysed 1,65,747 food samples (up to the third quarter), of which 17.16 per cent were found non-conforming, triggering prompt regulatory action, they said. Legal enforcement also gathered momentum. "As many as 23,580 adjudication cases were decided, while 1,756 crimina ...Read More >
A 32-year-old drug addict, who was hospitalised after his mother emotive appeal to save her critically ill son went viral on social media, succumbed during treatment on Tuesday. The youth was referred to Amritsar's Guru Nanak Medical College and Hospital from the Sultanpur Lodhi civil hospital on Monday. He was reportedly suffering from multiple health issues due to his drug addiction. As per his family, he was placed on ventilator in the Amritsar hospital after being diagnosed with acute live ...Read More >
Lalit Modi says his proposal for the IPL to be an independent company, not a subsidiary of the BCCI, was turned down. Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has revealed that he had proposed making the league an independent entity - an idea he believes would have turned it into an "ecosystem unto itself" today. However, the proposal was rejected, and Modi says he will reveal the original constitution in the future. According to various reports, the IPL is now counted among the world's richest le ...Read More >
Shimla: To address the shortage of faculty in medical institutions, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that the retirement age of professors would be raised to 65 years for the next three years.The decision is aimed particularly at supporting newer medical colleges and addressing the shortage of super-specialists in Tanda Medical College. The CM clarified that the move would not impact promotional opportunities for other faculty members.To further improve staffing, the ...Read More >
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday campaigned across parts of Assam in support of Congress candidates for the assembly polls, assuring that the suspicious death of noted singer Zubeen Garg, 52, would be thoroughly investigated and justice delivered within 100 days of the govt being formed.Sukhu said the people of Assam were dissatisfied with the handling of Garg's death. Garg died on Sept 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore. Singapore authorities termed it an accidental dr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide reprieve to airlines affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed all 34 major airports to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months. Accordingly, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators of airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others to do so with immediate effect. With assembly elections in crucial states like Kerala and West Bengal on the hori ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said wheat procurement, set to begin on Thursday, will be closely monitored from a control room established at CM House. A help desk has been set up at procurement centres to ensure that farmers do not face any problems, Yadav said while holding a virtual interaction with representatives of farmers and voluntary organisations on Wednesday. The Chief Minister said it was challenging to bring wheat prices to the current level, adding that wheat ...Read More >
KANPUR The investigation into Kanpur's illegal kidney transplant racket took a dramatic turn after investigators recovered a 19-second video showing key accused "celebrating" their illicit gains. The footage, retrieved from the mobile phone of arrested broker, Shivam Aggarwal, purportedly shows Dr Afzal and logistics manager, Parvez Saifi, sitting on a bed covered with over 50 bundles of ₹500 currency notes. The clip has become one of the most telling pieces of evidence of the scale of money th ...Read More >
The Eco-fragile Doda region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, not only falls under seismic zone 4 and 5 but also receives heavy rains and snowfall during peak weather seasons. Dr Singh stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. This will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district, he added. He was chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA ...Read More >
"This initiative will play an important role in establishing Uttar Pradesh as a strong and reliable identity in the field of defence manufacturing, while also accelerating the overall economic and industrial development of the Bundelkhand region," Adityanath said. Strategically located in central India, the Chitrakoot node is emerging as a major centre for defence production due to its excellent logistics connectivity and geographical suitability. In the coming time, it will become a key driver ...Read More >
Following repeated demands from the farmers and opposition, Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana, said that farmers will not face difficulty in selling their crops and mandis will remain open 24 hours a day during the ongoing procurement season. Earlier, the government had decided to allow purchase only from 6 am to 8 pm. The minister was interacting with reporters at Thanesar grain market in Kurukshetra. He also said that farmers can bring their produce to the mandi not only by tract ...Read More >
Acting on a tip-off about suspicious activities at a building identified as "Happy Homes" in Dwarka, a police team raided and found several people there, he said. During questioning, one of them, identified as Harsh Vardhan , a resident of Patna, allegedly confessed to running the racket that arranged candidates to appear in entrance examinations of a reputed management institute in Mumbai. "The examination was scheduled to be conducted at an IT lab in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and he would gain remo ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee has extended a special offer to nearly 150 pilgrims from the region intending to perform the sacred journey this year, offering a 20-day pilgrimage package, significantly shorter than the usual 40- to 51-day journey. The annual Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled to commence from April 18, with a total of 4,707 pilgrims set to embark from the Union Territory. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Executive Officer of the J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujaat Quresh ...Read More >
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