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‘BJP has put money in pockets of corrupt while Cong will benefit people’

Taking a dig at BJP, Former Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the BJP government looted the people but the Congress will deliver financial resources of the state for the welfare of the people.

Uttar Pradesh international trade show 2024 concludes

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP International Trade Show 2024 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida concluded on a high note, setting new records for participation and business activity.

Home voting process for voters aged 85+, disabled to be completed today

for Haryana Assembly elections

Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde buried in Ulhasnagar crematorium

The burial took place at Shantinagar crematorium at around 6pm

Jamaican PM Holness to pay 4-day visit to India

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness will pay a four-day visit to India beginning Monday to solidify bilateral ties in a range of key areas including trade and investment.

Indian Railway staffers honoured for exceptional honesty and dedication

In a heart-warming display of integrity and commitment, the railway staff of India has been honoured with the title 'Imandar Rail Staffers' (Honest Rail Staffers) for their exceptional dedication in reuniting over 1,356 lost items with their rightful owners.

India enhances military tactics with advanced weaponry deployment

In a strategic move to bolster its long-range, high-precision firepower capacity, the Indian Army has deployed advanced weaponry such as howitzers, missiles, rocket systems, and loiter munitions along the China frontier. This adjustment in military tactics is a direct response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, where artillery fire has accounted for 80 per cent of the casualties, highlighting the critical role of long-range firepower in modern warfare.

Kumbh Mela: Railways plans to run 992 special trains, earmarks Rs 933 cr for infrastructure

The Railway Ministry has been working on making elaborate arrangements for the Kumbh Mela and has plans to run 992 special trains for the mega religious congregation to be held in Prayagraj in January, a senior railway official said.

Pune: 4 killed, 1 injured while unloading glass consignment

Four workers were killed and one was seriously injured when a glass consignment fell on them while they were unloading it from a vehicle at a glass manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Pune city on Sunday, officials said.

Himachal Pradesh Police hosts half marathon to raise awareness on drug abuse

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the half marathon at Shimla's historic Ridge area

Tigress that killed 11 persons over 3 years caged

A tigress that killed 11 persons over the last three years has been successfully caged under Chichpalli forest range in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, an official said.

Manager of finance company commits suicide over work pressure

In a tragic incident, Tarun Saxena, a 34-year-old area manager at a Finance Company, committed suicide due to the immense stress of not being able to meet his company's stringent targets.

Shifting sands

It is increasingly clear that the BNP is trying to reach out to both Hindus and India, amid reports of a steady distancing between the party and its erstwhile partner, Jamaat-e-Islami

Frozen ties

India has consistently stated that it wants to have normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan, but it has insisted that Islamabad must establish an atmosphere free from hatred and terror for this to happen.

A ‘bitter’ sweet

The sweet laddus of Tirupati have become a source of bitter debate in Andhra Pradesh, with the controversy now spreading to other parts of the country as well.

Flood and landslides kill 170 people in Nepal

The death toll from rain-triggered floods and landslides across Nepal climbed to 170, with 42 others missing on Sunday, officials said.

Austrians vote as far-right party hopes for its first national election win

Austrians voted on Sunday in a national election that the far-right Freedom Party is hoping to win for the first time, tapping into anxieties about immigration, inflation, Ukraine and other concerns following recent gains for the hard right elsewhere in Europe.

UK PM Starmer suffers first leadership setback

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suffered his first setback since taking charge at 10 Downing Street in July after one of his members of Parliament resigned from the Labour Party, delivering a scathing attack on his leadership.

In Alabama, Trump goes from dark rhetoric of his campaign to adulation of college football fans

Trump's brand of populist nationalism leans heavily on his dark rendering of America as a failing nation abused by elites and overrun by Black and brown immigrants

Pope wraps troubled visit to Belgium by praising victims

Pope Francis demanded on Sunday that sexually abusive clergy be judged and their bishops stop covering up their crimes as he ended a troubled visit to Belgium by responding to the outrage over the scandal here that has devastated the church's credibility.

Spotlight on Indian visas in race to replace Rishi Sunak as UK Oppn Leader

The two frontrunners in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader and take his place in the House of Commons as Leader of the Opposition have thrown the spotlight on cutting immigration into the UK, with visas for Indians being singled out in heated debates.

Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of largest barrages

More than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia on Sunday, officials said, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over Russian skies since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Taiwan detects China's test-firing of missiles

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean.

Govt okays transfer of licence of non-news channels to Star India

The government has approved the transfer of licence relating to non-news and current affairs TV channels held by the media entities of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to Star India.

'State Bank plans to introduce innovative products including RD, SIP combo to boost deposit growth'

In a bid to attract depositors, State Bank of India is contemplating to come out with innovative products including a combo product of recurring deposit (RD) and SIP, said the bank's chairman C S Setty.

BP looks to boost India presence after board meet

BP has a century-long presence in India, having invested more than $12 bn across the energy value chain

‘Global cues, FIIs’ trading activity to drive markets this week’

Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and domestic macroeconomic data announcements would dictate terms in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said.

Govt delegation to visit Mongolia next month

An Indian delegation, including senior government officials, will leave for Mongolia next month to discuss importing coking coal from the landlocked nation.

Investments in sectors under PLI schemes may hit ₹2L cr in coming yrs

The 14 sectors covered under the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes have witnessed investments of Rs 1.46 lakh crore till August and the capital infusion is likely to reach Rs 2 lakh crore in the coming years, the Commerce Ministry said on Sunday.

Govt considering to set up foreign investment regulatory mechanism

At present, the consideration is at discussion level only, sources said