SAD will bring back Old Pension Scheme, regularise contractual employees: Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today announced the SAD would introduce the Old Pension Scheme and regularize all contractual employees once it forms the next government in the State in 2027.

RBI to allow opening of rupee account outside India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency.

Monsoon arrives two days early

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala and Mahe on Thursday, May 30.

ED attaches GIP Mall in Noida, other assets

The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth Rs 291.18 crore belonging to International Amusement Limited, the holding company of IRAL, the agency said on Thursday.

Markets jittery ahead of LS poll results, Sensex, Nifty shed 1% each

Falling for the fifth day in a row, benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent each on Thursday due to heavy sell-off in metal, consumer durables and select IT shares amid the monthly expiry of derivatives contracts.

22 passengers killed as bus falls into gorge in Jammu

A devastating bus accident in Jammu district on Thursday claimed the lives of 22 people, including nine women and two children, and left 54 others injured.

On last day, MMS launches blistering attack on PM Modi

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday came down heavily on his successor Narendra Modi, saying he indulged in the \"most vicious\" form of hate speeches which are purely divisive in nature and Modi is the first Prime Minister to \"lower the dignity of public discourse and thereby the gravity of the office of the Prime Minister\".

MARATHON CAMPAIGN DRAWS TO A CLOSE

Modi accuses I.N.D.I.A of being \"corrupt and anti-Hindu” | Opposition claims BJP is anti-farmer and anti-youth

KHARGE ACCUSES PM MODI OF RUNNING A 'DIVISIVE CAMPAIGN

With the election campaigning coming to an end on Thursday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of running a divisive campaign.

PM begins 45-hour-long meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his 45-hour long meditation at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial here on Thursday evening.

FRENCH OPEN: SWIATEK EMERGES VICTORIOUS OVER NAOMI OSAKA

World number one tennis star Iga Swiatek secured a win over former world number one Naomi Osaka in a gruelling, hard-fought second-round game at the ongoing French Open on Wednesday.

PAKISTAN COURT ACQUITS IMRAN KHAN IN TWO MAY 9 RIOT CASES

A District and Sessions Court in Pakistan acquitted  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Thursday in two May 9 violence cases, ARY News reported.

VIVEKANANDA ROCK: THE EPITOME OF WISDOM

Vivekananda Rock has a history dated back to 1892 and the memorial is not just a place of historical and spiritual importance, but also a testament to India's architectural prowess and collective dedication.

Startup successfully test-fires its maiden rocket from first and only private launchpad

Chennai-based private space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test launched their maiden rocket on Thursday, from India's first and only private launchpad within the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Israel to examine imprisoned Hamas terrorists' treatment

Israel’s top military officer appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of imprisoned Hamas terrorists captured since October 7, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday.

DJB cracks down on water waste, imposes Rs 2,000 fine

In the wake of a water shortage amid a scorching heatwave, the Aam Aadmi Party government has issued directions to the Delhi Jal Board to deploy 200 teams across the national capital to take action against wastage of water and impose a fine of Rs 200 against those in violation.

THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE CREATIVES IN THE AI-DRIVEN DIGITAL WORLD

In the AI-driven digital world, performance creatives have emerged as a crucial element in driving successful marketing campaigns.

Last chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup after 13 years

It’s tough to find two cricketers who are so different from each other yet so closely intertwined by the same thread of fate as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

VIJAY SETHUPATHI'S 50TH FILM 'MAHARAJA' SET TO RELEASE IN JUNE

Merry Christmas actor Vijay Sethupathi, who is a popular Tamil star, has completed his 50th film which is set to release soon.

Shot down 13 of 14 drones launched by Russia: Ukraine

Ukrainian military shot down 13 drones out of 14 launched by Russia in an overnight attack on three regions, the country’s air force said on the Telegram messaging app on Wednesday.

US SANCTIONS 3 CHINESE, THAI NATIONALS OVER CYBERFRAUD LINKED TO BOMB THREAT

Three Chinese nationals and three Thailand based entities have been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for being associated with a malicious botnet that enabled users to commit cyber fraud including bomb threats and apply for COVID aid, which resulted in loss of billions of dollars of the US government.

Putin warns West not to let Ukraine use its missiles to hit Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Tuesday that NATO members in Europe were playing with fire by proposing to let Ukraine use Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia, which he said could trigger a global conflict.

Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, nine ships around nation

The Ministry for National Defence of Taiwan detected 13 Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels, and four coast guard ships around Taiwan.

NAWAZ SHARIF ADMITS PAK VIOLATED PEACE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA IN 1999

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted on Tuesday that Islamabad 'violated' an agreement with India in 1999.

Hamas munitions likely caused fire in Rafah DP camp, says Israel

A fire at a displaced persons camp in Rafah following an airstrike was likely caused by Hamas munitions, according to a preliminary military investigation, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday.

SUPREME COURT: MAGISTRATE DOES NOT TAKE COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCE WILE DIRECTING POLICE INVESTIGATION AS PER SEC. 156(3) CRPC

The Supreme Court in the case M/S Sas Infratech Pvt. Ltd. Versus The State Of Telangana And Anr observed and has reiterated that a Judicial Magistrate cannot be said to have taken cognizance of an offence by directing an investigation by the police under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC.

SUPREME COURT: TENANT CONTINUING IN POSSESSION AFTER EXPIRY OF TENANCY LIABLE TO COMPENSATE LANDLORD BY PAYING 'MESNE PROFITS'

The Supreme Court in the case Bijay Kumar Manish Kumar Huf Versus Ashwin Bhanulal Desai observed and has held that if the tenant continues to remain in the rented premises even after the tenancy rights are being extinguished, then the landlord would be entitled to receive compensation in the form of ‘mesne profit’ from the tenant.

'191 BJP, 143 CONG POLL PICK FACE CRIMINAL CASES'

Out of the 440 BJP candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls, 191 have declared criminal cases in their election affidavits, according to an analysis by a poll rights body. For the Congress, out of its 327 candidates, 143, or 44 per cent, have declared criminal cases, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report based on data compiled from the affidavits on the Election Commission's website.

Sharjeel Imam granted bail

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in connection with a 2020 communal riots which involves allegations of sedition and unlawful activities.

Saurabh Bharadwaj's OSD suspended

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Wednesday suspended Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD) R N Das with immediate effect in connection with alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical kits, according to an official order.