Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday accused the Congress state government of secretly relocating protesters injured during a lathi charge to prevent opposition leaders from meeting them. Speaking to reporters here, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said BJP leaders had planned to visit the injured protesters in hospital. However, the victims were moved to an undisclosed location. "This government is acting like Hitler by not allowing us to meet the injured. We don't even know ...Read More
Mumbai: A tragic bus accident in Mumbai's Kurla area on Monday night resulted in seven deaths and left 42 others injured. Disturbing CCTV footage from inside the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus has surfaced, showing chaotic scenes as the driver, Sanjay More, attempted to flee after the vehicle veered out of control. Notably, earlier a preliminary report from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) confirmed that there was no technical fault with the bus, suggesting th...Read More
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can s...Read More
The narcotic was reportedly transported by train in three trolley bags each containing 12-kg packets tightly sealed with tape to avoid detection by smell In a major haul, the Excise department reportedly seized 36 kg of ganja and arrested four persons from a taxi stand near the Ernakulam North railway station in the early hours of Wednesday (December 11). All four accused are reportedly from West Bengal. The seizure followed a tip-off to Ernakulam Deputy Excise Commissioner T.M. Maju. They all...Read More
The beggar also owns two shops in Thane and earns a rental of Rs 30,000 from it. (Representational image) A man in Mumbai has been touted as the richest beggar in the world after it came to light that he amassed a wealth of Rs 7.5 crore and two flats worth Rs 1.5 crore only by begging. Bharat Jain also owns a stationery store that supplements his income and although his family does not approve of him begging, Jain is determined to continue. "I enjoy begging, and I don't want to give it up," he...Read More
Inflows into corporate bond funds have risen to multi-year highs in recent months with the risk-reward dynamics of AAA-rated corporate bonds improving significantly vis-a-vis government securities (g-secs), especially in the near term. The inflows into corporate bond funds jumped sharply in September 2024 to a multi-year high of Rs 5,039 crore. Investors poured in another Rs 4,644 crore in October. Including around Rs 2,200 crore estimated inflows in November, the three month tally rises to Rs ...Read More
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. The bill that seeks to facilitate the designing and manufacturing of aircraft in India has received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month. According to a notification dated December 11, the bill has received the President's assent. Advertiseme...Read More
SSAB, a Nordic and US-based steel company, along with its subsidiary Ruukki Construction, has announced a donation of roofing products and steel to aid in the reconstruction of war-damaged buildings in Ukraine. This philanthropic effort is in collaboration with the nongovernmental organisation OperationAid, focusing on the Mykolaiv region's urgent rebuilding needs. The donation includes approximately 3,000m² of colour-coated steel for roofing, manufactured at Ruukki's plant near Ukrainian capi...Read More
The Supreme Court of India has said that mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement. Photograph: ANI Photo The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a Gujarat high court order which refused to discharge a woman's husband and her two in-laws for allegedly harassing her and driving her to suicide. ...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 11: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah today asked people of Kashmir to come together in prayers to bring an end to the ongoing dry spell that has been plaguing the region. In a statement, he emphasised the importance of offering special prayers at major shrines, mosques, and Khanqahs across Kashmir. The NC President specifically mentioned revered shrines such as Charar-e-Sharief and Maqdoom Sahib, encouraging people to seek relief from the challenging weather c...Read More
Rajkot: A major fire broke out in the production unit of Gopal Snacks Limited at the Metoda GIDC estate in Lodhika taluka at about 2pm on Wednesday. At the time of going to press, three persons had suffered serious injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Metoda. Those with less severe injuries were treated at the spot. Emergency services personnel said they anticipate that the fire would be doused by late Wednesday night. Initial reports suggest that panic after the fire began had led...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): India's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant expansion in its listed universe, with four new players set to debut on the stock market. According to Jefferies report, Schloss Bangalore (Leela), Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels are collectively aiming to raise approximately Rs80 billion through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Additionally, ITC Hotels is preparing for a demerger in Q4 FY25, further diversifying the sector's public repres...Read More
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted Vice President Dhankhar's impartiality and professionalism, lauding his achievements. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly criticised the opposition INDIA bloc's move to submit a notice for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, calling the action "extremely regrettable". Speaking to reporters in the capital, Rijiju expressed confidence that the notice would be rejected by the Rajya Sabha, asserting tha...Read More
Ranveer's mother made a sweet gesture for her granddaughter Dua Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, is one blessed child. The three-month-old kid is being showered with immense love from both sides of her grandparents. The li'l one who returned to Mumbai after spending some time with her maternal grandparents in Bengaluru had one surprise in store on her third month birthday. Dua completed three months on December 8, and her dadi, dad Ranveer Singh's mother, Anj...Read More
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched "Jankalyan Parv" and "Mukhyamantri Jankalyan Abhiyan" to mark his government's one-year anniversary. These initiatives aim to showcase development projects and connect eligible individuals with welfare schemes. Yadav also disbursed funds to beneficiaries of various programs and honored participants in a record-breaking Gita recitation event.As the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh completes one year in office, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednes...Read More
CLAT 2025 Result: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) has released the results of the CLAT 2025 exam on the official website of the consortium at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Shantanu Dwivedi of Lucknow has secured All India 8th rank in CLAT 2025 and is the topper of Uttar Pradesh. A student of City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, he is set to appear for the 12th board examination in 2025. It was in class 10 that Shantanu had decided he wanted to make a career in law. Thereafter, he ...Read More
Veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member Manchu Mohan Babu was admitted to the emergency department of Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday (December 10, 2024) night. He was brought in with complaints of diffuse body pain, anxiety, and a history of loss of consciousness. Hours earlier, Mr. Mohan Babu was caught in a fracas when journalists tried to speak to him and one of the journalists suffered injuries. The actor was summoned by the Rachakonda commissioner for posing t...Read More
SWITCH Mobility launched two new electric city buses, the EiV12 for India and the E1 for Europe. The EiV12 boasts a scalable battery capacity exceeding 400 kWh, while both models share a common design. The company has already secured 1,800 orders and anticipates significant growth in the Indian electric bus market.SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Wednesday launched two low-floor electric city buses-EiV12 and E1-equipped with chassis-mou...Read More
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that Reliance Industries will dispatch a team to evaluate investment opportunities in the northeastern state. Speaking at a party program in Khumulwng, Sepahijala district, the CM shared that he recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai to discuss potential areas for investment in Tripura. "I invited him to join the state's journey for development. In Tripura, there is a possibility of tourism. Besides, the northeast...Read More
SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale noted that the permanent alimony amount should be decided in such a manner that it does not penalise the husband but ensures a decent standard of living for the wife. Even as the outrage over the death of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide continues, the Supreme Court has issued an 8-point guideline on how the permanent alimony amount should be calculated in divorce cases. The SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Pr...Read More
KALYAN: After 48 years, the Kalyan civil court Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by a Muslim trust claiming ownership of an idgah (prayer space) inside the historical Durgadi Fort in Kalyan and ruled in favour of the state govt. Civil judge senior division A S Lanjewar said it is determined that the trust's claim was invalid as it failed to file the lawsuit within the three-year window after the alleged dispossession, which is required by the Limitation Act. The suit was subsequently deemed barred...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will introduce a facial recognition-based attendance system at the State Secretariat starting December 12. A total of 60 devices will be installed on each floor near every lift and at the entrance of each department housed in the building. Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari issued official orders mandating the new system's implementation. According to the directive, the system will apply to all officers and staff working across various departments within the Secre...Read More
Apart from Ajay Devgn, Rasha and Amaan, the film also stars Diana Penty. Azaad is directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her acting debut with Azaad co starring Aaman Devgan. They both will be seen in Azaad and the film will be released next year on 17 January. Ahead of the release, the makers shared the first song Birangay. Ajay Devgn also shared the teaser on his social handle. Taking to his Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn shared the teaser and ...Read More
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj, has often accused MS Dhoni of harming Yuvraj's career, claiming his decisions cut it short. While Yograj's allegations made headlines, Dhoni stayed silent, and Yuvraj maintained a balanced view on their bond. When discussing drama within the Indian cricket team, several instances come to mind, such as the alleged Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma rift or the juniors vs seniors dynamic in the squad. However, one that stands out is the one-sided war of words between Yuvra...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and surrounding districts, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall over the next four days from Thursday. The alert came just a week after rainfall due to cyclone Fengal affected the region. The weather system responsible for the rains is a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, bringing moisture-laden winds to the state. Districts including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Kolar, a...Read More
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to hold debates of the Constituent Assembly in the coming days. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the discussion in the Lok Sabha on 14th December. In the Rajya Sabha, the debate will take place on 15th and 16th December, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expected to participate. This comes as the Opposition is planning to introduce a no-confidence motion in Rajya ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Amid massive showdown between the Opposition and ruling party members, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday could barely function and was adjourned for the day after it re-convened post-lunch hour. The Upper House was first adjourned till 2 PM as confrontation between the Opposition and Treasury bench members continued. When the House met again at 2 PM, the protests continued. While Dhankhar was in the Chair, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge protested against th...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (PTI) There is a need to prepare an NRC (National Register of Citizens) like document to differentiate Indians and infiltrators, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in Puri on Thursday. Speaking to media persons after visiting Jagannath temple at Puri, Sarma said the Assam government on Wednesday decided that one should have his/her name registered in the NRC for obtaining an Aadhaar card. If the applicant's name is not there in the NRC, he/she will not get an Aad...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that his government will give Rs 1000 to every registered woman under Mahila Samman scheme in the national capital, with the amount set to increase to Rs 2,100 after the election. "As I promised, I will give Rs 1,000 to every woman. This proposal was passed in the cabinet meeting chaired by Atishi this morning. Now, this scheme has been implemented in Delhi," Kejriwal said. "To avail of this...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Brisbane, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that now Australia has the momentum in the series. The third Test match of the BGT series will be played in Brisbane's iconic The Gabba from Saturday. Earlier in the Adelaide Test, India conceded a disappointing 10-wicket defeat to Australia. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar said that following the win in Perth Test the momentum ...Read More