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EAM: Crucial to recognise political changes in Dhaka

Amid uncertainty in relations with Bangladesh, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need to deal with the current government and recognize disruptive political changes. He dismissed…

NIT-Trichy erupts over warden's dress remark

Protests erupted at NIT-Trichy after a hostel warden blamed a girl student’s attire for an incident where a contractual worker allegedly flashed her in her room. The worker was arrested, an…

3 women Maoists killed in encounter; toll 192 this year

In a significant operation, security forces killed three women Maoists on the Kanker-Narayanpur district border. This engagement, which lasted five hours, brings the total Maoists killed th…

Virat Kohli's heartfelt message to Jay Shah

Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has congratulated Jay Shah for his election as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). On Tuesday, Shah, currently the BCCI Secreta…

Day after Biden, Putin dials PM Modi over Kyiv trip

Prime Minister Modi briefed President Putin on his recent visit to Ukraine, discussing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Modi previously recei…

PIO Kevan Parekh to be Apple's CFO from Jan 1

Kevan Parekh will succeed Luca Maestri as Apple's CFO starting January 1. Parekh, an Indian-origin executive and currently VP of financial planning and analysis, has been with Apple for…

ED begins probe against Ghosh, others in RG Kar case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering investigation against Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Hospital, and others, following allegations of bribery and irregul…

Shivaji statue collapse: Murder bid FIR against 2

An artist from Kalyan and a structural contractor from Kolhapur face charges of attempt to murder and culpable homicide due to the collapse of a 35-ft Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at …

Part of Joshimath-Auli road collapses, hampers traffic

The collapse of a section of the Joshimath-Auli road has disrupted access to the Auli skiing resort. Local residents suspect construction activities by ITBP as the cause, though land subsid…

Protests erupt inside Indian visa centre in Dhaka

India sought enhanced security from Bangladesh after a group demonstrated inside the Indian visa centre in Dhaka, raising anti-India slogans. The demonstration caused panic among the staff,…

BJP claims scam in land allotment to Kharge son's trust

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Congress faced controversy over land allotment after BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya alleged misuse of power in a social media post. The post questioned the allocati…

ITC woos 45+ with new food range

ITC Foods targeted the 45+ age group with healthier food options, including upma, oats, cookies, and atta with natural ingredients. This strategy aligned with ITC's broader plan for fut…

Anil Ambani reviews legal options against Sebi order

Anil Ambani, banned by Sebi for five years over fund diversion charges, is reviewing legal options. He plans to appeal Sebi’s August 22 order relating to Reliance Home Finance, now owned by…

SI on CM Yogi's bandobust dies as branch falls

A 58-year-old sub-inspector, posted for security during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit to Ghaziabad, died after a eucalyptus tree branch fell on him. Harishchandra Sharma succum…

Maharashtra becomes 1st state to offer UPS to employees

The Maharashtra government announced a switch to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for state employees just a day after the Union cabinet approved it. UPS offers 50% of the average salary fr…

Israel strikes Lebanon, Hezbollah hits back

Israel launched a preemptive strike on Lebanon using around 100 jets to prevent a Hezbollah rocket attack. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones. The clash resul…

TISS student found dead, cops suspect liquor poisoning

A 29-year-old first-year HR management student at TISS, Anurag Jaiswal, was found dead in his Chembur apartment on Sunday. Police suspect he died of alcohol poisoning following a party atte…

Express train splits in UP, 8 coaches left behind

In a peculiar incident, the Dhanbad-bound Kisan Express train split into two near Seohara railway station, Bijnor, at 4am on Sunday, leaving eight coaches behind. The stranded sections even…

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh lead BJP netas in hailing move

The government approved the Unified Pension Scheme for central employees, reinforcing its commitment to their welfare and financial security. Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders praised …

ED mounts probe into Qaida link in Jharkhand land scam

The Enforcement Directorate began investigating potential al-Qaida links in Jharkhand's land scam involving CM Hemant Soren. The investigation led to the summoning of Babloo Khan, whose…

Teen dies on waterlogged city street; two electrocuted

On Friday, a 15-year-old boy named Sourabh drowned after heavy rains caused waterlogging in central Delhi's Chanakyapuri. Conflicting reports suggest he either drowned or was hit by a c…

The Rise & Fall Of Reliance Capital

In 2008, Reliance Capital's market value surpassed Rs 70,000 crore, but by 2019, chairman Anil Ambani had to declare bankruptcy. Various factors, including governance issues and poor in…

GQG buys 1.8% more in Ambuja in Rs 2,750 crore deal

GQG Partners, a prominent shareholder in the Adani Group, increased its stake in Ambuja Cements to 3.1% with a Rs 2,750 crore investment. This investment raises GQG's exposure across si…

'A1' & 'A2' milk labels misleading: FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed food businesses and e-commerce players to stop using 'A1' and 'A2' labels on milk products, calling them mislea…

MSP likely to be key issue on agenda of new panel

The Supreme Court is expected to form a multi-member committee to address the farmers' demand for legal guarantees on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops. Additional concerns …

Officials raze illegal complex of Ayodhya rape accused

Authorities in Ayodhya demolished a multi-storey shopping complex owned by Moeed Khan, an SP functionary arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 12-year-old. This action follows the demolition…

Qaida-inspired terror plot foiled; 12 detained

Indian intelligence has dismantled an al-Qaida-inspired module set to launch terror attacks. Twelve individuals were arrested, including Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmed, a key AQIS figure, in operations…

Assam moves to repeal Muslim marriage law

The Assam government introduced a bill to replace the 1935 Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, making registration of Muslim marriages and divorces compulsory with the gov…

Wyndham plans budget hotels along highways

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, an American hospitality major, aims to capitalize on India's highway infrastructure development by setting up budget and mid-scale hotels along highways. T…

Not all states on board for fewer GST slabs

West Bengal and Karnataka oppose plans to reduce GST slabs from the current four, as discussions on rate changes for sectors like health insurance, online gaming, and beverages continue. Mo…

11 Police officers killed in rocket attack in Pakistan

In Pakistan's Punjab province, an armed assault killed 11 police officers and injured seven others. The attack occurred when a convoy faced a vehicle malfunction, leading to a rocket-pr…

UP cops refuse gang-rape plaint, woman kills herself

A 21-year-old gang-rape survivor from UP's Ambedkar Nagar committed suicide after a police sub-inspector reportedly refused to file a case against three accused men and coerced her fath…

Nambiar quits Cognizant, to join Nasscom as president

Rajesh Nambiar resigned from his position as Cognizant India CMD after four years to become the president-designate of Nasscom. Rajesh Varrier will replace him effective October 1 and will …

R G Kar alumni extend support to junior doctors

Senior alumni of R G Kar Medical College, including former professors and administrators, visited the protest site to support junior doctors engaged in an agitation. Highlighted by neurolog…

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