New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) India will require USD 1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to a Deloitte India report. The investments will be driven by India's efforts towards renewable energy, biofuels, decarbonisation and sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change, the report, 'The climate response: Tapping into India's climate and energy transition opportunity', said. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The third season of the Oriental Cup, a school football tournament in the national capital, will be held from July 21-29, the organisers said on Thursday. Started by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, the tournament will take place at the Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi. Also Read | Which Team Ben Stokes Is Part of in The Hundred 2025? Here's the Franchise England Test Captain Will Play For in 100-Ball Competition. There will be 24 te...Read More
Kannur (Kerala), Jul 17 (PTI) A woman convicted in sensational Bhaskara Karanavar murder case, was released from the jail on Thursday after she was granted sentence remission by the government, officials said. Sherin, the daughter-in-law of the victim, had been serving her sentence at the Women's Prison and Correctional Home here. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Submission Guidelines. The state's H...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) on Thursday said it plans to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures. In a regulatory filing, HUDCO informed that the 'Bond Allotment Committee' has approved the raising of debentures aggregating up to Rs 3,000 crore. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Submission Guidelines. HUDCO is eng...Read More
New Delhi (India), July 17 (ANI): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India on Thursday issued a strong appeal to the public and media, raising concerns about selective and unverified reporting by certain international outlets in the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash that took 260 people. The AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed that the investigation into the Air India crash is being conducted in a rigorous and most professional manner in accorda...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is actively working to support Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. In a weekly media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the matter as sensitive and said India is extending all possible assistance in the case. The MEA has appointed a lawyer to assist Priya family in navigating the complex legal process in Yemen. This includes exploring options for clemency or pardon under Sha...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has levied a fine of Rs 11 lakh on Prabhudas Lilladher after finding the financial services firm in violation of several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and incorrect margin reporting. The order came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) along with the exchanges NSE, BSE and MCX carried out a comprehensive joint inspection of Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt Ltd. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel...Read More
CHANDIGARH: Amid torrential rains during the ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh, the state has witnessed large-scale devastation with 32 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 18 landslides reported so far. The total loss has touched Rs 883.15 crore, and the death toll stands at 109. In response, the state government has sought a special relief package from the Union Government to support the rehabilitation of families who have lost their homes, agricultural land, and livelihoods. Chief Min...Read More
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Ujjain's Charvi Mehta qualified for the 8-member team announced by the Sports Authority of India, Government of India and Chess Federation for the 24th World Individual Chess Championship-2025 and made it to the Indian team. Four women and four men players will participate in the A category from India in the championship. At the same time, 8 women and 8 men players will participate in the B category. The championship is set to start from July 21 and will continue till ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Technology consulting and digital solutions company LTIMindtree on Thursday reported a 10.6 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,254.1 crore in the June quarter. The company had posted a net profit (attributable to shareholders of the company) of Rs 1,133.8 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Submissi...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday quashed 16 cases against 70 Indian nationals for housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said, "Chargesheets quashed." Also Read | BJP Blasts Rahul Gandhi's Stealing Charge of 'Election Chori' at EC Regarding 'SIR' Exercise in Bihar, Scoffs at Jail Swipe on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court passed the judgment on 16 petitions rel...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) on Thursday reported a 4 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 325 crore in the first quarter ended June 2025. The company had earned a net profit of Rs 313 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Submission Guidelines. The company's total income rose to Rs 619 crore as against Rs 418 crore in the J...Read More
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday reiterated its commitment to offer full assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni national, asserting that it is also in touch with some friendly governments to render all possible support. "This is a very sensitive matter and the Government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistance and also appointed a lawyer to assis...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Bombay High Court has approved the relocation of Mahadevi, an ailing elephant currently in Kolhapur, to the Radhe Krishna Elephant Welfare Trust, a specialised elephant care centre in Jamnagar. The move comes in response to concerns raised over her health and overall well-being. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Update: When Will Central Government Employees Get 30-34% Hike? Check Details. The trust, supported by Anant Ambani's Vantara initiative,...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Thursday reported a 26.56 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 329.32 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The country's biggest hospitality player posted a net profit of Rs 260.19 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Submission Guidelines. Its t...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja step...Read More
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is ready to meet anyone under Union Minister JP Nadda's leadership for the welfare of disaster-affected people. Sukhu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday and demanded enhanced central aid for the state badly affected by flash floods and cloudbursts during the monsoon season. Talking to reporters ...Read More
New Delhi, July 17: Over 10 million central government employees and pensioners across India are eagerly awaiting the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission. A recent report by Ambit Capital brings both hope and realism -- projecting a salary hike of 30% to 34%, while also highlighting that implementation may not happen before FY27. For example, if an employee currently earns a basic salary of INR 50,000, it could rise to between INR 65,000 and INR 67,000 under the new structure, offering major finan...Read More
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's remark 'cleanliness is next to godliness', President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asked citizens to pay utmost attention to source segregation, which is a key step in the waste management value chain. Presenting the Swachh Survekshan awards at a function organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, President Murmu said that controlling plastic and electronic waste and preventing pollution caused by them is a big challenge. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. According to Nipun Taneja, a performance marketing veteran with over $100 million in managed ad spend, the future ...Read More
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing here on Thursday. The 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was set to be executed on July 16 after a trial court in Yemen convicted her of killing a Yemeni national, a decision that the country's Supreme Judicial Council upheld in November 2023. Speaking to reporters on the case, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the various steps which the Government of India h...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing here on Thursday. The 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was set to be executed on July 16 after a trial court in Yemen convicted her of killing a Yemeni national, a decision that the country Supreme Judicial Council upheld in November 2023. Speaking to reporters on the case, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the various steps which the ...Read More
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been postponed, following sustained diplomatic efforts to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution between her family and the victim's relatives.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a briefing, said, "This is a sensitive matter and the Government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistan...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is seeking a special financial relief package from the Central Government to support the state in the wake of devastating monsoon disasters. After returning from Delhi on Wednesday, Sukhu addressed the media informally on Thursday and shared key takeaways from his meetings with Union Ministers in the national capital. During my visit to Delhi, I held discussions with various Union Ministers...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is seeking a special financial relief package from the Central Government to support the state in the wake of devastating monsoon disasters. After returning from Delhi on Wednesday, Sukhu addressed the media informally on Thursday and shared key takeaways from his meetings with Union Ministers in the national capital. Also Read | Assam: 1 Killed, Several Injured in Clash Between Evicted Peo...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Following the Wall Street Journal report on the Air India AI171 crash, aviation expert Sanjay Lazar on Thursday expressed concern over the leak of investigation details in the United States. He pointed out that while the American report claims the flight commander may have switched off the fuel controls, India official preliminary report only contains a short pilot denial and lacks the full cockpit voice recorder transcript. Lazar questioned why the fu...Read More
Patna: In a development with potential political and electoral implications, a door-to-door verification campaign by the Election Commission (EC) has found the presence of people from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar residing in Bihar. According to EC sources, many of these people may have unlawfully entered the country's voting system, though officials suggest their names are unlikely to appear in the final electoral roll due to be published on Sept 30.The revelations, it is learned, emerged durin...Read More
Jaipur, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who is on a day's visit to Rajasthan, travelled by road to Dadiya, approximately 22 km away from Jaipur, after the helicopter did not take off due to adverse weather conditions. HM Shah reached Jaipur Airport on Thursday around 12.15 p.m. He was scheduled to travel by helicopter to Dadiya to attend a major public event. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the helicopter could not take off, said officials her...Read More
Kharagpur (West Bengal) [India], July 17 (ANI): BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent protest, over the alleged targeting of Bengali-speaking migrants in other states, and claimed that Mamata Banerjee wins elections in the State with the help of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. He said that an exercise like Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which is being carried out by the Election Commission in Bihar, should also be done before West Bengal he...Read More
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indore has once again emerged as India's cleanest city, securing the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 for the eighth consecutive year. The results of the Central government's annual cleanliness survey were announced in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu conferred the awards at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan. Surat and Navi Mumbai followed Indore, grabbing second and third positions, respecti...Read More