CATEGORIES

India's power demand to grow 7% annually

In FY25 alone, electricity consumption is expected to increase by 7.2 per cent year-on-year, reflecting consistent growth from the previous year's 7.1 per cent.

Google Cloud unveils new initiatives to empower AI startups

Google Cloud is committed to empowering artificial intelligence (AI) startups in India to drive innovation and growth, the tech giant said on Thursday, as it unveiled several new initiatives at an event here.

EEPC India targets $300 bn engineering exports by 2030

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, commended EEPC India's target to reach $300 billion in engineering exports by 2030, calling it a bold testament to the \"courage and conviction of new India.\"

RUPEE HITS RECORD LOW OF 84.37

The domestic currency opened at 84.26 against the greenback, fluctuated between 84.26 and 84.38 before settling at 84.37

SC ON FELLING OF TREES: WHAT IS BEING DONE TO RESTORE DELHI RIDGE?

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the DDA about the measures undertaken to restore the Delhi Ridge area, where several hundred trees were allegedly felled illegally, and sought the extent of plantation done by the authorities.

Three arrested in Sarai Kale Khan gang rape case

Delhi Police arrested three accused, including an auto driver in connection with the Sara Kale Khan gang rape case, Delhi police said on Thursday.

AAP's Khan may hamper probe if granted bail: ED

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan may hamper the investigation in the money laundering case and flee from justice if granted bail, the Enforcement Directorate told a Delhi court on Thursday.

Congress to start 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' today

The Congress' month-long 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' will kick off from Rajghat on Friday as it plans to put pressure on the AAP government on various issues to regain its lost ground in the city ahead of the assembly polls due early next year.

15-20% rise in respiratory issues: AIIMS

Dr Madan also advised patients with respiratory problems to stay indoors and avoid exposure to outdoor activity.

3 juveniles held for fatally stabbing teenage boy

Delhi Police has apprehended three juveniles for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in the Mustafabad area in north-east Delhi, days after a verbal spat on the night of Diwali on October 31, police said on Thursday.

Air pollution in spike during Chhath Puja

Sixteen weather stations recorded an AQI above 400 with seven more stations seeing the air quality deteriorate to a \"severe\" level by evening.

AAP MLA Jai Bhagwan Upkar booked for assaulting MCD officials

The Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jai Bhagwan Upkar for allegedly assaulting an official of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) during an inspection at a meat house in Shahbad Dairy.

CHHATH SPARKS WAR FOR PURVANCHALI VOTES BETWEEN AAP AND BJP

AAP accused the BJP of preventing devotees from Hauz Khas village from celebrating the festival at a park where it used to be observed for many years.

HC jails lawyer for 4 months over contemptuous remarks

The Delhi High Court has held a lawyer guilty of criminal contempt, sentencing him to four months' imprisonment for \"scandalising and lowering the dignity\" of courts through his remarks against judges.

Govt to hire mist spray drones

The Delhi government is going to hire three mist spray drones to combat dust pollution in hotspot areas as well as gather real-time data on major pollutants, officials said on Thursday.

MCD unveils digital initiatives to streamline property tax collection for residents

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has introduced a comprehensive suite of digital tools to make property tax collection more efficient and transparent, providing Delhi residents with easier and more accessible management of property tax matters.

NATIONAL ANTI-TERRORISM POLICY AND STRATEGY SOON, SAYS AMIT SHAH

The government will soon bring a national counter-terrorism policy and strategy to fight terrorism, terrorists and their ecosystem, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

ED raids Vendors of Amazon and Flipkart

E-commerce platforms accused of violating FDI rules influencing sale prices

Row over Rahul's 'maharajas, nawabs' remark

\"The company subjugated India by aligning with, bribing and threatening our more compliant maharajas and nawabs.\"

'People Will Vote for NCP,' says party leader and actor Sayaji Shinde

Responding to the release of the election manifesto by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), party leader and actor Sayaji Shinde on Wednesday said that the manifesto along with the guarantees has been released in a very good way and that the people will be convinced and vote for the NCP.

Immigration check post inaugurated at India-Bhutan border in Assam

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, Leader of Opposition of Bhutan Dasho Pema Chewang

Progress of Assam-Meghalaya-Arunachal Pradesh border agreement reviewed

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan visited Assam to review the progress of the Assam-Meghalaya-Arunachal Pradesh border agreements to finalize boundaries within six months.

Odisha govt disburses Rs 423 crore to districts affected by Cyclone Dana

The Odisha government disbursed Rs 423 crore to various districts across the state to compensate for the losses incurred during Cyclone Dana.

Patnaik targets Odisha govt over mango kernel deaths in Kandhamal district

BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday held the Odisha government responsible for the deaths of two tribal women, who lost their lives after consuming mango kernel gruel in Kandhamal district recently.

NCW flags comments by Trinamool minister against BJP's Sandeshkhali face

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim stoked a controversy after he made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and referred to BJP leader Rekha Patra as \"maal\" while speaking of her Lok Sabha election loss to the Trinamool Congress in Basirhat.

WAQF ROW: JPC CHAIRMAN MEETS FARMERS IN KARNATAKA, CONGRESS LASHES OUT

Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chairman Jagdambika Pal on Thursday morning visited Karnataka amid the ongoing Waqf row and said that farmers in north Karnataka are claiming that the Waqf board was claiming land that belonged to them.

Loudspeakers on mosques illegal; violate High Court's order

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kankavli assembly constituency, Nitesh Rane on Thursday supported MNS chief Raj Thackeray's statement over loudspeakers on mosques and called them illegal and a violation of the High Court's order.

Fake promises, narratives on Constitution won't work

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning the sincerity of Congress's manifesto promises, including the Mahalaxmi Yojana.

SHARAD PAWAR EXUDES CONFIDENCE IN VICTORY OF NCP-SCP IN ASSEMBLY POLLS

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) leader Sharad Pawar on Thursday expressed confidence in his party's victory in the upcoming assembly polls, stating that the people of Maharashtra desire change.

Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh 2025: NDRF and SDRF teams to run campaigns along with health workers

The Yogi government is putting all effort into ensuring the success of Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive preparations to handle any emergency.