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Share of central funds released under NHM seen 185 pc growth since 2014: Union health minister JP Nadda

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:42:28 AM IST

The release of central funds for the National Health Mission (NHM) has seen a growth of 185% from 2014-2023, with a total expenditure of Rs 59,740 crores, which has led to a decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Na ... read..

"People expect women to leave job after giving birth to a child": Sanya Malhotra sheds light on unfair expectations from women in society

By Palash New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:12:42 AM IST

Actress Sanya Malhotra who will be playing the role of an Indian housewife in her upcoming film reflected on the disparities between men and women present in the society. ... read..

India rejects Canadian report on election meddling, accuses Canada of interference in internal affairs

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 3:42:27 AM IST

In a strong-worded statement, India rejected a Canadian report alleging that the Indian government interfered in Canada's elections. ... read..

India, Oman hold Joint Commission meeting, leaders discuss enhancing trade, investment

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 1:12:32 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited Oman on January 27-28 and co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM). ... read..

'Rattled to see his impending defeat': Congress' Supriya Shrinate slams Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:32 PM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks against LoP Rahul Gandhi, saying that the former Delhi Chief Minister was "rattled" to see his impending defeat in the upcom ... read..

Draft report on Waqf Bill circulated among members, parliamentary panel to meet tomorrow

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:25 PM IST

The draft report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been sent to members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee ahead of the meeting of the panel on Wednesday, sources said with the panel having cleared amendments to 14 clauses. ... read..

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar questions inaction in National Herald Case

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:12:52 PM IST

Days ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday insinuated an alleged "agreement" between Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning the inaction in the National Herald case. ... read..

Kharge condemns "desecration" of Ambedkar's statue in Punjab, slams AAP government

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:12:42 PM IST

Strongly condemning the "desecration" of Dr BR Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded an "immediate and unconditional apology" from the ruling AAP Government of Punjab for "failing" to safeguard the legacy ... read..

India lauds Indonesian marching and band contingent for successful participation in Republic Day Parade

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:12:31 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar and Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar GOC, Delhi area, commended the Indonesian marching and band contingent from the Indonesian Armed Forces for their successful participation in the 76th Republic Day pa ... read..

Beth Mooney stays on top of T20I list as Aussie stars shine in latest ICC Rankings

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:42:44 PM IST

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney increased her lead at the top of ICC Women's T20I Rankings among batters following a brilliant outing in the women's Ashes series against England. ... read..

BJP has broken middle class by making them pay taxes: AAP's Priyanka Kakkar

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:42:35 PM IST

AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday slammed the BJP government, claiming that its policies have burdened the middle class with high taxes while diverting taxpayer money to select industrialists. ... read..

Sri Lanka seamer Vishwa Fernando signs for Warwickshire

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:41 PM IST

Sri Lanka left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has signed for County Championship side Warwickshire for the start of their campaign this season. ... read..

CISF to establish first women's reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:39 PM IST

In a landmark move towards strengthening women's representation and operational capability, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to establish its first women reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh district. ... read..

Not working for AAP, working for country: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:37 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the BJP for the poor state of services in areas under its rule and vowed to continue providing free electricity and quality education if elected, while also highlighting his party' ... read..

"Rise above petty interests": Delhi LG writes to CM Atishi

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:30 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Atishi to express his objections against the "poisoned water" remarks made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, labelling them as "false, misle ... read..

"Evidently case of firing by someone from shoulder of complainant," says Delhi court setting aside summons against CM Atishi

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:28 PM IST

Setting aside the summons issued against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, the Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday observed that the present defamation complaint was using the shoulder of complainant by someone else. The court also said that justice delivery system ... read..

Karti Chidambaram moves Delhi HC seeking quashing of fresh FIR filed by CBI

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:42:39 PM IST

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking the quashing of a fresh FIR filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

"Shows his desperation, frustration": Union Minister Puri slams Kejriwal over "poisoned water" remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:42:36 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying that the allegations made by him are reflective of his "desperation" and "frustration". ... read..

"Not politics, criminal...": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit amid row over Kejriwal's "poisoned water" remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:42:28 PM IST

Days ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday jumped into the ongoing controversy over allegations of the Haryana government "poisoning" Yamuna water and said that this was not politics, but a criminal act. ... read..

"Don't mock 48 crore people visiting Mahakumbh": Amit Shah slams Kharge

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:13:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused Congress of insulting Sanatan Dharma, saying that the opposition party was nowhere to be seen ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi. ... read..

Delhi polls: Rahul Gandhi calls Manish Sisodia "Architect" of liquor scam alongside Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:49 PM IST

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, accusing him of being the "architect" of the alleged "liquor scam" along with former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

"Probe must be conducted": Congress' Devender Yadav on Kejriwal's 'poisoned water' remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:47 PM IST

Delhi Congress President and party candidate from Badli Devender Yadav on Tuesday came down heavily on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over his 'poisoned water' remarks, saying that a probe must be conducted into this and those responsible mus ... read..

CISF to establish first Mahila Reserve Battalion in Nuh, Haryana

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:45 PM IST

In a significant step towards empowering women in security forces, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to establish its first Mahila Reserve Battalion in Nuh, Haryana, said a press statement on Tuesday. ... read..

ICG renews MoU on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation with Indonesia Coast Guard

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:38 PM IST

In a significant step towards furthering comprehensive bilateral relations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety ... read..

"He wants to create chaos," says former Tripura CM Biplab Deb on Kejriwal's poison remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:35 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack against AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday said that in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Kejriwal will get the answer to his habit of running away from his res ... read..

ECI asks Kejriwal to substantiate his allegation of Haryana govt poisoning Yamuna water

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:28 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has asked AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal to provide factual evidence to substantiate his serious allegations that the river Yamuna was poisoned by the neighbouring Haryana state; the nature and extent of the chemical used fo ... read..

Budget 2025: Jayant Sinha suggests tax exemptions for individuals earning Rs 10 lakh

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:54 PM IST

In the run-up to the Budget for 2025-26, former BJP MP and financial market observer Jayant Sinha, suggested that individuals earning up to Rs 10 lakh per annum should enjoy the benefits of tax exemption. ... read..

NMDC plans to invest Rs 70,000 crore of capex in next 5 years

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 8:12:29 PM IST

State-owned mining company NMDC plans to invest Rs 70,000 crores of capital expenditure in the next five years. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, AAP; says contractual jobs take away rights of poor

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 7:43:03 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) employees after visiting the Maharishi Valmiki Temple here on Tuesday and said "privatisation and contract jobs" were instruments to snatch rights of the poor. ... read..

64% of industrialists optimistic about India's growth: FICCI's pre budget survey

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 7:42:55 PM IST

Ahead of Union Budget on February 1, about 64 per cent of industrialists expressed optimism regarding India's growth in a "quick survey" conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). ... read..

Events like Mahakumbh fell prey to 'mismanagement and disorder' during previous regimes, says CM Yogi

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 7:42:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused previous governments of failing to manage religious events like the Mahakumbh, which led to mismanagement, disorder, and anarchy. ... read..

MCOCA Case: Naresh Balyan, AAP MLA, seeks custody parole for campaigning

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 7:42:27 PM IST

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, on Tuesday requested the Delhi High Court for urgent interim relief and sought direction for custody parole. ... read..

"After 10, he is asking for 5 more years. He will not be able to clean it no matter what ..": Haryana CM slams Kejriwal over 'Yamuna promise'

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 6:42:54 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a public rally in the Narela assembly area on Tuesday, took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the ongoing Yamuna water issue. ... read..

AAP's Atishi and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meet Chief Election Commissioner over Yamuna water issue

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 6:42:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, met with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Tuesday to address the worsening water crisis in Delhi by underlining the alarming rise in ammonia levels in the Yamuna ... read..

Virat focuses on backfoot game ahead of Ranji's return, a look at star batter's record in the tournament

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 6:12:31 PM IST

It was a memorable homecoming for star India batter Virat Kohli as the veteran batter joined the Delhi squad to prepare for his first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

The court set aside summons order issued to CM Atishi in a defamation case

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:42:44 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed the appeal moved by Delhi CM Atishi Marlena against a summon issued to her in a Defamation case. ... read..

Delhi Court quashes summons against CM Atishi in defamation case

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:42:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed the appeal moved by Delhi CM Atishi Marlena against a summon issued to her in a Defamation case. ... read..

Union Budget: Infra sector calls for raised capex, sops for green projects, tax reforms

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:12:43 PM IST

Just days ahead of the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, the infrastructure sector players are calling for GST rationalisation, tax incentives for green building technologies, increased capital expenditure (capex) for roads, railways, and ports, support fo ... read..

Congress leader Pawan Khera defends Kharge's "Ganga dip" remark, questions claims of insult to Sanatan Dharma

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:12:39 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday defended Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, questioning how it could be considered an insult to Sanatan Dharma. ... read..

ACME Solar signs power purchase pact with NHPC for 680 MW project

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:12:37 PM IST

Renewable energy firm ACME Solar Holdings has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned company NHPC for a project of 680 MW capacity. ... read..

"Treason, if lying...": Ajay Maken hits out at Kejriwal over "poisoned water" remark, slams AAP for stalling scheme for girls

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 5:12:28 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Tuesday criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over allegations regarding Delhi's water supply, stating that if the former Chief Minister's claims are false, it amounts to "treason." ... read..

SC grants custody parole to AIMIM's Tahir Hussain for election campaign

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 4:12:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday granted custody parole to AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain to campaign ahead of Delhi Assembly polls from January 29 to February 3. ... read..

"Bill will address basic societal needs," says Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails cleareance of Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:42:41 PM IST

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch National Convener Shahid Sayeed on Tuesday hailed the clearance of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) saying that the bill will serve as an effective means to address basic societal needs whi ... read..

'Kejriwal cooking up new stories everyday...his graph has fallen because he talks like this....' :Congress' Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:42:37 PM IST

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring criticized AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of making baseless claims to deflect attention. ... read..

India lodges strong protest against firing by Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of fishermen, MEA calls Acting High Commissioner

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:42:34 PM IST

India has lodged strong protest against firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the close proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in Delhi to l ... read..

"Appropriate criminal case should be instituted": Sandeep Dikshit seeks action against Kejriwal's "poisoned water" remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:42:30 PM IST

The Congress candidate of the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday wrote to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding immediate action against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and CM Atishi for thei ... read..

1984 Anti Sikh riots: CBI Court records evidence in Jagdish Tytler case

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 6:42:33 PM IST

A Special CBI court on Tuesday recorded evidence of a senior scientific assistant who had taken a voice sample of Former Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jagdish Tytler at CFSL New Delhi in April 2023. An audio clip containing a voice sample of Jagdi ... read..

Congress' Sandeep Dikshit writes to Delhi LG; demands action against Kejriwal over 'Yamuna poisoning' remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:13:30 PM IST

Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday wrote a letter to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora over AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal remarks on 'Yamuna poisoning' and ... read..

Trinamool Congress to campaign for AAP for Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:13:26 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha will campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the poll-bound national capital Delhi. ... read..

'He stooping to low levels in politics': Tarun Chugh accuses Kejriwal of making 'false allegations' on Yamuna water issue

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:13:21 PM IST

BJP leader Tarun Chugh responded to allegations made by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal regarding the Haryana government's role in the Yamuna river water issue on Tuesday. ... read..

"Delhi needs change, not excuses": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slams AAP over Haryana water row

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:13:10 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday took a dig at AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his allegation against the BJP-ruled Haryana government of 'poisoning' Yamuna water, saying that the national capital needs change, not excuse ... read..

ICAI urges Centre to introduce joint tax filing for married couples in Budget 2025

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:13:05 PM IST

In its pre-budget suggestion to the Finance Ministry the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has urged the Centre to introduce joint income tax filing in Budget 2025 for married couples. ... read..

BJP deploys team of 27 prominent leaders to strengthen campaigning for Delhi assembly polls

By By Aashique Hussain New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:12:56 PM IST

To strengthen its campaign for the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a team of 27 prominent leaders which includes Union Ministers, former Ministers, and senior party leaders with extensive organiza ... read..

36% of Indian enterprises started budgeting for Gen AI: E&Y report

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:12:54 PM IST

A survey conducted by multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young showed that 36 per cent of enterprises in India have budgeted and started investing in GenAI while another 24 per cent are experimenting with it. ... read..

India lodges strong protest involving firing by Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of fishermen, MEA calls Acting High Commissioner

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:12:49 PM IST

India has lodged strong protest involving firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the close proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in Delhi to ... read..

DeepSeek's open source large language model has greater potential for smartphones: Jefferies

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:12:47 PM IST

The smaller variants of DeepSeek's open-source large language model (LLM) will be more advantageous for smartphones, as AI has gained no traction with consumers so far, Jefferies, the investment banking and capital markets firm highlighted in its latest r ... read..

Sandeep Dikshit highlights key issues for New Delhi Assembly Constituency

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 3:12:37 PM IST

Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, has outlined several key issues raised by local residents, urging Rahul Gandhi's support to address these concerns if elected. ... read..

Kejriwal urges PM Modi to enact law to prevent loan waiver for billionaires, says "income tax, GST rates can be halved"

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 2:12:41 PM IST

Reiterating his demands to waive off the loans of farmers and the middle class, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact a new law to prohibit the waiver of loans given to rich billiona ... read..

Budget session: President Murmu to address both Houses on January 31 at Lok Sabha Chamber

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 2:12:28 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament on January 31 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha Chamber in the Parliament House ahead of the Budget Session. ... read..

Congress Udit Raj questions Sanatana Board draft, accuses BJP of conspiracy to oppress Dalits

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:42:39 PM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday, accused the BJP of preparing a Constitution based on Manusmriti, alleging a conspiracy to oppress Dalits and OBCs. ... read..

AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj fires back at BJP over Bangladeshi illegal immigrants

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:42:36 PM IST

Delhi minister and AAP candidate from Greater Kailash assembly seat, Saurabh Bhardwaj, on Tuesday countered BJP's criticism on illegal immigration, and said that the party should take responsibility instead. ... read..

India's 2nd phase of electronic manufacturing EMS 2.0 aligns with its vision of becoming a global hub: Report

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:42:34 PM IST

India is set to advance into the second phase of its electronics manufacturing journey, known as Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) 2.0, which will focus on the actual manufacturing of electronic components, according to a report by Phillip Capital. ... read..

"Will hurt faith of crores of Hindus": BJP's Praveen Khandelwal targets Kharge over his Mahakumbh remark

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:12:45 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments regarding Mahakumbh, stating that his statement would hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country. ... read..

UPSC aspirant death case: Delhi HC to hear Abhishek Gupta's plea for waiver of financial condition on interim bail

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:12:36 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has listed to hear RAU IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta's plea to waive the financial condition of Rs 2.5 crores imposed on his interim bail on Thursday. ... read..

Virat Kohli declines Delhi Ranji Team captaincy, backs Ayush Badoni to lead

By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi | January 28, 2025 1:12:27 PM IST

Virat Kohli was reportedly approached by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to captain the Delhi Ranji team in their upcoming match against Railways. However, the star batter turned down the offer, expressing his desire to let young Ayush B ... read..

AAP's Priyanka Kakkar alleges BJP of "dirty politics" over water quality

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 12:42:44 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday backed her party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal and accused the BJP of playing "dirty politics" over the quality of water supplied to Delhi from Haryana. ... read..

Delhi Assembly polls: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Valmiki Temple

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 12:42:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at the Valmiki Temple in Delhi on Tuesday ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled on February 5, 2025. ... read..

AB de Villiers returns to Cricket, to lead Game Changers South Africa in World Championship of Legends

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 12:12:39 PM IST

Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years. ... read..

"It is an act of water terrorism": Delhi CM Atishi Writes to CEC

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 12:12:38 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), requesting urgent intervention over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, which she claims are affecting the water supply in Delhi. ... read..

AAP's "Jhuggi Vote Bachao" strategy: mobilizing educated youth for support

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:40 AM IST

Ahead of the Legislative Assembly Elections in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be employing a new strategy to retain its traditional slum vote bank, which has been a crucial base for the party. ... read..

NIA team likely to visit USA soon for extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:42 AM IST

A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit USA very soon to complete the formalities for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in ... read..

Juan Pedro Benali aims to propel NorthEast United FC to new heights in ISL

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:31 AM IST

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) head coach Juan Pedro Benali has expressed his ambitions of achieving unprecedented success with the Highlanders (NEUFC), a report from the League's official website said. ... read..

Delhi polls: Akhilesh Yadav, Kejriwal to hold joint roadshow on Jan 30

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:26 AM IST

In an expected turn in the poll battle, the Samajwadi Party (SP) will campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections. ... read..

Nvidia CEO loses USD 20.8 bn as China's AI DeepSeek poses new competition

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:22 AM IST

In a significant shakeup, the release of DeepSeek AI, a cutting-edge product from a Chinese start-up, has sent shockwaves through the global AI and semiconductor markets. ... read..

"It has become a habit of Congress": BJP's RP Singh responds to Kharge's remarks on Maha Kumbh

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:43:04 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader RP Singh has responded to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent comments regarding Maha Kumbh, stating that Kharge and Congress have developed a habit of mocking Sanatan practices ... read..

Virat Kohli joins Delhi's training ahead of Ranji Trophy clash against Railways

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:50 AM IST

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli joined Delhi's practice session on Tuesday ahead of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled for Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus, ... read..

AAP leader Raghav Chadha accuses airlines of fleecing Mahakumbh devotees, demands Centre's intervention

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:48 AM IST

AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Tuesday accused airlines of taking advantage of Mahakumbh devotees by charging exorbitant flight fares to Prayagraj. ... read..

"Waive farmers' and middle class loan": Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:41 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to focus on waiving loans for farmers and the middle class instead of those for wealthy individuals. ... read..

"Ram Rahim granted parole as per legal rights, shouldn't be linked to politics": Advocate Jitendra Khurana

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:36 AM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted 30-day parole on Tuesday. ... read..

"He is lying": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit on Kejriwal's 'poisoning' Yamuna remarks

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:32 AM IST

Congress candidate from New Delhi assembly constituency Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his allegation against the BJP-ruled Haryana government of 'poisoning' Yamuna water. Dikshit accu ... read..

RBI may ease LCR norms to help banks amid tight liquidity: Jefferies Report

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 11:42:29 AM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may relax the Liquidity Coverage Ratio or LCR norms to inject additional liquidity into the banking system according to a report by Jefferies. ... read..

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto concludes successful state visit to India

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 10:12:41 AM IST

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent visit to India has been hailed as a resounding success, further strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two nations. ... read..

Haryana CM Saini threatens Kejriwal with defamation suit over his remarks on pollution in Yamuna

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:36 AM IST

Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini threatened to file a defamation suit against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks on the pollution in the Yamuna river. ... read..

China's DeepSeek sparks fear and AI price war, raises investor concerns: UBS Report

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 9:12:29 AM IST

Investor sentiment toward artificial intelligence and big tech has taken a hit following the initial success of China-based DeepSeek's large language models, V3 and R1. ... read..

Global consumption shifting to India, emerging Asia from America and Europe: McKinsey Report

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 8:42:40 AM IST

The global consumption pools are witnessing a significant shift from regions like North America and Western Europe to India and emerging Asia, according to a report by McKinsey Global Institute. ... read..

Delhi: Two people die in Burari building collapse, rescue operation underway

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 8:42:34 AM IST

Two people have lost their lives after a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Burari area on Monday evening, police said. ... read..

North India battles cold wave, Delhi records lowest temperature in four days

New Delhi | January 28, 2025 8:42:28 AM IST

Delhi recorded a dip in the temperature along with chilly winds on Tuesday morning as compared to the past few days. ... read..

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