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Ola Electric to hire 1,000 technicians as hyperservice enters next phase 5 Dec 2025, 7:54 am
The expansion will substantially bolster the firm's after-sales workforce of around 2,000 and follows weeks of rapid-response efforts to clear service backlogs in key marketsStock Market LIVE: Indian equities rise as RBI cuts repo rate; Sensex up 450 pts, Nifty nears 26,200 5 Dec 2025, 7:50 am
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates on Dec 5, 2025: The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per centWho is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory? 5 Dec 2025, 7:44 am
Sebi has barred finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from markets, alleging they ran an unregistered advisory scheme that misled over three lakh investors and earned unlawful gainsRBI MPC meeting LIVE updates: US tariffs have minimal impact on economy, says Guv Malhotra 5 Dec 2025, 7:35 am
RBI MPC meeting December 2025 LIVE updates: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra begins to address press conference; catch all the real-time updates hereSKF India Industrial targets near doubling of revenue in five years 5 Dec 2025, 7:32 am
SKF India Industrial expects revenue to scale to about ₹4,500 crore in five years, with margins improving post-2028 as a Pune plant-led capex cycle is completed and efficiency rises₹1 lakh fares stun flyers as IndiGo cancels all Delhi flights till midnight 5 Dec 2025, 7:31 am
As IndiGo cancelled all its Delhi departures until midnight, airfares on key domestic routes spiked sharply, with last-minute tickets touching ₹1 lakh as capacity tightened across major airportsSKF India Industrial targets near doubling of revenue in five years 5 Dec 2025, 7:31 am
SKF India Industrial expects revenue to scale to about ₹4,500 crore in five years, with margins improving post-2028 as a Pune plant-led capex cycle is completed and efficiency risesPutin India Visit LIVE: Working on peaceful resolution to Ukraine war, Putin tells PM Modi 5 Dec 2025, 7:26 am
Putin India Visit LIVE Updates: Get all the information on Vladimir Putin's India visit, from his arrival and dinner with PM Modi to key talks on trade, defence, economy and global securityMeta rolls out unified support hub for Facebook, Instagram: What's new 5 Dec 2025, 6:53 am
Meta rolls out a central support hub with AI search, better recovery options, and enhanced security protections for Facebook and InstagramNothing Phone 3a Lite now available in India: Check price, offers, specs 5 Dec 2025, 6:45 am
Nothing's new Phone 3a Lite is now on sale in India with a simplified Glyph Light design, Dimensity 7300 Pro chip and AI-powered features, alongside a new India-specific Blue colour variant2025 Apple App Store Award: Tiimo, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Strava among winners 5 Dec 2025, 6:26 am
Apple has announced the 2025 App Store Award winners, honouring 17 apps and games for excellence in innovation, user experience, design, and cultural impactRBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters 5 Dec 2025, 6:01 am
RBI will inject durable liquidity through a ₹1 trillion OMO purchase and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap. Here is what OMOs are, how they work, and why they matter as the rupee weakensKrafton India returns with new set of BGMI redeem codes: How to win rewards 5 Dec 2025, 5:52 am
Krafton India on December 5 released a fresh batch of BGMI redeem codes. These codes can only be redeemed till February 28, 2026Apple confirms iPhone 17 Pro misses a camera feature older Pros still have 5 Dec 2025, 5:48 am
The iPhone 17 Pro series does not support Night mode in Portrait shots, a feature available on the iPhone Pro line since the iPhone 12 series from 2020Adani, Hindalco eye investments in Peru's copper sector as demand surges 5 Dec 2025, 5:40 am
India, the world's second-biggest importer of refined copper, may have to source 91 per cent-97 per cent of its copper concentrate requirements from overseas by 2047Adani, Hindalco eye investments in Peru's copper sector as demand surges 5 Dec 2025, 5:40 am
India, the world's second-biggest importer of refined copper, may have to source 91 per cent-97 per cent of its copper concentrate requirements from overseas by 2047ED attaches ₹1,120 cr fresh assets linked to Anil Ambani firms in PMLA case 5 Dec 2025, 5:28 am
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore as part of its money laundering probe against the companies of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, officials said. Eighteen properties, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai's Ballard Estate, fixed deposits, bank balance and shareholding in unqouted investments of Reliance Anil Ambani Group have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Another set of seven properties of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, two properties of Reliance Power Ltd, nine properties of Reliance Value Service Private Ltd, fixed deposits in the name of Reliance Value Service Private Ltd, Reliance Venture Asset Management Private Lt, Phi Management Solutions Private Ltd, Adhar Property Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Gamesa Investment Management Private Ltd and investments made in unquoted investment by Reliance Venture Asset Management Private Ltd and Phi Management Solutions Private Ltd have also beeED attaches ₹1,120 cr fresh assets linked to Anil Ambani firms in PMLA case 5 Dec 2025, 5:28 am
The ED had earlier attached properties worth over ₹8,997 crore in the bank fraud cases related to Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM), Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, and Reliance Home Finance LtdSamsung's 'The First Look' event on Jan 4: TriFold global launch expected 5 Dec 2025, 5:21 am
Samsung has confirmed its January 4 First Look keynote, where CEO TM Roh will unveil the company's 2026 Device eXperience visionRBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, projects FY26 growth at 7.3% 5 Dec 2025, 4:37 am
The RBI MPC revised its inflation forecast downward from 2.6 per cent to 2 per cent in the December meetingGovt may seek bids for $7 bn IDBI Bank stake, advancing privatisation push 5 Dec 2025, 2:16 am
A government agency is expected to formally open the bidding process as soon as this month, in what could be the biggest state-backed disposal of a bank stake in decadesApple taps Meta's chief legal officer as general counsel in latest shake-up 5 Dec 2025, 2:11 am
The latest reshuffle follows the departure last month of Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, long the No 2 to Chief Executive Officer Tim CookIndiGo assures DGCA of full operations by Feb 10 after flight disruptions 5 Dec 2025, 1:32 am
On Thursday, 73 flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport, its spokesperson said. Around 30 were cancelled in Delhi, and 68 in Hyderabad, and 85 IndiGo flight cancellations were planned for MumbaiZaggle acquires Rivpe Technology for ₹97 cr to expand Rio.Money payments 4 Dec 2025, 5:59 pm
Fintech firm Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services has placed Rs 97 crore bet on consumer credit card and UPI-based payment solution provider Rivpe Technology with its 100 per cent acquisition, according to a regulatory filing. Zaggle will acquire Rivpe for Rs 22 crore and invest Rs 75 crore in the latter's brand Rio.Money to support product enhancement and expansion of consumer payment offerings. "We wish to inform you, the Board of Directors of Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited at its meeting held today...approved ...acquisition of 81,429 Equity Shares and 16,407 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares for consideration up to Rs 22 crores from the existing shareholders of Rivpe Technology Private Limited (Rivpe), representing 100 per cent of issued and paid-up capital of Rivpe on a fully diluted basis," the filing said. The transaction is expected to close in 120 days. "Zaggle will invest up to Rs 75 crore in Rio.Money, in one or more tranches, to support product enhancement, ...Tsugami launches ₹300 cr Chennai plant, boosting precision engineering 4 Dec 2025, 3:35 pm
Tsugami has inaugurated a Rs 300-crore assembly and foundry unit near Chennai-its largest machine-tool investment in India-boosting local jobs and strengthening high-precision manufacturingLIC partners with Yes Bank to expand reach through new bancassurance deal 4 Dec 2025, 3:01 pm
LIC has entered a bancassurance partnership with Yes Bank, giving customers wider access to its life insurance plans as both institutions work toward the "Insurance for All by 2047" visionBorderPlus to send 1,000 Indian nurses to Gulf Cooperation Council by FY27 4 Dec 2025, 3:00 pm
GCC healthcare ecosystem projected to require over 50,000 additional nurses by 2027, says BorderPlus CEOTech Wrap Dec 4: Apple Watch Hypertension alerts, Realme P4x, iOS 26.2 RC 4 Dec 2025, 2:33 pm
Apple Watch in India gets Hypertension Notifications. Realme P4x 5G launch. Apple releases iOS 26.2 RC for iPhones. Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC. Spotify Wrapped 2025. Samsung Exynos 2600ASG Eye Hospital to invest ₹2,000 crore, scale to 600-700 centres 4 Dec 2025, 2:30 pm
ASG Eye Hospital will invest Rs 2,000 crore to expand from 175-plus centres to 600-700 by 2030, using acquisitions, new hospitals and district centres, backed by investorsNephroPlus plans global scale-up ahead of IPO amid rising CKD burden 4 Dec 2025, 2:23 pm
India's largest dialysis provider plans to expand clinics at home and abroad ahead of its December 10 IPO, betting on rising CKD burden and demand for accessible dialysis careBritish American Tobacco plans to offload stake in India's ITC Hotels 4 Dec 2025, 2:04 pm
Dec 4 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco is looking to offload its stake in India's ITC Hotels, it said on Thursday, through an accelerated bookbuild processVinFast to expand facility for electric two-wheelers, buses in Tamil Nadu 4 Dec 2025, 1:27 pm
VinFast will invest an additional $500 million to expand its Thoothukudi facility for electric bus and e-scooter manufacturing, under a new MoU with Tamil NaduNexus raises $700 million fund to back AI, consumer, fintech startups 4 Dec 2025, 1:17 pm
Nexus Venture Partners has closed its $700-million Fund VIII to invest in early-stage AI, enterprise software, consumer and fintech startups across India and the USUltraviolette raises $45 million from Ferrari-investor Lingotto, Zoho 4 Dec 2025, 1:06 pm
EV two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette has raised $45 million in its Series E round from Zoho and Exor's Lingotto, as it scales production, advances battery tech and prepares for an IPO by FY28Dream11 exits fantasy gaming, pivots to sports-entertainment platform 4 Dec 2025, 10:58 am
The redesigned platform will offer creator-led live match watch-alongs, features for fans to react and exchange comments in real time, and free-to-play fantasy sportsSoon, describe a scene to Alexa+ and it will take you there in Prime Videos 4 Dec 2025, 10:41 am
Amazon adds an Alexa Plus feature on Fire TV that lets users jump to exact movie scenes on Prime Video using natural voice descriptions. Here's how it worksGoogle Photos lets you recap 2025 memories with Gemini-powered highlights 4 Dec 2025, 10:24 am
Google Photos' 2025 Recap uses Gemini to pick your best moments, add new stats like selfie counts, and offer sharing through WhatsApp and CapCutBofA sees Nifty at 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market returns 4 Dec 2025, 10:14 am
Bank of America has set a Nifty target of 29,000 for 2026, saying limited valuation upside means returns will hinge on earnings growth, with large-caps expected to outperform mid- and small-capsApple may launch iPhone 17e in 2026: A19 chip, Centre Stage camera expected 4 Dec 2025, 9:21 am
Apple's anticipated iPhone 17e will likely launch in 2026 with slimmer bezels around the display, A19 chip and an upgraded front camera sensor with Centre StageWhat India searched in 2025 as AI and visual queries reshape search trends 4 Dec 2025, 9:20 am
Google said AI made Search more helpful in 2025, driving a 70% global jump in visual searches and bringing features like AI Mode and Search Live to India, where Lens usage leads the worldRealme P4x 5G, Watch 5 launched: Know specs, price, and introductory offers 4 Dec 2025, 8:37 am
Realme has launched the P4x 5G and Watch 5 in India. The P4x 5G smartphone features a 7000mAh battery, while the Watch 5 brings AMOLED and GPSAirtel-Nokia partnership to help developers create new revenue streams 4 Dec 2025, 8:29 am
Finnish telecom company Nokia has partnered with Bharti Airtel to make network capabilities available to third-party developers for building new technology solutions and open up new monetization opportunities. Following successful trials, Airtel's network APIs (Application Programming Interface) will be available on a subscription basis to an established ecosystem of developers, system integrators and enterprises using Nokia's Network as Code platform, Nokia said in a statement. "We are happy to partner with Nokia today for network APIs and enable the ecosystem to leverage our network capabilities for automation and building secure and innovative digital services" Airtel Business CEO Sharat Sinha said. The collaboration will enable the developer community to seamlessly build advanced solutions leveraging the Airtel network's robust capabilities such as Al, 5G, edge computing and more. "This strategic partnership will provide developers and enterprises alike access to Airtel's ...Elden Ring Nightreign gets 'The Forsaken Hollows' update: How to unlock DLC 4 Dec 2025, 8:15 am
Bandai Namco has rolled out Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC, adding new Nightfarers, bosses, and a Shifting Earth event. Here's how you can unlock themZepto brings 'slotted' delivery to quick commerce users in select locations 4 Dec 2025, 8:14 am
Zepto has introduced a slotted delivery option in a pilot across select locations including Delhi and Bengaluru, letting users schedule orders for a same-day time window alongside instant deliveryIndusInd Bank denies report of talks to bring in strategic partner 4 Dec 2025, 7:31 am
IndusInd expects to grow in line with the country's banking sector next year, its chief executive said last month, following efforts to clean up its booksApple recommends iOS 26.1 to iPhone users still on iOS 18: How to update 4 Dec 2025, 7:13 am
iOS 26.1 is now the primary update shown to iPhone users still on iOS 18, with Apple shifting the Software Update screen to prioritise the newer releaseNearly 54% IndiGo flyers complain about timeliness, staff behaviour: Survey 4 Dec 2025, 7:12 am
A LocalCircles survey of IndiGo flyers, conducted against backdrop of social media complaints about service standards, highlights punctuality and staff behaviour as biggest pain points for passengersOPPO Enco Buds 3 Pro Plus review: Budget earphones with clear audio and ANC 4 Dec 2025, 7:06 am
OPPO Enco Buds 3 Pro Plus, available at Rs 1,899, offer a clear audio experience and modest active noise cancelling experience. However, there are some downsides, tooSpotify Wrapped 2025: Arijit leads as romance dominates listening in India 4 Dec 2025, 6:52 am
Spotify Wrapped 2025 highlights Arijit Singh as India's most-streamed artist for seventh straight year, with romance hits, film soundtracks and rising I-Pop acts shaping the country's listening habitsThis Samsung-first Google's Circle to Search feature expands to more phones 4 Dec 2025, 6:52 am
With Android 16 QPR2 update, Google brings Circle to Search's continuous scroll-and-translate feature to more phones, ending Samsung's exclusivity. Here's how you can use itIndiGo cancels over 300 flights in 2 days: What's causing the disruption? 4 Dec 2025, 6:51 am
IndiGo cancelled over 300 flights in the last two days across India, causing widespread delays and leaving thousands of passengers stranded across major airportsIndiGo cancels 175 flights as pilot shortage crisis enters third day 4 Dec 2025, 6:33 am
The crisis is a major setback for the two-decade-old airline that built its reputation on being punctual, coining the tagline "IndiGo Standard Time" when it shut plane gates well before departure timeApple's iOS 26.2 release candidate previews new features coming to iPhones 4 Dec 2025, 6:09 am
Apple begins rolling out the iOS 26.2 release candidate (RC) to developers and beta testers with features introduced throughout the iOS 26.2 beta cycleBiocon board to weigh BBL stake buyout, fundraising options on December 6 4 Dec 2025, 5:46 am
Biocon's board will meet on December 6 to consider acquiring Biocon Biologics shares from minority investors through cash or a share swap, and to approve fundraising options such as QIP, rights issueGoogle Gemini web revamp brings 'My Stuff' hub and dark mode: What's new 4 Dec 2025, 5:25 am
Google updates the Gemini on the web with a dark theme, a cleaner layout, and a new 'My Stuff' section that stores your images, videos and creationsSamsung Exynos 2600 chip unveiled, could debut in Galaxy S26 series in 2026 4 Dec 2025, 5:23 am
Samsung's early look at the Exynos 2600 emphasises system-wide optimisation and refinement at its core ahead of its debut in the Galaxy S26 seriesOnePlus Ace 6T launched in China, expected to come as OnePlus 15R in India 4 Dec 2025, 5:07 am
OnePlus Ace 6T launched in China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a 165Hz AMOLED display, hinting at what the upcoming OnePlus 15R may offer in IndiaApple releases hypertension notifications to eligible Watch models in India 4 Dec 2025, 5:00 am
Apple has released hypertension notifications for eligible Watch models in India, using 30-day pattern detection through the optical heart sensor on select devices running watchOS 26OpenAI in talks with TCS to begin Stargate India chapter, expand footprint 4 Dec 2025, 4:21 am
The San Francisco-based company is said to be exploring a plan to lease at least 500 MW of data centre capacity from HyperVault, TCS's newly established data centre armOpenAI in talks with TCS to begin Stargate India chapter, expand footprint 4 Dec 2025, 4:21 am
The San Francisco-based company is said to be exploring a plan to lease at least 500 MW of data centre capacity from HyperVault, TCS's newly established data centre armApple's top design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup 4 Dec 2025, 2:03 am
The move represents a seismic shift in Silicon Valley and shows that Meta is committed to becoming a name-brand maker of hardware devicesCristal Azul targets 150,000 cases and ₹150 crore India revenue by 2026 3 Dec 2025, 7:09 pm
New York-born, Mexico-produced tequila Cristal Azul is targeting 1.5 lakh cases and Rs 150 crore in revenue in its first two years in India, betting on premium spirits growthJSW Steel, JFE to form 50:50 JV for BPSL steel business at ₹15,750 crore 3 Dec 2025, 6:18 pm
The deal is aimed at bolstering the growth of the two steelmakers, whose partnership goes back to 2009, when they signed a comprehensive agreementUpgrad narrows loss for FY25 to ₹273 crore, revenue rises over 5% 3 Dec 2025, 5:36 pm
Edtech firm Upgrad has reported a narrowing of loss to Rs 273.35 crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to a regulatory filing shared by market intelligence Tofler. The edtech firm had posted a loss of Rs 559.5 crore in the same period a year ago. When contacted, Upgrad said, "The profit before tax is a loss of Rs 273.75 crore, and adding back depreciation, interest, and other income, we have an EBITDA positive of Rs 15 crore." The revenue from operations of Upgrad increased by 5.5 per cent to Rs 1,569.3 crore during the reported fiscal from Rs 1,487.62 crore a year ago. On a standalone basis, Upgrad loss narrowed to Rs 333.25 crore while its revenue from operations grew 5.5 per cent to Rs 1,074.54 crore in FY'25 from Rs 1,018 crore in FY'24. The standalone total income of Upgrad increased by 4.4 per cent to Rs 1,119.62 crore from Rs 1,071.59 crore in FY'24. "Upgrad Education Private Limited operates as an online higher education company, reported its revenueBirla Estates partners Sikka Group to co-develop ₹1,600 cr Noida project 3 Dec 2025, 5:21 pm
Birla Estates has tied up with Sikka Group to co-develop a ₹1,600-crore Greater Noida housing project, leveraging new revival policies that allow creditworthy developers to take over stalled projectsArun Kumar Singh gets rare one-year extension as ONGC chairman till 2026 3 Dec 2025, 2:50 pm
Arun Kumar Singh has been granted a rare one-year extension as chairman of ONGC, in signs that the government may have wanted continuity to consolidate the gains India's top oil and gas producer has made under his leadership. Singh, 63, will continue as the chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) till December 6, 2026, according to an official order that cited a decision made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2022, he became the first near-60 executive ever to be appointed chairman of a blue-chip PSU. Now, in another unprecedented move, his tenure will run until age 64. Industry sources said Singh brought the much needed stability in management at ONGC, helping reverse the decade-long decline in production of crude oil, which is feedstock for making petrol and diesel, and natural gas, which is used to produce power, make fertilizer, turned into CNG to run automobiles and fire household kitchens. Under him, ONGC stitchReliance Retail appoints Jeyandran Venugopal as President and CEO 3 Dec 2025, 2:45 pm
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, the holding entity of the country's leading retailer Reliance Retail, has appointed former Flipkart executive Jeyandran Venugopal as its President & CEO. In his new role, Venugopal will work closely with Isha Ambani, Executive Director of RRVL and the Leadership Team of Reliance Retail, under the overall guidance of Mukesh Ambani and Manoj Modi. Venugopal, who has 25 years of global leadership experience across retail, e-commerce, technology, and business transformation, will strengthen the retail portfolio, accelerate omnichannel growth, and drive technical and operational excellence across the value chain at Reliance Retail. Earlier, Venugopal worked with Walmart's e-Commerce platform Flipkart, where he most recently served as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), leading large cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Design, Data Science, IT, Security, and Infrastructure. Venugopal, whose career reflects managing ...Tech Wrap Dec 3: Dyson HushJet Purifier, Redmi 15C 5G, Android 16 update 3 Dec 2025, 2:33 pm
Dyson launched HushJet Purifier, Redmi 15C 5G launched in India, Android 16 update brings new features, Red Dead Redemption arrives on phones, Google's virtual Try-On tool, YouTube RecapFlipkart names former Meta executive Dan Neary to board ahead of IPO plans 3 Dec 2025, 2:32 pm
Flipkart has appointed former Meta executive Dan Neary to its board as it readies a potential IPO filing, signalling push on governance, innovation & operational discipline ahead of a planned listingFlipkart says order surges 40 pc YoY post-festival; user base expands 3 Dec 2025, 2:05 pm
E-commerce firm Flipkart on Wednesday said it has reported one of its strongest growth phases in recent years, marked by a sharp rise in customer base, higher order volumes, and deeper participation from Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns. The company said it served over 200 million customers across its ecosystem during the festive season, reflecting its expanding relevance in urban and non-metro India. Overall orders on the platform grew 21 per cent during the festive period, and around 40 per cent year-on-year post-festive period, signalling broad-based consumer confidence and category momentum, the company said in a statement. The festive cycle attracted 101 million customers, with two-thirds of them from non-metro areas - a trend Flipkart said reflects the accelerating shift of smaller towns toward online consumption and category diversification. "The belief that India's consumption story is driven only by metros is outdated. We see multiple Indians shopping on Flipkart: value-conscious .Cipla, Stempeutics launch stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis 3 Dec 2025, 1:59 pm
Approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), the treatment offers to slow disease progression and promote cartilage maintenance for patients with Grade II and III knee OAQ2 earnings: Pine Labs posts ₹5.97 crore net profit, revenue up 18% 3 Dec 2025, 12:51 pm
The company's revenue from operations grew 17.82 per cent to Rs 649.9 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 551.57 crore in Q2 FY25Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 with 5100mAh battery launched: Price, offers, specs 3 Dec 2025, 11:39 am
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A11 in India with an 8.7-inch 90Hz display and a 5,100mAh battery, available in Wi-Fi and LTE variantsDyson launches HushJet Purifier Compact in India: Check price and features 3 Dec 2025, 10:58 am
Dyson's new HushJet Purifier Compact brings stronger airflow, quieter performance and a long-lasting 360-degree Electrostatic Filter to help improve air quality in compact spacesRed Dead Redemption arrives on phones, consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, Netflix 3 Dec 2025, 10:38 am
Rockstar Games brings Red Dead Redemption to mobile for the first time, alongside enhanced graphics for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 launched: Price, specs 3 Dec 2025, 9:01 am
Xiaomi launches Redmi 15C 5G featuring 6.9-inch screen, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a large 6000mAh battery. It will be available at a starting price of Rs 12,499Now, Google lets you virtually try apparel by uploading photo: How it works 3 Dec 2025, 8:30 am
Google's virtual Try-On tool is now live in India, shoppers can upload a photo and see realistic outfit previews, making online fashion shopping easier and more personalChatGPT on iOS may soon draw on Apple Health metrics for tailored replies 3 Dec 2025, 8:25 am
OpenAI is reportedly preparing deeper iOS integration by allowing ChatGPT to tap into Apple Health metrics, enabling more personalised answers to wellness, activity, sleep and fitness-related queriesGoogle plans ChatGPT-style update for Gemini app: What's coming and why 3 Dec 2025, 7:10 am
Reportedly, Gemini is experimenting with a new layout, improved voice input, and deeper Maps integration, along with the Gemini Live experimentGoogle brings Pixel's notification summaries to Android phones: What's new 3 Dec 2025, 6:54 am
Android 16's latest rollout brings AI chat summaries beyond Pixel phones, a notification organiser, and deeper personalisation options to more phonesNothing to launch Phone 3a Community Edition on Dec 9: All you need to know 3 Dec 2025, 6:18 am
Nothing will debut the Phone 3a Community Edition on December 9, created in collaboration with winners of its global community project across hardware, software, accessories and marketing categoriesDelhi poll panel ready for MCD by-election; AAP, BJP vie for bigger share 29 Nov 2025, 11:50 am
The stage is set for MCD bypolls in 12 wards on Sunday, which will be a litmus test for the voters' mood in the national capital after the massive success of the BJP in the assembly elections earlier this year. The voting will begin from 7.30 am on November 30 at 580 booths across 143 polling locations. It will conclude at 5.30 pm, the Delhi State Election Commission said in a statement. A total of 2,320 polling body personnel, along with the deployment of 2,265 personnel, 580 Home Guards, and 13 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, will facilitate the electoral exercise. Fifty-one candidates, including 26 women, are in the fray for the polls. The BJP has fielded the highest number of women candidates (8), followed by AAP (6) and Congress (5). The election is being closely observed as AAP and the BJP will take on each other again after the assembly polls held in February. The saffron party won 48 out of the 70 constituencies and returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, .Time meets torque: When the worlds of watches and motoring converge 28 Nov 2025, 1:20 am
From hand-assembled engines to meticulously crafted movements, the worlds of motoring and horology merge through collaborations that celebrate precision, heritage and mechanical artistryThe white-glove way: A world where a car means your wish is my command 28 Nov 2025, 1:15 am
From school admissions to red-carpet galas, automakers are redefining luxury with concierge care that transforms ownership into an all-access lifestyleScent-sational road: Engineering excellence meets master perfumers 28 Nov 2025, 1:10 am
From rum-soaked leather to ambered elegance, carmakers are steering into the world of fine fragrance, creating perfumes that rival designer icons in depth and desireHimalayan peaks to Icelandic adventures: Journeys for long-drive lovers 28 Nov 2025, 1:05 am
From coastal breezes to volcanic horizons, these unforgettable routes promise pure driving bliss for travellers who find freedom behind the wheelWhat lies ahead: The most anticipated luxury car and bike launches 28 Nov 2025, 1:00 am
India's luxury auto scene is shifting into high gear, with superbikes, EVs, and reimagined icons set to redefine performance and design. The season ahead promises pure velocity wrapped in luxuryThe next turn: How taxes and trade deals are reshaping luxury car prices 28 Nov 2025, 12:55 am
GST 2.0, which levies a flat 40 per cent tax on luxury vehicles, has spurred renewed enthusiasm. Prices have fallen by 6-8 per centFor life on the move: Bespoke accessories to elevate your car and bike 28 Nov 2025, 12:50 am
From pet ramps to leather jackets and Italian carry-ons, these bespoke car and bike accessories blend performance, elegance, and everyday utility-perfect for travellers who live life in motionRunway ride: Five designers bring the spirit of the open road to couture 28 Nov 2025, 12:45 am
Where leather, legacy, and speed collide: Five designers reinvent biker style for the runway, turning the road's rebellion, nostalgia, and power into couture with a pulseRolls-Royces to Fords: How collectors are preserving India's motoring soul 28 Nov 2025, 12:40 am
From handcrafted parts to million-rupee rebuilds, the people reviving India's automotive pastWheels of time: How India's love affair with luxury cars, bikes has evolved 28 Nov 2025, 12:35 am
From the splendour of the maharajas to the sophistication of the mindful motorist: How India's love affair with luxury cars and bikes has evolvedNo requests for EVM check from defeated candidates in Bihar election: EC 27 Nov 2025, 3:36 pm
Poll authorities in Bihar have not received any application from candidates who were defeated in the recently-held Assembly polls with a request for EVM burnt-memory or microcontroller verification, the Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday. It said no similar request was received for the eight Assembly bypolls held along with the second phase of polling in the Bihar election on November 11. Following directions from the Supreme Court, the EC had issued revised standard operating procedures on post-counting checking and the verification of burnt memory or microcontroller of electronic voting machines (EVMs) on June 17, under which candidates at serial number 2 or 3, behind the highest-polled candidates, could seek checking and verification of EVMs within seven days of the declaration of the poll results. The results of the Bihar election and Assembly bypolls were announced on November 14.Bihar cabinet 2025: Who are the ministers in Nitish Kumar's new team? 20 Nov 2025, 8:53 am
The new Bihar cabinet comprises 14 ministers from the BJP, eight from the JD(U), two from the LJP (Ram Vilas), and one each from Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and the Rashtriya Lok MorchaSamrat Choudhary named BJP leader in Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha named deputy 19 Nov 2025, 8:07 am
Both leaders, who served as deputy chief ministers in the outgoing government, were re-elected in the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsNitish Kumar to be sworn in as Bihar CM for 10th time on November 20 17 Nov 2025, 2:06 pm
NDA is set to form a new 35-member Nitish Kumar-led ministry after the 17th Assembly ended, as JDU-BJP finalise berths and the opposition names Tejashwi Yadav its leaderRajeev Shukla backs Rahul Gandhi after poor performance in Bihar polls 17 Nov 2025, 5:06 am
The Congress leader asserted that every effort was made to win the Assembly election, and all the senior leaders went to campaignDay after victory, NDA leaders meet Nitish over govt formation in Bihar 15 Nov 2025, 4:02 pm
With a landslide victory in Bihar assembly polls placing the NDA firmly in the saddle, leaders of the alliance on Saturday appeared to have got down to the brass tacks of forming a new government in the state. Coalition partners made a beeline at 1, Anne Marg, the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving incumbent, who heads the JD(U). Notable visitors included Union minister Chirag Paswan, who is excited at the prospects of his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) sharing power in the state as well. I have congratulated Nitish Kumar ji on the victory. The NDA's win puts paid to the opposition's false narrative that there has been a rift between the two of us. Even during the campaign, the CM canvassed in seats where our candidate was contesting. We reciprocated the gesture and supported the JD(U) candidate in Alauli, which has been our home turf, Paswan told reporters. Situated in his native Khagaria district, Alauli, a reserved seat, was represented by thPeople of Bihar rejected casteist agenda of opposition, says PM Modi 15 Nov 2025, 2:06 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism and the Congress, which has become a Muslim League-Maoist combination. Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress' nationalist leaders who had worked with former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were sad due to the stunts of namdar. He was speaking at a programme to felicitate him by people hailing from Bihar living in Surat for the BJP-led NDA's massive victory in the assembly polls in the eastern state. The Congress' spate of electoral defeats in the last decade is a matter of introspection for that party, said Modi. People have rejected the Muslim League-Maoist Congress' (MMC) party. Not only that, but the nationalist leaders in that party who had worked with Indiraji and Rajivji are sad due to the stunts of namdaar' (Rahul Gandhi), Modi said. They (Congress) cannot explain the poll rout to their allies and even to their workers. They haBihar verdict is turning point in country's political history: Annamalai 15 Nov 2025, 1:34 pm
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on Saturday termed Bihar Assembly election result as a turning point in the country's political history. Speaking to reporters here on the side lines of a training programme organised for the party's booth level agents in the context of the Special intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Annamalai said, "The Bihar poll verdict is historic and shows people's massive support to register a landslide win for the NDA. It is a turning point in the country's political history and a overwhelming pro incumbency vote". He said that the Bihar electorate have smashed all lies, baseless allegations and empty charges made by the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi against the BJP in particular and the NDA in general during the poll campaign as the people were fully convinced that the development centric policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and governance model of the JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar. Bihar Assembly poll results would have its impact in theI personally feel Nitish Kumar should continue as Bihar CM: Chirag Paswan 15 Nov 2025, 1:15 pm
Paswan said the opposition is creating a "false narrative" that he is not on good terms with Nitish KumarEC clarifies to SC that Aadhaar won't be used to verify citizenship 15 Nov 2025, 12:41 pm
The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that it had already issued instructions for using the Aadhaar card as proof of identity and not of citizenship, for inclusion or exclusion in the revised voter list of Bihar. In a reply filed in the top court, the poll panel said that the court on September 8 had already clarified the usage of Aadhaar for updating the voter list. It said the court had stated that the Aadhaar card was to be used for the purpose of establishing identity in view of Section 23(4) of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950 . Section 23 of the RPA deals with the inclusion of names in electoral rolls. " by following the aforesaid order, the commission has already issued instructions dated September 9, 2025, to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Bihar for usage of Aadhaar card as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship for the purpose of inclusion or exclusion in the revised voter list of the state of Bihar," the poll panel ...'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar', says Maha CM Fadnavis on Bihar poll results 15 Nov 2025, 12:40 pm
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday countered the criticism targeted at the NDA after its landslide victory in Bihar, by asserting that the one who wins becomes the emperor, and asked the Opposition to accept defeat, identify mistakes and introspect. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising two main constituents -- BJP and JD(U) --decimated the Mahagathbandhan, an alliance of Congress, RJD and other parties, in Bihar on Friday to retain power. Speaking in Baramati on Saturday, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar wondered how the Election Commission allowed distribution of funds during the poll process in Bihar. He was referring to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which distributes money to a woman member of each family for setting up a business. "The Election Commission should think if the money distribution (by the Bihar government) was correct," he said, raising concerns over the possible implementation of the Bihar template in future ...Bihar's victory an endorsement of PM Modi's development agenda: CM Naidu 15 Nov 2025, 11:59 am
"The Bihar election results gave a message that right governance is right politics; the continuation of government with consistent policies is the reason for the victory," the Andhra CM saidLalu's daughter Rohini quits politics, says 'I'm disowning my family' 15 Nov 2025, 10:26 am
RJD received a drubbing during the Bihar Assembly elections, with the party only clocking 25 seatsBihar polls: Rahul meets Kharge; party asserts 'vote chori' charge 15 Nov 2025, 10:13 am
A day after facing a severe drubbing in Bihar, the Congress on Saturday questioned the role of the Election Commission in the poll process while its top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, went into a huddle to discuss the poll outcome. Kharge and Gandhi were joined by AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal, party treasurer Ajay Maken and AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, sources said. According to the sources, the leaders met to discuss the Congress' poor performance in Bihar, where the party won only six of the 61 seats it contested, its second-worst show in the state after 2010, when it won only four seats. Gandhi did not speak to the media persons after the meeting, as the leaders of the Mahagathbandhan, of which the Congress is a part, remained in a state of disbelief after the NDA swept the polls. Asked about the Bihar poll outcome and the party's poor performance, Venugopal sought to put the entire blame on the Election ...Our voters went with NDA fearing RJD will bring back jungle raj: Jan Suraaj 15 Nov 2025, 10:00 am
Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, which failed to open its account in the Bihar assembly, on Saturday claimed that a section of its voters ended up siding with the BJP-led NDA "out of fear of return of jungle raj under the RJD". Addressing a press conference here a day after the poll results were announced, its national president Uday Singh also claimed "polarisation" took place in the Seemanchal region in the aftermath of the blast near Red Fort in Delhi, a day before the November 11 polling was held in the area. "I can say there was fear of the return of jungle raj under the RJD. Although I am not saying that there has been any jungle raj, the fear was there. Many people, who would have given us a chance, ended up voting for the NDA out of that fear," said Singh, the former BJP MP. He added, "Let me make a distinction here. I am saying people had a problem with RJD, not with the Congress or other constituents of the opposition Mahagathbandhan". Singh, a .Cash transfer to women key to NDA's Bihar win: Jan Suraaj Prez Uday Singh 15 Nov 2025, 7:37 am
Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, which failed to open its account in the Bihar assembly, on Saturday expressed disappointment over its poll debacle, and said cash transfer to the accounts of women played an important role in the NDA's victory. The party was unable to galvanise votes in its favour, despite a high-pitched campaign and raising pressing issues such as unemployment, migration and the dearth of industries in the state. Talking to reporters here, Jan Suraaj Party's national president Uday Singh said, We are disappointed with the outcome of the assembly polls but not upset. Though we have not won even a single seat, we will keep opposing the ruling NDA." He said the party could not succeed in convincing Muslim voters in Bihar. "The mandate also proves that the people did not want the return of RJD," Singh said. He claimed that the cash transfer of Rs 40,000 crore to the accounts of women by the ruling NDA government in Bihar played an "important role"Bihar election results: How NDA, Mahagathbandhan parties have performed 15 Nov 2025, 5:20 am
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: For the first time in a state election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became the single largest party in Bihar, winning 89 seatsBihar elections: NDA scores a double century in blow to Mahagathbandhan 14 Nov 2025, 6:43 pm
The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won just 25 seats - only three more than its worst tally of 22 in 2010 - with party leader Tejashwi Yadav failing to reprise his 2020 appeal12 BJP nominees who missed victory, 6 Cong men who survived NDA tsunami 14 Nov 2025, 6:26 pm
Even as the BJP made a spectacular show in the Bihar assembly elections with almost all of its 101 candidates registering massive wins, 12 of the nominees missed the bus till late at night. A few of those contestants lost the polls by slender margins such as 30 or 178, according to the Election Commission. On the other hand, only six of the Congress' 61 candidates survived the onslaught of the ruling NDA. Of the 12 BJP nominees who failed to win included Vinod Kumar was handed a crushing defeat by AIMIM's Ghulam Sarwar in the Baisi seat by a margin of 27,251 votes. Kumar polled 27,251 votes. The saffron party's Haribhushan Thakur lost the Bisfi seat to RJD's Asif Ahmad by a margin of 8,107 votes. Thakur polled 92,664 votes, as per the Election Commission data. Umakant Singh of the BJP lost the Chanpatia seat by a slender margin of 602 votes. He polled 86,936 votes as against the Congress's Abhishek Ranjan, who bagged 87,538 votes. Vidya Sagar Keshari lost the Forbesganj seat by aBypolls: Double defeat for NC in J-K, Congress wins in Rajasthan 14 Nov 2025, 6:10 pm
Ruling parties Friday lost four of the eight seats where assembly bypolls were held on November 11 with the Congress bagging one seat in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and the PDP handing the National Conference its first ever defeat in its stronghold of Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP won the Nagrota seat in Jammu and Kashmir and Mizoram's main opposition party, Mizo National Front (MNF), retained the Dampa assembly seat with its candidate R Lalthangliana defeating Vanlalsailova of the ruling Zoram People's Movement by a margin of 562 votes. Bypolls were also held in Anta (Rajasthan), Ghatshila (Jharkhand), Jubilee Hills (Telangana), Tarn Taran (Punjab) and Nuapada (Odisha). The Congress and the BJP won one more seat each while the AAP and the JMM also bagged one seat each. In Odisha's Nuapada, BJP's Jay Dholakia beat Ghasi Ram Majhi of the Congress by a huge margin of 83,748 votes. Jay is the son of late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, whose death necessitated the bypoll. In Nagrota, BJP'sBihar assembly poll outcome extremely unnatural: CPI(ML) Liberation 14 Nov 2025, 5:18 pm
CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Friday termed the outcome of the Bihar assembly polls extremely unnatural, and said the party would undertake a thorough analysis of the results. In a statement issued by Bhattacharya, whose party could win only two of the 20 seats it contested, said, The outcome of the assembly elections... Has the scars of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls all over it. The party will undertake a thorough analysis of the outcome and draw necessary lessons, he said. The role of the unprecedented money transfer operation amounting to Rs 30,000 crore among a beneficiary population of 3 crore, defying all notions of election ethics and model code of conduct must also be taken into account, Bhattacharya asserted. A virtual repeat of the 2010 outcome after 15 years, when the credibility of the Nitish Kumar government has touched an all-time low and the Modi government too, suffered a major loss of support just a year agoWe couldn't win an election that was not fair from beginning: Rahul Gandhi 14 Nov 2025, 4:40 pm
The Congress posted its second-weakest performance in the Bihar Assembly elections after 2010Bihar polls: Mahila-Youth is new MY formula, says PM Modi in victory speech 14 Nov 2025, 2:19 pm
"Jai Chhathi Maiya, yeh prachand jeet, atoot vishwas, Bihar ke logo ne bilkul garda uda diya hai," the Prime Minister said, addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters in New DelhiNitish Kumar thanks voters for 'landslide victory' in Bihar elections 14 Nov 2025, 2:11 pm
Buoyed by the NDA's sweeping mandate in the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar thanked voters, credited the alliance's unity, and promised to accelerate the state's development jourBihar election results: What NDA's win means for future Rajya Sabha polls 14 Nov 2025, 1:53 pm
With the NDA heading for a sweeping majority in Bihar, the Opposition now faces a second setback, a weaker hand in upcoming Rajya Sabha elections as multiple seats will open for renewal before 2030Bihar Assembly elections results 2025: Top losing candidates and parties 14 Nov 2025, 1:11 pm
Bihar elections results: The turnout in the first phase was recorded at 65.08 per cent, while in the second phase, 68.76 per cent of voters went to the pollsBihar election results 2025: Candidates with biggest winning margins 14 Nov 2025, 12:56 pm
Bihar Assembly elections result 2025: The NDA appears set to form the government in Bihar once again, with the alliance leading in more than 200 seats; the Mahagathbandhan is ahead in around 30 seatsAs NDA returns to power in Bihar, all eyes turn to its farm promises 14 Nov 2025, 11:40 am
Topping of PM-KISAN by ₹3,000 a year; guaranteed procurement at MSP at panchayat level major sops'Victory of good governance': PM Modi, Amit Shah hail BJP's Bihar poll win 14 Nov 2025, 11:29 am
As the NDA surged past the majority mark in Bihar, PM Modi praised the verdict as a triumph of development, welfare and good governance, congratulating CM Nitish Kumar and alliance partnersNitish Kumar to continue as Bihar CM? JD(U)'s deleted X post sparks buzz 14 Nov 2025, 10:51 am
In a now-deleted post on X, the JD(U) said Nitish Kumar would continue as Bihar's chief minister, reigniting debate over who will lead the state after the NDA's strong performanceCongress' dismal outing in Bihar polls: Tracing party's past performances 14 Nov 2025, 10:13 am
In the 2025 elections, the Congress contested 60 seats as part of an alliance with the RJD. This was noticeably fewer than the 77 seats it contested in the 2020 Bihar Assembly electionsAkhilesh Yadav blames SIR after Mahagathbandhan rout in Bihar elections 14 Nov 2025, 9:36 am
Akhilesh Yadav's remarks came after Congress' Pawan Khera described the contest in Bihar as one between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the people of BiharBihar results: How Nitish Kumar's political playbook evolved each election 14 Nov 2025, 8:44 am
As NDA dominates early trends in the Bihar election results 2025, Nitish Kumar's long-evolving strategy, governance brand and alliance shifts continue to shape the state's political directionMaithili Thakur becomes Bihar's youngest MLA: A look at past young winners 14 Nov 2025, 8:23 am
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Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh Saturday asked fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh to surrender before police and cooperate with investigation. The Jathedar of Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs) also questioned police's competence, wondering why they have not been able to nab the self-styled Sikh preacher despite having such a big force. "If Amritpal is out (of police net), then I will ask him to present (before police) and cooperate with (police) investigation," said the Jathedar. Singh's remarks come in the wake of Punjab Police crackdown against radical preacher Amritpal Singh and elements of 'Waris Punjab De', an outfit headed by him. Amritpal has been on the run since March 18, when the police crackdown began. Several images and videos have shown him taking multiple vehicles to dodge police. The preacher himself gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district. His whereabouts are still ...Youth Congress workers block Delhi-Jaipur Highway on RaGa disqualification 25 Mar 2023, 4:06 pm
Many Youth Congress workers on Saturday blocked the Delhi-Jaipur Highway here and burnt tyres in protest against the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha. The party workers led by Haryana Youth Congress chief Divyanshu Budhiraja reached near Kherki Daula toll plaza at around 12:30 pm and raised slogans against the BJP government. The Centre has cancelled the membership of Rahul Gandhi to suppress the voice of the Opposition. We will protest on the streets against the dictatorial decision of the BJP government which is scared of the support received by Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'," Budhiraja said. The Gurugram police reached the protest site and detained one of the protesters. "Vikas Parmar alias Lala, a resident of Rohtak, was detained. He was released later," a police officer said. Following the complaint of ASI Yogender Kumar, an FIR was registered against about 20 protesters under sections 147 (riots), 283 (obstruction in public way), 341 (wrongfuBihar Deputy CM Tejashwi questioned by CBI, ED quizzes sister Misa 25 Mar 2023, 4:06 pm
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In poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for the return of the ruling BJP, lashed out at politics of manipulation and addressed a public rally at Davanagere after getting yet another rousing reception in his seventh visit to the southern state. The PM wrapped up a busy day of public engagements that also included a tribute to the legendary Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and a Metro rail ride on a new route that Modi inaugurated. In yet another stinging attack on the Congress, he said it looks at Karnataka as an "ATM" to fill the coffers of its leaders. Seeking a resounding mandate for a successive stint for the BJP in Karnataka, Modi said a stable government led by the saffron party was the need of the hour for the State's fast paced development. Stressing that Karnataka should be brought out of the "politics of manipulation", he said BJP wants to make the State a driving force of developed India, while the Congress looks at it as "an ATM tDelhi man gets threat message to dislodge Indian flag from Pragati Maidan 25 Mar 2023, 3:41 pm
The Delhi Police has registered a case against unidentified people for recording and circulating an audio message containing the threat to remove the Indian flag from Pragati Maidan, the venue for high profile G-20 meet in September. The case was registered at the complaint of a man who received the pre-recorded message on his phone when he arrived at the Delhi airport. In the message, the alleged Khalistan supporter was talking about taking over Pragati Maidan and removing the Indian flag. Later, the person also allegedly talked about 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, they said. A case under sections 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion etc) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at IGI Airport Police Station, they said. The case has been transferred to the Special Cell unit of the Delhi Police, they added. Singh, the radical preacher, is on theFocus on logistics policy at PM GatiShakti workshop for NE states 25 Mar 2023, 3:41 pm
The two-day regional workshop on PM GatiShakti National Master Plan -- organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry -- concluded here on Saturday, with more than 140 officials and industry players taking part in the session. The theme for the second day was National Logistics Policy. States, including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, gave presentations on their respective logistics policy, she said. DPITT Special Secretary (Logistics) Sumita Dawra said that these workshops are facilitating wider adoption of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy across states and Union territories (UTs), in the spirit of cooperative federalism. Such initiatives bring more vigour and build synergy among different stakeholders resulting in mutual learning among states or UTs and central ministries or departments, she said. On the first day, the workshop had focused on ways to strengthPM Modi's security breach during roadshow in Karnataka's Davanagere 25 Mar 2023, 3:25 pm
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Justice Chandrachud asked the Madras High Court Chief Justice to take initiative for the formation of creches in all the high court as well as all the district courts in the stateMHA extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 more months 25 Mar 2023, 3:18 pm
The demand intensified after the security forces killed 14 people and injured 30 others in Mon district of Nagaland in December 2021 in a case of "mistaken identity"DCW seeks action against illegal conversion therapy for LGBTQI+ community 25 Mar 2023, 3:18 pm
DCW on Saturday issued a notice to National Medical Commission to seek action against illegal conversion therapy training for the LGBTQI+ community being advertised under the banner of World Congress of Psychologists'. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said it has taken suo moto cognisance of an advertisement circulating on social media that claims that an organisation called the 'World Congress of Psychologists' with its Head Office at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh is conducting a three-month training programme on Psychosomatic Disorders, starting March 10. The organisation appears to have offered training on tackling 47 different disorders, and has included homosexuality, lesbianism and transvestism in the same, it noted. It is an established fact that homosexuality, lesbianism and transvestism are not 'psychosomatic disorders', the panel said. Over 50 years ago, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued a resolution stating that homosexuality is not a mental illness or .Mississippi tornadoes kill 23 people, destroy buildings overnight 25 Mar 2023, 3:07 pm
Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 deaths as of 6:20 a.m. Saturday with dozens of injuries and four people missing throughout the state. The agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from numerous local and state agencies were deployed along with personnel to assist those impacted by the tornadoes. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork reported destruction as the tornado swept northeast at 70 mph (113 kph) without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night. The National Weather ServiAndhra Pradesh CM Reddy disburses Rs 6,419 cr under YSR Asara scheme 25 Mar 2023, 3:07 pm
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday disbursed Rs 6,419 crore under the third tranche of YSR Asara scheme, benefiting as many as 74.94 lakh women. Under Asara scheme, outstanding bank loans of eligible women Self-Help Groups will be written off to enable them to stand on their own feet. Reddy released these funds by the click of a button, reiterating that the State government would continue to work for the educational, social, economic and political empowerment of women. He noted that the southern state has spent upto Rs 2.25 lakh core towards women's welfare through various programmes such as 'Amma Vodi', 'Cheyuta', 'Kapu Nestam', 'EBC Nestam', 'Vidya Devena' and others. According to the Chief Minister, more than 9.8 lakh women have launched their own business units such as stores, poultry farms, food processing units, vegetable shops and others through Asara scheme. Besides collaborating with corporates like L&T, Reliance, P&G, ITC, Amul and ...Fugitive Amritpal seen in jacket, trousers in CCTV footage from Patiala 25 Mar 2023, 2:57 pm
As pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh remained elusive, a new CCTV footage emerged on Saturday purportedly showing him wearing a jacket and trousers and speaking on a mobile phone. There was no official word from police on the undated footage, which is circulating on social media and is said to be from Patiala. In the footage, the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit chief could be seen holding a bag with his face covered with a white cloth. His key associate Papalpreet Singh could also be seen in the footage. In a second footage from the same spot, Amritpal Singh wearing goggles could be seen walking on the street and speaking on a phone. The self-styled Sikh preacher continued to be on the run for a week now following the police crackdown against him and his Waris Punjab De outfit. The whereabouts of Amritpal Singh and Papalpreet Singh remain unknown after they were allegedly harboured by a woman at her home in Shahabad in Haryana's Kurukshetra district on March 19. The woman, BSpecial meeting for civic budget to be held on March 28, says MCD 25 Mar 2023, 2:57 pm
A special meeting has been convened at the MCD headquarters on March 28 to discuss and deliberate on the civic budget, officials said on Saturday. As required by norms, the civic budget is to be cleared by March 31. The MCD passed the "schedule of taxes" in the civic budget for 2023-24 on February 15. But, the remaining budget process was stalled as the standing committee of the civic body is yet to be elected. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is "exploring options" to have the remainder of the civic budget cleared by March 31, official sources said on Friday. The MCD on Saturday said in a statement, the special budget meeting" of MCD for budget proposals for the revised estimates for the year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 would be held on Tuesday at Aruna Asaf Ali Meeting Hall at 2 pm. Earlier, the MCD had also written to the Delhi government to seek permission to call a special session for clearing the budget before March end. If the entire budget doesn't get passed by March 31, tBIMSTEC meet on climate change, food security underway in Kolkata 25 Mar 2023, 1:51 pm
The BIMSTEC ministerial conference, which will deal with issues such as climate change and food security, is underway in Kolkata on Saturday. Experts from various fields will discuss the issues concerning the seven members of the 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation' (BIMSTEC). The two-day event will be attended, among others, by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. "This conference has been designed to address all persisting issues and challenges in BIMSTEC with a country-wise representation and perspective, Arindam Mukherjee, the director of the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, one of the organisers of the event, has said. The seven members of the BIMSTEC are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.Punjab govt won't hesitate in taking tough decisions: Kejriwal on Amritpal 25 Mar 2023, 1:51 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab will not hesitate in taking tough decisions to maintain law and order as he asserted that those who were trying to spoil the atmosphere in the state are on the run. Kejriwal's remarks come in the wake of Punjab police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh and elements of an outfit, headed by him, named 'Waris Punjab De.' AAP supremo Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was in Jalandhar, where the crackdown on the Khalistan sympathiser began on Saturday, to lay the foundation stone of Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhyan Centre at Dera Sachkhand Ballan here. Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal said whoever tries to disturb peace in Punjab will not be spared. "In the past few days, you saw how some people tried to disturb peace in Punjab, he said. "We do not have to allow the atmosphere to be spoiled at any cost," he said, adding, We have to maintain peace, law and order iFM tells PSBs to diversify deposit, asset base amid global financial stress 25 Mar 2023, 1:32 pm
Use the crisis to frame detailed crisis management strategies, FM to bankersUS President Biden's TikTok, oil moves test the loyalty of young voters 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that's largely been in his corner. Youth turnout surged in the three elections since Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, helping Biden eke out victories in swing states in 2020, pick up a Democratic Senate seat in the 2022 election and stem potential losses in the House. But the 80-year-old president has never been the favorite candidate of young liberals itching for a new generation of American leadership. As Biden gears up for an expected reelection campaign, a potential TikTok ban and the Alaska drilling could weigh him down. Meanwhile, his plan to wipe out billions of dollars in student loan debt is in jeopardy at the Supreme Court. The effort, announced shortly before last year's midterms, was an attempt by Biden to keep a promise he made after defeating progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders iOver 2,200 non-faculty posts lying vacant at AIIMS Patna: Parl panel 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
In AIIMS Patna, against the sanctioned strength of 3,884 non-faculty posts, 2,202 posts are vacant, leading to a vacancy of approximately 57 per centState administrative service base of good governance: Rajasthan minister 25 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Rajasthan Education Minister B D Kalla on Saturday said the state administrative service is the backbone of the administration and base of good governance. He described the contributions of the state administrative service as important in realizing the dream of making Rajasthan a 'Model State'. Kalla was addressing the 16th convention of All India Federation of State Civil/Administrative Service Officers here attended by the officers from different parts of the country. The minister stressed the need for providing foreign training programmes, exposure visits and promotion opportunities to state administrative services officers on the lines of IAS officers and assured to take up these issues before the chief minister. Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat said the responsibility of improving the future of the common man lies on the shoulders of the administrative officers of the state. Kalla and other guests also released a souvenir on the occasion. Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) ..Second G20 framework working group meeting concludes in Chennai 25 Mar 2023, 1:08 pm
Around 87 delegates from G20 member countries, invitees, and international organizations attended the meetingHealth as critical agenda as trade, transport for us: BIMSTEC secy general 25 Mar 2023, 12:51 pm
Dealing with pandemic-related woes and other public health issues has become a critical agenda for the member states of BIMSTEC over the last two years since the COVID-19 outbreak, a top official of the regional organisation said on Saturday. Sri Lanka has been identified as the lead country for coordinating and planning on public health matters, he said. "COVID-19 made us realise that pandemics and health per say is an important agenda, and as a region, we have to come together. "Before COVID-19, we were focusing more on trade, connectivity, energy, electricity and such sectors, but not much on health. However, now we have realised that health is also a very important component," Tenzin Lekphell, BIMSTEC secretary general, told PTI. He was speaking here on the sidelines of a two-day meet of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), which has Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand as member ...Rajasthan govt announces 4% hike in DA of state employees, pensioners 25 Mar 2023, 12:51 pm
The Rajasthan government on Saturday announced a 4 per cent increase in the dearness allowance of the state employees and pensioners. The pensioners and state government employees will now receive a 42 per cent dearness allowance (DA) with effect from January 1, 2023. Earlier, 38 per cent DA was being given to them. The decision will benefit about 8 lakh state employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners, according to an official release. Apart from the state employees, this benefit will also be payable to the work-charged, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad employees. The state government will bear a financial burden of about Rs 1,640 crore annually with this increase. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the central government announced a DA, but it is implemented after a long time, while the Rajasthan government ensures immediate payment of the increased amount along with the announcement.Covid: Mock drill at Delhi govt hospitals on Sunday to check preparedness 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
Delhi government-run hospitals will conduct a mock drill on Sunday to assess their preparedness to deal with any eventuality in view of rising COVID-19 and seasonal influenza cases. A senior official said an order to this effect was issued to medical superintendents, medical directors and chief district medical officers (CDMOs) by the Delhi health department on Friday. "All the MS/MDs and CDMOs of all the hospitals of Delhi government are hereby requested to hold a mock drill on 26.03.2023 (Sunday) to check the preparedness of health, infrastructure, and logistics including availability of oxygen, so as to prepare for any eventuality, especially in view of increasing COVID-19 and influenza type cases," according to the order. The mock drill must be conducted by all the hospitals of the Delhi government and a report be submitted by March 26 evening or March 27 morning, furnishing details on a list of parameters mentioned in an earlier order dated March 23, it says. Sources said theFM Sitharaman reviews PSBs' performance amid banking crisis in US, Europe 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
After detailed deliberations, the Finance Minister advised PSBs to remain vigilant about the interest rate risks and regularly undertake stress testsBJP trying to divert attention from Adani issue by making accusation: RaGa 25 Mar 2023, 12:36 pm
With the BJP accusing him of insulting OBCs with his "Modi surname" remark, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he has been talking of brotherhood in all his speeches and the ruling party was just trying to divert attention from the Adani issue by making such allegations. Gandhi was on Thursday sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark. Several BJP leaders, including party chief J P Nadda, have accused Gandhi of insulting Other Backward Classes (OBCs) through his remark in 2019. Asked about the BJP's allegation, Gandhi said at a press conference here, "Look at any of my speeches in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, I am saying that all communities are the same, everyone should move forward together, there should be brotherhood, there should be no hate, there should be no violence. So my position is absolutely clear." "This is not an issue of OBCs, this is an issue of the relationship betweenGovernment hasn't intervened in Adani's tussle with US short seller: Sanyal 25 Mar 2023, 11:59 am
The "government has not intervened anywhere," Sanyal, a member of prime minister's economic advisory council, said in an interview in New YorkKeep close watch on evolving etiologies: Centre issues advisory on Covid 25 Mar 2023, 11:51 am
The advisory has also flagged low level of testing by states and UTs and has said that testing levels are insufficient as compared to the standards prescribed by WHO i.e 140 tests per millionAssam Govt signs MoU with Flybig to start flight in non-Udaan sector 25 Mar 2023, 11:51 am
In a bid to promote intra-state air connectivity, Assam government on Saturday signed a MoU with Big Charter Private Limited (Flybig) to facilitate air services in the non-Udaan sector. Flybig will operate flights between Guwahati-Dibrugarh-Guwahati and Guwahati-Silchar-Guwahati routes on a daily basis, an official of the company said. Assam Tourism Development Corporation managing director Kumar Padma Pani Bora and Flybig director Sanjay Natavarlal Mandavia signed the agreement in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to the terms of the MoU, the flight operations will be started in line with the Centre's Udan scheme with the state government operating the flights under viability gap funding. Speaking at the programme Sarma said the number of daily flight services will be enhanced and will add a new dimension to intra-state air connectivity. The services will give assured connectivity and price as it has been decided to keep a tab on the pricing with theElon Musk tried to take over OpenAI in 2018, but failed, says report 25 Mar 2023, 11:15 am
In March, 2019, OpenAI announced it was creating a for-profit entity so that it could raise enough money to pay for the compute powerNothing to panic about, take precaution: Doctors on rise in Covid cases 25 Mar 2023, 11:15 am
Amid a gradual increase in Covid-19 cases in Delhi in recent days, some medical experts say the new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the rise in cases but add there's no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots if they have not already. They also say this rise could be a result of more people getting themselves tested for Covid as a precaution when they actually get infected with the influenza virus and develop fever and related ailments. Over the past week, Delhi has seen a rise in daily Covid cases amid a sharp increase in H3N2 influenza cases in parts of the country, including the national capital. On Friday, Delhi recorded over 150 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 6.66 per cent. A day before that, it logged 117 cases with a positivity rate of 4.95 per cent. The number of daily Covid cases has nearly doubled since Tuesday when 83 fresh Covid cases were reported with a positivity rate of 5.83 per cent and one fatality. TUK-India trade has potential to double by 2030: UK's Dy High Commissioner 25 Mar 2023, 10:57 am
Notwithstanding the impact of Russia's war with Ukraine, the UK and India are heading towards an era of positive engagement in trade and business relations, with steps underway to promote mutual investments in both the nations, British Deputy High Commissioner in charge of Kerala and Karnataka Chandru Iyer said. Iyer who is also UK's Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia spoke in detail to PTI on Friday about the trade and investments between the UK and India and said there was potential to double the business by 2030. He was in the state to take part in various official engagements, including a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and also in connection with the port of call made by the British Royal Navy's frigate ship, HMS Lancaster, at Kochi. Calling war a global phenomenon that affects all countries in more ways than one, the British Deputy High Commissioner hailed entrepreneurs for being enterprising and resilient in the face of adversity. "If you look at t12 people hurt, 30 houses damaged as tornado hits Punjab's Fazilka 25 Mar 2023, 10:47 am
At least 12 people were injured and 30 houses damaged after a tornado hit the Bakenwala village in this Punjab district, officials said on Saturday. The tornado also damaged standing crops in the fields and kinnow orchards, they said. Bakenwala resident Gurmukh Singh said, "Villagers saw the tornado around 4 pm on Friday." It caused damage in a 2-2.5-km area, he said. Deputy Commissioner Senu Duggal, who visited the affected village, said the administration shifted those villagers whose houses were damaged to the local government school. "The administration will also begin the process to assess the loss of property and crop that will be compensated by the government," Duggal said. A video of the tornado wreaking havoc was widely circulated on social media. The injured have been admitted to the civil hospital in Fazilka.Indian envoy discusses bilateral relationship with US Ambassador to India 25 Mar 2023, 10:34 am
India's envoy here Taranjit Singh Sandhu met the newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and discussed with him immediate priorities in deepening the bilateral strategic partnership. The meeting took place soon after Garcetti was sworn on Friday in as the next US envoy to India. Garcetti, President Joe Biden's close aide, was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris, ending over two years of delay to fill one of Washington's most critical diplomatic positions. "Congratulated @ericgarcetti on his swearing-in as the Ambassador of America to India," Indian Ambassador to Washington Sandhu tweeted after the meeting on Friday. "As he prepares to depart for India, we discussed some immediate priorities in deepening the bilateral partnership, in line with our Leaders' vision," Sandhi said. He said he looked forward to working with Garcetti. The US Embassy in India has been without an ambassador since January 2021, the longest stretcDifferences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Rijiju 25 Mar 2023, 10:34 am
Denying any clash between the government and judiciary as speculated in the media, Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contended that differences were inevitable in a democracy but they should not be construed as confrontation. The Minister inaugurated the Chief Judicial Magistrate court, Mayiladuthurai, in the presence of Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice T Raja here. "We have differences, but it doesn't mean there is confrontation. It sends a wrong message across the world. I want to make it clear that there is no problem between different organs of the State. There are signs of robust democratic actions, which are not a crisis," he emphasised. Pointing to some media reports of alleged differences between the government and the Supreme Court or the legislature and judiciary, the Union Minister said, "we must understand that we are in a democracy. There are .Apple CEO praises China's innovation, history of cooperation during visit 25 Mar 2023, 9:39 am
Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum, a government-organised event being held again in full force after the country ended its Covid controls late last yearSmall US banks see record drop in deposits after SVB collapse: Fed data 25 Mar 2023, 9:36 am
Deposits at small banks fell $119 billion to $5.46 trillion in the week ended March 15Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in Twenty20 international cricket 25 Mar 2023, 9:25 am
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in a Twenty20 for the first time on Friday after the latter was restricted to 92-9. Pakistan, without five rested frontline players including captain Babar Azam, struggled on a slow and low pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against the Afghans, whose six bowlers shared all nine wickets. Afghanistan overcame falling to 45-4 in the 10th over to cruise home at 98-4 and win by six wickets with more than two overs to spare. Mohammad Nabi raised Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in five attempts over the past decade with a straight six over long off. Pleasure to win, as we've always lost against them by small margins, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan said. Wearing Afghanistan colors and leading the team in a win is a proud achievement. We never know the wicket . . . (but the) mindset was . . . to adjust accordingly. Afghanistan has a chance at a first series win in the remaining two T20s on Sunday and Monday. None of the Pakistan batters could accele2 dead, 9 missing in chocolate factory blast in Pennsylvania: Police 25 Mar 2023, 9:22 am
An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday evening killed two people and left several others missing as investigators begin to determine a cause. West Reading Borough Police Department Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed there were two fatalities, nine people missing and several others injured by the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading. The explosion at 4:57 p.m. sent a plume of black smoke into the air and resulted in the destruction of a building at the facility and damage to a neighbouring building. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, Holden said during a press conference. There was no further danger, but Holden directed residents to avoid the area of the factory about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia. Tower Health spokeswoman Jessica Bezler said eight people were taken to Reading Hospital Friday evening. Two were admitted in fair condition and five were being treated and would be released, she said inEric Garcetti sworn in as US Ambassador to India by VP Kamala Harris 25 Mar 2023, 9:01 am
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris at a ceremonial event.Microsoft threatens to cut off access to data from rival AI search tools 25 Mar 2023, 8:28 am
These search chatbots aim to combine the conversational skills of ChatGPT with the information provided by a conventional search engineTrump predicts 'death and destruction' if he's indicted in hush-money case 25 Mar 2023, 8:08 am
Trump asked how a former president could be charged with a crime given that "potential death & destruction in such a false charge could be catastrophic for our Country?"Gordon Moore, credited for bringing PCs to millions of homes, dies at 94 25 Mar 2023, 7:58 am
Gordon Moore came up with the 'Moore's Law' that would push semiconductor companies to put billions of dollars into research and develop the industry at breakneck speedPakistan professionals struggle with higher costs as economy teeters 24 Mar 2023, 6:11 pm
Like most people in the nation of 220 million, Ahsan and her husband, who owns a car servicing business, are struggling to cope with a surge in living costs triggeredAmazon, others revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar, says report 24 Mar 2023, 6:04 pm
Product inflation and soaring shipping costs are making the service unsustainable as the prospect of recession threatens to wallop already-flagging online spendingDeutsche Bank, UBS hit as bank fears spark stress signals in markets 24 Mar 2023, 5:56 pm
Deutsche Bank shares fell for a third day, dropping more than 12 per cent after a sharp jump in the cost of insuring its bonds against the risk of defaultNepal's population reaches 29.1 mn, PM Prachanda hails census data 24 Mar 2023, 4:53 pm
Nepal's total population has reached more than 29.1 million, according to the latest census published on Friday, registering a growth of 0.92 per cent in a decade. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', launching the National Report of the National Census 2022 here, said that the census data have emerged as tools for promoting good governance and measuring the nation's progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). According to the data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics, out of the 29,164,578 people in Nepal, 14,911,027 are females, while the number of males 14,253,551. At the time of the previous census, the country's total population stood at 26,494,504. According to the report, the population has increased at the rate of 0.92 percent in the last 10 years. The Census would provide a guideline to monitor and evaluate Nepal's commitments on the international forum about demography and its development, and the goals of national developmMeta Platforms Inc sued by its home county over social media addiction 24 Mar 2023, 4:43 pm
Issues around social media addiction were highlighted at a Congressional hearing ThursdayDonald Trump predicts 'death and destruction,' attacks Manhattan DA 24 Mar 2023, 3:45 pm
New York City police officers put up security barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court and Bragg's office earlier this week, but so far, protests have been minimalHow China, US and others watered down a key UN climate document 24 Mar 2023, 2:34 pm
The US State Department declined to comment. A senior administration official defended the final IPCC summary for policymakers, saying it was clear about the critical messageMicrosoft's $69 bn Activision takeover deal gets boost from UK regulators 24 Mar 2023, 2:19 pm
The narrowing of the probe echoes a similar step at European Union level where the bloc is said to be only focusing on cloud gaming services.Euro, sterling fall sharply against dollar amid jitters over European banks 24 Mar 2023, 1:31 pm
Risk aversion also sent sterling 0.6% lower to $1.2214, despite data showing the British economy was set to grow in the first quarter and confidence was growingEuropean Union leaders grapple with banking crisis as economy weakens 24 Mar 2023, 12:43 pm
European Union leaders gathered Friday to gauge the risk of a banking crisis developing from recent global financial turbulence and hitting the economy even harder than the energy crunch tied to Russia's war in Ukraine. The deliberations by EU government heads in Brussels follow US regulators shutting down two US banks, including Silicon Valley Bank, and a Swiss-orchestrated takeover of troubled lender Credit Suisse by rival UBS. The emergency actions on both sides of the Atlantic revived memories of the 2008 global financial meltdown and the ensuing EU sovereign debt crisis, which almost broke apart the euro currency now shared by 20 European countries. For the moment, we see no reason to be worried, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told reporters on his way to the EU meeting. But we monitor it really closely, almost on a daily basis, because no one knows what can happen. The European economy has been slowing rapidly since Russia invaded Ukraine 13 months ago to the day, .Xiaomi's revenue and profit slides in Q4 due to China's Covid-19 curbs 24 Mar 2023, 11:49 am
The company's revenue for 2022 was 280.04 billion yuan, a drop of 14.7%, while net income came in at 8.52 billion yuan, down 61.4%Pak receives $2 bn rollover deposits from China to get IMF bailout: Report 24 Mar 2023, 11:13 am
Cash-strapped Pakistan has received a rollover of USD 2 billion in deposits for a period of one year from its all-weather ally China to help Islamabad get a much-required bailout from the IMF to stabilise its economy, a media report said on Friday. The rollover, which basically is not a loan but a financial deposit to be kept at Pakistan's central bank for a period of one year, is one of the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in meeting its external financing needs in order to move towards inking the staff-level agreement, The News International reported. Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar confirmed the development. Yes, Dar was quoted as saying in a brief response when asked about getting a rollover of USD 2 billion SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) deposits from China. Pakistan and the IMF have been negotiating the release of a USD 1.1 billion loan since February but so far without any success due to the tough conditions by the donor which Pakistan isWHO calls for intensified whole-of-government approach to end tuberculosis 24 Mar 2023, 10:20 am
On World TB Day, WHO Friday called for an intensified whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to end the disease globally. It also highlighted the urgent need for strengthening high-level leadership and investments and accelerating the uptake of innovations and new recommendations of the world health body. Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has not just stalled but reversed years of progress towards ending tuberculosis, said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh. In 2021, the estimated burden of new and relapse tuberculosis cases globally was 10.6 million, a half-a-million increase from 2020. Mortality from TB and TB-HIV infection stood at 1.6 million, an increase of around 200,000 from pre-COVID-19 levels, she said. The WHO South-East Asia Region bears the world's highest tuberculosis burden. In 2021, the region accounted for more than 45 per cent of global tuberculosis incidence and more than half of global TB deaths. Throughout the COVID-19RBI has 'enough valid reasons' to pause rate hikes in April: ISEC PD 24 Mar 2023, 10:20 am
Market participants and analysts broadly expect a rate hike of 25 basis points (bps) on April 6, when the country's monetary policy committee (MPC) ends its three-day meetHong Kong traffic accident leaves some 70 people injured including children 24 Mar 2023, 9:36 am
Four passenger buses and a truck collided near a Hong Kong road tunnel on Friday and about 70 people were injured, including children. Most of the injuries were minor. The accident occurred after midday near a tunnel entrance on Tseung Kwan O Road in Lam Tin, a residential area in Kowloon. Some 60 people sustained light injuries and around nine others suffered more serious injuries, police said. It was unclear what caused the collision. Scores of firefighters, paramedics and police rushed to the scene. Several people lay on stretchers and at least one passenger was seen being helped out of a vehicle. A window on the side of a bus was shattered. Some of the injured, including elderly people, were treated by paramedics at the scene. A group of primary school students was seen sitting on the road and some of them sustained hand injuries.Nuclear drone to generate 'radioactive tsumani' tested: North Korea 24 Mar 2023, 8:03 am
North Korea claimed on Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic radioactive tsunami that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats. The test this week came as the United States reportedly planned to deploy aircraft carrier strike groups and other advanced assets to waters off the Korean Peninsula. Military tensions are at a high point as the pace of both North Korean weapons tests and US-South Korea joint military exercises has accelerated in the past year in a cycle of tit-for-tat responses. Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said the new weapon, which can be deployed from the coast or towed by surface ships, is built to stealthily infiltrate into operational waters and make a super-scale radioactive tsunami through an underwater explosion to destroy naval strike groups and majoCyclone Freddy deepens cholera risks in worst-hit countries: WHO 24 Mar 2023, 5:53 am
According to the WHO Regional Office, cholera cases had more than doubled in Mozambique over the past week from 1,023 to 2,374 as of March 20, reports Xinhua news agencyAs Tiktok faces heat, CEO says will never share US user data with China 24 Mar 2023, 5:17 am
Chew, who appeared before dozens of House Energy and Commerce Committee members late on Thursday, offered reassurances that the company would enhance privacyOver 1 mn people join nationwide protests against pension reform in France 24 Mar 2023, 4:48 am
More than one million people in France joined nationwide protests, rejecting the government's proposed pension reform bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64Protesters disrupt forum on Kashmir at National Press Club in Washington 24 Mar 2023, 4:45 am
The International Center for Peace Studies invited Mir Junaid and Touseef Raina from the valley for a panel discussion titled 'Kashmir - From Turmoil to TransformationGoogle pays tribute to Kitty O'Neil, once the fastest woman in the world 24 Mar 2023, 4:24 am
In 1976, Kitty O'Neil was crowned the 'fastest woman alive' for shattering all records for driving a rocket-powered car. Today's Google Doodle pays her a tributeSuspected Iranian drone strike kills US contractor in Syria: Pentagon 24 Mar 2023, 4:10 am
A US contractor was killed and five US service members and one other US contractor were wounded when a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said. In a statement released late Thursday, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said US Central Command forces retaliated with precision airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The Defence Department said the intelligence community had determined the unmanned aerial vehicle was of Iranian origin. The airstrikes were conducted in response to today's attack as well as a series of recent attacks against Coalition forces in Syria" by groups affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, Austin said. Overnight, videos on social media purported to show explosions in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor, a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields. Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area, which also hasNorth Korea simulates nuclear attacks with underwater drone, missiles 24 Mar 2023, 2:58 am
North Korea said Friday its latest cruise missile launches this week were part of nuclear attack simulations that also involved a test of a purported underwater attack drone as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to make his rivals plunge into despair. North Korea has stepped up its weapons demonstrations this month in a tit-for-tat response to the United States' expanding military exercises with ally South Korea aimed at countering the North's growing nuclear threat. The allies completed an 11-day exercise that included their biggest field training in years on Thursday, but North Korea is expected to continue its weapons tests as the United States reportedly plans to send an aircraft carrier in coming days for another round of joint drills with the South. Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim supervised a three-day exercise through Thursday that simulated nuclear counterattacks against enemy naval assets and ports that involved detonations of mock nuclear warheads. KCNA saidCredit Suisse, UBS among banks under scrutiny in Russia sanctions probe 24 Mar 2023, 2:24 am
The Swiss banks were included in a recent wave of subpoenas sent out by the US government, the people said. The information requests were sent before the crisisToshiba Corp accepts $15 bn buyout offer from Japanese consortium 24 Mar 2023, 2:13 am
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