IKEA India anticipates significant growth in the next three decades, driven by India's economic expansion and a burgeoning young consumer base. The company is expanding its omnichannel strategy with city stores and aims to increase local sourcing to 50% in five years. Swedish home décor and furniture giant IKEA expects India to deliver sustained growth over the next 30 years, buoyed by the country's strong economic trajectory, young population and expanding base of consumption-driven families. ...Read More
Hyderabad:Hyderabad Traffic Police issued notification for traffic diversion and parking arrangements for Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort on August 15, from 6 am to 12 pm. The road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed for traffic. Golf Club Lane: Traffic from 7 Tombs towards Golconda Fort will be diverted towards Jamali Darwaza. Golconda Bus Stop: Traffic from GHMC Ground, GHMC Island will be diverted towards Mothi Mahal Crossroads. Tawakal Store, Bada Bazaar: Traff...Read More
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster managemen...Read More
ONGC shares: ONGC posted an 18.2% YoY rise in Q1FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹11,554.21 crore, even as revenue fell 3.2% to ₹1,63,108 crore. Standalone profit dropped 10.2% YoY to ₹8,024 crore but grew 24% QoQ, while standalone revenue slid 9.3% YoY to ₹32,003 crore. EBITDA declined 2% YoY to ₹18,657 crore. Shares of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are set to be in focus on Wednesday after the energy major posted a mixed set of first-quarter earnings, with profit gr...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Indian Army Spear Corps, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police carried out coordinated operations across several districts in Manipur from August 2 to 10. These intelligence-led raids resulted in the arrest of 22 insurgents and the recovery of multiple weapons, strengthening security and peace efforts in the region. In a post on X, Spearcorps wrote,In a series of intelligence-based joint operations launched between 02 Aug 25 -10 Aug 25 by Indian Army a...Read More
According to media reports, Rangapur, Barlapalli, and Nayamath Nagar were some of the villages where residents said they felt the tremors A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the residents of Qutbullapur village near Vikarabad in Telangana on early on Thursday (August 14, 2025) morning at 3:56 a.m.. The quake recorded by the National Centre for Seismology had its epicentre west of the Qutbullapur village in farmlands at a depth of 10 km. There are no reports of loss of life or property at the time ...Read More
Patna: A tiger that killed a farmer on Monday in Ghoda Ghat of Govardhana forest range was tranquilised and captured on Tuesday morning by Valmiki Tiger Reserve forest officials, forest conservator and director Neshamani K said. Officials had been monitoring the animal since the incident in a paddy field. At 7.30am on Tuesday, it was spotted at Nariya Sareh, near where it had killed 65-year-old farmer Mathura Mahto and injured tiger tracker Vijay Uraon, 30. The rescue team tranquilised the tiger...Read More
Rainbow Children's Medicare Ltd (RCML) signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati at an enterprise valuation of ₹171 crore. RCML will acquire a 76% controlling stake, while the promoters family of the Pratiksha will retain the balance share. The transaction will be fully funded via RCML's cash reserves and internal accruals, the Hyderabad-based Rainbow Children Hospital said on Monday. The acquisition marks RCML's strategic foray into Assam and ...Read More
Independence Day Red Fort Tickets: India is preparing to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with great pride and enthusiasm. This year marks the 79th Independence Day, a moment of immense national pride as the country remembers its hard-earned freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. The day is observed as a national holiday across the country, with the Tiranga (Indian tricolour) proudly hoisted at government buildings, schools, public places, and homes. Patriotic songs fill the air, while pa...Read More
Due to a number of important festivals and observances, schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed from August 14 to August 17, giving students in the state an extra weekend this August. To establish a four-day holiday break, important occasions like Janmashtami, Independence Day, and Chehlum fall in succession. Under the UP government's 2025 vacation calendar, the break will be available to the majority of public and private schools in the state. For a comprehensive list of August 2025 school hol...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana Congress president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday directed party leaders and cadres to ensure the success of the second phase of his Janahitha padayatra starting Aug 24, while extending support to flood-hit communities.In an online meeting with AICC in-charge of Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan, ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar, and district leaders, he ordered immediate formation of party committees from village to district level, submission of par...Read More
Ministers highlight achievements; Opp counters: 'First fulfill all the promises made in 2022 polls' A SPECIAL 24-hour marathon discussion on creating a "vision document" for a developed Uttar Pradesh by 2047 began in the state Assembly around 11:30 am on Wednesday, with the BJP government calling for a united effort towards the goal, even as the Opposition dismissed it as a "lollipop" and demanded that the ruling party first "account for its 2022 poll promises." Setting the ball rolling on the...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to prepare comprehensive plans for implementing Bhudhaar numbers across Telangana.The Bhudhaar number -- formally called the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) -- is a 14-digit code assigned to each land parcel. Similar to Aadhaar for individuals, it serves as a permanent digital identity for land, linking directly to land records. The Congress govt views this as a key step toward digitising and streamlining ...Read More
NEW DELHI: As India pushes towards self-reliance in the energy transition, a total of 100 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity has been developed and included under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted the milestone on X, stating: "India has achieved a historic milestone -- 100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) -- a remarkable rise from...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Uttarakhand state government said that in the interest of the citizens of the state, the time limit for exemption of marriage registration fee of Rs 250 under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Rules has been extended till January 26, 2026, this decision has been taken by the government in public interest to further encourage the participation of citizens for marriage registration. In this regard, it has been clarified in the notification issued by...Read More
India's space regulator has picked a consortium led by Google-backed startup PixxelSpace to build a commercial home-grown constellation of earth observation satellites, with an investment of more than 12 billion rupees (nearly $137 million) over the next five years, it said on Tuesday. The consortium, comprising local space tech firms Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India and Dhruva Space, will design, build, and operate the satellites, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation C...Read More
The incident created tension in Jamner, prompting the deployment of police posse in sensitive areas. Mumbai: A 20-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by ten persons in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra after they spotted him chatting with a girl, leading to the arrest of four individuals, police said on Wednesday. Police suspect an old enmity led to the murder of Suleiman Khan, who was preparing for the police recruitment exam. The four accused were produced before a local court, which ...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 11 (ANI): About 1,278 people have been rescued in operations in Uttarakhand's Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday.Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, "Following a disaster in Dharali, about 1,278 people, including those from other states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, were evacuated. The operation is now complete. Electricity and mobile networks have been restored.He added that the Valley Bridge and road connectivity hav...Read More
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet's nod for a semiconductor facility in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a political controversy, with Opposition-ruled states accusing the Centre of weaning away investments and directing them to NDA-ruled states. The Centre's nod to a semiconductor manufacturing facility by Advanced System in Package Technologies Private Limited with an expected investment of ₹1,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh under Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has run foul of Opposition-ruled states...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five Telangana districts, along with an orange alert in nine districts and a yellow alert in five districts, for Wednesday (August 13, 2025). Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in 5 dists In its latest bulletin, the IMD said the red alert, indicating the likelihood of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, has been issued for isolated places in Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Yadadri Bhongir districts. O...Read More
The Toyota Innova in which she was travelling with her gunman, husband, and son met with the accident near the Khanauri border. The AAP's Ludhiana South MLA, Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina, and her personal security officer (PSO) sustained grievous injuries in an accident that took place on the Delhi-Ambala national highway late Tuesday. The Toyota Innova in which she was travelling with her gunman, husband, and son met with the accident near the Khanauri border. According to the Haryana Police, Chh...Read More
Telangana police will deploy tourist police at major destinations including Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, and Bhadrachalam to ensure visitor safety. In the first phase, 80 personnel will be allocated, with the full system in place by September 27 Hyderabad: The Telangana police will deploy tourist police to enhance the safety and security of visitors at key attractions across the State. A coordination meeting between the Telangana Tourism Department and the police was held on Wednesday. Tourism Depa...Read More
New Delhi: Banking services in India may be unavailable on certain days this week due to a series of public holidays observed in various states. From August 13 to August 17, 2025, several banks will remain closed on different days, depending on regional holidays. The closures begin with Patriot's Day in Manipur on August 13, followed by Independence Day on August 15 and Janmashtami on August 16, leading into the regular Sunday holiday on August 17. Customers may wish to plan their banking activi...Read More
Beyond Borders: Your Train Ticket From India Can Now Lead To Another Country A high school in the Surankote area, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, was reportedly hit by a flash flood during the intervening night of August 11 and 12. According to the local media reports, there were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident. The flash flood swept away a 200-feet-long shed on the side of the school and its sports room, as per the local media reports. Along with this, all records and...Read More
Gold October futures prices at MCX have surged impressively by Rs 2,430 per 10 grams so far in August. However, they retreated slightly from their high today to trade at Rs 1,01,052 per 10 grams, down Rs 746 or 0.73% in intraday trade. Similarly, silver September contracts witnessed slight profit booking, trading lower by Rs 390 or 0.34% at Rs 1,14,491 per kg. On Friday, gold and silver settled on a positive note in both domestic and international markets. Gold October futures settled at Rs 1,...Read More
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world first regulatory approval from India Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. * Shilpa Medicare emerges as the global pioneer to receive approval for NorUDCA, offering new hope to over a...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to the people who endured horrific consequences following the partition of India in 1947. As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Rajnath Singh recalled the hatred and violence and called Partition a painful chapter. Sharing an X post, the Union Minister wrote, On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recalling that painful chapter of 1947, I pay tribute to all those brothers and sisters w...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged that the recent ZPTC byelections in Pulivendula and Vontimitta were marred by the highhandedness of the ruling TDP and police, which he described as an anarchical policy of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Jagan has demanded that the State Election Commission conduct fresh elections in a free and fair manner under the supervision of Central forces. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Jagan expressed his seriou...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal, whose husband Raju Pal was shot dead by Atiq Ahmed and his associate, thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for zero-tolerance policy against crime that improved law and order in the state. The SP MLA said that the UP CM gave her justice by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Speaking at the UP Assembly during the 24-hour marathon discussion...Read More
Bengaluru: On the third day of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly's Monsoon Session (Aug 13), the House passed the Karnataka Land Reforms and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, simplifying several rules related to the purchase of agricultural land. As per the amendments, educational institutions or other entities can now purchase up to four hectares of agricultural land, with purchase approvals vested solely with district commissioners. Land acquired for establishing an educational institutio...Read More