Delhi LG VK Saxena’s Initiative to create awareness thru’ Rural Women Empowerment by…
Singhola, Delhi – In a significant move towards empowering rural women, the Delhi Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, initiated a Drone Demonstration event in Singhola village. The initiative, part of the visionary mission led by PM…
‘India will be free of Naxal menace by 2026’: Amit Shah
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the outlawed CPI (Maoist) will be eliminated from the country by March 2026 with the strategy aimed at a final assault against the rebels.
He announced the deadline after…
‘Caste census needed for 90 per cent of people sitting out of system’: Rahul
PRAYAGRAJ: Pressing the demand for a nationwide "caste census", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said 90 per cent people of the country are sitting out of the system and the steps should be taken in their interest.
He also said…
Boiler explosion at Maharashtra steel factory injures 22
JALNA: As many as 22 workers were injured in a boiler explosion at a steel factory in MIDC area in Jalna city of Maharashtra on Saturday, police said.
The condition of three workers is critical, said Superintendent of Police Ajay Kumar…
Prime accused dies in police custody in Assam case
GUWAHATI: The prime accused in the alleged gang-rape of a 14-year-old girl in Dhing, Assam, has died in police custody. According to police, he "jumped into the pond while attempting to escape" from police custody.
Tafiqul Islam, also…
Helicopter crashes due to heavy rain in Pune; four injured
MUMBAI: A private helicopter AW 139 on Saturday crashed in Paud village in Pune district. Among the four people on board, three were found safe, while the captain is in critical condition.
The helicopter was travelling from Juhu, Mumbai…
One year on, Kuno cheetahs to be set free into the wild
BHOPAL: Namibian and South African cheetahs housed in big enclosures at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park since last year’s monsoon following the death of three cheetahs, are set to be released into the wild again after the present rainy…
Centre approves Unified Pension Scheme, will benefit 23 lakh employees
New Delhi: Amid ongoing protests by the non-BJP led States regarding a new pension scheme, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), designed to offer guaranteed pension…
LJP to contest 28 seats in Jharkhand Assembly polls
PATNA: After Janata Dal (United)-led by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar declared that it is making preparations on 11 seats in upcoming Jharkhand assembly election, union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan…
AAP accuses BJP, CBI of conspiracy to keep Kejriwal in jail
NEW DELHI: With the CBI seeking more time to file affidavit in connection with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s custody, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged that BJP and the probe agency have been conspiring to keep the chief…
Javelin ace Neeraj shows ‘fighting spirit’ at Lausanne
Mumbai: While the other Paris Olympic medallists are back in India, Neeraj Chopra is still competing on the circuit.
India's most decorated individual Olympian, despite niggles and an ongoing groin issue, has decided to end the season…
Cricketing world pays tribute to Dhawan after retirement
NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity hailed Shikhar Dhawan's infectious positivity and unshakable team spirit, while emotional fans remembered his iconic thigh-five celebrations and thanked 'Gabbar' for his inspirational cricketing journey…
My dream was just to have India written on my T-shirt, says Sukant
NEW DELHI: Aged 10, Sukant Kadam fell on a cricket field and it altered the course of his life. A severe knee injury, followed by multiple surgeries, left him severely disabled and kept him away from sports for nearly a decade.
More than…
Sharath stunned as Bengaluru Smashers beat Chennai Lions
Mumbai: Jeet Chandra stunned India's top-ranked male paddler, A Sharath Kamal, as PBG Bengaluru Smashers thrashed Chennai Lions 11-4 in the Ultimate Table Tennis championship here on Friday.
New PBG Bengaluru Smashers captain Alvaro…
India’s golden hue at U17 world wrestling
CHENNAI: Wrestler Neha Sangwan might be just 17 but her international records for the past two years look impeccable. She competed in two tournaments this year winning gold in both with the latest coming at the ongoing U17 World…
Economists predict growth rates for June quarter from 6% to 7%
MUMBAI: Ahead of the official release of June quarter growth numbers next week, economists have offered differing forecasts, with rating agency Icra pegging the lowest at 6% and German brokerage Duestche Bank at the highest at 7% and…
Hero Motors files for ₹900 crore IPO with SEBI
NEW DELHI: Hero Motors, the auto-components firm of Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, on Saturday filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 900 crore via an initial public offering (IPO).
The IPO is a combination of…
Passenger vehicle sales stagnate in FY25 amid waning demand
NEW DELHI: After three years of blockbuster growth, passenger vehicle (PV) sales have come under pressure in FY25. Due to waning pent-up demand and lack of interest shown by new consumers, dealer showrooms are filled with inventory of…
Telecom players meet Scindia to discuss regulations on OTT platforms
NEW DELHI: Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently met with top telecom service providers to discuss the regulation of Over-the-Top (OTT) communication services.
The meeting included Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra, Reliance Jio…
FM to issue circular on GST Amnesty Scheme in October or November
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Finance will soon issue a circular regarding the much-anticipated goods and services tax (GST) Amnesty Scheme, which was recently proposed in the Budget 2024, as per sources.
The scheme aims to provide relief…
