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India needs 10 million new jobs annually to sustain 6.5 pc GVA growth through FY30: Goldman Sachs report

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 10:41:46 AM IST

India will require approximately 10 million new jobs each year from FY25 to FY30 to maintain an average GVA (Gross Value Added) growth of 6.5 per cent annually, according to a Goldman Sachs report. ... read..

Manickam Tagore highlights 50 pc price hike in essential medicines, urges Centre to clarify

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 10:11:49 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns over the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's (NPPA) recent decision to increase the prices of essential medicines by 50 per cent. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari slams PM Modi's 'fake promises of Congress' jibe

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 10:11:46 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Congress's guarantees. In a tweet, Tewari called it "ironic" that the Prime Minister disapproves of the promises made by the Congress Party. ... read..

Delhi AQI at 296, smog engulfs city

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 10:11:54 AM IST

A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital and the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). ... read..

Shah Rukh Khan at 59: From 'Fauji' to 'Jawaan' celebrating the 'King of Bollywood's cinematic odyssey

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 9:41:47 AM IST

As Bollywood's Badshah Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 59th birthday, it's impossible to not reflect on the extraordinary journey of a man who transcended the role of an actor to become an emotion--a phenomenon that has stormed the hearts of millions. ... read..

KC Venugopal fires back at PM Modi's 'fake promises of Congress' jibe, defends party's welfare record as 'unparalleled'

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 8:41:48 AM IST

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal issued a rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent criticisms of Congress-led governments, defending Congress's record on welfare initiatives and instead questioning the Modi government's unfulfilled promises. ... read..

No Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series

New Delhi | November 2, 2024 1:41:48 AM IST

Bangladesh cricket team anounced their squad on Friday for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in which all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan failed to make his place in the line-up. ... read..

"Huge loss to fashion world": Fashion Design Council of India president Sunil Sethi on Rohit Bal's demise

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:42:21 PM IST

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi left "shaken" after learning about the demise of veteran designer Rohit Bal on Friday. ... read..

Rohit Bal's demise: A look at his iconic legacy as the fashion world bids farewell to their "favourite Gudda"

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:42:20 PM IST

The Indian fashion world is mourning the death of one of its ace designers, Rohit Bal. The celebrated designer passed away on Friday after suffering from a prolonged illness. ... read..

"7,435 special trains being run for passengers": Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:42:15 PM IST

Amid the festive season, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that a record 7,435 special trains are being run for the ease of the passengers and 150 additional special trains will be scheduled to run if required. ... read..

"Lies, deceit, fakery, loot, publicity, 5 adjectives which best describe your govt": Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:41:54 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark that the Congress Party failed to deliver on their promises in Karnataka, party President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that lies, deceit, fraud, loot and publicity are the five adjec ... read..

Property dealer stabbed to death in West Delhi

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:41:54 PM IST

A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of people in Hastsal Road area of West Delhi, police said on Friday. ... read..

"Shocking": Sonam Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Ananya Panday mourn demise of celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:41:46 PM IST

The passing of legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal has sent shockwaves through both the entertainment and fashion industries. ... read..

Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal passes away

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:11:48 PM IST

Legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal is no more. He breathed his last on November 1. ... read..

Delhi fire doused: Blaze in Raghubarpura contained after 12 tenders deployed

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:11:46 PM IST

A fire broke out in a residential building in Raghubarpura on Friday evening, prompting the Delhi Fire Service to dispatch 12 fire tenders to the scene, according to an official statement. ... read..

Minor detained in double murder case in Delhi's Shahdara

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:59 PM IST

Delhi Police have detained a juvenile in connection with a double murder case in Shahdara area, officials said on Friday. ... read..

52,665 physical files reviewed, 595 Appeals disposed of: Significant achievements under 'Special Campaign 4.0' in DoHFW

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:51 PM IST

The Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW) in its Special Campaign 4.0 from October 2 to October 31, has disposed of 5,160 public grievances and 595 associated appeals. ... read..

Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi appointed as officiating registrar at Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:47 PM IST

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif has appointed Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Honorary Director, Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, JMI as the officiating registrar of the university, officials said on Frida ... read..

PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting opens up on team's strategy behind retentions for IPL 2025

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:11:51 PM IST

Newly appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting discussed the franchise's strategy for player retentions and outlined plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction set for later this year. ... read..

"Don't care for whole year, then blame firecrackers": BJP's RP Singh targets AAP on Delhi pollution

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:11:45 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for 'blaming' firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations. ... read..

Western Railway to run three additional festival special trains to various destinations

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 7:41:46 PM IST

To facilitate passenger convenience and manage increased demand during the festive season, Western Railway has announced the operation of three additional Festival Special Trains. ... read..

"Mumbadvi's public will give a fitting reply": BJP's Shahanawaz Hussain on Arvind Sawant's derogatory remark

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 7:12:02 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday condemned the derogatory remarks of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant on Shiv Sena's Shaina NC. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah condole demise of Bhulai Bhai, BJP's oldest party worker

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 7:11:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Narayan alias Bhulai Bhai, one of the oldest workers of BJP and a distinguished figure in Indian politics and social service. ... read..

"They stand badly exposed": PM Modi after Kharge's remark on poll guarantees

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 6:41:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress Party for failing to deliver on their promises in Karnataka and urged the people to be vigilant and not fall prey to the Party's false promises. ... read..

Overall coal production in October touches 84.5 million tonne

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 6:12:07 PM IST

India's coal production in October reached 84.45 million tonnes, exceeding the 78.57 million tonnes recorded in the same month last year, marking a 7.48 per cent increase. ... read..

"You had so much more to do and to complete": Sitharaman mourns economist Bibek Debroy's demise

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 6:11:59 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mourned the passing away of Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. ... read..

Centre designates Darranga as authorised Immigration Check Post

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 6:11:53 PM IST

In a significant development for cross-border travel, the Central government has designated the Darranga land check post in Assam's Tamulpur district as an official Immigration Check Post. ... read..

Delhi government announces public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Pooja

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 6:11:48 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja, calling it an "important festival" for the residents of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. ... read..

India's foreign exchange reserves decline for fourth week after stellar run

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 5:41:54 PM IST

India's foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week after reaching an all-time high last month. ... read..

Indian Railways plans to run more than 170 trains for Chhath Puja

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 5:41:51 PM IST

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers to their hometowns on the occasion of Chhath Puja. ... read..

From spotlight on uncapped stars to big releases, a look at key takeways from latest IPL retention lists

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 4:41:59 PM IST

The retention lists of all ten franchises for the Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year were finally unveiled on Thursday, with several big names like Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Faf Du Plessis, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer e ... read..

"Reply is generic, focused on diminishing complaints and petitioners": Congress writes counter response to ECI

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 4:41:50 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed allegations by the Congress party regarding irregularities in the recent Haryana elections. In response, the Congress submitted a "counter response" to the ECI on Friday, describing its initial reply as ... read..

GST collections in October increase by 9% to Rs 1.87 lakh crore

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 4:11:50 PM IST

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in October, in gross terms, were at Rs 1.87 lakh crore, with a yearly jump of 8.9 per cent, according to data from the finance ministry released on Friday. ... read..

Cheating on pretext of agricultural land sale: Delhi Court dismisses bail plea of accused

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 3:41:47 PM IST

Delhi's Rohini Court has recently dismissed a bail plea of a man accused of cheating of Rs 62 lakh on the pretext of the sale of 16 acres of agricultural land. ... read..

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi wishes states, union territories on their foundation day

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 3:11:53 PM IST

Congratulating each state and union territories on their foundation day on Friday, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra highlighted how across the country contains distinct cultures, languages and history. ... read..

Delhi LG approves relaxation in educational qualifications for jobs to 1984 riot victims

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 3:11:52 PM IST

In a significant move, Delhi LG V.K Saxena announced the relaxation in qualifications for the recruitment of victims of the 1984 riots on Friday. ... read..

"BJP's unruly law and order causes such incident in Delhi," says Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 3:11:44 PM IST

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj held a press conference on Friday regarding October 31 firing incident in Delhi's Farsh Bazar, in which he criticized the BJP-led central government. He attributed the unruly law and orders ... read..

MeitY to launch the Digital India Common Service Center project; starting with Pilibhit, Gorakhpur

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:42:06 PM IST

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is launching the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project, starting with Pilibhit and Gorakhpur, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Friday. ... read..

Acquisition of brand 'Pureit' by A. O. Smith completed, announces HUL

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:42:04 PM IST

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Friday announced it has completed the sale and divestment of its water purification business brand 'Pureit' to American company A. O.Smith Corporation. ... read..

Heavy Rain expected in TN & Kerala; strong winds to continue across North India: IMD Scientist Soma Sen

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:12:11 PM IST

Recent conditions due to deep circulation in the area of the Gulf of Mannar may result in heavy rainfall across Kerala and Tamil Nadu's southern region said IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy on Friday. ... read..

"Strong perception against One Nation One Election," CPI leader D Raja

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:12:09 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja slammed the idea of implementing 'One Nation One Election (ONOE)' saying that there is "strong perception" against such a policy as it will destroy the multi-party democratic system in the country. ... read..

With growing economy, India has 4th largest forex reserves after China, Japan, Switzerland

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:12:02 PM IST

With its growing economic strength, India has achieved the significant feat of joining the ranks of the world's largest foreign exchange reserves, securing the 4th position globally after China, Japan, and Switzerland. ... read..

"Congress accepted they misled public, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi should apologise": BJP

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:11:52 PM IST

Attacking the Congress party over the 'Shakti scheme', Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday demanded an apology from Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and said that for th ... read..

Amit Shah mourns passing of Bibek Debroy

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 1:41:52 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Bibek Debroy, chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) and a top economist, describing him as a scholar with unparalleled versatility who made prol ... read..

Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns in Delhi ahead of Chhath Puja, BJP blames AAP

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 1:12:00 PM IST

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja. ... read..

Trump or Harris: Policy differences between the two will impact Indian economy differently

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 1:11:44 PM IST

As the US presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump intensifies, the sectors of the Indian economy are set to see the economic ripple effect from the election results due to the policy differences between the two, an ana ... read..

Rahul Gandhi greets states and union territories on foundation day, underlines India's cultural diversity

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:42:02 PM IST

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi greeted the people of several states and Union Territories on their Foundation Day, underlining the importance of India's cultural diversity. ... read..

"Haven't made any decision on captaincy...": RCB Director of Cricket Bobat

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:41:55 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket Mo Bobat said that no decison has been made as to who will captain the franchise in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year. ... read..

"Void created will haunt me for rest of my life": MoS Jitendra Singh on demise of his brother Devender Singh Rana

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:41:54 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that the demise of his brother and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Devender Singh Rana is not only irreparable and painful, but the void created will continue to haunt him for th ... read..

"Expect more patients with problems related to pollution," Apollo consultant Dr Nikhil Modi on increasing pollution in Delhi

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:41:49 PM IST

With the increasing pollution and the smog of the post-festive season setting in the national capital, Doctor Nikhil Modi advised people on Friday to not go out during high-pollution hours as many people might experience extra ailments including chest inf ... read..

"I don't look at my overs as gold...,": Jasprit Bumrah reveals his pragmatic approach while bowling

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:41:45 PM IST

Mumbai Indians famed speedster Jasprit Bumrah doesn't see his overs as "gold," the 31-year-old just sees it as a "responsibility" that he has to carry out. ... read..

Indian Army contingent departs to Indonesia for joint exercise 'Garud Shakti'

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:12:01 PM IST

Showcasing the strong defence cooperation between India and Indonesia, an Indian Army special contingent of 25 personnel departed to Indonesia on Friday for a joint exercise 'Garud Shakti'. ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal concludes visit to Saudi Arabia

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 12:11:50 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated on Friday.During his visit, Goyal participated in the Plenary Session of the 8th Edition of Future Investment Initiati ... read..

Fire incidents on Diwali broke the record of the last 12 years, with more than 350 fire calls received: Fire Dept

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:41:56 AM IST

This Diwali, Delhi witnessed a record-breaking number of fire incidents, with the Delhi Fire Service receiving the highest number of calls since 2012. As of midnight on Diwali day, the service reported an unprecedented surge in fire incidents, marking a 1 ... read..

Chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council Bibek Debroy passes away at 69

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:41:54 AM IST

Renowned economist Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, passed away at the age of 69 on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Environment Minister praises residents for controlling pollution by lighting diyas instead of bursting firecrackers

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:41:48 AM IST

Delhi's air quality, recently classified as "Very Poor," showed signs of improvement this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributing the positive change to the responsible actions of residents who chose to light diyas instead of bursting fire ... read..

Exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 to take place in US' Idaho, enhancing cooperation between Indian and US Army Special Forces

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:11:47 AM IST

The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar 2024, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army Special Forces, will take place at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA, from November 2 to November 22, according to an official ... read..

Delhi: Minor among two killed in firing incident in Shahdara

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 11:11:44 AM IST

A firing incident in Delhi's Farsh Bazar on Thursday resulted in the deaths of two people and leaving one injured, in what appears to be a case of personal enmity, according to the Delhi Police. Brother of Akash and father of deceased Rishab, Yogesh recou ... read..

"JMM means Jhol, Muslim appeasement and Mafia": BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla takes dig at Jharkhand CM

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:41:55 AM IST

Amid the controversy over Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's age, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday said that JMM stands for 'Jhol, Muslim appeasement and Mafia'. ... read..

Delhi: Two dead, one injured in firing incident in Shahdara, police suspect personal enmity

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:41:54 AM IST

A firing incident in Delhi's Farsh Bazar on Thursday resulted in the deaths of two people and leaving one injured, in what appears to be a case of personal enmity, according to the Delhi Police. Based on CCTV footage from the scene, the police have detain ... read..

"Irreparable loss...": Union Home Minister Amit Shah on demise of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:41:52 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the demise of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Devender Singh Rana is an irreparable loss for the BJP family, and added that the leader was dedicated to the peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

No respite for citizens, Delhi registers warmest October month since 1951

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:11:50 AM IST

October 2024 becomes the warmest October after 1951 in terms of both Maximum and Minimum temperatures in Safdarjung, New Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. ... read..

Residents nationwide voice concerns over pollution levels after Diwali celebrations

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 10:11:47 AM IST

Residents across the country voiced their frustrations over worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states. A thick layer of smog blanketed major cities on Friday, the day ... read..

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 62, domestic rates unchanged

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:51 AM IST

In a significant price revision soon after the festival of Diwali, oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday revised the cost of commercial LPG gas cylinders across the country. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits Afghanistan

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:49 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Friday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) confirmed. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings to each state on their foundation day

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 9:41:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, and Kerala on their foundation day on Friday. ... read..

Joint Parliament Committee on Waqf bill to visit 5 cities for study tour

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 8:41:53 AM IST

The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced on Thursday that the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will conduct a study tour across five Indian cities. ... read..

Fire breaks out in apartment in Delhi's Vikaspuri, two injured

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 8:41:43 AM IST

A fire broke out in a flat of an apartment in Delhi's Vikaspuri on Friday morning according to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). ... read..

Firing incident in Delhi's Shahdara leaves two dead, one injured

New Delhi | November 1, 2024 2:11:49 AM IST

Two people died and one sustained injuries in a firing incident at the Farsh Bazar area of Delhi's Shahdara on Thursday, said police. ... read..

Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for final Test against New Zealand

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 11:41:46 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah may not be part of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. While Bumrah was present when the team started training at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, he only participated in light fitness exercises and fielding drills, wi ... read..

Virat Kohli expresses commitment to RCB ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 11:41:44 PM IST

Virat Kohli has been retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a staggering Rs 21 crore for IPL 2025. ... read..

Gujarat: Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 200 crore Yatri Bhawan at Salangpur's Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 11:11:49 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited and offered prayers at the Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat, and inaugurated the Yatri Bhawan, a 1,100-room facility constructed at a cost of Rs 200 crore, the Ministry of Home Affairs sta ... read..

Lucknow Super Giants part ways with KL Rahul

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 11:11:46 PM IST

In a significant development ahead of the upcoming IPL mega auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have announced their player retentions, confirming the release of former captain KL Rahul. The franchise has opted to retain Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal celebrates Diwali with his family

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 10:41:53 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal celebrated Diwali with his family on Thursday ... read..

IPL 2025 Retention: Key moves and strategic decisions ahead of the mega auction

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 10:41:52 PM IST

With the IPL 2025 auction fast approaching, franchises have made critical player retention decisions that will shape their squads for the upcoming season. ... read..

Gujarat: Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 200 crore Yatri Bhawan at Gujarat's Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 10:41:48 PM IST

India shines bright as nation engulfs in Diwali festivities and traditions

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 10:11:48 PM IST

From the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene ghats of Varanasi to mesmerising Tamil Nadu and every state of India, the whole nation is celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali with great fervour and enthusiasm. Whether its Laxmi Puja or bursting of ... read..

Hardik Pandya retains captaincy for Mumbai Indians amid challenging IPL 2024 season

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 10:11:45 PM IST

Despite a challenging Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign that saw the Mumbai Indians (MI) finish at the bottom of the table for only the second time in their 17-season history, Hardik Pandya will remain as captain for the upcoming season. ... read..

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth lauds soldiers for "keeping vigil" on the borders, says "140 cr countrymen are your family"

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 9:41:58 PM IST

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Thursday, praised Indian soldiers for their vigilant presence at the borders during the Diwali festival. ... read..

"Prayed for happiness, prosperity": AAP leader Manish Sisodia celebrates Diwali with family, CM Atishi

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 9:41:51 PM IST

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday celebrated Diwali with his family and Chief Minister Atishi. ... read..

Thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again: Rohit Sharma

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 9:41:45 PM IST

Rohit Sharma remains a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI), having been announced as one of the retained players for the IPL 2025 season. ... read..

PM Modi extends Diwali greetings to President Murmu, VP Dhankhar

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 9:11:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu and extended her Diwali greetings. ... read..

A memorable Diwali with our security personnel: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 9:11:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on Thursday with Army jawans in Gujarat's Kachchh, continuing a tradition he has upheld since taking office in 2014. Later, PM Modi shared a video, describing his Diwali with the security personnel as "memora ... read..

South Africa announce squad for home T20I series against India

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 8:41:57 PM IST

South Africa on Thursday named their T20I squad for their upcoming home series against India. ... read..

2 Injured after crackers caught fire onboard DTC bus in Delhi

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 8:41:49 PM IST

A passenger and one co-passenger sustained burn injuries after crackers caught fire in a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Thursday evening, Delhi police said. ... read..

IPL 2025 Retentions: LSG retains Pooran, Mayank, Bishnoi, Mohsin

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 8:41:47 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced that they have retained Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi alongside uncapped stars Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of BPL Group chairman TPG Nambiar

New Delhi | October 31, 2024 8:12:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the passing of TPG Nambiar, chairman of the Indian electronics company BPL Group. ... read..

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