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
NEW DELHI: In a major setback to 42-year-old Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, the SC on Wednesday cancelled his bail and ordered him to surrender within a week. A two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, set aside the March 4 order of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the wrestler. The court passed the order cancelling Kumar's bail after going through the ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the world is facing a "volatile and uncertain era", having experienced the successive impact of the Covid pandemic, multiple conflicts and "trade upheavals", and asserted that 'atmanirbharta' (self reliance) is the mindset needed to deal with "global turbulence". In his address at a conclave here on Wednesday, Jaishankar also said that in an era of globalisation and urbanisation, "traditions are often lost with time". But, ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Uttar Pradesh Police to conduct a preliminary inquiry into alleged collusion between Noida officials and builders over inflated land acquisition compensation to farmers. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi formed a new SIT, comprising three IPS officers, which will replace the earlier SIT. The bench was hearing a case wherein it had ordered an SIT probe while dealing with the anticipa...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve banking operations in India by up to 46 per cent, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank noted that AI can help financial institutions better understand customer behaviour, improve efficiency, and offer more personalised services at scale. It stated, "GenAI is poised to improve banking operations in India by up to 46 per cent". The report said AI is incr...Read More
New Delhi: As August inflation print likely to top 2 per cent and be closer to 2.3 per cent, a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October looks difficult, SBI Research said on Wednesday, adding that even a rate cut in December looks a tad difficult if growth numbers for Q1 and Q2 are taken into consideration. India's CPI inflation moderated to 98-month low of 1.55 per cent in July, compared to 2.10 per cent in June and 3.60 per cent in July, 2024. The July reading is marking the nint...Read More
Hyderabad: Amazon India has launched an innovative on-package advertising campaign for the upcoming film Coolie. The film features renowned actors Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Pooja Hegde. The campaign is active across the metro cities of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai and Pune. Abhinav Singh, VP-Operations, Amazon India, said:"We are delighted to bring the cinematic world of Coolie and the magic of Thalaiva directly to fans...Read More
New Delhi, August 14: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is scheduled to be broadcast at 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels -- first in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan's regional channels will then air regional language broadcasts, while Akashvani will carry the regional versions at 9.30 p.m. on its respective networks, a go...Read More
Vijayawada: Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd (AWHCL), India's leading integrated solid waste management company, on Wednesday announced that its material subsidiary, Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited, has been awarded two significant 15-MW waste-to-energy (WTE) projects each in Andhra Pradesh. The projects have been awarded by New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCO), with a total project value of Rs3,200 crore. These projects mark a significant ent...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve banking operations in India by up to 46 per cent, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank noted that AI can help financial institutions better understand customer behaviour, improve efficiency, and offer more personalised services at scale. It stated, GenAI is poised to improve banking operations in India by up to 46 per cent. The report said AI is increa...Read More
Jhunjhunu: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh Tuesday visited the home of Sergeant Surendra Moga, who was martyred in Operation Sindoor on May 10, and met with his wife, mother, and children in Mehradasi village in Jhunjhunu district.The Air Chief Marshal arrived at the Jhunjhunu airstrip around 3pm on a special military aircraft, where he was welcomed by Air Force officers. He travelled by road to the ancestral home of the martyr in Mehradasi. There, he met with the martyr's mother, wife, and c...Read More
Actor Rana Daggubati appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad concerning a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling. The ED had summoned Daggubati and other actors like Prakash Raj and Vijay Deverakonda, who have already appeared, for endorsing online betting apps allegedly generating illicit funds. The agency is recording statements under the PMLA. Actor Rana Daggubati on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad in con...Read More
The Congress on Wednesday said Rahul Gandhi's lawyer raised the issue of threat to his life without his consent and will take back the statement in court on Thursday. IMAGE: File image of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaking in the House. Photograph: / Rediff.com An application, filed before judicial magistrate (first class) Amol Shinde in Pune by Gandhi's lawyer Milind Pawar, said that Gandhi could face harm from the followers of the ideology of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse, and...Read More
India's top 10 merchandise export destinations in 2024 list: Together, the top 10 countries notably make up 51% of India's total share of merchandise export percentage in 2023-24, with the US leading at 17.90%, India's top 10 merchandise export destinations in 2024: Amid rising global economic instability, marked by trade conflicts and tariff disputes, India's exports have reached USD 778.21 billion in 2023-24. It saw a historic rise of 67 per cent over the past decade (2013-14), according to ...Read More
Officials said they could make out it was not a case of suicide as soon as they reached the house. Hours after he got a rakhi tied by his 14-year-old cousin, a 33-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya raped her, killed her and hung her body from a noose to make it look like a suicide, the police said on Tuesday. The next day, he went back to the house when the police were carrying out their investigation to try and misguide them, but ended up making them suspicious when he did not let the ...Read More
The 15th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championships, featuring 30 teams, introduces a new division-based format in Jalandhar. Teams are split into three divisions with promotion and relegation stakes. The event, crucial for Indian hockey's future, enhances competitiveness and skill development among young players. The 15th edition of the Hockey India Junior Men's National Championships has kicked off in Jalandhar, featuring a new division-based format aimed at fostering competitiveness am...Read More
This August, the visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to India marked a historic milestone in the relations between the two nations. The President's visit, which took place between August 4-8, was the first such state visit since 2007. On August5, India and the Philippines formally elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership, backed by a comprehensive bilateral Plan of Action (2025-2029) signed in New Delhi. In all, 13 memoranda and agreements were signed during Marcos Jr.'s v...Read More
Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoea Letting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more comm...Read More
Mumbai: The advance bookings for Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's highly-awaited film, 'War 2', have officially begun. On Sunday, the makers confirmed the update and also unveiled a brand new pre-release promo. The thrilling footage shows the lead actors as Kabir and Vikram confronting each other in intense action scenes, teasing their rivalry that remains at the heart of the film. "Are you ready to witness the CARNAGE in cinemas from August 14th? BOOK TICKETS NOW for #War2 and let us give you an e...Read More
According to sources close to the company, features like AI chatbot and voice assistant powered by Ola Krutrim, predictive service, among others could make its way to the MoveOS 6.Ola Electric on Tuesday released a teaser announcing the latest MoveOS 6 software for its electric two-wheelers. The company recently announced its annual 'Sankalp 2025' event and is expected to share more details on MoveOS 6 on the day of the event. In the video teaser, the EV maker hinted at artificial intelligence...Read More
BJP's Malviya said that Sonia's name appeared in the voter list three years before she officially became an Indian citizen. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya hit out at the opposition's protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and alleged that former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi herself "violated" electoral law back in the 1980s. In a detailed post on X, along with a photocopy of an extract from the electoral rolls of 1980, Malviya said that Sonia's name appeared in the voter list...Read More
A few days ago, a hilarious incident came to light where a man from Chhattisgarh bought a SIM card from a local shop that took him on a crazy ride he could hardly have imagined. Manish Bisi, a young man from Madagaon village in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, bought a SIM card that once coincidentally belonged to Rajat Patidar. Soon, an awestruck Bisi was fielding calls from legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. What Manish and his friend, Khemraj, thought was a system glitch when they...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ London [UK]/ Lugoff (South Carolina) [US], August 12: STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced the appointment of experienced senior executives to drive its growth ambition in the US and Europe regions, marking a key move in expanding its regional presence and delivering next-generation optical solutions. STL, with over 30 years of Optical expertise, is one of the very few players to have end-to-end capability across th...Read More
Responding to media reports, the CMO said no such move has been initiated by the government. The statement added that an inquiry has been ordered into the leak of a highly confidential letter regarding the World Bank's allocation of funds for the 'Kera' project, which appeared in the media. The World Bank had approved ₹139.65 crore as the first phase of a loan for the project, intended to benefit around four lakh coconut farmers in the state. The funds, cleared in October last year, were to ...Read More
In a scathing critique of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday lamented the alleged proliferation of narcotics and consequent spike in crimes among youths. Palaniswami stated that young individuals are increasingly drawn into criminal activities, including murder, robbery, and rape, due to the unchecked sale of illegal substances. Further adding to his grievances, the Leader of Opposition highlighted the closure of 2...Read More
Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league's history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ₹2.26 crores in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vi...Read More
Independence Day 2025: 5 Creative And Meaningful Ways To Celebrate The Spirit Of Freedom With Joy And Patriotism In a shocking incident, a woman engineer was allegedly threatened with a knife, sexually harassed, and robbed at her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Bengaluru's Yelahanka police station limits on Wednesday. Following her complaint, police have launched a search operation to trace and arrest the accused. Officials said the victim, an assistant engineer with the Bangalore Electric...Read More
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has criticised Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, saying the bank made a 'bad prediction' regarding the impact of his tariff policies on US consumers. Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that "David Solomon and Goldman Sachs refuse to give credit where credit is due." "They made a bad prediction a long time ago on both the market repercussions and the tariffs themselves, and they were wrong, just like they are wrong about so much else," he ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI):Taking a tough stand on illegal conversion, the Uttarakhand State Cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, under which strong provisions have been added for stringent penalties on illegal conversion, a ban on propaganda through digital media and protection of victims. The bill was passed during a meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Also Read | Fact ...Read More