CATEGORIES

Slugfest over Pooram report

Political slugfest emerged after ADGP MR Ajith Kumar's five-months delayed probe report on the iconic Thrissur Pooram that was disrupted in May this year for the first time in its history, indicated that there was no outside interference.

‘ULFA I) Day bombs: 15 suspects held

In a major breakthrough in the investigation of suspected IED planting incidents orchestrated by United Liberation Front of AsomIndependent (ULFA-I) during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, Assam Police and National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a series of well-coordinated raids across multiple districts on Saturday night.

86% drop in rhino poaching in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant drop in rhinoceros poaching, citing an 86% reduction since 2016.

FLOOD ISSUE BOILS BETWEEN GOVTS

Power Secretary steps down from DVC

Netflix India faces probe for visa violation

Netflix India is under investigation for alleged visa violations, racial discrimination, tax evasion, and other business practice irregularities, according to a government email reviewed by Reuters.

97 pc atrocity cases against SCs in 2022 reported in 13 states

About 97.7 per cent of all cases of atrocities against SCs in 2022 were reported from 13 states, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh recording the highest number of such crimes, according to a new government report.

'World will run on made-in India chips'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian community in New York, stated that India's 5G market is now larger than that of the United States.

BJP PROMOTED JUNGLE RAJ: AAP

Alleging that ruling BJP promoted “jungle raj” in Haryana, AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday accused the saffron party of making the state a haven for criminals during its rule since 2014.

Cong’s new WB chief soft’ on Trinamool?

A day after Subhankar Sarkar became the new president of West Bengal Pradesh Congress, Sarkar said if Trinamool Congress brings ‘industry’ to the state he will not attack the ruling party.

Expedition from Siachen to Indira Point

A first-ever expedition from icy Siachen Glacier to the Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, traversing 5,500 kms through land, air and sea by cycling, sailing and scuba diving was held to mark 75 years of the Territorial Army.

UP mandates salary halt for defaulters

State government employees must declare property by September 30

Kolkata awaits Padma llish

After Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday announced plans to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India in time for Durga Puja, which will begin from October 9 to 13, anxious fisheaters in Kolkata and several big names in the eatery business are keenly awaiting the first lot to reach the city.

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe Laddugate

He alleged appointments to the TTD board became like “gambling” during the previous government and there were instances of appointing people who had no faith and giving preferences to nonHindus on the board.

BJP govt a must to teach Pak 'lesson'

There will be no talks with Pakistan till terrorism is eliminated, home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, asserting it is imperative BJP comes to power in J&K to ensure peace and teach the neighbouring country a lesson.

Poll for stability to make India strong: Nadda

ELECTION | If Pakistan fires a bullet, we will respond with a shell, roars Shah; dynasties promoted scams, says minister

Pak in pain as it watches Indian democracy flourish: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded people of J&K on Sunday for overwhelmingly taking part in the first phase of polling on September 18 and said Pakistan is feeling “pain in its belly” watching democracy flourishing in the UT after the abrogation of Article 370.

'Alliance with Cong to avoid hung assembly'

The NC's pre-poll alliance with Congress for the J&K assembly election was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday.

Indian students look at Italy as alternate study abroad target

EXPLORING OPTIONS | Restrictions Grow Elsewhere

South Korea sees 15% surge in international students

Experts credit country's ambitious 300K project and K-Pop culture for the rise, as well as growing demand for Indian graduates who speak Korean

Crossing Borders: Studying Medicine in Bangladesh

Hi there, my name is Jayshree, and I am attending National Medical College in Bangladesh to pursue my MBBS. You may ask why am I studying medicine in Bangladesh when the majority of Indian students are going to Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine.

India to clock 7% growth in FY25: Deloitte

India continues to be a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global outlook and the country could clock a 7% growth in the current fiscal despite the headwinds, Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty has said.

Vi awards ₹30k-cr contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear supply

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has awarded contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of 4G and 5G network equipment for three years.

India signs IPEF's clean, fair economy agreements

India on Sunday signed the 14-member IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc's agreements on a clean and fair economy with an aim to enhance cooperation in these areas.

Adani Airport Holdings expands lounge access amid Dreamfolks disruption

Adani Group's subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Sunday said passengers at airports across the country have been experiencing disruptions in accessing airport lounge, owing to suspension of services by Dreamfolks.

Govt to kick off FY26 Budget making exercise from 2nd week of Oct

The finance ministry will commence the exercise to prepare the annual budget for 2025-26 from the second week of next month in the backdrop of the Indian economy recording 7 per cent growth rate for the fourth consecutive year.

Global trends, FII trading activity to drive mkts this week

Investors will keep a track on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors with no major domestic trigger in sight this week, analysts said, and added that markets may face volatility amid the monthly derivatives expiry.

US firm ties up with Saankhya Labs for rollout of affordable D2M tech mobiles

A US-based company has joined hands with Indian firm Saankhya Labs and an IIT, Kanpur-incubated startup to design and roll out value-for-money mobile phones with augmented direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast capability.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group starts transformation journey

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has in recent years seen marquee firms being auctioned in insolvency proceedings and piling debt-fold businesses.

AICTE IDE Bootcamp organised at MGM University

The first phase of the second edition of the IDE Boot Camp, jointly organized by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will be inaugurated on September 23. AICTE Chairman, Prof.T.G. Sitharam, will be present as the chief guest via video conference.

GST Council to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 25

The ministerial panel will discuss tweaking of tax slabs and rates