CHENNAI: The low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. It is likely to bring intense spells from Wednesday including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts, the meteorological center has issued orange and yellow warnings for several coastal districts of Tamil Nadu till December 13. Also Read: Tamil Nadu rains: Low-pressure delays intensification, to take another 24 hours to strengthen ...Read More
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favou...Read More
New Delhi, December 10: The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper house. The opposition alleged that the Chairman has been conducting the proceedings of the upper house in a highly partisan manner, leaving them no choice but to take this unprecedented step. Congress members maintained that such biased handling...Read More
New Delhi: PwC India's report, titled Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-28: India Perspective, brings promising insights into the country's showbiz industry. The report reveals that Indian entertainment and media industry is projected to surpass the global growth rate of 4.6 per cent by achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent. It is on its way to reaching a market size of Rs 365,000 crore (USD 44.2 billion) by 2028. So, where does India rank globally? The United...Read More
New Delhi: At least seven people have been killed following an incident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. The accident took place at Mathura-Bareilly highway near Jaitpur village when a passenger vehicle (Magic) collided with a container truck on Tuesday afternoon. Several other people are also reportedly injured in the accident. The injured have been shifted to district hospital for treatment. Police and administration officials have reached the spot for relief and rescue operation. Report...Read More
iju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress MLAs create a ruckus in the Well of the House over the Ganjam liquor tragedy during the Budget Session of the Odisha Assembly, in Bhubaneswar on Friday. (ANI) Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a noisy scene as opposition BJD and Congress members held protests inside the House over alleged non-payment of salaries to around 60,000 women supporting staffers under the 'Mission Shakti' scheme. As soon as the Question Hour began at 10.30 am, the ...Read More
(Bloomberg) -- Indian bonds are poised to gain while the rupee is set to weaken as analysts bet on a softer monetary policy after the government named career bureaucrat Sanjay Malhotra as the new Reserve Bank of India governor. Most Read from Bloomberg Malhotra, a surprise pick, will take charge from Shaktikanta Das under whom the RBI kept borrowing costs unchanged for almost two years. While Malhotra's views on monetary policy are largely unknown, he recently urged revenue officials to priori...Read More
SOLAPUR, India (Reuters) - India is likely to produce a record amount of sugar in the next marketing year from October after millions of farmers expanded cane cultivation, encouraged by ample water supplies and declining prices of competing crops, farmers and industry officials told Reuters. The rebound in production would allow the world's second-largest sugar producer to resume exports in 2025/26, they said, after a lack of rain cut cane yields and led to two years of restrictions. Indian ex...Read More
Mumbai: Six months ago, after the Lok Sabha election where the BJP won just nine seats in Maharashtra, a crestfallen deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed a press conference where he took the blame for the party's poor performance. As rivals in the party began sharpening their swords against Fadnavis, and Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil blamed him for not including the community among OBCs, there was talk that the BJP leader might have peaked in his political journey and from now on he would...Read More
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was spotted at the Mumbai airport early Friday morning. The actor was accompanied by his personal bodyguard Shera and staff members. The actor's outing comes amidst heightened security concerns following several death threats over the past few months. Salman kept his look stylish yet simple as he wore a casual black shirt which he paired with dark blue jeans. The 'Kick' actor completed his look with a cap, his signature silver bracelet, and trendy black-...Read More
INDIA bloc MPs, donning black jackets with slogans like "Modi Adani Ek Hai", protested at Parliament demanding a joint probe into the Adani issue. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused PM Modi of evading discussion on the "Adani mega scam" while defending Adani's alleged corruption. Rahul Gandhi asserted that Modi won't investigate Adani as it would be like investigating himself.Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Thursday said the country's people want the "Adani mega scam" to be discussed in Parliam...Read More
MUMBAI: BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening at a grand ceremony here which would be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NCP head Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are also expected to take oath as deputy chief ministers, sources said. This is for the third time that Fadnavis (54), an MLA from Nagpur, will be sworn-in as the CM of Maharashtra. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the ...Read More
Markets opened on a cautiously optimistic note on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty showing marginal gains, while investors closely monitored global economic indicators and upcoming domestic policy decisions. The Sensex opened higher at 81,036.22 from its previous close of 80,845.75 and is currently trading at 81,168.92 as of 9.45 am, up by 323.17 points or 0.40 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty opened at 24,488.75 compared to its previous close of 24,457.15 and is now at 24,558.20, rising by 10...Read More
During a routine anti-sabotage check, a wad of currency notes was recovered from the seat allocated to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, said Dhankar Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House on Friday that during a routine anti-sabotage check, a wad of currency notes was recovered from the seat allocated to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. "I hereby inform the members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. App...Read More
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager...Read More
The award was announced by the international jury of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, chaired by former Foreign Secretary and National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon. "The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 is awarded to Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet for being an exemplary and inspirational figure to women and men around the world. She has steadfastly strived for peace, gender equality, human rights, democracy, and development under various circumstance...Read More
Arjun Kapoor joins the duo after playful insistence, shares warm hugs Actors Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor shared a lighthearted moment at the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday. The duo playfully insisted that their friend Arjun Kapoor join them, creating the perfect bromance moment that has since gone viral on social media. In the video, Ranveer animatedly pointed his finger at Arjun, gesturing for him to come and sit with him. Ranbir...Read More
The incident occurred around 1:30 am in Bengaluru's Veerabhadra Nagar. Bengaluru: The statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami of Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalised on November 30. The accused, 37-year-old delivery executive Srikrishna, was arrested by the police, but his explanation for the act has left both the cops and the people of Karnataka bewildered. Srikrishna, a native of Andhra Pradesh, confessed to the crime during interrogation, claiming that he was "inspired" t...Read More
With demand surging in Bengaluru and in the agriculture sector, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has proposed a tariff hike of 67 paise per unit for FY 2025-26 in its first Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) application filed before the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The power utility has also proposed a steep tariff hike of 75 paise per unit for 2026-27 and 91 paise hike for 2027-28. According to sources in Bescom, the tariff hike has been proposed based on the proje...Read More
Pointing to the increase in the country's stature in the world forum, he asked how, under these circumstances, the promises made to farmers cannot be fulfilled. "Policy-making is not on right track," he added.. Jagdeep Dhankhar's comments come amid a spike in farmer protests. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took up the farmers' issue and questioned the government on their behalf today, directing most of his queries at the Union agriculture minister. Pointing to the increase in the country's st...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India raised the interest rate caps on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR-B) deposits to attract more capital inflows, amid pressures on the rupee. Starting December 6, banks can offer higher rates -- up to 400 basis points for 1-3 year deposits and 500 basis points for 3-5 year deposits -- until March 31, 2025. This move comes as the rupee faces volatility.The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a raise in the interest rate caps on the Indian diaspora's foreign c...Read More
The Indian government is set to auction 27 coal blocks across several states on Thursday. This 11th round of commercial auctions includes 20 new blocks (10 fully and 10 partially explored) and 7 re-offered blocks from a previous round. The initiative aims to boost regional economies and generate nearly 20,000 jobs, with an estimated annual revenue of Rs 1,446 crore.The government will offer 27 coal blocks across various states as it launches the fresh round of commercial mine auction on Thursday...Read More
TECNO is launching the groundbreaking PHANTOM V2 Series, redefining standards in foldable smartphones. With the strongest fold, largest battery, and innovative features, the series promises unmatched reliability, productivity, and style. Launch set for December 6, it aims to elevate user experiences across creativity and everyday life. In a bold move set to redefine the landscape of foldable smartphones, TECNO is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated PHANTOM V2 Series on December 6. Promi...Read More
Bengaluru: In a media briefing at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Bhima Naik, President of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), shared updates on the expansion of Nandini dairy products into the Delhi market and addressed rumors of a potential merger with Amul. Naik expressed excitement over the successful launch of Nandini products in Delhi on November 29, revealing that the brand is already selling between 5,000 to 6,000 liters of milk daily. "Our dream of selling Nandini milk in Delhi has become ...Read More
The Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on December 5 inaugurated the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Research Internship Programme in Social and Human Sciences. He also distributed appointment letters to the ICSSR Research Interns and distributed prizes to the winners of the National Argumentative Essay Writing Competition on "Simultaneous Elections in India: One Nation, One Election" to the UG, PG and Doctoral Students. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress...Read More
Air India Express has announced four new flight routes to bolster the connectivity of Bhubaneswar. The new flight routes will connect Bhubaneswar to Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, and Patna. These cities are not only important regional centres but also vibrant cultural hubs, offering enhanced access to business and tourism. The launch of the services is set to take place in early 2025. Jaipur and Kochi: The flights to Jaipur and Kochi will commence on 3rd January 2025, with services scheduled four tim...Read More
India's housing market is booming, with 2024 projected to be the best year yet. Over 300,000 homes worth ₹510,000 crore are expected to be sold across the top seven cities, driven by economic growth and infrastructure improvements. Sales in the first nine months already reached nearly 230,000 homes, indicating continued robust demand and rising capital values.India's housing property market continues to remain on a strong footing, with the year 2024 expected to end as the best year ever in term...Read More
Dharwad: Joint director of agriculture Manjunath Antarvalli has called upon the farmers to grow millets and supply quality food items to the domestic market. Speaking after flagging off 'Walk for Millet' organised by the agriculture department in Dharwad on Thursday, he said the farmers growing millets should be encouraged in all possible ways. "Popularly known as superfoods, the millets which are little wonders have been the most sought-after food post-pandemic. High in nutritional values, th...Read More
Nisus Finance Services IPO | Investors have subscribed for 1.32 crore equity shares on Wednesday compared to offer size of 45.56 lakh shares through 10,487 applications. The initial public offering of Nisus Finance Services Co was oversubscribed on the first day of bidding, i.e. December 4, at 2.92 times on strong demand across categories of investors. The transaction advisory services, and fund and asset management services provider aims to mop up Rs 114.24 crore through public issue of 63.46...Read More
The indictment by US DoJ of Adani Group officials is nothing but a frivolous expense, Mr Mobius said. New Delhi: The recent indictment by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) of Adani Group officials is nothing but a frivolous expense and once President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, such wasteful exercises involving the government offices with overseas businesses will probably fade away, ace global investor Mark Mobius told news agency IANS on Tuesday. His comment came as serious questions...Read More