New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) India on Tuesday said that healthy land is key to regional stability and invited countries to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation campaign to address land degradation and climate change. Delivering India's statement at the 16th UN Conference on Desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the country promotes eco-friendly lifestyles and the use of traditional knowledge in daily life. "Healthy lan...Read More
Pune, Dec 3 (PTI) Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls played out a draw in a thrilling contest to kick off the Pune leg of the Pro Kabaddi League season 11, here on Tuesday. Both the teams finished levelled at 34-34. For Bengaluru Bulls, Nitin Rawal bagged seven points while Pardeep Narwal and Sushil scored six points each. For Gujarat Giants, who led for most parts of the game, Rakesh registered seven points and Neeraj got a 'High 5' as well. Gujarat Giants got off to a quick start, with the...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): The Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls played out an absolute thriller to kick off the Pune leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, at the Balewadi Sports Complex's Badminton Hall in Match 89. Both teams finished with the scores at 34-34. For the Bengaluru Bulls, Nitin Rawal bagged 7 points while Pardeep Narwal and Sushil scored 6 each. However, the Gujarat Giants, who led for most parts of the game, had Rakesh registering 7 points and Neeraj getting a...Read More
Mysuru: Forest officials in Mysuru launched a rescue operation on Tuesday in Chakahalli in HD Kote after villagers alerted them to the presence of a big cat. The investigation by the forest personnel confirmed that the big cat was prowling in the area. Local foresters, along with personnel attached to the Special Tiger Protection Force and Leopard Task Force, launched the combing operation and placed a cage, besides fixing trap cameras. Drone cameras and tamed elephants will be used for the ope...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of 'Zero Se Restart', which chronicles the making of his 2023 film 12th Fail. The trailer showcased the film's behind-the-scenes moments, featuring candid shots of Vikrant Massey. Sharing the trailer, the makers wrote on Instagram, "Get ready for a glimpse into the madness that led to the creation of one of the most loved films of Indian Cinema! #ZeroSeRestartTrailer out now! #ZeroSeRes...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): Actor Janhvi Kapoor has shown her love for rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya as she donned a customised T-Shirt showcasing photos and the name of her BF. The official Instagram handle of 'Courtyard by Marriott Nashik' posted pictures where Janhvi and Varun Dhawan can be seen posing with hotel staffs. Also Read | 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule': Special Shows of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's Upcoming Film To Screen on December 4 in Hyderabad Starting...Read More
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 3 (ANI): Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensiya on Tuesday wrote to the officers of neighbouring districts--Bulandshahr, Amroha, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar--requesting them to stop Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at their district borders. The Sambhal DM addressed the letter to the Police Commissioners of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, along with the Superintendents of Police (SP) of Amroha and Bulandshahr. "On November 24...Read More
Hyderabad: Undeterred by the backlash over land acquisition for his Pharma Village project in Lagacherla, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has unveiled plans for another ambitious project -- the "Future City." He aims to acquire 30,000 acres of land to establish a world-class urban development that he claims will rival global cities like New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. Speaking at the MAUD Vijayotsavalu on Monday, Reddy revealed that 15,000 acres of land had already been identified in M...Read More
Hubballi: For the first time in the 75-year history of the All India Primary Teachers Federation (AIPTF), Basavaraj Gurikar, a Dharwad-based teacher, was unanimously elected as president. Chandrashekhar Nugli, 40, a teacher leader from Vijayapura district, was unanimously elected as the secretary-1 and emerged as the youngest teacher from Karnataka to be elected for the post at AIPTF. The election process was held in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Sunday and Monday in the presence of 247 teachers' assoc...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) In its first results post listing, on-demand convenience platform, Swiggy on Tuesday announced a 30 percent growth in Gross Order Value at Rs 11,306 crore for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024. Swiggy's overall Gross Order Value (GOV) grew 30 percent YoY to reach Rs 11306 crore, while the consolidated adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 341 crore represented a reduction in the loss by 30 percent YoY. Platform Average Monthly Transacting Users (MTU) grew 19.2 perce...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (VOICE) A delegation of Opposition Biju Janata Dal on Tuesday met Union Minister of Jal Shakti C. R. Patil in New Delhi raising concerns over the multipurpose Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh. The delegation was led by senior BJD leader Debi Mishra along with BJD MPs of Rajya Sabha, MLAs, former ministers of the Odisha government, former MPs and MLAs from the Malkangiri and Koraput regions of the state. The delegation presented a memorandum apprising the Union minister ab...Read More
Patna, Dec 3 (VOICE) Bihar MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday expressed strong dissatisfaction and frustration with the Purnea Police after the Superintendent of Police, Kartikeya Sharma, claimed that a threatening call received by him was orchestrated by one of his own associates. "The Purnea Police should disclose the identity of the person paid to threaten me and take strict legal action against him. The authorities are failing to take my safety seriously and spreading misinformation," Yadav said. D...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Air India Express has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar. These services will connect the city to Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan; Lucknow, the capital and cultural hub of Uttar Pradesh; Kochi, Kerala's thriving industrial hub; and Patna, the capital of Bihar. This expansion reinforces Bhubaneswar's connectivity to key regional and cultural centres across India. The services to Jaipur and Kochi will commence on 3rdJanuary 2025, followed by the l...Read More
New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar reunited with his childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the unveiling of a memorial for their iconic coach, Ramakant Achrekar, in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 3. Both Tendulkar and Kambli were mentored by Achrekar, who played a pivotal role in shaping their cricketing careers. During the meeting, Kambli, who has been facing health challenges, was unable to stand up to greet Tendulkar properly....Read More
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod for implementation of works worth Rs 11,471 crore in capital Amaravati for its multifaceted development. It decided to cancel the old tenders for the works to be taken up in Amaravati and instead call fresh tenders. The cabinet approved a proposal to observe the death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu on December 15 as Self-Sacrifice Remembrance Day. Cabinet nod was given to the AP Information Technology Global Capability Centres Polic...Read More
Hyderabad: The Indian Army celebrated the graduation of Agniveers from the two key training centres -- Secunderabad and Hyderabad -- marking a significant milestone in the nation's defence readiness. On Tuesday, 592 Agniveers completed their training at 1 EME Centre, while on Wednesday, over 2,600 Agniveers passed out from the Artillery Centre, Hyderabad -- one of the largest batches ever absorbed into the Regiment of Artillery as gunners. At 1 EME Centre, Brigadier Prashant Bajpai, Commandant,...Read More
New Delhi: The GST Council has not yet deliberated on any GST rate changes. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs informed this in an X post on Tuesday. As per reports, The GST Council has not yet deliberated on any GST rate changes. The Council has not even received the recommendations of the GoM, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs said. The GoM has yet to finalise and present its recommendations to the Council after which the Council will take a final view on the recomme...Read More
Puri: Renowned international sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has created an impressive sand art display on the Golden Beach of Puri to commemorate Indian Navy Day. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of the Indian Navy and its significance, conveying the theme "The Crown Jewel." Spanning an impressive 20 feet in width and created using 10 tons of sand, this masterpiece took Sahoo a dedicated 7 hours to complete. Through his intricate artistry, he has depicted the story of the Indian Navy...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Rashtrapati Bhavan has been illuminated in purple light on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Celebrated annually on December 3, the day aims to integrate persons with disabilities into the societal mainstream and transform public attitudes towards them. The United Nations has designated this year's theme as 'Enhancing the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.' Also Read | Pune ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 3 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued an order quashing the FIR registered against Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nalin Kumar Kateel in connection with the allegation of extortion in the name of electoral bonds. The petition was filed by former MP Kateel, who is also co-accused in the case. Also Read | Pune Shocker: Bike Rider Dragged for 2 Kilometres on Bonnet of Car in Pimpri Chin...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (PTI) A delegation of the Opposition BJD on Tuesday met Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil and apprised him of the potential submergence of large areas in Odisha's Malkangiri district, due to construction of a multi-purpose project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The delegation, led by senior leader Debi Prasad Mishra, also submitted a memorandum with the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Also Read | Pune Shocker: Bike Rider Dragged for 2 Kilometres on Bonnet of Car in Pimpri Chi...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will commence customary pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders beginning Friday. As part of the process, she will meet eminent economists on December 6 to seek their inputs regarding upcoming Budget amid seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent recorded in the second quarter of the current financial year. Also Read | Pune Shocker: Bike Rider Dragged for 2 Kilometres on Bonnet of Car in Pimpri Chinchwad; 3 Booked. It wil...Read More
New Delhi: In a deeply disturbing incident in southwest Delhi, a 12-year-old student died at a private school on Tuesday morning, with police suspecting a seizure as the cause of death. However, the boy's family claims he was beaten by a classmate. Police have secured CCTV footage from the school that shows several boys fighting after assembly. The boy, identified as Prince from Kudumpur Pahari in Vasant Vihar, had been enrolled at Chinmaya Vidyalaya through the Economically Weaker Section (EWS...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) India began their campaign in the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 with a battling 31-28 win over Hong Kong here on Tuesday. India's win was mainly due to brilliant performances from Bhawana Sharma and Menika. Also Read | Pakistan Champions Cup T20 2024 Schedule, Free Live Streaming Online, Teams, Squads and All You Need to Know. India started the match positively, scoring their first goal of the tournament through Priyanka Thakur, who was instrument...Read More
New Delhi, India: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump for his "strong" statement regarding the ongoing hostage crisis involving Hamas. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Netanyahu expressed gratitude for Trump's firm stance on the necessity of Hamas releasing the hostages, acknowledging that his support bolstered Israel's efforts to secure their release. "I want to thank President Trump for his strong statement yesterday about the need for Hamas to release the hosta...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region has called for amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities to foster an inclusive and sustainable future. WHO's Regional Director, Saima Wazed, stressed that empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring their active participation in all sectors is essential to addressing the barriers they face, particularly in heal...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (PTI) A delegation of the Opposition BJD on Tuesday met Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil and apprised him of the potential submergence of large areas in Odisha's Malkangiri district, due to construction of a multi-purpose project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The delegation, led by senior leader Debi Prasad Mishra, also submitted a memorandum with the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The regional party in its memorandum mentioned that the Polavaram project is likely to impac...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) India began their campaign in the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 with a battling 31-28 win over Hong Kong here on Tuesday. India's win was mainly due to brilliant performances from Bhawana Sharma and Menika. India started the match positively, scoring their first goal of the tournament through Priyanka Thakur, who was instrumental in India's historic win at the 2022 Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship. Moments later, experienced campaigner M...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (UNI) Air India Express has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar. These services will connect the city to Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, and Patna. This expansion reinforces Bhubaneswar's connectivity to key regional and cultural centres across India. The services to Jaipur and Kochi will commence on January 3, 2025, followed by the launch of flights to Lucknow on January 4, 2025 and Patna on January 15 2025. Bookings are now open on Air India Express's award-...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 3 (Maxim News): The inspecting teams of Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana State raided a healthcare facility operated by a quack Banothu Srinu and seized illegally stocked drugs meant for sale at Beerappagadda, Uppal Khalsa village, medical-Malkajgiri district. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Banothu Srinu was practicing medicine without proper MBBS qualification at his healthcare facility named Anjali Clinic. During the course of the raid, the DCA teams seized 17 ...Read More