Jaunpur (UP), Dec 12 (PTI) The mother-in-law and the brother-in-law of techie Atul Subhash, who committed suicide in Bengaluru, fled their home in Jaunpur on Thursday, even as Uttar Pradesh Police said it was yet to receive any official communication from Karnataka. The 34-year-old techie ended his life on Monday in Bengaluru, alleging harassment at the hands of his estranged wife and her family. A case of abetment to suicide was registered against his wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, f...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: PayU, India's leading digital financial services providers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform have launched InFINity 2.0, an accelerator program geared to help early-stage Indian fintech startups scale and succeed. The program targets startups that have raised less than $10 million and are seeking seed to Series A funding. Applications open on December 12, 2024, and close on February 15, 2025...Read More
Kurla BEST accident: CCTV visuals from inside the BEST bus that killed seven people in the Kurla area of Mumbai show the driver Sanjay More collecting two backpacks from the cabin and jumping out of a broken window after the deadly accident. Several video clips of the bus footage with a duration of 50 seconds to 1.04 seconds are going viral on social media, in which the passengers are seen panicking. An electric bus went out of control hitting vehicles and pedestrians on Monday night on a busy ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 12 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack against the Congress-led Telangana government, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday called it an "abject failure" and said that Congress party's saga of betrayal is endless. "The Congress party in Telangana has been an abject failure... Their saga of betrayal is endless... They are tampering with the cultural icons, with the Telangana self-respect and pride. I wrote to Rahul Gandhi th...Read More
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 12: Navanc, a pioneering FinTech startup building India's first AI-powered property score and stack for secured lending and insurance practices, has successfully raised USD 1 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors The funds will be directed toward expanding operations across India, with a focus on st...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jagdambika Pal on Thursday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his Hathras visit and said that the latter should have visited on Sunday and it means that he is not interested in participating in Parliament proceedings. Speaking to ANI, Pal said, "He (Rahul Gandhi) should have visited Hathras on Sunday. This means that he is not interested in participating in the House and his party leaders are disrupting the pr...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): India's retail inflation in November was at 5.48 per cent as compared to 6.21 per cent logged in October, falling in line with the Reserve Bank of India's 2-6 per cent comfort band. Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban in November are 5.95 per cent and 4.83 per cent, respectively, official data showed Thursday. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Tuesday, food inflation was at 9.04 per cent ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The National President of Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) on Thursday criticised the ruling Mahayuti government in Maharashtra over the violence in Parbhani city, alleging that the unrest was a result of the state government's negligence and an insult to the Constitution. Speaking to ANI, Azad announced plans to launch a protest against the violence. "The negligence of the state government and the way the Constitution of India was insulted have caused this ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended its partnership with mobile operator firm Telenor Denmark, signing a five-year deal to manage the telecom operator's IT infrastructure. Over the last six years, TCS has implemented its Machine First Delivery Model to enhance Telenor Denmark's IT infrastructure, which caters to more than 1.6 million users. With the extension of this partnership, TCS will work from its delivery centre in Europe to ensure operational cost reduct...Read More
Lucknow, Dec 12 (VOICE) Following Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi's visit to the family of the Hathras gang-rape victim and also to the kin of those who died in the Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, the state's Cabinet ministers have accused him of pursuing a "political agenda to provoke society and mislead the public." LoP Gandhi on Thursday met with the family of the Dalit girl who was gang-raped by four upper caste men in Hathras in 2020. The victim later succumbed to her injuries i...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 12 (VOICE) Actress Keerthy Suresh, who predominantly works across south Indian film industries, is now married to the Dubai-based businessman, Antony Thattil. The actress, who took the vows in a beautiful and intimate ceremony held in Goa, has also shared pictures from her big day on social media. The photos show the couple putting garlands on each other as their relatives and loved ones cheered for them. A priest performed the rituals and they later posed for pictures with a speci...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of public sector banks (PSBs) declined to 3.12 per cent in September this year, from 4.97 per cent in March 2015 and from a peak of 14.58 per cent in March 2018, the Centre informed on Thursday. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that public sector banks (PSUs) recorded the highest ever aggregate net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore during FY2023-24, against net profit of Rs 1.05 lakh crore in FY2022-23, and reco...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital ste...Read More
CHENNAI: Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. With the water-level fast rising in the reservoirs in the state, the Public Works Department officials opened the shutters of two dams in Chennai suburbs and another in Thiruvannamalai district. About 13,000 cusecs water was released from Sathanur dam in Thiruvannamalai, while 3,500 cusecs water from Chembarambakkam dam, and another 1,000...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) BJP MP and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Thursday condemned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his allegations against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Addressing the media, JP Nadda termed the allegations as "very unfortunate. "Mallikarjun Kharge has been given adequate opportunities to speak in the parliament but has said on record that he will not speak," he said. "Levelling these kinds of allegations is condemnable," Nadda added. On Wednesday...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (UNI) In a fresh twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), complainant Snehamayi Krishna has filed a petition with the Karnataka Lokayukta, calling for the registration of a new First Information Report (FIR) against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others involved. Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) Tensions flared in Karnataka as BJP MLAs protested at the Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Suvarna Soudha premises on Thursday, condemning the police ...Read More
RAIPUR: Security forces have gunned down seven Maoists in Abujhmarh forests of Bastar region, two days before Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the state. Taking the Maoist death toll to 220 this year, chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai saluted the valour of security personnel stating that as per preliminary information, a central committee member of Maoists is among those killed. Around 206 Maoists were killed in past five years while the state has recorded 217 killings within a ...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) Tensions flared in Karnataka as BJP MLAs protested at the Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Suvarna Soudha premises on Thursday, condemning the police lathi charge on Lingayat Panchamasali community members who had gathered in Belagavi to demand inclusion under the 2A reservation category. The high-stakes demonstration, which has cast a spotlight on Karnataka's reservation politics, saw opposition leaders from BJP and JD(S) lambasting the Congress government for its "heavy-handed"...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 12 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday slipped 236.18 pts to settle at 81,289.96 as selling was seen in FMCG, Energy and Oil and Gas stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 93.10 pts at 24,548.70. The oscillation was seen during the day, as the Sensex opened on a weak note at 81,476.76, falling 50 pts. It tanked nearly 315 pts at 81,211.64, a day low, before closing at 81,289.96, sliding 236.18 pts from its previous close. Meanwhile, it gained 154 pts at 81,680.97, a day hi...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in the National Capital and presented him with an idol of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. "It was an absolute pleasure to meet and interact with Hon Union and Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah at his residence in New Delhi. Also presented him a 'murti' of SwatantryaVeer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar," the Chief Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter). Addition...Read More
Parbhani (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): Following violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani city, District Magistrate Raghunath Khandu Gawade stated on Thursday that police have gathered substantial evidence, including CCTV footage, and actions are being taken after thorough examination. Speaking to ANI, DM Gawade said, "The Superintendent of Police (SP) and I visited the site, convinced the workers, and garlanded the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Constitution. This was done peaceful...Read More
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: PayU, India's leading digital financial services providers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform have launched InFINity 2.0, an accelerator program geared to help early-stage Indian fintech startups scale and succeed. The program targets startups that have raised less than $10 million and are seeking seed to Series A funding. Applications open on December 12, 2024, and close on Februar...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The gross NPA ratio of public sector banks declined to 3.12 per cent in September 2024 from 4.97 per cent in March 2015 and a peak of 14.58 per cent in March 2018, the government stated on Thursday, reaffirming the robustness of the banking system. The government emphasised its proactive support for the banking ecosystem, addressing both business needs and employee welfare to ensure stability, transparency, and growth. Over the past decade, the government ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Stock indices in India continued to remain in red throughout Thursday's session. Sensex closed at 81,263.84 points, down 262.30 points or 0.32 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,538.85 points, down 102.95 points or 0.42 per cent. Indian stock markets opened flat as consolidation continued. "The market continued to remain range-bound ahead of domestic CPI data and a weakening rupee. Though inflation is anticipated to drop, investors are maintaining a close...Read More
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Dec, 2024) In preparation for the upcoming National Polio Eradication Campaign, a key meeting and awareness walk were organized in Matiari district. A meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh in this regard, took place at the Deputy Commissioner Secretariat on Thursday. Attended by District Health Officer (DHO) Pir Ghulam Hussain, SSP Faisal Bashir Memon and officials from various departments, including education, soci...Read More
New Delhi, December 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party have issued a 'three line whip' notice for all its Lok Sabha members of parliament (MPs), to be present in the lower house on December 13 and 14 during the scheduled debate on the Constitution of India. "All BJP members in Lok Sabha are hereby informed that the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the 13th of December and Saturday, the 14th of Dec...Read More
New Delhi: Indian musician and composer Palash Muchhal shared a picture of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on his Instagram stories after she scored her ninth ODI century. Mandhana reached this milestone during the third and final ODI against Australia Women on Wednesday, December 11, in Perth. The 28-year-old cricketer made 105 runs from 109 deliveries, striking 14 fours and one six. This century marked Mandhana's fourth in 2024, making her the first female cricketer to hit four ODI centuries...Read More
Kochi: The High Court has directed the Kerala state government to convince the central government that the state deserves more assistance for the Wayanad landslide disaster. The division bench also expressed its readiness to mediate between the central and state governments in this regard. According to the latest figures, the state disaster relief fund holds around Rs 700 crore, but only Rs 61 crore is available for expenditure, as reported by the amicus curiae. Kerala: Court orders inclusion o...Read More
Puri: Many travelers passing through Odisha wish to have a darshan of Lord Jagannath but are often unable to do so due to time constraints and other commitments. Hence, if 'Abadha' the holy offering of Srimandira would be made available at the major Railway Stations in Odisha, these devotees can still partake in the spiritual experience and take the holy offerings to their homes. Keeping this idea in mind Puri MP Sambit Patra put a proposal in the Parliament recently. He wanted the Union Railwa...Read More
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Centre and the state to restore peace. However, he cautioned that the complexity...Read More