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Rekha Gupta to be Delhi Chief Minister, elected leader by newly-elected BJP MLAs

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:42:40 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi.... read..
 

Mahakumbh to generate business worth Rs 3 lakh crore: trade body CAIT estimates

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:42:43 PM IST
The Mahakumbh festival in the holy city of Prayagraj is estimated to have generated business of over Rs 3 lakh crore (USD 360 billion) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in India, Confederation of All India Traders (C... read..
 

Five minors booked for sexually assaulting eight-year-old boy in Delhi's Narela

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:12:53 PM IST
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by minors in outer Delhi's Narela. As per the Delhi police, a PCR call was received on February 16, which alleged the commission of gang rape with a boy. After the inquiry, it was found that children ... read..
 

BCCI VP Shukla backs India to win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:12:58 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Wednesday that Team India will win the ICC Champions Trophy despite star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury.... read..
 

Highest number of Chartered Accountants penalised this 2024-25 fiscal: ICAI

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:00 PM IST
The year 2024-25 saw the highest number of chartered accountants (CA) penalized for misconduct, said the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI). A total of 2,771 chartered accountants were found guilty of misconduct in the past 18 years.... read..
 

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights key areas for modernisation in Indian Army

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:02 PM IST
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday highlighted the Union Budget allocation for defence and said that infrastructure development, technological absorption, and human resources upliftment are the major areas for prioritising modernisatio... read..
 

"We learn from mistakes": Suresh Raina on India's chasing struggles in ICC tournaments

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:05 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has reflected on India's struggles while chasing in ICC tournaments, emphasizing the importance of setting targets in major finals.... read..
 

"There should be no politics on this": Imam Association on Telangana govt's Ramzan move

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:12 PM IST
All India Imam Association Chairman Sajid Rashidi has urged parties to not politicise the Telangana government's decision to allow Muslim employees to leave at 4 PM during Ramzan.... read..
 

Demand outlook remains strong for Indian textile sector: Report

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 10:12:53 AM IST
Although domestic cotton prices remain higher than international prices, the overall demand scenario seems to be improving according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities Research.... read..
 

Delhi BJP begins meeting to announce new CM

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:13 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi legislative party meeting began at the party office on Wednesday.... read..
 

"All of you will be accountable": Congress President tells party state in-charges in meet

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:20 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the party's meet of General Secretaries and in-charges on Wednesday, and told the various newly appointed states in-charge of the party that they will be held "accountable" for the party's poll performance i... read..
 

Trump tariffs are likely to raise US PCE inflation by 0.7% and hurt GDP by 1.2%: Report

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 12:42:48 PM IST
The new tariff plans of US President Donald Trump will lift near-term inflation and hurt growth in the medium term according to a report by Standard Chartered. The report says importers will pass on the increased tariff costs to consumers thereby raising ... read..
 

India, Bangladesh strengthen border security through 55th DG-Level Conference

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:34 PM IST
The 55th Director General Level Border Co-ordination Conference between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh's Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) kicked off in New Delhi on February 17, 2025, according to Border Security Force press release.... read..
 

Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passes away at 76

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:43:01 PM IST
Milind Rege, former Mumbai captain, passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, just days after celebrating his 76th birthday, according to an official release from the BCCI.... read..
 

Rekha Gupta to be Delhi Chief Minister, elected leader at BJP legislators meeting

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:42:41 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi.... read..
 

Piyush Goyal meets Shield AI, McCain Foods officials, discuss collaboration

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:42:45 PM IST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Brandon Tseng, Co-Founder and President, and Sarjan P Shah, Managing Director (India) of Shield AI.... read..
 

"PM should have raised deportation of Indian immigrants in US": Congress' Kumari Selja

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:42:50 PM IST
Congress leader Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that the "issue" of the deportation of Indian immigrants from the United States should have been taken up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the US President during his recent visit to the country.... read..
 

"I am grateful for blessings of all of you": Delhi CM elect Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 9:12:48 PM IST
After Rekha Gupta was elected as the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party leader, she expressed her gratitude to the party on Wednesday.... read..
 

"Is remarkable batter..": Sarandeep prefers Pant over KL Rahul in India's Playing XI for Champions Trophy

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 9:12:53 PM IST
Former spinner Sarandeep Singh has voiced his concern over team management's apparent preference for KL Rahul as a regular wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI fold ahead of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh on Thursday in... read..
 

IFFCO nano fertilisers giving great results to US farmers: MD, CEO US Awasthi

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 9:13:03 PM IST
US Awasthi, Managing Director and CEO of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) said that IFFCO nano urea, nano DAP and Sagarika are giving great results in the farms of America.... read..
 

High-frequency indicators show pick-up in economic momentum during H2-2024-25: RBI bulletin

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 9:13:04 PM IST
High-frequency indicators point towards a sequential pick-up in the momentum of economic activity during the second half of 2024-25, which is likely to sustain moving forward, RBI said on Wednesday in its monthly bulletin.... read..
 

CBI book four including three senior officers of Western Railways on graft charge

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:12:45 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against three railway senior officers of Western Railways including a senior Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer over allegations of corrupt practices in railway departmental examinatio... read..
 

"Always excited to play variety of roles": Divya Dutta opens up about her role in 'Chhaava', journey in cinema

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:13:27 PM IST
Actress Divya Dutta opened up about her diverse and evolving career while reflecting on her transformative roles, her journey in the industry, and her recent experiences with the 'Chhaava' movie.... read..
 

US tariff may impact India's GDP between 0.1-0.6 per cent: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:13:22 PM IST
Trump's tariff may impact India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in between 0.1 to 0.6 according to a report by Goldman Sachs.... read..
 

AP Should have been in infantry, Dinesh was very good at math: COAS on Air Force Chief & Navy Chiefs

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:13:32 PM IST
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi said that Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, his NDA coursemate, should have been in the infantry and recalled that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, his classmate from Sainik School, was very good at... read..
 

Mithali Raj hails Nat Sciver-Brunt's knock against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025 clash

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 4:12:46 PM IST
Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj on Wednesday praised Nat Sciver-Brunt's outstanding batting display in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants.... read..
 

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation supports and partners with prestigious Indian Sports Photography Awards

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:42:40 PM IST
India's Olympic-medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang's non-profit organisation, Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF), is joining hands with the prestigious Indian Sports Photography Awards, as per a press release from the GNSPF.... read..
 

RECPDCL hands over 2 transmission SPVs to Power Grid Corporation of India

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:42:48 PM IST
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) handed over two projects specific to Special Purpose Vehicle (SPVs) of ISTS Transmission Projects to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited on February 18 at Gurugram.... read..
 

BJP to hold legislative meeting to finalise Delhi CM today

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 10:12:39 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a legislative meeting with its top leadership to finalise the Chief Minister and Cabinet Minister of Delhi as the party is set to return to the capital after 27 years.... read..
 

Newly appointed CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes charge; says first step for nation building is voting

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 10:12:44 AM IST
Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday took charge and in his message to the voters said that the first step for nation building was voting.... read..
 

Trade deficit in Jan'25 widens because non-oil, non-gold deficit reaches double digits

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 10:12:50 AM IST
The widening of India's merchandise trade deficit can be attributed to a decline in exports and a marginal rise in imports amid prevailing global economic uncertainty.... read..
 

Gopichand, Ajinkya Rahane to flag off New Delhi Marathon

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 6:43:17 PM IST
The 10th edition of the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon, scheduled for February 23, 2025, is set to be one of the largest sporting events in the country, with over 25,000 participants expected to participate.... read..
 

Nation-building is equal responsibility of Indian Army: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 7:13:07 PM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday shed light on the evolving role of the Indian Army in the country and stressed its pivotal role in nation-building alongside its primary defence responsibilities.... read..
 

"Our desire is to have 100% equipment production in India": Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 7:13:16 PM IST
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that the country's indigenous production capabilities are increasing, including in the field of drones, and the desire is to have 100 pc of equipment production in India eventually, even... read..
 

Corps Commanders empowered along China border to resolve issues at their level, avoid violence: Army Chief

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:12:45 PM IST
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said he has empowered the Corps Commanders deployed in formations along the China border to resolve issues at their level and avoid violence.... read..
 

"Whoever becomes the CM will work for the people of Delhi": BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat ahead of new CM announcement

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 8:12:50 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Wednesday assured that the new Delhi Chief Minister from her party will fulfil the dreams of the residents of Delhi.... read..
 

NIA arrests 3 more accused in Pak ISI-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:42:52 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the assistance of local police has arrested three more accused in the Pakistani ISI-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case involving sensitive and classified Naval defence information. The accused were arrested on... read..
 

Sachin Tendulkar shares heartfelt message for Milind Rege on his demise

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:12:38 PM IST
India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for Milind Rege's family and friends following his demise on Wednesday.... read..
 

Ravi Shastri pays emotional tribute to late Mumbai Cricket stalwart Milind Rege

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:42:55 PM IST
Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, just days after celebrating his 76th birthday. His demise marks the loss of a stalwart who contributed immensely to Mumbai cricket, both as a player and an administ... read..
 

BJP legislative council to hold meeting at 7 pm amid Delhi CM announcement

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 4:12:52 PM IST
The Delhi BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7 pm. The meeting will be held to take the final decision on the Delhi CM Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the appointment of former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and ... read..
 

"Central Observors to name Delhi CM tonight": Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 4:42:39 PM IST
The BJP has appointed two central observors for the finalisation of the name for the Delhi CM. OP Dhankad and Ravi Shankar Prasad are the central observors and will attend the Delhi BJP Legislative Party meeting, post which an announcment on the CM face w... read..
 

Qatar commits USD 10 billion investment in India, target set for doubling bilateral trade by 2030

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 2:12:37 AM IST
Following the visit of Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, India and Qatar have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relations. These relations are marked by a series of key agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening trade... read..
 

Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani appreciates Indian community's role in social, cultural development of Qatar

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 2:12:39 AM IST
The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday expressed his appreciation for the Indian community in Qatar, acknowledging its role in strengthening the social and cultural development of Qatar and serving as a social bridge between India an... read..
 

"Confident that Indian economy will continue to thrive in coming decades": Qatar's Amir

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 2:12:42 AM IST
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, praised India's "remarkable progress" across various sectors and expressed his confidence in the continued growth of the Indian economy. He also reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to strengthenin... read..
 

President Murmu greets Qatar Amir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recalls deep ties between two nations

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 2:12:44 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, during his visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President greeted him in front of the iconic Rampurva Bull at the steps of the Rash... read..
 

Swearing in ceremony of Delhi CM and new cabinet to take place at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 2:12:45 PM IST
The swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi Chief Minister and new cabinet will be held at Ramlila Maidan on February 20 at 11 a.m. Lt Governor VK Saxena will administer the oath of office to the CM designate and the cabinet at 12:35 p.m.... read..
 

Indian economy to grow between 6.2-6.3% in Oct-Dec quarter: SBI estimates

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:43:08 PM IST
India's GDP grew 6.2-6.3 per cent in the October-December quarter of 2024-25, estimates SBI Research on Wednesday in a report.... read..
 

Legal age of consent protects minors, but adolescents should express love without criminalization: Delhi HC

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:43:05 PM IST
In a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court emphasized that while the legal age of consent is crucial for protecting minors, adolescents should be permitted to express their feelings and engage in relationships without the fear of criminalization.... read..
 

Congress' top leadership holds meeting to discuss organisational issues

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 1:43:03 PM IST
Several leaders of the Congress party met on Wednesday at their party headquarters to discuss the issues related to the party's organisation.... read..
 

Delhi HC directs Civil Aviation Ministry to address plea for enhanced aviation safety

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 9:13:06 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities to address a representation raising concerns about passenger safety issues and to take appropriate measures to enhance passenger safety standards in India.... read..
 

Elaborate traffic managements and traffic advisories issued ahead of swearing in ceremony of Delhi CM

New Delhi | February 19, 2025 3:12:41 PM IST
Ahead of the swearing in ceremony of the new Delhi CM, elaborate traffic arrangements were made and traffic advisories were issued on Wednesday.... read..
 
 
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