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New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) India is expected to receive 15 per cent more rainfall than normal in October, following bountiful rains during the four-month monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said maximum temperatures in October are likely to be above normal in most parts of east-northeast and northwest India. "Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are expected in other regions of the country during the month," h ...Read More >
Tens of thousands of people were gathered in sweltering heat in Tamil Nadu state's Karur for a political rally by Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Vijay, when the stampede began. Vijay, one of India's most successful actors, launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024. He's running for office in the state election scheduled to be held in early 2026. A 65-year-old woman, identified as Suguna, was the latest victim to succumb at the Karur Government Medical Coll ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Manipur Police stated that the overall law-and-order situation in the state remained normal over the past 24 hours, with several arrests made during search and combing operations conducted across various districts. The Director General of Police (DGP) Manipur, Rajiv Singh, interacted with Medical Officers of the Manipur Police Battalions, appreciated their service, and discussed measures to improve medical facilities for personnel in battalions ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Tri-Services seminar in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence informed through an official social media post. https://x.com/DefenceMinIndia/status/1972864650426667222 Also Read | Tesla Begins Model Y Deliveries in India, Long Range Variant To Follow Soon. "At around 11.00 AM today, 30th September, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will address the Tri-Services Seminar in New Delhi," the post from the ...Read More >
At least 29 people were killed and about 50 were injured at a rally held by Tamil actor and politician Vijay in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Hindu newspaper reported on Saturday, citing the state's Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. Large crowds had gathered for the meeting, part of Vijay's ongoing state tour for his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the report said. Vijay, who goes by only one name, is campaigning ahead of state elections that are to be held early next y ...Read More >
Hubballi: Theatreperson Yashavant Sardeshpande, 60, passed away in Bengaluru on Monday morning due to a heart attack. He is survived by wife Malati and daughter Dosti alias Kalpashri.Sardeshpande presented his comedy plays as also certain movies in north Karnataka lingo, especially the Dharwad dialect. He was born to parents Sridhar and Kalpana on June 13, 1965, in Vijayapura.He studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 and New English School here. He pursued an apprenticeship at Kirloskar in Harihar a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the BJP-NDA governments have established a "new model of good governance" in the country and exhorted party workers to ensure the benefits of the next-generation GST reforms reach every citizen. He said that a family will now save nearly Rs 20,000 on its annual household expenditure of Rs 1 lakh compared to the UPA period. Speaking at the inauguration of Delhi BJP headquarters, the Prime Minister emphasised that the party is in governm ...Read More >
Kochi/New Delhi: The Ernakulam Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday convicted and sentenced two accused to eight years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in the ISIS Kerala-Tamil Nadu case The court found H.Mohammed Azarudheen and Y.Sheikh Hidayathullah guilty under various sections of the IPC and UA(P) Act. The court has sentenced the duo to 8 years RI under section 120B read with 38 and 39 of UA(P) Act, as well as 8 years of RI each under section 38 and section 39 of ...Read More >
Tens of thousands of people were gathered in sweltering heat in Tamil Nadu state's Karur for a political rally by Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Vijay, when the stampede began. Vijay, one of India's most successful actors, launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024. He's running for office in the state election scheduled to be held in early 2026. A 65-year-old woman, identified as Suguna, was the latest victim to succumb at the Karur Government Medical Coll ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday formally inaugurated the Delhi BJP's new office in central Delhi and recalled the role played by the party's city workers in helping Partition refugees, fighting for public rights during the Emergency and protecting Sikhs in the 1984 riots. Highlighting the Delhi BJP government's efforts to fulfil expectations of the public after coming to power following a gap of 27 years, he said the dream of "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Delh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong decisions on issues related to Operation Sindoor, Surgical Strike, Article 370 and Triple Talaq. "PM Modi's strong decisions are an inspiration for all party workers," she said, speaking at an event to launch a new office for the Delhi BJP. She said it was a matter of pride that the new Delhi BJP office is being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She said the ne ...Read More >
The three Amrit Bharat trains include the Darbhanga to Ajmer Amrit Bharat Express, the Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad Express, and the Chhapra to Delhi Amrit Bharat Express. On flagging off seven new trains in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the state is "receiving gifts" under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar and PM Modi, Bihar is receiving gifts. Today, a total of 7 new rail services wer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government is gearing up for the upcoming Chhath Puja, adding this time the celebrations are going to be historic. Gupta said the government is making arrangements to ensure Chhath festivities continue in an uninterrupted and smooth manner. The Purvanchal community is getting all facilities and support to perform the worship on the occasion. She said the government would develop ghats along the Yamuna and ensure clean ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) ET Now is launching two flagship shows -- "South Central" and "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi", the business news channel announced on Monday. While "South Central" will highlight South India's powerful cultural and economic influence, the "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi" showcases meaningful candid conversations with India's most powerful voices. South Central will debut on Monday airing weekdays from 5.30 PM to 6.00 PM. "Dedicated to the pulse of South India, the ...Read More >
Kochi: A NIA court here on Monday awarded eight years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to two Coimbatore residents guilty of recruiting and propagating the ideology of the global terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The Special Court for Trial of NIA Cases here convicted Muhammad Azharudeen (27) of Anbu Nagar, Ukkadam, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, and Shiek Hidayathulla alias Firoz Khan (35) of South Ukkadam. They were found guilty of offences punishable under Indian Penal Code (IPC) ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next three days. Mumbai woke to overcast skies and light showers, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reporting significant rainfall and normal traffic conditions amid tidal changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs on Saturday, issuing an orange alert for the metropolis. The al ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that his Government is committed to building and developing the Bharat Future City with global standards. The new city's development is planned in such a manner that it will become a discussion point for the top global cities. "The city has all qualifications to meet the standards of global cities." he said. Mr. Revanth Reddy was speaking after laying foundation stone for the Future City Development Authority building and the Radial road to ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's native village Kondareddypally has become the south India's first 100 per cent solar-powered village. On Sunday, the government announced that Kondareddypally has achieved the rare distinction of being southern India's first fully solar-powered village under the Green Energy Mission. Situated in Vangoor mandal of Nagarkurnool district, the village has around 514 houses and 11 government buildings. According to officials, around 480 houses are alread ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
On a pan-India level, sales volume of IMFL Whisky has declined 1.4 per cent year-on-year in FY25 to 40.17 crore cases. Image: Freepik South Indian states dominate the sales of IMFL, accounting for 58 per cent revenue in FY25, with Karnataka retaining the top national slot by contributing 17 per cent of the pan-India volumes in FY25, according to data from industry body CIABC. Five Southern states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, along with Union Territory Puduche ...Read More >
Photo Credit: Left: Instagram/@shashitharoor | Right: Unsplash South Indian breakfasts are simple, wholesome, and honestly, a little addictive. Think about it - fluffy idlis, crispy dosas, soft uttapams, or even pongal. Idlis, in particular, are irresistible. Pair them with coconut chutney or hot sambar, and you've got a breakfast that's comfort on a plate. Of course, not everyone sees it that way. A recent conversation on X (formerly Twitter) sparked some debate when a user complained about Ke ...Read More >
PG Electroplast (PGEL) shares price will remain in focus on September 29 after its subsidiary PG Technoplast acquired a 50-acre land parcel in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. PGEL plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore in developing state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing campus over the next 5 years. The first phase will focus on a refrigerator plant with an annual capacity of 1.2 million units, with commercial production expected by December 2026, company said. The site is also being designed to ...Read More >
The new Delhi BJP office draws inspiration from south Indian design Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new headquarters on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg on Monday. The inauguration, which coincides with the seventh day of Navratri, marks a significant milestone for the party's Delhi unit, which has long operated from rented or makeshift offices. Spread across 30,000 square feet, the five-storey building is designed to blend traditional archite ...Read More >
New Delhi: South Indian states dominate the sales of IMFL, accounting for 58 per cent revenue in FY25, with Karnataka retaining the top national slot by contributing 17 per cent of the pan-India volumes in FY25, according to data from industry body CIABC. Five Southern states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, along with Union Territory Puducherry, have retained their dominance in the sales of the Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), consuming 23.18 crore cases (joint ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that she has been attending several events and finds that along with development, the city is buzzing with cultural celebrations. For the first time, Ramleelas are being organised across Delhi, while Durga Puja, Dandiya, and Garba are taking place simultaneously, giving the city a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Festivals like Onam are also being celebrated, while the South Indian flower festival, Bathukamma, is adding its own unique charm. The CM ...Read More >
MUMBAI - A stampede that killed at least 39 people at a campaign rally in southern India happened after a crowd of thousands waited hours in baking heat without sufficient safeguards, officials and witnesses said on Sept 28. Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in hopes of seeing popular actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday, but panic broke out and 39 were killed , the authorities said. Witnesses cited hours of delays, insufficient police presence and people fal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state's health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine children, Subram ...Read More >
MUMBAI (AFP) -- A stampede that killed dozens at a south India political rally happened after a crowd of thousands waited hours in baking heat without sufficient safeguards, officials and witnesses said Sunday. Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in hopes of seeing popular actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday, but panic broke out and 39 were killed, authorities said. Witnesses cited hours of delays, insufficient police presence and people falling from a tree bran ...Read More >
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