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Honda, Nissan aim to merge in 2026 as negotiations begin this week 23 Dec 2024, 9:13 am
The two automakers plan to create a holding company that would be helmed by a president picked by HondaStock Market LIVE: Sensex climbs 500 pts to 78,550; Nifty at 23,750; Bank, Metal, Realty lead 23 Dec 2024, 9:11 am
Markets Today LIVE: Indian benchmark equity indices were likely headed for a strong start, after lower-than-expected core inflation reading in the US boosted Wall Street shares thereBJP issues 'chargesheet' against Kejriwal, vows to remove AAP from power 23 Dec 2024, 9:08 am
Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Monday issued a "chargesheet" against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of turning Delhi into a "corruption lab" through a series of "scams". No immediate reaction was available from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the allegations of the BJP leader. Ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, the state unit of the BJP has formed a "chargesheet committee" that has so far issued detailed reports listing the alleged failures of the ruling AAP MLAs. "What kind of a party is this which came to power promising to give corruption-free government but was involved in eight to nine scams related to the liquor policy, Delhi Jal Board, DTC, Waqf Board," Thakur charged. "Ghotale Pe Ghotala, Kejriwal Ne Banaya Delhi Ko Bhrashtachar Ki Prayogshala" (Kejriwal turned Delhi into a laboratory of corruption with scams), Thakur gave the slogan and asserted that the BJP will remove the AAP from power in Delhi. The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly areIndian startup OrbitAID's patented tech clears zero gravity test in Florida 23 Dec 2024, 9:07 am
It validates SIDRP's capabilities for on-orbit satellite servicing, including docking, refuelling, and proximity operations, in simulated space conditionsMiddle East share of India's Nov oil imports at 9-month high; Russia down 23 Dec 2024, 9:06 am
Refiners in India have been gorging on cheaper Russian oil despite problems posed by sanctions aimed at reducing Moscow's oil revenueApple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report 23 Dec 2024, 9:01 am
Reportedly, Apple is planning to expand its smart home products portfolio with Apple Intelligence-powered devices, including a wall-mounted iPad, a robotic tabletop device, a smart home cameraApple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report 23 Dec 2024, 9:00 am
Reportedly, Apple is planning to expand its smart home products portfolio with Apple Intelligence-powered devices, including a wall-mounted iPad, a robotic tabletop device, a smart home cameraIndian startup OrbitAID's patented tech clears zero gravity test in Florida 23 Dec 2024, 8:48 am
It validates SIDRP's capabilities for on-orbit satellite servicing, including docking, refuelling, and proximity operations, in simulated space conditionsChaudhry's Sparkl bags $4 mn from Zomato, Zerodha founders and others 23 Dec 2024, 8:46 am
Chaudhry, whose previous firm Aakash Educational Services (AESL) was bought by Byju's in 2021, has secured a seed investment of about $4 million for his new edtech venture SparklChaudhry's Sparkl bags $4 mn from Zomato, Zerodha founders and others 23 Dec 2024, 8:42 am
Chaudhry, whose previous firm Aakash Educational Services (AESL) was bought by Byju's in 2021, has secured a seed investment of about $4 million for his new edtech venture SparklBot detection no longer working, just wait until AI agents come along 23 Dec 2024, 8:39 am
The imminent arrival of AI agents will add another layer of complexity. It will mean we increasingly want bots to visit sites and do things on our behalfLanguage AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents 23 Dec 2024, 8:31 am
Increased access to highly capable language models large and small can be a mixed blessingLanguage AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents 23 Dec 2024, 8:31 am
Increased access to highly capable language models large and small can be a mixed blessingPVR INOX rejigs media biz, appoints Chief Sales Officer Sabharwal as head 23 Dec 2024, 8:19 am
Sabharwal will take the lead in making strategic changes to bolster media business by leveraging a team of industry experts who will take charge of business development across IndiaPVR INOX rejigs media biz, appoints Chief Sales Officer Sabharwal as head 23 Dec 2024, 8:19 am
Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX Ltd on Monday announced a restructuring of its Rs 600 crore media business, naming Chief Sales Officer Shalu Sabharwal as the leader of initiatives to focus on deepening market connections and driving growth across the country. Sabharwal will take the lead in making strategic changes to bolster media business by leveraging a team of industry experts who will take charge of business development across India, PVR INOX said in a statement. "Her extensive experience and strategic vision make her the ideal leader to guide this transformation. By bringing in industry experts and focusing on key areas like data-driven decision-making and sponsorship opportunities, we are positioning PVR INOX as a dominant force in the media business," PVR INOX CEO- Revenue & Operations, Gautam Dutta said. Under the newly revamped structure, regional heads Gaurav Shukla, Sharda Ganti, Rajesh Makhija and Shalini Marianathan will spearhead efforts in their respective markets, the ..OpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning AI models, plans roll out from January 2025 23 Dec 2024, 8:13 am
The o3 and o3 mini models, which are in internal safety testing currently, will be more powerful than its previously launched o1 models, said OpenAIBanks lobby RBI to approve new benchmark for overnight indexed swaps 23 Dec 2024, 8:03 am
The move is intended to improve price discovery in the interest-rate swap marketOPPO confirms Reno 13 series launch for January 2025, shares design details 23 Dec 2024, 7:58 am
OPPO confirmed that the Reno 13 series will feature aluminium frame, sculpted glass on the back, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the displayOPPO confirms Reno 13 series launch for January 2025, shares design details 23 Dec 2024, 7:57 am
OPPO confirmed that the Reno 13 series will feature aluminium frame, sculpted glass on the back, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the displayTVS Emerald buys land in Chennai for Rs 2,800 crore real estate project 23 Dec 2024, 7:26 am
This marks the third acquisition of land by TVS Emerald in the current fiscal yearTVS Emerald buys land in Chennai for Rs 2,800 crore real estate project 23 Dec 2024, 7:26 am
TVS Emerald has bought a 12-acre land to develop a real estate projects worth about Rs 2,800 crore. The company did not disclose the cost of the acquisition of the land, which is located on Radial Road (PTR) in Chennai. The land will have a development potential of 2.5 million square feet and a revenue potential of Rs 2,800 crore, the company said in a statement. This marks the third acquisition of land by TVS Emerald in the current fiscal. Earlier, the company acquired a 4-acre land parcel in Padur, Chennai and a 4-acre parcel in Thanisandra, Bengaluru. Sriram Iyer, Director & CEO, TVS Emerald, said, "This landmark acquisition, reinforces our commitment to strategic growth and market leadership in Chennai and Bengaluru." By securing this land on the premium Radial Road corridor, he said, the company is expanding footprint and creating substantial value for its stakeholders. "This move aligns perfectly with our vision of developing world-class properties in high-potential ...L&T secures major defence order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms 23 Dec 2024, 7:09 am
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said it has bagged a major order from the Defence Ministry for the supply of K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army. According to the company's project classification, the 'major' order values between Rs 5,000 crore-10,000 crore. The K9 Vajra-T is a 155 mm, 52-caliber tracked self-propelled artillery platform, adapted from the world's leading South Korean self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder. Co-developed by L&T and Hanwha Aerospace, it has been customised to suit the requirements of the Indian Army for operations in varied terrains, including deserts, plains and high-altitude regions. In 2017, the company won the order for the first batch of 100 K9 Vajra-T platforms through a global competitive bidding and after successful field evaluation. The company delivered the Vajra Platforms ahead of schedule. "Like the first batch, the second batch of the K9 Vajra-T too will be manufactured at our Armoured Systems ...L&T secures major defence order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms 23 Dec 2024, 7:09 am
According to the company's project classification, the 'major' order values between Rs 5,000 crore-10,000 crore1% rise in m-cap leads to 0.6% rise in GDP growth rate: SBI Eco Research 23 Dec 2024, 6:55 am
Savings of households in 'shares and debentures' has increased to 1 per cent of GDP in FY24, from 0.2 per cent in FY14Tech recap 2024: Top five camera-centric smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, Apple 23 Dec 2024, 5:35 am
AI took centre stage in smartphones this year, but camera advancements remained a defining theme across segments. Here are the top five camera-oriented smartphones reviewed this yearTech recap 2024: Top five camera-centric smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, Apple 23 Dec 2024, 5:34 am
AI took centre stage in smartphones this year, but camera advancements remained a defining theme across segments. Here are the top five camera-oriented smartphones reviewed this yearBurman family secures Sebi approval for 26% open offer in Religare 23 Dec 2024, 4:33 am
The Religare open offer is priced at Rs 235 per share, amounting to Rs 2,116 croreBurman family secures Sebi approval for 26% open offer in Religare 23 Dec 2024, 4:33 am
The Religare open offer is priced at Rs 235 per share, amounting to Rs 2,116 croreAI Express inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight records brisk liquor sales 23 Dec 2024, 3:04 am
Air India Express' inaugural four-hour flight from Surat in Gujarat to Thailand capital Bangkok saw good sales of liquor onboard, with some passengers claiming the stock ran out. The flight, operated with a Boeing 737-8 aircraft on Friday, had 175 passengers and six crew members onboard. The passenger capacity of the plane is 176. Liquor consumption is prohibited in Gujarat. Officials of the budget airline on Sunday said there were brisk sales of alcohol on the flight from Surat to Bangkok and the stock was not exhausted, as claimed by some on social media. Some passengers had taken to social media, saying the airline ran out of liquor. There was sufficient stock of liquor as well as food onboard, the officials added. There was no official statement from the Tata Group-owned Air India Express. According to the officials, generally, a passenger is not served more than 100 ml of liquor during a flight. The airline offers five types of liquor onboard. A 50 ml of Chivas Regal is pKejriwal didn't do anything for women in last 10 years: Assembly LoP Gupta 23 Dec 2024, 2:46 am
Gupta also cited the example of Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's alleged assault case and further said that many of AAP MLAs have not even been nice to their wivesSemiconductor startup Mindgrove Technologies raises $8 mn Series A 22 Dec 2024, 6:24 pm
Mindgrove's system-on-chips (SoCS) are built to be power-efficient and cost-effective for use in Internet of Things (IoT), vision and automobilesIndian Oil Corporation probes allegation of US firm bribing officials 22 Dec 2024, 6:15 pm
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun a probe into allegations of a US speciality chemicals firm bribing its officials 15 years back to obtain contracts to supply catalysts, according to a company's regulatory filing. Albemarle Corporation, a global speciality chemicals supplier that develops and sells catalysts used in the operation of oil refineries, allegedly "paid approximately USD 1.14 million in commission to India intermediary company relating to Indian Oil Corporation business and obtained approximately USD 11.14 million in profits on that business between approximately 2009 and 2011," according to a US SEC order dated September 28, 2023. Albemarle was caught for bribery by the US authorities in 2017 and then settled the case in September 2023 by paying a hefty fine of more than USD 198 million to avoid prosecution. In a filing, IOC said it is "neither party to nor is there any allegation against the company in relation to the proceedings" in the US SEC. "HowevKumaraswamy announces Rs 15,000 cr revival plan for Visvesvaraya factory 22 Dec 2024, 5:52 pm
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H D Kumaraswamy, announced on Sunday plans to revive the Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Factory in Bhadravati with an estimated investment of Rs 15,000 crore. Speaking at the 87th All India Kannada Literary Conference in Mandya, the Minister stated that this decision aligns with the Modi government's efforts to address unemployment and focus on industrial growth in Karnataka. The Minister highlighted the historical significance of the Bhadravati factory, established under Mysuru Maharaja Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya. Once a source of employment for thousands and a livelihood for lakhs, Kumaraswamy expressed confidence that the glorious days of the steel factory would soon return. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has entrusted me with the critical responsibilities of the Heavy Industries and Steel portfolios. I am working diligently to ensure these responsibilities benefit Karnataka," said ...Delhi-bound Air India intl flight's passengers fight over armrest space 22 Dec 2024, 4:17 pm
Two passengers on board a Delhi-bound Air India flight from Copenhagen (Denmark) came to blows over armrest space just when the aircraft was about to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, a source said. The flight landed at around 7.35 am. An Air India official said that the passengers had an argument over some issue at its Copenhagen-Delhi flight of Saturday which was later sorted out "amicably". According to the source, "The two passengers started an argument over the armrest space in economy class when the cabin crew was serving food and beverages, which turned into a heated exchange. The cabin crew pacified them by giving one of the passengers another seat. "However, when the aircraft was about to land in Delhi, the passenger came to collect his baggage from the seat he was sitting earlier, they again started the fight and came to blows." The number of passengers on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating AI 158 (Copenhagen-Delhi) could not be known. TIndian technology startup scene in 2024: More unicorns, more exits 22 Dec 2024, 4:15 pm
Technology startups raised $11.3 billion, a six per cent increase from $10.7 billion raised in 2023Indian technology startup scene in 2024: More unicorns, more exits 22 Dec 2024, 4:15 pm
Technology startups raised $11.3 billion, a six per cent increase from $10.7 billion raised in 2023Singapore Post fires CEO, senior executives after whistleblowing report 22 Dec 2024, 1:51 pm
Three managers were dismissed for the violations, and a police report was filed against themISRO's POEM-4 to test seed germination, debris capture, green fuel in space 22 Dec 2024, 1:50 pm
Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4 -- the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite. The PSLV-C60 mission, slated for an yearend launch, is scheduled to place the twin satellites 'Chaser and Target' to demonstrate the space docking technologies that are crucial for building India's space station. The PSLV Orbital Experiment Module (POEM) will carry 24 experiments -- 14 from various ISRO labs and 10 from private universities and start-ups -- to demonstrate various technologies in space. ISRO plans to grow eight cowpea seeds from seed germination and plant sustenance until the two-leaf stage in a closed-box environment with active thermal control as part of the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. The Amity Plant ExperimentaTitan's Taneira looks to expand market share with focus on metro cities 22 Dec 2024, 1:39 pm
Taneira will close FY25 with 85 stores and plans to open 15-20 stores every year to take the total count to 125 by FY27Govt to infuse Rs 500 cr capital in IFCI to improve financial health 22 Dec 2024, 11:45 am
The government has decided to infuse Rs 500 crore capital in state-owned IFCI to improve its financial health ahead of the company's proposed restructuring and consolidation into a group. With the infusion, the government of India's holding in the company is expected to further increase from existing 71.72 per cent as on September 2024. The capital infusion plan for IFCI was approved through the passage of the first Supplementary Demand for Grants for 2024-25 in Lok Sabha last week. The Supplementary Demand for Grants for 2024-25 made an allocation for an additional amount of Rs 499.99 crore for 'Subscription to the Share Capital of Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). "Taking into account savings of Rs 50.07 crore available in the same section of the grant, the remaining amount of Rs 449.92 crore will be met from surrender of savings available in the capital section of Demand No.30-DEA and it will not entail any additional cash outgo," the Supplementary Demand for GrantTamil Nadu achieves milestone with over 10,000 DPIIT-registered startups 22 Dec 2024, 11:31 am
Tamil Nadu has achieved a milestone by registering over 10,000 startups with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the state government said on Sunday StartupTN has played a crucial role in nurturing the ecosystem by implementing various schemes and initiatives like funding programmes, mentorship opportunities and incubation support, StartupTN Mission Director and CEO Shivaraja Ramanathan said. The state's startup ecosystem has been 'thriving' with 9 regional hubs and a metro hub in Chennai, providing a robust infrastructure for budding entrepreneurs to grow, he said. "Tamil Nadu has achieved a remarkable milestone of 10,000 DPIIT registered startups, a significant jump from 2,300 in March 2021. This exponential growth can be attributed to the revival of StartupTN under the leadership of Chief Minister M K Stalin focusing on supporting startups and fostering innovation," Ramanathan said in a social medGoogle's Gemini new update enables users to directly query PDFs on mobile 22 Dec 2024, 11:16 am
According to The Verge, this feature is part of a broader rollout of context-aware capabilities in Gemini, designed to enhance the way users interact with their digital filesVOC Port earmarks Rs 41,860 cr to position itself as green hydrogen hub 22 Dec 2024, 10:24 am
V O Chidambaranar Port, one of the popular seaports of Tamil Nadu, has earmarked Rs 41,860 crore worth of investments, aimed at making it the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia hub of the country, a top official said. The port has also taken measures to augment capacity after witnessing an increase in cargo handling this year. V O Chidambaranar Port has handled a cargo volume of 29.70 million tonnes including 5.62 lakh TEUs of containers till December 19, 2024 this is an overall growth of 1.87 per cent and 6.74 per cent, respectively. "With the ever-increasing trend in cargo handling, the Port has initiated several strategic capacity augmentation and cargo evacuation initiatives to increase cargo throughput, enhance handling efficiency and expand its market share in the region," a press release said on Sunday. As part of a mission to position V O Chidambaranar Port as the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia Hub of India, the Port has allocated 501 acres of land to four firms for establishing Green HydrogenAkasa Air expects to add more planes to its fleet by March 2025: CEO 22 Dec 2024, 9:17 am
Akasa Air is in continuous discussions with Boeing on aircraft deliveries and expects to add a few more planes to its fleet in the current fiscal ending March 2025, the airline's chief Vinay Dube has said. The carrier, which started flying in August 2022, currently has a fleet of 26 Boeing 737 MAX planes and 200 aircraft are on order. In a recent interview to PTI, Dube said that 2024 has been a good year for the airline and will continue to build on it in 2025. "On the service excellence we have provided, I think consumers look at Akasa as being a kind and gentler airline, little more empathetic. We will continue to treat our travellers in a kind, gentle manner," he said and added that the airline also continues to make sure its employees feel loved and respected. Earlier this month, some pilots flagged concerns about alleged training and safety issues, and the airline had rejected them as baseless and untrue. This year, the carrier has inducted 4 planes into its fleet. When askeCanon eyes chip fabrication in India, in talks for lithography machine 22 Dec 2024, 7:50 am
Japanese imaging and optical products major Canon believes that it has a good opportunity in India for its semiconductor lithography equipment required for chip fabrication, and it is in negotiations with companies setting up facilities here, said its India President and CEO Toshiaki Nomura. Though Canon did not disclose names, it said there are immense opportunities in this, as many chip manufacturers are now eying India as a new destination for semiconductor manufacturing. "A lot of Chip manufacturers are eyeing India as a new manufacturing place. We are discussing with all those chip manufacturers to give our product and service," Nomura told PTI. This is a "good opportunity for us", and the Tokyo-based group can contribute through its technology, products and services in this segment of the Indian market, he added. "We are installing the equipment for them to manufacture chips through our technology and the product. We help chip manufacturers build a strong facility in India. OAlbania to shut down TikTok for a year over violence among children 22 Dec 2024, 12:51 am
Albania's prime minister said on Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a quarrel that started on TikTok. Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok "would be fully closed for all.... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania". Rama said the shutdown would begin sometime next year. It was not immediately clear if TikTok has a contact in Albania. TikTok, in an email response on Saturday to a request for comment, asked for "urgent clarity from the Albanian government" on the case of the stabbed teenager. The company said it had "found no evidence that the perpetrator or victim had TikTok accounts, and multiple reports have in fact confirmed videos leading up to this incident wFormer Delhi education minister launches 'Internship with Manish Sisodia' 21 Dec 2024, 5:34 pm
AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday announced an internship named after him, aimed at providing city's youths with hands-on experience in leadership, public engagement, and election campaigns. According to a statement, 'Internship with Manish Sisodia' offers college students and young professionals an opportunity to work closely with his team during the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. "If you are interested in leadership and want to understand how leaders think, work, and run election campaigns, this program is for you," Sisodia said, according to the statement. "It will provide insight into how public issues are addressed, teams are built, and meaningful dialogue with citizens is conducted. I welcome the youth of Delhi to join my election class and work alongside me during this campaign," he added. The internship will be effective from the date of shortlisting until February 28, 2025, or the end of the Delhi Assembly elections 2025, whichever is earlier, the statement said. TMaha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development 21 Dec 2024, 4:53 pm
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said here. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been allocated Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterprises). Ajit Pawar, another deputy CM, got Finance and Planning, State Excise. The portfolios were allocated after the weeklong winter session of the state Legislature ended here earlier in the day. As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5. The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena swept the November 20 assembly elections, winning 230 of 288 seats. Portfolios allocated to BJP ministers are -- ChandrashekharIndiGo launches daily direct flights between Chennai and Penang in Malaysia 21 Dec 2024, 12:32 pm
IndiGo has launched daily direct flights between Chennai and Penang in Malaysia on Saturday, becoming the 37th international destination for the private airliner. The new route caters to the growing demand for travel between the two cities, offering both business and leisure travellers a convenient and affordable option, IndiGo said in a statement on Saturday. "We are extremely pleased to further expand our network into Malaysia with the launch of direct flights from Chennai to Penang, our third destination in Malaysia, alongside Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi. With the inclusion of these flights to Penang, IndiGo will now operate 28 weekly flights to Malaysia from 2 cities in India" IndiGo Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra said in a statement. At the inaugural ceremony, Chennai Airport director C V Deepak handed over the boarding pass to the first passenger on Saturday. "Your gateway to Malaysia's crown jewel! The inaugural flight (6E1045) of IndiGo from Chennai to Penang was markedAndhra, PhysicsWallah ink Rs 1,000 cr deal to set up varsity of innovation 21 Dec 2024, 11:31 am
The Andhra Pradesh government and EdTech company PhysicsWallah have signed an agreement to set up a University of Innovation (UoI) at an investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore. The UoI is set to emerge as the first institute of eminence in the state and aligns with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's aim to provide the state's youth with education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. We are committed to investing up to Rs 1,000 crores by GSV Ventures - US and other investors, the purpose is to create an institution that combines academic learning with industry relevance. The UoI will help learners with the skills they might need in a constantly evolving job market, in an attempt to foster entrepreneurship and innovation, said PhysicsWallah founder and chief executive Alakh Pandey in a press release on Friday. The UoI will work towards blending academic excellence, innovation, and research, focusing on addressing key challenges in education and ...Election rules tweaked to restrict public inspection of electronic records 21 Dec 2024, 11:10 am
The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse. Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC), the Union law ministry has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of "papers" or documents open to public inspection. According to Rule 93, all "papers" related to elections shall be open to public inspection. The amendment inserts "as specified in these rules" after "papers". Law ministry and EC officials separately explained that a court case was the "trigger" behind the amendment. While documents such as nomination forms, appointment of election agents, results and election account statements are mentioned in the Conduct of Election Rules, electronic documents such as CCTV camera footage, webcasting footage and video recording of candidates during the Model Code of CondIsro, European Space Agency sign agreement for advancing human spaceflight 21 Dec 2024, 10:33 am
According to Isro, the agreement establishes a framework for cooperative activities in human space exploration and researchKejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar scholarship amid row over Amit Shah's remarks 21 Dec 2024, 9:47 am
Amid controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, pledging support for Dalit students pursuing studies abroadKejriwal announces Ambedkar scheme for free foreign education for Dalits 21 Dec 2024, 9:46 am
In the run-up to the assembly elections in Delhi, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced an Ambedkar scholarship for free foreign education of the city's Dalit students. Kejriwal said the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship was a response to the BJP's "insult" of Ambedkar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah "insulted and made fun of Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar in Parliament. Crores of people who love Ambedkar were deeply pained," the former Delhi chief minister said at the AAP headquarters. Ambedkar had said education was the way forward and secured a PhD from the US against all odds, Kejriwal told reporters. The scholarship is a response to the insult meted out by the BJP to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, the AAP chief added. "Under the scheme, any Dalit student from Delhi will be able to receive education in foreign universities. If they get admission in any such university, the Delhi government will bear the entire cost of their education, travel and accommodation,"ISO certifies TCI-IIMB digital tool to track greenhouse gas emissions 20 Dec 2024, 7:19 pm
Transport Corporation of India on Thursday said its lab set up in collaboration with IIM, Bangalore, has received ISO certification for a digital tool that can track greenhouse gas emissions. The TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), founded in collaboration with TCI, has become the first organisation in India to achieve ISO 14083 certification for its groundbreaking digital platform, the Transportation Emissions Measurement Tool (TEMT), it said in a release. "This certification underscores the platform's ability to accurately quantify and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from freight transportation activities, helping organisations to measure, manage, and ultimately reduce their transportation-related emissions in line with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals," TCI said. (TEMT) is a comprehensive online platform designed to measure emissions across all modes of transportation. In India, the transportationTata Steel Netherlands faces fines of almost 27 mn euros over emissions 20 Dec 2024, 5:21 pm
Tata Steel Netherlands will face fines of almost €27 million ($28 million) if it doesn't take measures at its coke plaBy Charlotte Hughes-MorganParl winter session: 39-member House panel set up to scrutinise ONOE Bills 20 Dec 2024, 4:40 pm
The committee will have 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya SabhaSC reverses NCLAT order, restores claims of 4 lenders of Reliance Infratel 20 Dec 2024, 4:11 pm
During the insolvency process, the resolution professional had admitted the claims of these four entities as lendersCarraro India's IPO worth Rs 1,250 cr subscribed 9% on day one of listing 20 Dec 2024, 3:57 pm
Carraro India's initial public offer got subscribed 9 per cent on the first day of share sale on Friday. The initial share sale of the manufacturer of transmission systems for off-highway vehicles and other agricultural and construction equipment, received bids for 11,24,277 shares against 1,30,98,803 shares on offer, as per NSE data. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) portion mopped up 15 per cent subscription while the category for non-institutional investors received 6 per cent subscription. Carraro India Ltd on Thursday said it has garnered Rs 375 crore from anchor investors. The issue, with a price band of Rs 668-704 per share, will conclude on December 24. Carraro India's IPO is completely an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,250 crore by Carraro International SE, with no fresh issue component, according to the red herring prospectus. Since the entire issue is an OFS, all the proceeds from the IPO will go directly to the selling shareholder, rather than the ...S-P Global upgrades Vedanta's rating from B- to B with stable outlook 20 Dec 2024, 3:14 pm
Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), the parent firm of Mumbai-based mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd, has received a rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The agency upgraded VRL's corporate family rating from 'B-' to 'B'. With this, VRL's rating by S&P has gone up by five notches from 'CC' in December last year. "We raised our issuer credit rating on Vedanta Resources Ltd. to 'B' from 'B-' and raised our issue ratings on the company's guaranteed bonds to 'B-' from 'CCC+'," the rating agency said. S&P said in its report that the upgrade comes after VRL obtained the minimum acceptances needed to close its consent solicitation exercise for 2028 bonds. "The stable outlook reflects our expectation that refinancing risks will be more manageable after the transaction given a newfound funding flexibility and improved capital market access," the agency said in its report. "The stable outlook also reflects the company's sound underlying operations, which should support internal cash .RBI imposes fine on Manappuram Finance, IndusInd Bank over non-compliance 20 Dec 2024, 3:11 pm
The statutory inspection of the companies was conducted by the RBI with reference to their financial position as of March 31, 2023Tech wrap Dec 20: ChatGPT on Mac, Gemini 2.0 reasoning model, Samsung sale 20 Dec 2024, 2:33 pm
ChatGPT on Mac gets on-screen awareness. Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. Samsung Holiday sale. WhatsApp new features. Lava Blaze Duo 5G saleTourist hotspots have appetite for more offerings, says IHCL CEO & MD 20 Dec 2024, 2:26 pm
IHCL's plans two offerings in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia eachShriram Finance consolidate green finance biz under Shriram Green Finance 20 Dec 2024, 1:43 pm
Building on its existing expertise in financing electric vehicles, Shriram Green Finance will provide sharper focus and clarity to its sustainability effortsDGTR initiates probe into 'steel flat product' imports amid concerns 20 Dec 2024, 1:35 pm
India has initiated a probe into an alleged increase in imports of certain steel flat products into the country following a complaint from the Indian Steel Association, according to a government notification. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the commerce ministry, has started the investigation into imports of 'Non-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products', used in various industries, including fabrication, pipe making, construction, capital goods, auto, tractors, bicycles, and electrical panels. According to the notification of the DGTR, the Indian Steel Association, on behalf of its members - ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, AMNS Khopoli, JSW Steel, JSW Steel Coated Products, Bhushan Power & Steel, Jindal Steel and Power, Steel Authority of India - has filed an application under the customs tariff Act, 1975. They have sought imposition of safeguard duty on imports of these products into India. The applicant has alleged that there is a "recent, sudden, sharp andKia unveils subcompact SUV Syros, launch in Jan at Bharat Mobility Expo 20 Dec 2024, 1:17 pm
Kia Syros's design is inspired by the Korean automaker's global models Kia EV9 and Kia TellurideNamma Yatri's eyes to transform mobility space with zero-commission model 20 Dec 2024, 1:04 pm
Till date, Namma Yatri said it has generated over Rs 1,100 crore in driver earnings, improving their financial stability and livelihoodsNamma Yatri's eyes to transform mobility space with zero-commission model 20 Dec 2024, 1:04 pm
Till date, Namma Yatri said it has generated over Rs 1,100 crore in driver earnings, improving their financial stability and livelihoodsBombay HC dismisses Seclink's plea challenging Dharavi revamp project award 20 Dec 2024, 12:41 pm
The petitioner, SecLink Technologies Corporation, was the 'preferred bidder' in the first round of bidding, which was later scrappedB2B payments firm Infibeam Avenues to roll out RediffPay after NPCI nod 20 Dec 2024, 12:38 pm
This is the first step in the company's foray into consumer facing businessesCompetition Commission clears over Rs 7,000 cr UltraTech-India Cements deal 20 Dec 2024, 12:37 pm
The Adani group has plans in the works to raise its production capacity to 140 MTPA by FY28, just a shade below market leader UltraTech's current capacity of 156.66 MTPA of grey cementSkoda Octavia RS: 261 BHP powerhouse to debut at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 20 Dec 2024, 12:33 pm
One of the highly anticipated models making its India debut at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 is the new Skoda Octavia RS alongside the new Skoda Kodiaq SUVIndia must use tech to decouple carbon emissions amid economic growth: EDF 20 Dec 2024, 11:28 am
As India experiences rapid economic growth, the need to decouple carbon emissions from economic expansion by leveraging technology has become increasingly urgent, according to Hisham Mundol, the Chief Advisor for the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in India. In an interview with PTI, Mundol stressed the transformative role technological innovation can play in achieving sustainable development while addressing the challenges posed by climate change. India, the world's fifth-largest economy, is currently undergoing a period of swift industrialisation and economic expansion. Its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has consistently grown at rates that position it as one of the fastest-growing major economies. However, this rapid progress comes with a surge in energy demand, predominantly fuelled by coal and other fossil fuels. Although India's historical contribution to global carbon emissions remains modest -- at just 4 per cent -- its future emissions trajectory is under global ...Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai announces 10% job cuts in managerial roles 20 Dec 2024, 10:45 am
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a 10 per cent reduction in managerial roles, aiming to improve efficiency in response to rising AI competition and economic challengesSamsung Holiday sale: Offers on Galaxy S24-series, Z-series foldables, more 20 Dec 2024, 10:28 am
Apart from smartphones, Samsung has also announced offers on Galaxy Wearables such as Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7 and Galaxy Buds 3 seriesSamsung announces deals and offers on Galaxy wearables: Check details here 20 Dec 2024, 9:20 am
During the offer period, Galaxy Watch Ultra will be available with a discount of up to Rs 12,000, including bank cashback offersMCD approves Rs 25 crore fund for 2025 Delhi polls; to set up 13,000 booths 20 Dec 2024, 9:03 am
Delhi Assembly polls: The MCD is tasked with setting up 13,033 polling booths at 2,538 locations, with each booth allocated a budget of Rs 19,450WhatsApp brings new effects, stickers and more for New Year: Check details 20 Dec 2024, 8:41 am
These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025Lava Blaze Duo 5G with dual-display design goes on sale: Price, offers 20 Dec 2024, 7:29 am
The Lava Blaze Duo features a secondary AMOLED display on the back for notifications, media management, selfies, and moreChatGPT on Mac gets on-screen awareness for Apple Notes and more apps 20 Dec 2024, 7:13 am
ChatGPT app on Mac can now access on-screen data from third-party apps like Apple Notes, Notion, Android Studio, AppCode, and more to understand the context of users' promptsGemini 2.0 Flash Thinking: Google's new reasoning model can show 'thoughts' 20 Dec 2024, 5:19 am
Gemini 2.0 Flash-based reasoning model is trained to "explicitly shows its thoughts" while reasoning through a problemGoing beyond cities: How MFs are scripting the small-town success 20 Dec 2024, 12:59 am
Places beyond top 30 cities become a major source of businessBull or bear market, MF blitz to continue; CEOs link growth to India's rise 20 Dec 2024, 12:55 am
The leaders of some of the country's largest fund houses said that the momentum in MF inflows could take assets under management (AUM) past Rs 100 trillion in two to three yearsSmall, midcap investing: CIOs urge caution and realistic expectations 20 Dec 2024, 12:50 am
Small and midcap segments show signs of bubble-like valuation and other segments are more reasonable, they said while discussing 'Is the Market in a Bubble Zone?'Stars of the first half of the decade: Top MF schemes across categories 20 Dec 2024, 12:45 am
This period of growth came after the 2017 reclassification of active equity schemes - a reform that made it easier for investors to identify the top performers across scheme categoriesMutual funds in 2025: Innovation and quality investing take centre stage 20 Dec 2024, 12:40 am
Quality investing focuses on stocks with strong fundamentals, like high return on equity and low leverageFactor-based investing gains ground in 2024 among fund houses, investors 20 Dec 2024, 12:35 am
Investment strategy based on specific characteristics has become popular among fund houses and investorsTech wrap Dec 19: ChatGPT on WhatsApp, OnePlus 13r launch, Vivo X200 series 19 Dec 2024, 2:33 pm
ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp. OnePlus 13r launching in India on Jan 7. Vivo X200 series sale starts. Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphones launched. Nothing OS 3.0 roll outVivo X200 Pro review: Tops premium segment with stellar camera performance 19 Dec 2024, 10:52 am
Vivo X200 Pro sets a new benchmark in mobile photography while offering exceptional battery life and performance. Despite a few downsides, it remains one of the top premium smartphonesGoogle releases second developer preview of Android 16: Check new features 19 Dec 2024, 10:37 am
Google has released the Android 16 DP2 for eligible Pixel smartphones. The second version introduces a new option for accessing the in-display fingerprint sensor even if the screen is offDelhi elections 2025: Complete list of welfare schemes announced by AAP 19 Dec 2024, 10:30 am
Delhi polls: The 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections for all 70 constituencies are likely to take place by February 2025Apple releases iOS 18.3 public beta: How to download, eligible models, more 19 Dec 2024, 9:50 am
Compared to the iOS 18.2 update, the upcoming iOS 18.3 seems to be a minor update with a few new features, minor UI changes, and bug fixesDefamation case against Sanjay Singh aimed to disrupt Delhi campaign: AAP 19 Dec 2024, 9:19 am
Delhi elections: The AAP accuses Sulakshana Sawant of filing a defamation suit against Sanjay Singh to disrupt his role in the Delhi assembly elections campaign, set for early 2025Sennheiser launches creators-focused Profile Wireless microphones in India 19 Dec 2024, 9:16 am
Sennheiser Profile Wireless features a multi-functional charging bar that stores and charges key components and doubles as a handheld or desktop micOpenAI's ChatGPT is now on WhatsApp: How to start texting with AI chatbot 19 Dec 2024, 7:01 am
In the US, users can now also make a phone call to start a conversation with ChatGPT's Advanced VoiceVivo X200 series goes on sale with introductory offers: Price, specs, more 19 Dec 2024, 6:14 am
Customers can avail a bank discount of 10 per cent on purchasing any Vivo X200 series smartphone. There are also no-interest EMI options of up to nine monthsNothing rolls out Android 15 update to Phone 2, Phone 2a: Check what's new 19 Dec 2024, 5:21 am
Nothing OS 3.0 brings a new native gallery app, shared widgets feature, and a new AI-based app organising toolOnePlus 13r launching on January 7 with bigger battery, new design: Details 19 Dec 2024, 4:39 am
OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming 13r will feature a flat-style display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on both the front and back panelsApple scraps effort to offer iPhone via monthly subscription model 19 Dec 2024, 2:58 am
The idea was to make owning an iPhone like subscribing to an app - with consumers paying monthly fees and getting new phones each year - but Apple recently wound down the effortDelhi BJP announces state election committee for upcoming Assembly polls 19 Dec 2024, 1:40 am
BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari, Yogender Chandoliya, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Praveen Khandelwal and Bansuri Swara are also part of the committeeHouse panel pulls up IT ministry for failing to use semiconductor funds 18 Dec 2024, 6:20 pm
A parliamentary panel has pulled up the Ministry of Electronics and IT for surrendering more than half the funds allocated for semiconductor and display manufacturing projects in 2023-24, according to a report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Standing Committee on Communications and IT in the fourth report on demand for grants observed gradual decrease in allocation of funds from Budget Estimate (BE) 2021-22 to BE 2024-25 for Digital India Programme as well as underutilisation by the ministry over the years. The report said under Modified Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India, during FY24, of the total allocation of Rs 1,503.36 crore the actual expenses as on March 31, 2024 indicates that the ministry could spend only Rs 681.11 crore, "surrendering a staggering 55 per cent of the allotted fund". "Surrendering of funds beyond 50 per cent allocated reflects improper planning by the ministry. The committee may be apprised of tTech wrap Dec 18: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Realme 14x 5G, JioTag Go, more 18 Dec 2024, 2:32 pm
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in January. Realme 14x 5G launched. JioTag Go Android tracker. OnePlus 13 series launch event. Poco M7 Pro, C75 5g launched. Apple MapsAhead of Delhi polls, Kejriwal announces free treatment for senior citizens 18 Dec 2024, 11:43 am
Ahead of the 2025 Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal announces free treatment for those aged 60 years and above under the Sanjeevani Yojana if AAP retains powerApple Maps gets 'Look Around' on web version: What is it and how it works 18 Dec 2024, 11:35 am
While the web version of Apple Maps is still in public beta, it now supports the "Look Around" feature for select cities in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, European Union, and moreEC reviews Delhi polls preparedness, meets leaders from political parties 18 Dec 2024, 9:27 am
The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties in central Delhi on Wednesday, in the run-up to the assembly polls here due early next year. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar also reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi elections. In a post on X, the Election Commission mentioned, "CEC Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sandhu review poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. Meeting with enforcement agencies is currently underway. Earlier in the day, commission met representatives of the political parties." Sources earlier said the Election Commission will review on Wednesday the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due earlyElection Commission meets representatives of Delhi's political parties 18 Dec 2024, 7:50 am
The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties at Palika Kendra in central Delhi on Wednesday morning. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Sources earlier said the Election Commission will review on Wednesday the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due early next year. The term of the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly ends on February 23 next year and polls are to be held before that.Milestone in Delhi model: Kejriwal to make announcement for senior citizens 18 Dec 2024, 7:17 am
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi while campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls said that the party's national Kejriwal is the only leader in the history of Delhi who worked for the poor peopleIn every country, elections are held only once: BJP MP Hema Malini on ONOE 18 Dec 2024, 1:49 am
Malini argues that simultaneous elections would conserve resources, which could then be allocated to vital sectors like education and healthCM Atishi reaffirms AAP's commitment to promises ahead of Delhi polls 17 Dec 2024, 3:52 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday reiterated that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fulfil all its promises, including a monthly allowance of Rs 2,100 for women, if voted back to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections due in February next year. Atishi conducted a 'padayatra' (foot march) in the Tilak Nagar constituency as part of AAP's city-wide campaign to connect with voters and strengthen support. Addressing the gathering, Atishi highlighted the AAP government's achievements and urged voters to support the party once again. "Arvind Kejriwal has always worked for the common man, unlike other parties. We delivered on promises that others claimed were impossiblesuch as ensuring round-the-clock electricity even during peak summers," she said. We will start providing Rs 2,100 to every eligible women in the city as soon as Kejriwal becomes the chief minister again after winning the elections, she added. Last week, the former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal announced the launcGovt introduces ONOP bills, says they will be referred to House panel 17 Dec 2024, 3:36 pm
Meghwal introduced the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill after a nearly 90-minute debate, followed by a division of votes. As many as 269 members voted in favour of the Bill and 198 against itPolitics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise 17 Dec 2024, 10:03 am
The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviourBill on simultaneous polls listed for introduction in LS on Tuesday 16 Dec 2024, 5:09 pm
A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously has been listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. The Lok Sabha agenda said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. After its introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations. The minister will also introduce the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to align the elections of the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry and the NCT of Delhi. The joint panel will be constituted on a pro-rata basis, based on the strength of MPs of various parties. As the largest party, the BJP will get the chairmanship of the committee, besidesKejriwal intensifies outreach, urges 100% women support for AAP in polls 16 Dec 2024, 3:09 pm
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has ramped up his outreach, especially to women, ahead of the February 2025 Assembly elections. During a padayatra in the Badarpur constituency on Monday, Kejriwal cited a survey that he claimed shows 60 per cent of women in Delhi are set to vote for AAP. He urged the remaining 40 per cent to join the fold. "There must be some shortcoming in my penance that 40 per cent of women are not voting for me. This time, 100 per cent of women must vote for the Aam Aadmi Party," Kejriwal said. Last week, the former Delhi chief minister announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna to give monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women of the city and promised to raise it to Rs 2,100 after the elections. As he highlighted his party's work in the field of education, healthcare, and water supply, Kejriwal blamed the BJP for stalled development in areas like Badarpur, where BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri won the election in 2020. "Many projects in Badarpur areIt's our track record we release candidates' list early: Satyendar Jain 16 Dec 2024, 1:20 am
AAP released its fourth and final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Elections 2025 and Jain has been given a ticket from the Shakur Basti Assembly seatAAP unveils final Delhi poll list; Kejriwal criticises BJP for 'no CM face' 15 Dec 2024, 10:42 am
After AAP released its final list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Delhi, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who will contest from the New Delhi constituency, took a swipe at the BJP, alleging that the saffron party has no chief ministerial face. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released its final list of 38 candidates for the Assembly polls due in February, fielding Kejriwal from New Delhi besides repeating Chief Minister Atishi from Kalkaji. In a post on X in Hindi, Kejriwal said, "The party is contesting the elections with full confidence and full preparation. BJP is missing. They have no CM face, no team, no planning, and no vision for Delhi. They have only one slogan, only one policy, and only one mission -- 'Remove Kejriwal'. Ask them what they did in five years, and they reply, 'Kejriwal ko bahut gaali di' (cursed Kejriwal a lot)." The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is yet to announce its candidates, is reportedly planning to pitch Parvesh Verma, son of ..People of Delhi trust Kejriwal, they don't need anyone else: Sisodia 14 Dec 2024, 11:08 am
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday expressed confidence of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal returning to power in the national capital after the assembly elections, saying "the people of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal and they do not need anyone else". Talking to PTI on his return from the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi slammed the BJP over Delhi's "deteriorating law and order situation". "We have fought all the elections without any alliance with the Congress, whether it was in 2013, 2015 or 2019 and we will fight the upcoming (assembly) election alone as well," Sisodia, who had reached the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district on Friday evening, said. He said it is the people of Delhi who make AAP leaders fight the elections. "Kejriwal's work on electricity, water, education and health fronts is well known and so are the schemes for women empowerment. He had promised Rs 1,000 for women but our government is paying them Rs ..Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit slams AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojana' 14 Dec 2024, 7:58 am
He also highlighted that unlike AAP, Congress has consistently fulfilled its promises to the peopleWhy no alliance with AAP could be a blessing in disguise for Delhi Congress 13 Dec 2024, 1:15 pm
The Congress, which has been relegated in Delhi politics since 2013, is looking to turn the tables on the AAP with calculated strategy and reviving an old battle which started its downfallAAP names Tarun Yadav for Najafgarh seat, earlier held by Kailash Gahlot 13 Dec 2024, 11:32 am
Led by Arvind Kejriwal, AAP is campaigning to secure its third consecutive term after winning 62 out of 70 seats in the last Assembly electionsDelhi Polls: Cong releases 1st list, fields Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi 12 Dec 2024, 4:45 pm
Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the sitting MLA from New Delhi Assembly constituencyKejriwal writes to EC, urges action on threat of mass vote deletions 12 Dec 2024, 3:23 pm
A day after meeting the Election Commission officials over vote deletion issue, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar hoping the poll body will fulfil its "assurances" with necessary action. Earlier on Wednesday, Kejriwal led a delegation of the AAP in the meeting with the election commissioners to urge them for not undertaking any mass deletion of voters names before the Delhi Assembly polls. In his letter to the chief election commissioner, Kejriwal thanked the Election Commission for hearing concerns over "threat of mass deletions of voters names" in Delhi ahead of the assembly elections. We were all reassured by your commitment to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process and to safeguard the right to vote of each and every voter in Delhi," said Kejriwal citing "assurances", including "no mass deletion of votes in any assembly constituency until the Delhi Assembly polls", given to the delegation. He also cited various otherDelhi women to get Rs 2,100 per month if AAP wins elections: Kejriwal 12 Dec 2024, 1:19 pm
Women have been a key support base for the AAP, having voted in greater numbers than men for the party in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly pollsKejriwal promises Rs 2,100 monthly aid to women ahead of Delhi elections 12 Dec 2024, 9:10 am
Kejriwal has announced Rs 2,100 monthly for women under Mahila Samman Yojana, doubling the initial Budget allocationDelhi HC to hear plea against Kejriwal's bail in excise case in Jan 2025 11 Dec 2024, 10:53 am
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday posted on January 17, 2025, the enforcement directorate's plea against the bail granted to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the 2021-22 excise policy-linked money laundering case. The ED counsel urged Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri to defer the hearing in the matter on account of the unavailability of additional solicitor general S V Raju. The request was opposed by senior advocate Vikram Chaudhary, representing the AAP leader, citing "pressing urgency" in the matter. Chaudhary said the agency should withdraw its plea and the court should vacate its stay on the operation of the trial court's order granting bail. "You can't have a sword hanging on my head," he said. The ED counsel, however, said Kejriwal was already on bail pursuant to an order passed by the Supreme Court. On July 12, the top court granted interim bail to Kejriwal in the money laundering case while referring to a larger bench three questions on the aspect of "need and necessityIndia bloc dented in Delhi, AAP says 'will win polls alone again in 2025' 11 Dec 2024, 6:39 am
Raghav Chadha said, 'I am making it clear that AAP will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on its own strength'AAP to go solo for Delhi elections, rules out alliance with Congress 11 Dec 2024, 6:32 am
AAP announces it will contest the Delhi Assembly elections independently, dismissing rumours of a Congress allianceMaha Kumbh 2025 to give Uttar Pradesh chance to showcase tourism potential 29 Nov 2024, 1:06 am
The state tourism department will set up a 'Digital Kumbh Museum' to showcase the cultural heritage of India and offer insight into the mythological and historical significance of the KumbhHighways: Uttar Pradesh's path to become the first $1 trillion state 29 Nov 2024, 1:03 am
Since Adityanath took office in March 2017, various expressway projects - either commissioned or still under construction - have a total outlay of Rs 80,000 croreBS Samriddhi 2024: 'UP has largest investment portal in the country' 29 Nov 2024, 1:01 am
Nivesh Mitra offers 491 online services and is adding more, say senior bureaucratFrom chips to tourism, UP marks out sectors for support and growth 29 Nov 2024, 12:57 am
Awasthi said that CM Adityanath's dream is to make UP the most prosperous state of the country with its GSDP ahead of Maharashtra or any otherIndustry has to heed the environment: UPPCB chairman Ravindra Pratap Singh 29 Nov 2024, 12:54 am
Singh spoke about the steps being taken to make people environment-consciousUttar Pradesh green plan: Use technology to help boost agriculture 29 Nov 2024, 12:51 am
Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processingWheels of change turn electric as state expands its green fleet of buses 29 Nov 2024, 12:48 am
Wired for change: State charges ahead with 120 electric buses, driving the Yogi Adityanath government's vision for a cleaner, stronger public transport networkUP has extensive land bank for industries: UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari 29 Nov 2024, 12:45 am
UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari spoke about plans to help industriesBS Samriddhi 2024: UP's priority sectors need Rs 5.73 trn lending in FY25 29 Nov 2024, 12:42 am
The growth marks 50% increase in credit flow year-on-yearInvestments in UP spread across regions: Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' 29 Nov 2024, 12:39 am
The minister shared details of the steps taken to boost the economy, exports, and industries in UPHow UP's CM is shaping growth with bold reforms, visionary governance 29 Nov 2024, 12:36 am
The state's rapid growth, spanning economy, tourism, agriculture, and MSMEs, is credited to 'Yoginomics' by state policymakersBS Samriddhi 2024: Uttar Pradesh gets working to be India's 'growth engine' 29 Nov 2024, 12:33 am
A transformation is underway in the state, where investments, infrastructure, and innovation converge to redefine its economic futureInsurance Amendment Act to boost growth, promote inclusion: Insurance CEOs 28 Nov 2024, 12:59 am
The insurance leaders discussed the future of insurance sector in IndiaInsurance in India has made significant strides: General insurance CEOs 28 Nov 2024, 12:55 am
The panel discuss the 'many challenges' they face in general insurance sector and gave their views on the road ahead for the industryRegulator nudging us to up our game on cybersecurity: Life insurance CEOs 28 Nov 2024, 12:50 am
The leaders of life insurance companies discussed increasing coverage of insurance in IndiaBima Sugam is a game-changer, says Irdai chairman Debasish Panda 28 Nov 2024, 12:45 am
Bima Sugam facilitates easy access to insurance for consumers and enhances distribution opportunities, said PandaRevised surrender value norms widen scope for life insurers, help customers 28 Nov 2024, 12:40 am
Insurers and experts are optimistic about revival in sales and premium growth, and they believe that it could also give a nudge to the insurtech sector in the country100% FDI in insurance may attract global firms, boost competition: Experts 28 Nov 2024, 12:35 am
Six new players have entered the industry in the last few years, marking the first additions in the life insurance in over a decade and the first in the general and health insurance segments in nearlyNo place as fascinating, interesting as India on development journey: CEA 8 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm
He talks about issues ranging from the United States election results and growth in gross domestic product to agriculture and his experience of having a ringside view of the Indian economyBS BFSI Summit: 'Changes to surrender value norms in interest of customers' 8 Nov 2024, 4:22 pm
Apart from commission structures, the insurance companies can also try other levers to absorb the impactBS BFSI Summit: Economists prioritise local inflation over Fed policy 8 Nov 2024, 3:41 pm
Nayar emphasised the importance of local inflation factors like food and rent on inflation expectationsBS BFSI Summit: RBI action on some NBFCs warranted, says K V Kamath 8 Nov 2024, 3:26 pm
Kamath said that the Reserve Bank of India's action on unsecured lending and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) was warrantedBS BFSI Summit: Insurers hope amendment Bill will drive customer engagement 8 Nov 2024, 3:20 pm
The industry leaders were discussing the future of the sector at Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2024 on FridayBS BFSI Summit: General insurance companies see signs of growth revival 8 Nov 2024, 2:45 pm
Top CEOs see green shoots of growth driven by a slew of new initiatives taken by regulator Irdai and the govtTime to open up insurance sector for 100% FDI: Irdai chief Debasish Panda 8 Nov 2024, 1:53 pm
Panda spoke about the transformation the industry has undergone since he took over and what is next in store.BS BFSI Summit: 'Investors flock to GIFT City as opportunities open up' 8 Nov 2024, 1:37 pm
List of banks, asset managers, insurers swells amid growing business opportunitiesNo systemic risk in banking sector: Jio Financial Services' KV Kamath 8 Nov 2024, 1:19 pm
Money leaving the banking system and entering the markets through unsecured lending, cautions Kamath at the Business Standard BFSI Insight SummitDon't see a sustained crash in the large-cap stocks: Devina Mehra 8 Nov 2024, 12:06 pm
BS BFSI Summit: Mehra, who prefers to take a calculated and a cautious approach to stock market investing, has been warning against a market correction since the past few quartersPremature to link market trends to US election: Nageswaran at BFSI Summit 8 Nov 2024, 12:02 pm
Chief Economic Adviser to the Govt of India, V Anantha Nageswaran, shares thoughts on market trends and growth at the Business Standard BFSI Insight SummitCourt to hear Sisodia's bail plea in money laundering case on April 5 25 Mar 2023, 4:50 pm
A court on Saturday adjourned till April 5 the hearing on the bail plea of AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who has been arrested by the ED in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in implementing the now-scrapped excise policy in Delhi. Special Judge MK Nagpal adjourned the hearing after Sisodia's counsel sought more time to prepare a detailed response to ED's submission on the bail plea. Sisodia moved the bail plea on Tuesday and the court sought the Enforcement Directorate's response by March 25. On Wednesday, after seven days of questioning by the ED, the court sent him to 14-day judicial custody. On Friday, the court reserved its order on a separate bail plea moved by Sisodia in the excise policy case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Special Judge Nagapal said the court will pronounce its order on the bail plea in the CBI case on March 31. The ED arrested the former Delhi deputy chief minister on March 9 at Tihar jail, where he was lodged in connecAkal Takht Jathedar asks radical preacher Amritpal to surrender to police 25 Mar 2023, 4:25 pm
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh Saturday asked fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh to surrender before police and cooperate with investigation. The Jathedar of Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs) also questioned police's competence, wondering why they have not been able to nab the self-styled Sikh preacher despite having such a big force. "If Amritpal is out (of police net), then I will ask him to present (before police) and cooperate with (police) investigation," said the Jathedar. Singh's remarks come in the wake of Punjab Police crackdown against radical preacher Amritpal Singh and elements of 'Waris Punjab De', an outfit headed by him. Amritpal has been on the run since March 18, when the police crackdown began. Several images and videos have shown him taking multiple vehicles to dodge police. The preacher himself gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district. His whereabouts are still ...Youth Congress workers block Delhi-Jaipur Highway on RaGa disqualification 25 Mar 2023, 4:06 pm
Many Youth Congress workers on Saturday blocked the Delhi-Jaipur Highway here and burnt tyres in protest against the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha. The party workers led by Haryana Youth Congress chief Divyanshu Budhiraja reached near Kherki Daula toll plaza at around 12:30 pm and raised slogans against the BJP government. The Centre has cancelled the membership of Rahul Gandhi to suppress the voice of the Opposition. We will protest on the streets against the dictatorial decision of the BJP government which is scared of the support received by Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'," Budhiraja said. The Gurugram police reached the protest site and detained one of the protesters. "Vikas Parmar alias Lala, a resident of Rohtak, was detained. He was released later," a police officer said. Following the complaint of ASI Yogender Kumar, an FIR was registered against about 20 protesters under sections 147 (riots), 283 (obstruction in public way), 341 (wrongfuBihar Deputy CM Tejashwi questioned by CBI, ED quizzes sister Misa 25 Mar 2023, 4:06 pm
Investigation agencies on Saturday questioned Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and his MP sister Misa Bharti in connection with the railways land-for-jobs scam case here, officials said. While Yadav was quizzed by the CBI for more than eight hours, the ED questioned Bharti for over six hours, they said. Slamming the BJP over the questioning of the two Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged the ruling party wants to finish off the Opposition and democracy and also expressed solidarity saying, "We are all united against the attack on democracy." In a tweet in Hindi, she said, "BJP wants to finish off the Opposition and democracy from this country. That is why it is continuously attacking the voice of the people in the Opposition." Yadav had missed three earlier dates given by the agency and arrived at the CBI headquarters here around 10:30 am according to his commitment to the Delhi High Court last week, they said. He wRajasthan CM appeals to doctors to end protest against Right to Health Bill 25 Mar 2023, 4:06 pm
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday appealed to doctors agitating against the Right to Health Bill passed by the Assembly earlier this week to end their protest. The chief minister directed the chief secretary to hold a meeting with the protesting doctors Saturday night in a bid to end their protest. Gehlot said the interests of the doctors have been taken care of in the bill and that their agitation is not justified. The doctors running their hospitals and clinics have expressed apprehension that the bill will increase bureaucratic interference in their functioning and have demanded its withdrawal. Meanwhile, doctors took out a protest rally in Jaipur on Saturday. According to the Rajasthan Right to Health Bill, passed by the Assembly on Tuesday, every resident of the state will have the right to emergency treatment and care "without prepayment" at any "public health institution, health care establishment and designated health care centres". Before the bill was ameBJP wants a developed Karnataka, Congress sees as its ATM: PM Modi 25 Mar 2023, 3:57 pm
In poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for the return of the ruling BJP, lashed out at politics of manipulation and addressed a public rally at Davanagere after getting yet another rousing reception in his seventh visit to the southern state. The PM wrapped up a busy day of public engagements that also included a tribute to the legendary Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and a Metro rail ride on a new route that Modi inaugurated. In yet another stinging attack on the Congress, he said it looks at Karnataka as an "ATM" to fill the coffers of its leaders. Seeking a resounding mandate for a successive stint for the BJP in Karnataka, Modi said a stable government led by the saffron party was the need of the hour for the State's fast paced development. Stressing that Karnataka should be brought out of the "politics of manipulation", he said BJP wants to make the State a driving force of developed India, while the Congress looks at it as "an ATM tDelhi man gets threat message to dislodge Indian flag from Pragati Maidan 25 Mar 2023, 3:41 pm
The Delhi Police has registered a case against unidentified people for recording and circulating an audio message containing the threat to remove the Indian flag from Pragati Maidan, the venue for high profile G-20 meet in September. The case was registered at the complaint of a man who received the pre-recorded message on his phone when he arrived at the Delhi airport. In the message, the alleged Khalistan supporter was talking about taking over Pragati Maidan and removing the Indian flag. Later, the person also allegedly talked about 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, they said. A case under sections 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion etc) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at IGI Airport Police Station, they said. The case has been transferred to the Special Cell unit of the Delhi Police, they added. Singh, the radical preacher, is on theFocus on logistics policy at PM GatiShakti workshop for NE states 25 Mar 2023, 3:41 pm
The two-day regional workshop on PM GatiShakti National Master Plan -- organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry -- concluded here on Saturday, with more than 140 officials and industry players taking part in the session. The theme for the second day was National Logistics Policy. States, including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, gave presentations on their respective logistics policy, she said. DPITT Special Secretary (Logistics) Sumita Dawra said that these workshops are facilitating wider adoption of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy across states and Union territories (UTs), in the spirit of cooperative federalism. Such initiatives bring more vigour and build synergy among different stakeholders resulting in mutual learning among states or UTs and central ministries or departments, she said. On the first day, the workshop had focused on ways to strengthPM Modi's security breach during roadshow in Karnataka's Davanagere 25 Mar 2023, 3:25 pm
A man tried to run towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy during his roadshow here but was caught by the security personnel on Saturday. However, police denied any security breach in this regard. The video of the man trying to approach Modi's car after apparently slipping through the security barricade has gone viral in the social media. The man, learnt to be from Koppal, has been detained and was questioned, police sources said. The Davangere Superintendent of Police C B Rishyanth ruled out any security breach. "Nothing like that (security breach) happened. He was not even near the Prime Minister. He was caught well before that," Rishyanth told PTI. ADGP Law and Order Alok Kumar tweeted : "As being reported in a section of media, there was no breach in security as such of Hon'ble PM at Davangere today. It was an unsuccessful attempt. He was caught immediately by myself and SPG at a safe distance. Appropriate action is being taken in this regard".MHA extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 more months 25 Mar 2023, 3:18 pm
The demand intensified after the security forces killed 14 people and injured 30 others in Mon district of Nagaland in December 2021 in a case of "mistaken identity"Support must be given for presence of more women lawyers in courts: CJI 25 Mar 2023, 3:18 pm
Justice Chandrachud asked the Madras High Court Chief Justice to take initiative for the formation of creches in all the high court as well as all the district courts in the stateDCW seeks action against illegal conversion therapy for LGBTQI+ community 25 Mar 2023, 3:18 pm
DCW on Saturday issued a notice to National Medical Commission to seek action against illegal conversion therapy training for the LGBTQI+ community being advertised under the banner of World Congress of Psychologists'. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said it has taken suo moto cognisance of an advertisement circulating on social media that claims that an organisation called the 'World Congress of Psychologists' with its Head Office at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh is conducting a three-month training programme on Psychosomatic Disorders, starting March 10. The organisation appears to have offered training on tackling 47 different disorders, and has included homosexuality, lesbianism and transvestism in the same, it noted. It is an established fact that homosexuality, lesbianism and transvestism are not 'psychosomatic disorders', the panel said. Over 50 years ago, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued a resolution stating that homosexuality is not a mental illness or .Mississippi tornadoes kill 23 people, destroy buildings overnight 25 Mar 2023, 3:07 pm
Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 deaths as of 6:20 a.m. Saturday with dozens of injuries and four people missing throughout the state. The agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from numerous local and state agencies were deployed along with personnel to assist those impacted by the tornadoes. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork reported destruction as the tornado swept northeast at 70 mph (113 kph) without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night. The National Weather ServiAndhra Pradesh CM Reddy disburses Rs 6,419 cr under YSR Asara scheme 25 Mar 2023, 3:07 pm
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday disbursed Rs 6,419 crore under the third tranche of YSR Asara scheme, benefiting as many as 74.94 lakh women. Under Asara scheme, outstanding bank loans of eligible women Self-Help Groups will be written off to enable them to stand on their own feet. Reddy released these funds by the click of a button, reiterating that the State government would continue to work for the educational, social, economic and political empowerment of women. He noted that the southern state has spent upto Rs 2.25 lakh core towards women's welfare through various programmes such as 'Amma Vodi', 'Cheyuta', 'Kapu Nestam', 'EBC Nestam', 'Vidya Devena' and others. According to the Chief Minister, more than 9.8 lakh women have launched their own business units such as stores, poultry farms, food processing units, vegetable shops and others through Asara scheme. Besides collaborating with corporates like L&T, Reliance, P&G, ITC, Amul and ...Special meeting for civic budget to be held on March 28, says MCD 25 Mar 2023, 2:57 pm
A special meeting has been convened at the MCD headquarters on March 28 to discuss and deliberate on the civic budget, officials said on Saturday. As required by norms, the civic budget is to be cleared by March 31. The MCD passed the "schedule of taxes" in the civic budget for 2023-24 on February 15. But, the remaining budget process was stalled as the standing committee of the civic body is yet to be elected. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is "exploring options" to have the remainder of the civic budget cleared by March 31, official sources said on Friday. The MCD on Saturday said in a statement, the special budget meeting" of MCD for budget proposals for the revised estimates for the year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 would be held on Tuesday at Aruna Asaf Ali Meeting Hall at 2 pm. Earlier, the MCD had also written to the Delhi government to seek permission to call a special session for clearing the budget before March end. If the entire budget doesn't get passed by March 31, tFugitive Amritpal seen in jacket, trousers in CCTV footage from Patiala 25 Mar 2023, 2:57 pm
As pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh remained elusive, a new CCTV footage emerged on Saturday purportedly showing him wearing a jacket and trousers and speaking on a mobile phone. There was no official word from police on the undated footage, which is circulating on social media and is said to be from Patiala. In the footage, the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit chief could be seen holding a bag with his face covered with a white cloth. His key associate Papalpreet Singh could also be seen in the footage. In a second footage from the same spot, Amritpal Singh wearing goggles could be seen walking on the street and speaking on a phone. The self-styled Sikh preacher continued to be on the run for a week now following the police crackdown against him and his Waris Punjab De outfit. The whereabouts of Amritpal Singh and Papalpreet Singh remain unknown after they were allegedly harboured by a woman at her home in Shahabad in Haryana's Kurukshetra district on March 19. The woman, BPunjab govt won't hesitate in taking tough decisions: Kejriwal on Amritpal 25 Mar 2023, 1:51 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab will not hesitate in taking tough decisions to maintain law and order as he asserted that those who were trying to spoil the atmosphere in the state are on the run. Kejriwal's remarks come in the wake of Punjab police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh and elements of an outfit, headed by him, named 'Waris Punjab De.' AAP supremo Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was in Jalandhar, where the crackdown on the Khalistan sympathiser began on Saturday, to lay the foundation stone of Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhyan Centre at Dera Sachkhand Ballan here. Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal said whoever tries to disturb peace in Punjab will not be spared. "In the past few days, you saw how some people tried to disturb peace in Punjab, he said. "We do not have to allow the atmosphere to be spoiled at any cost," he said, adding, We have to maintain peace, law and order iBIMSTEC meet on climate change, food security underway in Kolkata 25 Mar 2023, 1:51 pm
The BIMSTEC ministerial conference, which will deal with issues such as climate change and food security, is underway in Kolkata on Saturday. Experts from various fields will discuss the issues concerning the seven members of the 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation' (BIMSTEC). The two-day event will be attended, among others, by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. "This conference has been designed to address all persisting issues and challenges in BIMSTEC with a country-wise representation and perspective, Arindam Mukherjee, the director of the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, one of the organisers of the event, has said. The seven members of the BIMSTEC are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.FM tells PSBs to diversify deposit, asset base amid global financial stress 25 Mar 2023, 1:32 pm
Use the crisis to frame detailed crisis management strategies, FM to bankersState administrative service base of good governance: Rajasthan minister 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Rajasthan Education Minister B D Kalla on Saturday said the state administrative service is the backbone of the administration and base of good governance. He described the contributions of the state administrative service as important in realizing the dream of making Rajasthan a 'Model State'. Kalla was addressing the 16th convention of All India Federation of State Civil/Administrative Service Officers here attended by the officers from different parts of the country. The minister stressed the need for providing foreign training programmes, exposure visits and promotion opportunities to state administrative services officers on the lines of IAS officers and assured to take up these issues before the chief minister. Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat said the responsibility of improving the future of the common man lies on the shoulders of the administrative officers of the state. Kalla and other guests also released a souvenir on the occasion. Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) ..US President Biden's TikTok, oil moves test the loyalty of young voters 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that's largely been in his corner. Youth turnout surged in the three elections since Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, helping Biden eke out victories in swing states in 2020, pick up a Democratic Senate seat in the 2022 election and stem potential losses in the House. But the 80-year-old president has never been the favorite candidate of young liberals itching for a new generation of American leadership. As Biden gears up for an expected reelection campaign, a potential TikTok ban and the Alaska drilling could weigh him down. Meanwhile, his plan to wipe out billions of dollars in student loan debt is in jeopardy at the Supreme Court. The effort, announced shortly before last year's midterms, was an attempt by Biden to keep a promise he made after defeating progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders iOver 2,200 non-faculty posts lying vacant at AIIMS Patna: Parl panel 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
In AIIMS Patna, against the sanctioned strength of 3,884 non-faculty posts, 2,202 posts are vacant, leading to a vacancy of approximately 57 per centSecond G20 framework working group meeting concludes in Chennai 25 Mar 2023, 1:08 pm
Around 87 delegates from G20 member countries, invitees, and international organizations attended the meetingHealth as critical agenda as trade, transport for us: BIMSTEC secy general 25 Mar 2023, 12:51 pm
Dealing with pandemic-related woes and other public health issues has become a critical agenda for the member states of BIMSTEC over the last two years since the COVID-19 outbreak, a top official of the regional organisation said on Saturday. Sri Lanka has been identified as the lead country for coordinating and planning on public health matters, he said. "COVID-19 made us realise that pandemics and health per say is an important agenda, and as a region, we have to come together. "Before COVID-19, we were focusing more on trade, connectivity, energy, electricity and such sectors, but not much on health. However, now we have realised that health is also a very important component," Tenzin Lekphell, BIMSTEC secretary general, told PTI. He was speaking here on the sidelines of a two-day meet of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), which has Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand as member ...Rajasthan govt announces 4% hike in DA of state employees, pensioners 25 Mar 2023, 12:51 pm
The Rajasthan government on Saturday announced a 4 per cent increase in the dearness allowance of the state employees and pensioners. The pensioners and state government employees will now receive a 42 per cent dearness allowance (DA) with effect from January 1, 2023. Earlier, 38 per cent DA was being given to them. The decision will benefit about 8 lakh state employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners, according to an official release. Apart from the state employees, this benefit will also be payable to the work-charged, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad employees. The state government will bear a financial burden of about Rs 1,640 crore annually with this increase. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the central government announced a DA, but it is implemented after a long time, while the Rajasthan government ensures immediate payment of the increased amount along with the announcement.BJP trying to divert attention from Adani issue by making accusation: RaGa 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
With the BJP accusing him of insulting OBCs with his "Modi surname" remark, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he has been talking of brotherhood in all his speeches and the ruling party was just trying to divert attention from the Adani issue by making such allegations. Gandhi was on Thursday sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark. Several BJP leaders, including party chief J P Nadda, have accused Gandhi of insulting Other Backward Classes (OBCs) through his remark in 2019. Asked about the BJP's allegation, Gandhi said at a press conference here, "Look at any of my speeches in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, I am saying that all communities are the same, everyone should move forward together, there should be brotherhood, there should be no hate, there should be no violence. So my position is absolutely clear." "This is not an issue of OBCs, this is an issue of the relationship betweenCovid: Mock drill at Delhi govt hospitals on Sunday to check preparedness 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
Delhi government-run hospitals will conduct a mock drill on Sunday to assess their preparedness to deal with any eventuality in view of rising COVID-19 and seasonal influenza cases. A senior official said an order to this effect was issued to medical superintendents, medical directors and chief district medical officers (CDMOs) by the Delhi health department on Friday. "All the MS/MDs and CDMOs of all the hospitals of Delhi government are hereby requested to hold a mock drill on 26.03.2023 (Sunday) to check the preparedness of health, infrastructure, and logistics including availability of oxygen, so as to prepare for any eventuality, especially in view of increasing COVID-19 and influenza type cases," according to the order. The mock drill must be conducted by all the hospitals of the Delhi government and a report be submitted by March 26 evening or March 27 morning, furnishing details on a list of parameters mentioned in an earlier order dated March 23, it says. Sources said theFM Sitharaman reviews PSBs' performance amid banking crisis in US, Europe 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
After detailed deliberations, the Finance Minister advised PSBs to remain vigilant about the interest rate risks and regularly undertake stress testsGovernment hasn't intervened in Adani's tussle with US short seller: Sanyal 25 Mar 2023, 11:59 am
The "government has not intervened anywhere," Sanyal, a member of prime minister's economic advisory council, said in an interview in New YorkAssam Govt signs MoU with Flybig to start flight in non-Udaan sector 25 Mar 2023, 11:51 am
In a bid to promote intra-state air connectivity, Assam government on Saturday signed a MoU with Big Charter Private Limited (Flybig) to facilitate air services in the non-Udaan sector. Flybig will operate flights between Guwahati-Dibrugarh-Guwahati and Guwahati-Silchar-Guwahati routes on a daily basis, an official of the company said. Assam Tourism Development Corporation managing director Kumar Padma Pani Bora and Flybig director Sanjay Natavarlal Mandavia signed the agreement in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to the terms of the MoU, the flight operations will be started in line with the Centre's Udan scheme with the state government operating the flights under viability gap funding. Speaking at the programme Sarma said the number of daily flight services will be enhanced and will add a new dimension to intra-state air connectivity. The services will give assured connectivity and price as it has been decided to keep a tab on the pricing with theKeep close watch on evolving etiologies: Centre issues advisory on Covid 25 Mar 2023, 11:51 am
The advisory has also flagged low level of testing by states and UTs and has said that testing levels are insufficient as compared to the standards prescribed by WHO i.e 140 tests per millionElon Musk tried to take over OpenAI in 2018, but failed, says report 25 Mar 2023, 11:15 am
In March, 2019, OpenAI announced it was creating a for-profit entity so that it could raise enough money to pay for the compute powerNothing to panic about, take precaution: Doctors on rise in Covid cases 25 Mar 2023, 11:15 am
Amid a gradual increase in Covid-19 cases in Delhi in recent days, some medical experts say the new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the rise in cases but add there's no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots if they have not already. They also say this rise could be a result of more people getting themselves tested for Covid as a precaution when they actually get infected with the influenza virus and develop fever and related ailments. Over the past week, Delhi has seen a rise in daily Covid cases amid a sharp increase in H3N2 influenza cases in parts of the country, including the national capital. On Friday, Delhi recorded over 150 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 6.66 per cent. A day before that, it logged 117 cases with a positivity rate of 4.95 per cent. The number of daily Covid cases has nearly doubled since Tuesday when 83 fresh Covid cases were reported with a positivity rate of 5.83 per cent and one fatality. TUK-India trade has potential to double by 2030: UK's Dy High Commissioner 25 Mar 2023, 10:57 am
Notwithstanding the impact of Russia's war with Ukraine, the UK and India are heading towards an era of positive engagement in trade and business relations, with steps underway to promote mutual investments in both the nations, British Deputy High Commissioner in charge of Kerala and Karnataka Chandru Iyer said. Iyer who is also UK's Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia spoke in detail to PTI on Friday about the trade and investments between the UK and India and said there was potential to double the business by 2030. He was in the state to take part in various official engagements, including a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and also in connection with the port of call made by the British Royal Navy's frigate ship, HMS Lancaster, at Kochi. Calling war a global phenomenon that affects all countries in more ways than one, the British Deputy High Commissioner hailed entrepreneurs for being enterprising and resilient in the face of adversity. "If you look at t12 people hurt, 30 houses damaged as tornado hits Punjab's Fazilka 25 Mar 2023, 10:47 am
At least 12 people were injured and 30 houses damaged after a tornado hit the Bakenwala village in this Punjab district, officials said on Saturday. The tornado also damaged standing crops in the fields and kinnow orchards, they said. Bakenwala resident Gurmukh Singh said, "Villagers saw the tornado around 4 pm on Friday." It caused damage in a 2-2.5-km area, he said. Deputy Commissioner Senu Duggal, who visited the affected village, said the administration shifted those villagers whose houses were damaged to the local government school. "The administration will also begin the process to assess the loss of property and crop that will be compensated by the government," Duggal said. A video of the tornado wreaking havoc was widely circulated on social media. The injured have been admitted to the civil hospital in Fazilka.Indian envoy discusses bilateral relationship with US Ambassador to India 25 Mar 2023, 10:34 am
India's envoy here Taranjit Singh Sandhu met the newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and discussed with him immediate priorities in deepening the bilateral strategic partnership. The meeting took place soon after Garcetti was sworn on Friday in as the next US envoy to India. Garcetti, President Joe Biden's close aide, was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris, ending over two years of delay to fill one of Washington's most critical diplomatic positions. "Congratulated @ericgarcetti on his swearing-in as the Ambassador of America to India," Indian Ambassador to Washington Sandhu tweeted after the meeting on Friday. "As he prepares to depart for India, we discussed some immediate priorities in deepening the bilateral partnership, in line with our Leaders' vision," Sandhi said. He said he looked forward to working with Garcetti. The US Embassy in India has been without an ambassador since January 2021, the longest stretcDifferences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Rijiju 25 Mar 2023, 10:34 am
Denying any clash between the government and judiciary as speculated in the media, Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contended that differences were inevitable in a democracy but they should not be construed as confrontation. The Minister inaugurated the Chief Judicial Magistrate court, Mayiladuthurai, in the presence of Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice T Raja here. "We have differences, but it doesn't mean there is confrontation. It sends a wrong message across the world. I want to make it clear that there is no problem between different organs of the State. There are signs of robust democratic actions, which are not a crisis," he emphasised. Pointing to some media reports of alleged differences between the government and the Supreme Court or the legislature and judiciary, the Union Minister said, "we must understand that we are in a democracy. There are .Apple CEO praises China's innovation, history of cooperation during visit 25 Mar 2023, 9:39 am
Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum, a government-organised event being held again in full force after the country ended its Covid controls late last yearSmall US banks see record drop in deposits after SVB collapse: Fed data 25 Mar 2023, 9:36 am
Deposits at small banks fell $119 billion to $5.46 trillion in the week ended March 15Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in Twenty20 international cricket 25 Mar 2023, 9:25 am
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in a Twenty20 for the first time on Friday after the latter was restricted to 92-9. Pakistan, without five rested frontline players including captain Babar Azam, struggled on a slow and low pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against the Afghans, whose six bowlers shared all nine wickets. Afghanistan overcame falling to 45-4 in the 10th over to cruise home at 98-4 and win by six wickets with more than two overs to spare. Mohammad Nabi raised Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in five attempts over the past decade with a straight six over long off. Pleasure to win, as we've always lost against them by small margins, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan said. Wearing Afghanistan colors and leading the team in a win is a proud achievement. We never know the wicket . . . (but the) mindset was . . . to adjust accordingly. Afghanistan has a chance at a first series win in the remaining two T20s on Sunday and Monday. None of the Pakistan batters could accele2 dead, 9 missing in chocolate factory blast in Pennsylvania: Police 25 Mar 2023, 9:22 am
An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday evening killed two people and left several others missing as investigators begin to determine a cause. West Reading Borough Police Department Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed there were two fatalities, nine people missing and several others injured by the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading. The explosion at 4:57 p.m. sent a plume of black smoke into the air and resulted in the destruction of a building at the facility and damage to a neighbouring building. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, Holden said during a press conference. There was no further danger, but Holden directed residents to avoid the area of the factory about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia. Tower Health spokeswoman Jessica Bezler said eight people were taken to Reading Hospital Friday evening. Two were admitted in fair condition and five were being treated and would be released, she said inEric Garcetti sworn in as US Ambassador to India by VP Kamala Harris 25 Mar 2023, 9:01 am
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris at a ceremonial event.Microsoft threatens to cut off access to data from rival AI search tools 25 Mar 2023, 8:28 am
These search chatbots aim to combine the conversational skills of ChatGPT with the information provided by a conventional search engineTrump predicts 'death and destruction' if he's indicted in hush-money case 25 Mar 2023, 8:08 am
Trump asked how a former president could be charged with a crime given that "potential death & destruction in such a false charge could be catastrophic for our Country?"Gordon Moore, credited for bringing PCs to millions of homes, dies at 94 25 Mar 2023, 7:58 am
Gordon Moore came up with the 'Moore's Law' that would push semiconductor companies to put billions of dollars into research and develop the industry at breakneck speedPakistan professionals struggle with higher costs as economy teeters 24 Mar 2023, 6:11 pm
Like most people in the nation of 220 million, Ahsan and her husband, who owns a car servicing business, are struggling to cope with a surge in living costs triggeredAmazon, others revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar, says report 24 Mar 2023, 6:04 pm
Product inflation and soaring shipping costs are making the service unsustainable as the prospect of recession threatens to wallop already-flagging online spendingDeutsche Bank, UBS hit as bank fears spark stress signals in markets 24 Mar 2023, 5:56 pm
Deutsche Bank shares fell for a third day, dropping more than 12 per cent after a sharp jump in the cost of insuring its bonds against the risk of defaultNepal's population reaches 29.1 mn, PM Prachanda hails census data 24 Mar 2023, 4:53 pm
Nepal's total population has reached more than 29.1 million, according to the latest census published on Friday, registering a growth of 0.92 per cent in a decade. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', launching the National Report of the National Census 2022 here, said that the census data have emerged as tools for promoting good governance and measuring the nation's progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). According to the data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics, out of the 29,164,578 people in Nepal, 14,911,027 are females, while the number of males 14,253,551. At the time of the previous census, the country's total population stood at 26,494,504. According to the report, the population has increased at the rate of 0.92 percent in the last 10 years. The Census would provide a guideline to monitor and evaluate Nepal's commitments on the international forum about demography and its development, and the goals of national developmMeta Platforms Inc sued by its home county over social media addiction 24 Mar 2023, 4:43 pm
Issues around social media addiction were highlighted at a Congressional hearing ThursdayDonald Trump predicts 'death and destruction,' attacks Manhattan DA 24 Mar 2023, 3:45 pm
New York City police officers put up security barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court and Bragg's office earlier this week, but so far, protests have been minimalHow China, US and others watered down a key UN climate document 24 Mar 2023, 2:34 pm
The US State Department declined to comment. A senior administration official defended the final IPCC summary for policymakers, saying it was clear about the critical messageMicrosoft's $69 bn Activision takeover deal gets boost from UK regulators 24 Mar 2023, 2:19 pm
The narrowing of the probe echoes a similar step at European Union level where the bloc is said to be only focusing on cloud gaming services.Euro, sterling fall sharply against dollar amid jitters over European banks 24 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Risk aversion also sent sterling 0.6% lower to $1.2214, despite data showing the British economy was set to grow in the first quarter and confidence was growingEuropean Union leaders grapple with banking crisis as economy weakens 24 Mar 2023, 12:43 pm
European Union leaders gathered Friday to gauge the risk of a banking crisis developing from recent global financial turbulence and hitting the economy even harder than the energy crunch tied to Russia's war in Ukraine. The deliberations by EU government heads in Brussels follow US regulators shutting down two US banks, including Silicon Valley Bank, and a Swiss-orchestrated takeover of troubled lender Credit Suisse by rival UBS. The emergency actions on both sides of the Atlantic revived memories of the 2008 global financial meltdown and the ensuing EU sovereign debt crisis, which almost broke apart the euro currency now shared by 20 European countries. For the moment, we see no reason to be worried, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told reporters on his way to the EU meeting. But we monitor it really closely, almost on a daily basis, because no one knows what can happen. The European economy has been slowing rapidly since Russia invaded Ukraine 13 months ago to the day, .Xiaomi's revenue and profit slides in Q4 due to China's Covid-19 curbs 24 Mar 2023, 11:49 am
The company's revenue for 2022 was 280.04 billion yuan, a drop of 14.7%, while net income came in at 8.52 billion yuan, down 61.4%Pak receives $2 bn rollover deposits from China to get IMF bailout: Report 24 Mar 2023, 11:13 am
Cash-strapped Pakistan has received a rollover of USD 2 billion in deposits for a period of one year from its all-weather ally China to help Islamabad get a much-required bailout from the IMF to stabilise its economy, a media report said on Friday. The rollover, which basically is not a loan but a financial deposit to be kept at Pakistan's central bank for a period of one year, is one of the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in meeting its external financing needs in order to move towards inking the staff-level agreement, The News International reported. Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar confirmed the development. Yes, Dar was quoted as saying in a brief response when asked about getting a rollover of USD 2 billion SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) deposits from China. Pakistan and the IMF have been negotiating the release of a USD 1.1 billion loan since February but so far without any success due to the tough conditions by the donor which Pakistan isRBI has 'enough valid reasons' to pause rate hikes in April: ISEC PD 24 Mar 2023, 10:20 am
Market participants and analysts broadly expect a rate hike of 25 basis points (bps) on April 6, when the country's monetary policy committee (MPC) ends its three-day meetWHO calls for intensified whole-of-government approach to end tuberculosis 24 Mar 2023, 10:20 am
On World TB Day, WHO Friday called for an intensified whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to end the disease globally. It also highlighted the urgent need for strengthening high-level leadership and investments and accelerating the uptake of innovations and new recommendations of the world health body. Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has not just stalled but reversed years of progress towards ending tuberculosis, said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh. In 2021, the estimated burden of new and relapse tuberculosis cases globally was 10.6 million, a half-a-million increase from 2020. Mortality from TB and TB-HIV infection stood at 1.6 million, an increase of around 200,000 from pre-COVID-19 levels, she said. The WHO South-East Asia Region bears the world's highest tuberculosis burden. In 2021, the region accounted for more than 45 per cent of global tuberculosis incidence and more than half of global TB deaths. Throughout the COVID-19Hong Kong traffic accident leaves some 70 people injured including children 24 Mar 2023, 9:36 am
Four passenger buses and a truck collided near a Hong Kong road tunnel on Friday and about 70 people were injured, including children. Most of the injuries were minor. The accident occurred after midday near a tunnel entrance on Tseung Kwan O Road in Lam Tin, a residential area in Kowloon. Some 60 people sustained light injuries and around nine others suffered more serious injuries, police said. It was unclear what caused the collision. Scores of firefighters, paramedics and police rushed to the scene. Several people lay on stretchers and at least one passenger was seen being helped out of a vehicle. A window on the side of a bus was shattered. Some of the injured, including elderly people, were treated by paramedics at the scene. A group of primary school students was seen sitting on the road and some of them sustained hand injuries.Nuclear drone to generate 'radioactive tsumani' tested: North Korea 24 Mar 2023, 8:03 am
North Korea claimed on Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic radioactive tsunami that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats. The test this week came as the United States reportedly planned to deploy aircraft carrier strike groups and other advanced assets to waters off the Korean Peninsula. Military tensions are at a high point as the pace of both North Korean weapons tests and US-South Korea joint military exercises has accelerated in the past year in a cycle of tit-for-tat responses. Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said the new weapon, which can be deployed from the coast or towed by surface ships, is built to stealthily infiltrate into operational waters and make a super-scale radioactive tsunami through an underwater explosion to destroy naval strike groups and majoCyclone Freddy deepens cholera risks in worst-hit countries: WHO 24 Mar 2023, 5:53 am
According to the WHO Regional Office, cholera cases had more than doubled in Mozambique over the past week from 1,023 to 2,374 as of March 20, reports Xinhua news agencyAs Tiktok faces heat, CEO says will never share US user data with China 24 Mar 2023, 5:17 am
Chew, who appeared before dozens of House Energy and Commerce Committee members late on Thursday, offered reassurances that the company would enhance privacyOver 1 mn people join nationwide protests against pension reform in France 24 Mar 2023, 4:48 am
More than one million people in France joined nationwide protests, rejecting the government's proposed pension reform bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64Protesters disrupt forum on Kashmir at National Press Club in Washington 24 Mar 2023, 4:45 am
The International Center for Peace Studies invited Mir Junaid and Touseef Raina from the valley for a panel discussion titled 'Kashmir - From Turmoil to TransformationGoogle pays tribute to Kitty O'Neil, once the fastest woman in the world 24 Mar 2023, 4:24 am
In 1976, Kitty O'Neil was crowned the 'fastest woman alive' for shattering all records for driving a rocket-powered car. Today's Google Doodle pays her a tributeSuspected Iranian drone strike kills US contractor in Syria: Pentagon 24 Mar 2023, 4:10 am
A US contractor was killed and five US service members and one other US contractor were wounded when a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said. In a statement released late Thursday, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said US Central Command forces retaliated with precision airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The Defence Department said the intelligence community had determined the unmanned aerial vehicle was of Iranian origin. The airstrikes were conducted in response to today's attack as well as a series of recent attacks against Coalition forces in Syria" by groups affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, Austin said. Overnight, videos on social media purported to show explosions in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor, a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields. Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area, which also hasNorth Korea simulates nuclear attacks with underwater drone, missiles 24 Mar 2023, 2:58 am
North Korea said Friday its latest cruise missile launches this week were part of nuclear attack simulations that also involved a test of a purported underwater attack drone as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to make his rivals plunge into despair. North Korea has stepped up its weapons demonstrations this month in a tit-for-tat response to the United States' expanding military exercises with ally South Korea aimed at countering the North's growing nuclear threat. The allies completed an 11-day exercise that included their biggest field training in years on Thursday, but North Korea is expected to continue its weapons tests as the United States reportedly plans to send an aircraft carrier in coming days for another round of joint drills with the South. Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim supervised a three-day exercise through Thursday that simulated nuclear counterattacks against enemy naval assets and ports that involved detonations of mock nuclear warheads. KCNA saidCredit Suisse, UBS among banks under scrutiny in Russia sanctions probe 24 Mar 2023, 2:24 am
The Swiss banks were included in a recent wave of subpoenas sent out by the US government, the people said. The information requests were sent before the crisisToshiba Corp accepts $15 bn buyout offer from Japanese consortium 24 Mar 2023, 2:13 am
The Tokyo-based company's board approved on Thursday a bid of about 2 trillion yen ($15.3 billion) from a group led by domestic private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners Inc.Find here malayalam news papers, denik bhaskar news paper today, sambad news paper, denik bhaskar news paper, malayala manorama newspaper, divya bhaskar news paper, tamil news papers, today tamil news paper, divya bhaskar gujarati news paper, kannada prabha news paper, sakshi news paper today ap, etemaad daily, kolkata news paper, udayavani news paper, prajavani chinakurali paper, mathrubhumi news paper today in malayalam, karavali munjavu newspaper today, udayavani news paper today, the siasat daily, denik bhaskar news paper today jaipur, maharashtra times newspaper today, daily all news paper and deshabhimani e paper update news through Rashtra News RSS Reader.