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Ethanol price revision by govt suggests a potential reshaping of India's ethanol Industry: Report

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 12:12:35 PM IST

Governments decision of Wednesday to raise prices of ethanol produced from only C-Heavy Molasses (CHM) suggests a potential reshaping of India's ethanol industry says a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. ... read..

In a gentle way, you can shake the world: A journey through Gandhi's life and legacy in his own words

By Suvir Saran New Delhi | January 30, 2025 12:12:32 PM IST

On this day, January 30, 1983, I was eleven years old--small in stature but swelling with song, standing among a sea of voices at Birla House. The air still carried the weight of his final breath, his sacrifice, his truth. We sang his beloved bhajans, wor ... read..

The want of forgiveness: a reckoning, a redemption, a release

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:40 AM IST

There comes a time in every life when the past starts pressing down like a storm cloud too heavy to hold its rain. It sits there, bloated with all that was, all that should have been, all that we wish we could rewrite. And if you listen closely, in the si ... read..

Election Commission asks Kejriwal not to mix issues, provide factual evidence over his "poisoned water" remarks

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:38 AM IST

The Election Commission of India on Thursday responded to AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to not mix issues of increased ammonia in the Yamuna River with his serious allegations of Yamuna poisoning with mass genocide, equating act of war between two nations. ... read..

Delhi Royals revolutionize excitement unveiling team jersey for Legend 90 League

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:34 AM IST

The much-awaited Legend 90 League, featuring cricketing stars such as Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, generated excitement as Team Delhi Royals revealed their official jersey in a ceremony attended by Indian legen ... read..

JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal arrives at Parliament to submit final report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:32 AM IST

The chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Thursday arrived at the Parliament to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submit his committee's final report on the bill. ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on death anniversary, leaders follow at Raj Ghat

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary. ... read..

Delhi polls: MP Swati Maliwal visits Vikaspuri, speaks to locals about hygiene conditions

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:42:27 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal visited New Delhi's Vikaspuri area and spoke to locals about the hygiene conditions there ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls. ... read..

"Soul of India": Rahul Gandhi pays respect to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:13:04 AM IST

Paying his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary, Lok Sabha LOP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he was not just a person rather he is the soul of India, and is alive in every Indian. ... read..

Delhi polls: "AAP misusing Punjab Police everywhere," alleges Congress'Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:12:52 AM IST

With less than a week left for Delhi assembly polls, Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday dared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for an open debate. ... read..

"BJP planted that car, will file written complaint": AAP's Sanjay Singh over Punjab registered vehicle row

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:12:44 AM IST

Amid a row over a Punjab vehicle which was found parked near Punjab Bhavan in poll-bound Delhi, AAP leader Sanjay Singh claimed on Thursday that the BJP planted that car with a fake number plate over which they will file a written complaint. ... read..

Union Budget to focus on consolidating fiscal deficit at 4.5 pc of GDP in FY26: UBI Report

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:12:39 AM IST

The Government will focus on fiscal consolidation and growth in the Union Budget, says a research report by the Union Bank of India. ... read..

Budget, RBI policy to steer India's economic growth in next 10 days: UBI

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:12:56 AM IST

The next 10 days will be pivotal for India's economic trajectory as the upcoming Union Budget announcement on February 1 and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on February 7 will lay down the policy road map to boost ... read..

Virat Kohli's return draws huge crowd, causes entry rush at Arun Jaitley Stadium

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 11:12:28 AM IST

A huge crowd turned up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli made his much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years. Fans gathered from the early hours of the morning, eager to witness the cricketing icon in action as Delhi f ... read..

From disposable to dependable: The rise of NorthEast United FC's Gurmeet Singh

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 10:42:42 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign has been a positive one for NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) so far, according to a report on the league's website. Most would point to Alaaeddine Ajaraie's goals for being the primary reason for Juan Pedro Benali ... read..

"Someone who has multiple Police cases registered against him": BJP's Kailash Gahlot criticizes AAP candidate from Bijwasan seat

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 10:42:26 AM IST

BJP candidate from Bijwasan, Kailash Gahlot on Thursday strongly criticized the AAP's candidate for the constituency, Surendar Bhardwaj, citing multiple criminal charges against him. ... read..

India's consumer market to become world's second largest by 2030: Report

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 10:12:39 AM IST

India's consumer market is on track to expand 46 per cent by 2030, making it the second-largest globally, according to the Edelweiss Mutual Fund report ... read..

"His ideals motivate us to build a developed India": PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 10:12:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary. ... read..

Virat Kohli mania grips Delhi as fans flock to Arun Jaitley Stadium for Ranji Trophy match

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 10:12:32 AM IST

A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team took on Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man--Virat Kohli. ... read..

"He didn't drink that water but immediately spit it out": AAP's Priyanka Kakkar on Haryana CM

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

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar on Thursday lashed out at Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini who took a sip of Yamuna water to counter accusations made by Arvind Kejriwal and said that the latter did not drink that water but immediately spit it out. ... read..

"His ideas continue to light our path": Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 77th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 9:42:40 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary, stating that his ideas of Satya, Ahimsa, Sarvodaya and Sarvadharma Sambhava continue to light our path. ... read..

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on Feb 3

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 9:12:38 AM IST

The national capital witnessed a thin layer of fog on Thursday morning while the AQI stood at 381 at 8 am. ... read..

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in unanimous decision

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 9:12:35 AM IST

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged, holding the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent. ... read..

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari campaigns for Delhi Assembly polls, highlights BJP's infra push

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 9:12:31 AM IST

In the run-up to the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari had campaigned in Delhi's Matiala Assembly constituency. ... read..

"Punjab govt involved in this": BJP's RP Singh after Punjab registered car found in Delhi with liquor bottles, cash, AAP pamphlets

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 8:42:32 AM IST

After a vehicle with a Punjab registered car was found containing AAP pamphlets and multiple liquor bottles with cash worth lakhs near Delhi's Punjab Bhawan, BJP leader RP Singh accused the Punjab government of being involved and deploying its officers in ... read..

"Bhagwant Mann knows very well that AAP commits fraud": Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 7:12:28 AM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, saying that he knows very well that AAP only commits fraud. ... read..

"Kejriwal wants to buy democratic rights of public": BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri hits out at AAP

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 6:42:28 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from Kalkaji assembly constituency Ramesh Bidhuri attacked Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that the party wants to "buy the democratic rights of public," after a vehicle with a Punjab registered car was found containing AAP pa ... read..

Sandeep Dikshit criticises AAP for Punjab vehicles coming to Delhi during elections, calls for "raiding Punjab Bhawan"

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 6:42:25 AM IST

Just after Delhi police found a vehicle near Punjab Bhawan containing pamphlets of Aam Aadmi Party and multiple liquor bottles with cash, Congress candidate for New Delhi Assembly constituency Sandeep Dikshit attacked AAP, saying that the claims of AAP br ... read..

"AAP wants to buy votes by distributing liquor": BJP candidate Satish Upadhyay

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 2:12:27 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Malviya Nagar assembly constituency Satish Upadhyay hit out at AAP, alleging that Delhi's ruling party has a culture of buying votes by distributing liquor. ... read..

PM Modi shores up BJP's campaign for Delhi polls; Rahul Gandhi also attacks Kejriwal over Yamuna pollution

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 1:12:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shored up BJP's election campaign in Delhi as he mounted a strong attack on the AAP government and party leader Arvind Kejriwal during a rally in the national capital. The war of words continued between leaders of BJP, AAP and ... read..

Punjab govt issues clarification after Delhi police seizes cash, liquor from car with 'Punjab sarkar' written on it

New Delhi | January 30, 2025 1:12:27 AM IST

With Delhi Assembly elections less than a week away, Delhi police seized multiple liquor bottles and cash from a car which had multiple Aam Aadmi Party pamphlets and 'Punjab sarkar' written on it. The Punjab government has issued a clarification stating t ... read..

Gadkari lauds 'Project Abhay', stresses on road safety, improving truck drivers' lives

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:42:57 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presided over an event at IIT Delhi, during which the findings of Project Abhay were released, and lauded the initiative for improving the lives of truck drivers. ... read..

Jamaica's Jerry Lee Holness becomes Indian women's 400m team's new coach

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:42:35 PM IST

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Wednesday signed Jamaica's Jerry Lee Holness as the new coach of the Indian women's 400m and 400m hurdles teams, according to Olympics.com. ... read..

Prayagraj: 30 kiled in Maha Kumbh stampede; CM Yogi orders judicial inquiry, announces assistance

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

Leaders across the political spectrum expressed condolences on the tragic stampede incident, that occured in the early hours of Wednesday, killing 30 and injuring several others. ... read..

"Interesting to see how it goes...": Finland envoy on India Startup event

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:12:51 PM IST

Finland Ambassador Kimmo Lahdevirta on Wednesday expressed excitement over the growing cooperation between Indian and Finnish startups. ... read..

"We should learn from each other", says senior journalist Peter Limbourg on challenges for Western media

By Tanya Chugh New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:12:46 PM IST

Deutsche Welle Director General, Peter Limbourg, stressed the importance of fact-based information is important for media houses and how technological advancements are a challenge for the media throughout the world and said everyone should hold dialogue a ... read..

"Government of liars": Congress' Partap Singh Bajwa slams AAP ahead of polls

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:12:28 PM IST

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government ahead of the Assembly elections, and called it a "government of liars." ... read..

CBIC destroys seized narcotics worth Rs 2246 crores

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 11:12:26 PM IST

As part of the Drug Disposal Drive by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Ministry of Finance, narcotics and drugs worth Rs 2,246 crores were destroyed from January 11 to January 26, according to an official press release from ... read..

"If only Kejriwal had Delhi in his hands, people would not have been able to breathe": Fadnavis

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 10:42:28 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday held an election campaign at the Rohini assembly constituency and while taking a jibe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that if the national capital was in his hands, peo ... read..

"Public Duty": Kejriwal issues clarification to ECI on his "poisoned water" remark

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 10:12:43 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding his "poisoned water" remarks, in which he levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government i ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Court rejects Bibhav Kumar's plea against cognizance taken against him

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 10:12:34 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari court on Wednesday dismissed the revision of Bibhav Kumar challenging an order of cognizance taken against him in a case filed by Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal. ... read..

MCOCA Case: Naresh Balyan withdraws custody parole application, hearing on regular bail tomorrow

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:42:40 PM IST

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan withdrew his application for custody parole in the MCOCA case after the Delhi Police opposed it, citing ongoing investigations. ... read..

"Doesn't matter..": 'Indian Idol 5' fame Sreerama Chandra defends Jasleen Royal amid online backlash over her performance during Coldplay concert

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:42:34 PM IST

Following backlash over Jasleen Royal's performance as the opening act for Coldplay's Mumbai concert, 'Indian Idol 5' winner Sreerama Chandra on Wednesday defended the singer, stating that it's a "personal choice' whether people like her performance or no ... read..

Air India to restart flights to Tel Aviv from March 2025

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:42:32 PM IST

Air India on Wednesday announced that it will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March 2 onwards, the airline said in a statement. ... read..

Delhi Court seeks Action Taken Report on 'fraudulent' share transfer in Advik Capital

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:42:30 PM IST

Patiala House Court of Delhi has directed Delhi Police to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) regarding an alleged fraudulent transfer of shares in the listed company Advik Capital Limited. ... read..

"You don't have guts...": Sandeep Dikshit challenges Kejriwal for debate, claims to expose his "manufactured lies"

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:42:28 PM IST

Sandeep Dikshit, Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency has challenged Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for an open public debate at Jantar Mantar on January 31. ... read..

Kharge claims Modi wants to "keep poor as poor and rich be more rich," accuses him of ignoring 35 lakh job vacancies

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:12:42 PM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deliberately not filling over 35 lakh job vacancies in railways, universities, and schools, claiming that it is because 50 percent of the recruits would come from ... read..

Leaders across political lines grief death of devotees in Mahakumbh

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:12:38 PM IST

As chaos erupts over the stampede at the ongoing Mahakumbh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid his respects to the deceased devotees who lost their lives in the incident during the early hours of the day. ... read..

"No 24 hr power supply in 20 BJP ruled states": Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:12:32 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that there is no 24-hour electricity supply in the 20 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states, adding that Delhi is the only place getting 24 hours of power supply. ... read..

Korean Cultural Centre India brings 'Seollal culture' alive for school students in New Delhi

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

The Korean Cultural Centre India celebrated 'Seollal', the Korean Lunar New Year, with a vibrant cultural event at its centre in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Budget: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde urges Centre to provide substantial financial backing for Maharashtra

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 8:42:39 PM IST

Ahead of the Union Budget, the Leader of Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party Shrikant Shinde on Wednesday urged the Union Government to provide substantial financial backing for infrastructure, employment generation, and emerging technologies like Artificial In ... read..

Kalpataru Ltd denies links to fraudulent group misusing its name after ED's property attachment statement

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:12:45 PM IST

Kalpataru Ltd on Wednesday denied any involvement with the fraudulent group misusing its name, following the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) statement that it had attached nine immovable properties worth Rs 30.5 crore linked to "Kalpataru Group companies" ... read..

Haryana CM Saini takes sip of Yamuna water to counter Kejriwal's "poison water" claim

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 8:42:26 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi's Palla village on Wednesday, where he took a sip of water to counter accusations made by AAP's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

Beating Retreat ceremony sees synchronised march to Indian tunes by bands of three services, CAPFs

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 8:12:36 PM IST

The Beating Retreat ceremony, which marked the end of Republic Day celebrations, saw a synchronised performance by the personnel of three armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces, as they played and marched to foot-tapping Indian tunes. ... read..

Kejriwal and Modi both only make false promises: Rahul Gandhi ahead of Delhi Polls

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 8:12:32 PM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi came out heavily against Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, and accused him as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making "fals ... read..

Yamuna water row: Kejriwal hits back at CM Saini, accuses him of "spitting back" water

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 8:12:38 PM IST

As the row over Yamuna water continues to intensify, Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, who took a sip of water, was actually "pretending" and later "spat back the water". ... read..

Saudi Arabia: 9 Indian nationals killed in Jizan road accident, Indian mission sets up helpline number

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 7:42:35 PM IST

In a tragic incident, as many as nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region. ... read..

RG Kar: Victim's parents withdraw plea for fresh investigation in RG Kar Rape and Murder case

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 7:42:33 PM IST

The parents of the victim in Kolkata's RG Kar rape and murder case withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking a fresh investigation into the incident. ... read..

"I always like jumping between two things": Pooja Hedge on balancing Bollywood and South films

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 7:42:29 PM IST

Pooja Hegde, who is one of the few actors to have made a name for herself in both South Indian and Hindi films, recently opened up about the challenges of managing her busy schedule and travelling between cities while working in both film industries. ... read..

CCS clears Army's Rs 10,000 crore Pinaka rocket deal; Solar, MIL to manufacture

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 7:12:47 PM IST

In a mega success for indigenous weapon systems, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the project to buy over Rs 10,000 crore worth of ammunition for the Indian Army's Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems. ... read..

Union Budget 2025: IT and Electronics industry calls for focus on Make in India, AI R&D, and digital infrastructure

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:42:50 PM IST

Information Technology (IT) and Electronics industry players, just ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, have demanded incentives for Make in India initiatives, investments in semiconductor manufacturing, funding for artificial intelligence research and deve ... read..

Haryana CM Saini takes sip of Yamuna water to counter Kejriwal's "Poisonous" claims

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:42:48 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi's Palla village on Wednesday, where he took a sip of water to counter accusations made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

"Will die but will never speak bad about my birthplace...": Assam CM Himanta slams Kejriwal over "poisoned water" claim

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:42:44 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma came lashing out at Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his "poisoned water" remark and criticised him for criticising his own home state. ... read..

Republic Day Parade: Results announced for best Marching Contingents and Tableaux, UP tableaux wins first prize

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:13:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh tableaux showcasing the 'Mahakumbh 2025 - Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' won the first prize at the 76th Republic Day celebrations held at Kartavya Path on January 26, Ministry of Defence said in a press release. ... read..

Supreme court directs Centre to introduce law for protection of domestic workers

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:13:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to introduce a law for the protection of domestic workers and housemaids. ... read..

Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer moves Delhi HC for interim bail to attend Parliament's Budget Session

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:13:08 PM IST

Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer, who has been in Tihar Jail in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case, on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court for seeking interim bail to attend the Parliament's Budget session starting from January 31 ... read..

If double engine govt is formed in Delhi then development would take place at fast pace like Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:13:02 PM IST

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami cited the example of Uttarakhand and said that if double engine government is formed in Delhi then here too development would take place at fast pace. ... read..

SRH Fahmi appointed as next Ambassador of India to Togo

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:12:47 PM IST

SRH Fahmi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Togo, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi Police's Railway Unit seizes Rs 32.61 lakh unauthorised cash at Sabzi Mandi Railway Station, one held

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 6:12:29 PM IST

In a major crackdown on unauthorised cash movement, the staff of Police Station Sabzi Mandi Railway Station apprehended a man in possession of Rs 32.61 lakh unaccounted cash, Delhi police said. ... read..

Ajaneesh Kumar appointed as India's next Ambassador to Argentina

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:12:34 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that Ajaneesh Kumar, currently serving as India's Ambassador to Estonia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Argentina. ... read..

Delhi HC disposes of PIL against AAP over 'Political Spam Calls', vilifying material; notes ECI's action

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:12:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a PIL accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of making "political spam calls" about freebies and distributing vilifying material during the Assembly elections, noting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) ha ... read..

"Come, have a debate with us on these CAG reports" Congress' Pawan Khera to Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:12:27 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and openly challenged him to a debate over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports. ... read..

Cabinet Approves 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient value chain with an outlay of Rs.34,300 cr over seven years

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 4:42:46 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs.16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs.18,000 crore by PSUs, etc. ... read..

Finish envoy call for stronger startup collaboration between India and Finland

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | January 29, 2025 4:42:43 PM IST

Pushing for stronger startup cooperation between India and Finland, Finish ambassador Kimmo Lahdevirta on Wednesday said India offers great opportunities for Finnish startups to scale up their businesses. ... read..

FOMC to keep rates unchanged, June and December 2025 may see a 25bps cut each: Report

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 4:42:41 PM IST

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in its policy announcement on Wednesday night (IST), according to a report by ICICI Bank. ... read..

Gautam Adani expresses condolences over Maha Kumbh stampede incident

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 4:42:34 PM IST

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, and pledged support for those affected. ... read..

5 dead, 16 injured in Burari building collapse, confirms Chief Medical Officer

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 4:42:30 PM IST

Five people have died, and 16 sustained injuries in the Burari building collapse incident, where a four-storey building collapsed around 6:30 PM in Kaushik Enclave, Rohit Bharti, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Burari Hospital, said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi riots larger conspiracy case: Shifa Ur Rahman gets custody parole to campaign

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 5:12:40 PM IST

Shifa Ur Rahman, an accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, was granted custody parole by the Karkardooma Court on Wednesday. ... read..

AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj criticizes Haryana industries for Yamuna pollution

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 3:42:30 PM IST

Delhi Minister and AAP candidate from Greater Kailash Assembly seat, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has held industrial units in Haryana responsible for discharging untreated effluents into the Yamuna River, calling it a criminal act. ... read..

BJP's Parvesh Verma accuses Kejriwal of corruption in CCTV installation

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 3:12:57 PM IST

Parvesh Verma, the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the New Delhi constituency, has filed a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other officials for alleged corrup ... read..

Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in labelling provisions

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 3:12:52 PM IST

In a move towards ensuring transparency in trade and consumer protection, the Centre has introduced a structured timeline for implementing amendments under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. ... read..

Stampede incident at Mahakumbh is extremely sad: President Murmu

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 3:12:42 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed sadness over the mishap at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj early this morning. ... read..

Maruti Suzuki's Chairman seeks quashing of FIR, Delhi HC calls for status report

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 2:42:48 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently called for a status report from Delhi police on the plea of businessman RC Bhargava seeking quashing of an FIR. Bhargava is the Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited. ... read..

Commuters can now avail 10% discount using NCMC card on every journey with Namo Bharat trains

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 2:42:39 PM IST

Namo Bharat commuters can now avail of a 10 per cent discount on every journey by using National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aboard Namo Bharat trains. ... read..

Supreme Court seeks data on FIRs filed in Triple Talaq

New Delhi | January 29, 2025 2:42:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought from the Centre an affidavit indicating total number of FIRs registered and charge sheet filed under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, which criminalises Triple Talaq and provides for a ja ... read..

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