Global hotels target India's growing outbound travellers

India's outbound travel market is set to grow in the coming years, with an increasing focus on high-spending segments, making it a high-priority market for global hoteliers.

'Weaknesses' in internal controls: Pristyn audit

The latest financial audit of Pristyn Care spotted \"material weaknesses\" in its internal controls but was satisfied that the healthcare unicorn presented a \"true and fair view\" in its financial statements, two people aware of the matter said.

Ayana eyes majority sale, $400 mn to finance growth

Standard Chartered to run sale; firm targets $2 billion equity valuation

Loss and damage fund pact reached ahead of COP28

An international panel on loss and damage due to climate crisis reached an agreement on operationalising a global fund late on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, UAE with the US formally objecting to the outcome.

PM says Singapore succession to happen before next election

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Sunday he will hand over power to a younger generation of leaders before the 2025 general elections (GE).

Israeli PM says no ceasefire in Gaza until all hostages returned

Gaza toll: More than 9,700 Palestinians have been killed in nearly a month of war

AICTE approves 21,900 seats in 300 institutes for working professionals

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved 21,900 seats in over 300 of its affiliated technical institutes to offer undergraduate, masters and diploma programmes to working professionals this academic year.

LS panel may adopt draft report tomorrow; stringent action likely

The ethics committee of the Lok Sabha led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vinod Kumar Sonkar will meet on Tuesday to consider and adopt a draft report on the cash for query allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, less than two weeks after it initiated a probe, functionaries said.

Yadav, Muslim numbers inflated in Bihar caste survey, says Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday termed the Bihar caste survey an \"illusion\" as he accused the chief minister Nitish Kumar-led state government of inflating the Muslim and Yadav population in the enumeration exercise for \"appeasement politics\".

Mahadev, 21 other betting platforms banned, says govt

THE ACTION CAME FOLLOWING AN INVESTIGATION BY THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE (ED) WHICH STARTED ITS PROBE INTO THE CASE IN 2022

'Uniform maternity policy for cadres, officers in military'

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal that will entitle soldiers, sailors and air warriors to the same maternity, childcare and child adoption leaves as officers in the three services, the defence ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Nijjar probe 'tainted' from start: India's high commissioner

The investigation into the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has \"already been tainted\" with a direction from \"someone at a high level\" to link New Delhi to the murder, India's high commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma has said. Verma said that the Canadian authorities were yet to provide India with any relevant information in the case.

Top CRPF officials review security prep for polls in Maoist-hit Bastar

Top officials of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reached Chhattisgarh from New Delhi last week to review the security arrangements in the state ahead of the assembly polls.

Weather system may lead to winds picking up from Nov 11: IMD

Delhi struggled to breathe due to a thick smog jacket enveloping the National Capital Region, as pollution levels in the Capital continued to remain in the \"severe\" zone for a fourth straight day on Sunday with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 454.

Grap 4 imposed, curbs in place on diesel vehicles, C&D activity

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) on Sunday, rolling out heavy diesel-based restrictions, including a ban on diesel-run light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi and those not conforming to BS-6 emission norms from entering the Capital with immediate effect.

Zaman, the missing spark in Pak quest

Spread across 10 venues, the ongoing ODI World Cup in India has showcased an interesting assortment of pitches. Teams have feasted on belters but have also had to grind it out on challenging surfaces.

Delhi bans construction, trucks as air still 'severe'

Authorities activated the fourth and most severe stage of the Grap curbs on Sunday as the air quality slumped again with an AQI of 454, making it the fourth consecutive day of \"severe\" pollution that has smothered the region in a headache-inducing, throat-irritating haze.

CBI may challenge Koli acquittal, not Pandher's

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the Allahabad high court’s acquittal of Noida resident Surinder Koli in a raft of cases linked to the grisly 2006 murders in Nithari of at least 19 victims, women and young children among them, officials familiar with the development said, adding that the grounds for appeal are being studied.

Modi addresses voters of C'garh, MP, Mizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed rallies in the poll-bound state of Madhya Pradesh, visited famous pilgrimage sites in Chhattisgarh, and released a video message for the people of Mizoram seeking their support and blessings to make their homeland “marvellous”.

Actor Russell Brand accused of sexual assault in New York suit

British actor-comedian Russell Brand was accused in a lawsuit filed on Friday of sexually assaulting a film extra on the New York City set of the 2011 romantic comedy Arthur, in which he starred as a boozing, philandering heir to a fortune.

Australia inch closer to semis, England ousted

It was a bitter end to England's slim chance of reaching the World Cup semi-finals after suffering a sixth defeat in seven games.

Kohli: Chasing Sachin for a Sunday birthday bash

The idea of Virat Kohli masks, reportedly 70,000 of them, got nixed by the Indian board.

Pandya out of WC, Krishna drafted in

Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup due to an ankle injury sustained during the seven-wicket win against Bangladesh in Pune last month but India head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't feel it's going to affect India's campaign.

Australia's Albanese arrives in China amid thaw in relations

Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday his much-anticipated visit to China to meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang marks a \"very positive step\" in stabilising strained bilateral ties.

Arab states to press Blinken for ceasefire

US-allied Arab states will press secretary of state Antony Blinken for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman on Saturday, as Washington tries to persuade Israel to agree to temporary pauses to allow in aid.

At least 157 dead in Nepal earthquake, rescue still on

Poor quality of construction and the midnight timing of the quake resulted in a high death toll and heavy damage

Vaishali cruises past Stefanova; Gujrathi draws with Esipenko

India's R Vaishali shot into sole lead after she crashed through the defences of former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in the ninth round of Fide Grand Swiss chess tournament here.

Little to choose in battle of table-toppers at Eden

At a venue where scoring hasn't always been easy, all eyes will be on whether India or SA break first

'Chinese assertiveness bolstered US-India ties'

China's assertive actions across the Indo-Pacific are set to bring the US closer to regional partners such as India, who are also better placed to win the race to develop the next generation of critical technologies, experts said during a session at the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday.

Under a strong captain, we are now playing a lead role'

External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks on a range of issues, including the burgeoning India-US relationship, the current state of India-China ties and New Delhi's decision to abstain during a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution for a humanitarian pause in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict