CATEGORIES

DFPD and FCI sign MoU to boost efficiency in food grain distribution

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the fiscal year 2024-25 to improve the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution.

SEBI chief terms all recent allegations as 'false, incorrect, malicious and motivated'

In a joint statement on Friday, SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch out rightly termed the allegations labelled against them in the recent past as \"false, incorrect, malicious and motivated\".

Govt notifies foreign exchange rules 2024 to simplify investments and ease of doing business

The Ministry of Finance on Thursday notifies the new Foreign Exchange (Compounding Proceedings) Rules 2024 to simplify rules and regulations for foreign investments.

India's priorities in SCO shaped by PM's vision of SECURE, says Commerce Secy

In the 23rd meeting of Ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal noted that India's priorities within the SCO align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'SECURE' SCO, which stands for Security, Economic Development, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environmental protection.

Adani Group rejects allegations concerning Swiss bank accounts, terms them baseless

The Adani Group has rejected and denied \"baseless allegations\" over reports concerning freezing of some funds in Swiss bank accounts.

SEBI disposes of co-location case against NSE and others without any further action

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has disposed of proceedings against the stock exchange NSE, its former Vice Chairman Ravi Narain, former Chief Executive Officer Chitra Ramakrishna, former Group Operating Officer Anand Subramanian, and others in the colocation case.

Bengaluru-based startup Trip Cabinet secures $6.5m in funding to accelerate growth and innovation

A Bangalore-based travel startup, Trip Cabinet, raised USD 6.5 million in a recent funding round.

INDIA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES CONTINUE TO RISE HITTING FRESH HIGH OF $689.2 BILLION

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 5.248 billion, touching a fresh record high of USD 689.235 billion, during the week that ended on September 6, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.

Delhi court grants bail to accused in cyber fraud case

Delhi’s Rohini court has recently granted bail to a man accused of selling financial details of customers to fraudsters who allegedly use this to defraud credit card holders. This case pertains to an FIR registered at Cyber Police Station.

Salesman assaulted over liquor credit, 15 accused booked

A group of 15-20 youths attacked a liquor shop salesman after he refused to provide alcohol on credit.

Man strangles wife over social media use, surrenders to police

In a shocking incident in Prashant Vihar, a man strangled his wife to death after being frustrated with her frequent activity on social media platforms.

Gym owner shot dead in Greater Kailash area

A gym owner was shot dead by some assailants in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash on Thursday night, according to Delhi police.

Man killed, 2 injured as house wall collapses

Amidst rains in several parts of the national capital, a wall of the house collapsed in central Delhi’s Nabi Karim area on Friday morning leaving one dead and two injured, an official said.

IIT Delhi experts to investigate causes of fire in CNG and E-buses

A team of experts from IIT Delhi has been assigned to investigate recent incidents of fires in electric and CNG buses in the capital.

Delhi villages demand infrastructure, development ahead of assembly elections

Delhi’s villages are currently in a sorry state, lacking basic infrastructure for the inhabitants and turning into slums with waterlogged streets, improper drainage, and inadequate sewerage systems.

RAIN LASHES THE CITY; WATERLOGGING, TRAFFIC SNARLS REPORTED

Rain lashed the DelhNational Capital Region on Friday, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas.

AAP's Manish Sisodia offers prayers at Ganesh Puja Pandal in Patparganj area

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi party leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday offered prayers at the Ganesh Puja Pandal in Delhi’s Patparganj area.

JNU students, faculty bid farewell to famous alumnus Yechury

Hundreds of students and faculty members of Jawaharlal Nehru University paid tribute to late CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, as his body was kept at JNUSU office for paying homage on Friday.

'Jail wala' CM now 'bail wala': BJP's Gaurav Bhatia takes dig at Kejriwal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday took a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying the ‘jail wala’ CM has become a ‘bail wala’ CM now.

'THICK WALLS OF THE JAIL AND THE BARS CANNOT BREAK ME'

In his first remarks after being released from Tihar Jail on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he will continue to fight against “anti-national” forces working to weaken the country and asserted that incarceration has only strengthened his resolve.

High Court drops contempt proceedings against man who used abusive language in court

The Delhi High Court dropped contempt proceedings against a man who was frustrated after separation from his son after accepting an apology.

HC grants bail to co-owners of basement, asks them to deposit Rs 5 cr with Red Cross

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim bail to four co-owners of a basement linked to the tragic deaths of three IAS aspirants in Old Raj inder Nagar.

Court puts Jagdish Tytler on trial in Pul Bangash riots case

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday put Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on trial in the Pul Bangash rioting and Sikh killings case.

POLL FEVER GRIPS HARYANA, TOP LEADERS TO HIT CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Haryana is poised for a high-octane political show down as the state’s electoral landscape becomes the epicentre of national political activity over the next three weeks.

Prominent OBC leader Karan Dev Kamboj quits BJP, joins Congress

In a notable political shift ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, former BJP leader and ex-minister Karan Dev Kamboj has officially joined the Congress Party.

Cong attacks Govt over 'tax terror' after FM's talk with a bizman goes viral

The Congress on Friday launched a multi-pronged attack on the government over a video of a restaurant chain owner purportedly “apologising” to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for voicing concerns about GST, with Rahul Gandhi saying “fragile egos” only deliver humiliation.

NCB Mumbai disposes about 982 kg of illicit drugs

Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has disposed of about 982.100 kg of illicit drugs, which were earlier seized by the national nodal drug law enforcement agency.

Gujarat home minister flags off 20 new Volvo buses for GSRTC

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi flagged off 20 new Volvo buses for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).

Met office predicts heavy rainfall again in parts of MP after Sept 15

The Meteorological Department has predicted that the weather condition will remain normal for the next two days and predicted that heavy rainfall is likely to occur again in parts of Madhya Pradesh after September 15.

'Won't be surprised if he holds meetings with terrorists someday

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and meetings during his visit to the United States and said that he would not be surprised if he held meetings with terrorists someday.