New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Godrej Agrovet informed stock exchanges that the Gujarat government has allotted area to it in three districts for the expansion of oil palm cultivation under the palm oil mission. Those three districts are Vadodara, Surat, and Tapi, the company informed stock exchanges in a filing late on Saturday. The filing didn't elaborate further details about the allotment of land. Also Read | NBA Cup 2024 Semifinal: Oklahoma City Thunder's Fiery Second Half Downs Ho...Read More
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Ahead of the cabinet expansion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a road show in Nagpur. He was accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule. "Nagpur city is my family and my family is welcoming me," Fadnavis said during the roadshow. Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Death Anniversary 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Pays Tribute to Former Congress President on H...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Pehalwan and his wife Kusumlata Ramesh joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday. The couple joined the party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal, the party's national convenor. This development comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in early 2025. Also Read | Atul Subhash Suicide Case: Bengaluru Techie's Father Pawan Kumar Modi Appeals to PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Ku...Read More
CHENNAI: As reported earlier by DT Next, Swasika, of Lubber Pandhu fame, is officially part of Suriya 45. The makers welcomed her onboard, along with Malayalam actor Indrans on Sunday. Helmed by RJ Balaji, the film will have Trisha Krishnan playing the female lead. Sharing the announcement on X, the makers wrote, "The stage is set, and the stars are aligning! Welcoming the legendary #Indrans and the versatile #Swasika on board for #Suriya45. Get ready for an exciting and extraordinary journey (...Read More
New Delhi: As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi compared the actions of the BJP-led government to the tale of Dronacharya and Eklavya, several religious criticised him and said the Congress leader was a 'Rashtra Virodhi' (anti-national) and 'Hindu Virodhi (anti-Hindu)'. Gandhi on Saturday claimed that the Modi-led government was "chopping the thumb of the youth of the country," drawing a parallel to the story where Dronacharya allegedly cut off Eklavya's thumb. The statement ha...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 15 (ANI): Mumbai will be facing off against Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. The match will start at 4:30 PM. Mumbai will be aiming for their second SMAT title, having won it back in 2022. Meanwhile, MP has never got its hands on the trophy. Both teams will be making their second final appearances. MP previously played the final against Bengal in 2011 but lost, as per Olympics.com....Read More
New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has released their captain Faf du Plessis ahead of the mega auction for the upcoming season. The Bengaluru-based franchise will now need to appoint a new captain for the 2025 edition, which is scheduled to begin on March 14. Patidar is currently leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, where his team has made a strong push into the final. Following MP's impressive run in the tournament, ...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Decemeber 15 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government announced on Sunday that the last rites of former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan will be performed with State honours. Elangovan, aged 75, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai after being hospitalized for a lung-related issue. He had been undergoing intensive treatment for over two weeks, according to the Tamil Nadu Congress. Earlier, Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi ...Read More
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 15 (ANI): The Big Cricket League continued to deliver nail-biting action as the Mumbai Marines showcased resilience to secure a low-scoring victory against the Northern Challengers. The Challengers, batting first, got off to a blazing start courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan, who smashed a quick-fire 30 off just 15 balls. However, the team crumbled under relentless pressure from the Marines' bowlers, led by the Sri Lankan spinner M Pushpakumara, who delivered a sensat...Read More
Hyderabad: A tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the release of Pushpa 2 resulted in the death of a woman named Revathi. In connection with the incident, the police named actor Allu Arjun as the 11th accused. He was subsequently arrested and sent to jail, later securing release on interim bail. Megastar Chiranjeevi extended his support to the Allu family during this challenging time. Upon learning about Allu Arjun's arrest, Chiranjeevi canceled his shooting schedule and attempted to meet ...Read More
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing representatives of the Brahmin community from across the state at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, said that the state government would celebrate the birth anniversary ofLord Parshuram in a grand manner at the government level. In addition, in response to the demand from Brahmin community representatives for the formation of a Brahmin Welfare Board, the Chief Minister assured that prominent members of the society would be in...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Godrej Agrovet informed stock exchanges that the Gujarat government has allotted area to it in three districts for the expansion of oil palm cultivation under the palm oil mission. Those three districts are Vadodara, Surat, and Tapi, the company informed stock exchanges in a filing late on Saturday. The filing didn't elaborate further details about the allotment of land. India is the world's second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, an...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key Indian leaders and discussions on enhancing defence cooperation. Notably, General Sigdel commenced his official visit to India from December 11-14. The Ministry of Defence in a press release said, "The vi...Read More
Kolkata: KMC workers found the severed head of a young woman from a roadside garbage dump in Tollygunge, south Kolkata, at 9am on Friday, the discovery sending shockwaves among local residents. The cops have started a murder case, based on the verbal opinion of the autopsy surgeon, said Rupesh Kumar, joint CP (crime and traffic). Local residents think the murder was committed a few hours before the grisly discovery, suggested by the freshness of the blood, but the cops refused to speculate at t...Read More
Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton played a key role in Gukesh's World Chess Championship win. Upton worked with Gukesh for six months, preparing him for every scenario. Gukesh's never-give-up attitude and resilience were crucial. Upton's strategy involved tiring out Ding Liren. Upton ranks Gukesh among the top five athletes he has worked with. Gukesh's humility and sportsmanship were also highlighted.He was with the Indian men's cricket team when they won the 2011 World Cup. He played a role...Read More
Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. Mumbai: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was joined by actor Varun Dhawan in West Delhi during the promotions of his upcoming film "Baby John" in the National Capital. Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. In the image, Honey Singh is seen all dressed up in a black overcoat, shirt and pants to beat the winter cold while Varun unfazed by the Delhi chills wore a white half sleeves T-shirt with...Read More
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is visiting Indonesia from December 15-18 to bolster bilateral defense relations. He will meet with Indonesian defense officials to discuss maritime security, joint training, and enhanced operational collaboration. The visit coincides with the ongoing 43rd India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between the two nations.The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is set to embark on a four-day ...Read More
Meerut: A 38-year-old man, identified as Mohd Mehtab, was arrested by Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl and forcing her to remove her hijab while making a video. The incident occurred on December 11 in Deoband, Saharanpur district, when the girl and her 16-year-old sister were on their way home. The accused reportedly claimed the girl was speaking to a "Hindu man," and along with a group of men, harassed the teens. According to the 17-year-old victim, ...Read More
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the University of Chicago's Centre in Delhi has enhanced collaboration across disciplines, focusing on climate change, sustainable development, and innovation in India and South Asia. Key initiatives include the US-India iCET and the launch of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. The University of Chicago's Center in Delhi, since its inception in 2014, has played a pivotal role in promoting knowledge and fostering collaboration across disciplines s...Read More
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently engaged in a conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at an event focused on Ramayan in New Delhi. After completing his discussion, Varun was spotted seated in the audience as Amit Shah took the stage. During the interaction, Varun stood up to praise Amit Shah and brought up the topic of arrogance, linking it to the teachings of Ramayan. Varun mentioned, "People call him Chanakya in politics, but I would like to call him the Hanuman of our country, w...Read More
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that he held discussions on cabinet expansion with union home minister Amit Shah, party national president J P Nadda, and the party national general secretary B L Santhosh on Wednesday night. Fadnavis was on a two-day visit to Delhi days after being sworn in as chief minister. He met President Draupudi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari. He also presented five different...Read More
Kolkata: BJP on Saturday criticised urban development minister Firhad Hakim over a video where the Kolkata mayor is purportedly heard making a comment on minorities. Hakim had made the comment while addressing an educational conference recently. Hakim said BJP was using his quote out of context and he was only referring to the gulf between the educated and the uneducated. "As education spreads, the gulf will be bridged and there will be one identity," said Hakim. Saying that he would never play...Read More
WPL 2025 Auction: The WPL 2025 auction is scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru, with 120 players, including 91 Indians and 29 international stars, up for selection. The event will see franchises compete for spots to build their squads, with 19 available positions remaining. Key players like Tejal Hasabnis, Heather Knight, and Deandra Dottin are among the prominent names. Fans can watch the auction live on Sports18 and JioCinema, starting at 3 PM IST.The much-awaited Women's Premier League (WPL...Read More
The meteorological centre in Srinagar on Wednesday predicted a brief spell of snowfall during the night followed by a week-long spell of dry weather. The centre said that the weather will remain generally cloudy with light snow over isolated higher reaches during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. "From December 12-20, the weather will be generally dry. Overall, nothing significant till December 20, " it said in an update. The centre cautioned that cold and dry weather will gene...Read More
The car reportedly rammed into the bus, which was carrying pilgrims from Telangana and none of the passengers on the bus sustained injuries. Four members of a family, including a newlywed couple, were killed after their car collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims in this district early on Sunday. According to the police, the accident occurred around 5 am on the Punalur-Muvattupuzha state highway. The passengers of the car were pulled out of the mangled vehicle, according to locals. T...Read More
Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha alleged that chief minister A Revanth Reddy was trying to erase Telangana's history by altering the Telangana Thalli statue, a symbol of the statehood movement, and removing Bathukamma from its representation. She alleged attempts were being made to undermine the state's cultural heritage. She also accused the Congress party of failing to respect Telangana's identity and questioned Rahul Gandhi's tacit approval of such actions. "This is an insult to every Telangana ...Read More
Hyderabad: Allu Arjun, accompanied by his wife, visited Megastar Chiranjeevi's house for a lunch meeting today at 12:30 PM. This meeting comes as Allu Arjun faces legal proceedings related to the tragic stampede at Sadhya Theatre. The actor's legal team is working to address the charges, with the High Court having adjourned the hearing of his quash petition to the 21st of this month. Chiranjeevi, known for his strong family ties, showed his support for Allu Arjun during this challenging time, ...Read More
Nagpur: Ahead of the cabinet expansion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a road show in Nagpur. He was accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule. "Nagpur city is my family and my family is welcoming me," Fadnavis said during the roadshow. Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar also arrived in Nagpur ahead of the first cabinet meeting and expansion of the BJP-led S...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the ceremony here on Sunday to present the President's Colour Award to Chhattisgarh Police. Shah embarked on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from December 14 to 16, during which he will chair a high-level security review meeting. Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Death Anniversary 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Pays Tribute to Former Congress President on His 74th Punyatithi. The Chhattisgarh Police has been ...Read More
Samastipur, December 15: Father of deceased Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash on Sunday, pleaded for custody of his grandson. Subhash's father, Pawan Kumar Modi, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others to ensure the custody of his grandson. Although Pawan Kumar expressed gratitude towards the police for arresting the accused, he asserted that he still has not received justice as a new case has been filed against him in the name of his grandson for ...Read More