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Capital's 3 ISBTS to get booths for prepaid autos
The three interstate bus terminals (ISBTs) in the Capital are likely to get prepaid auto stands soon, officials from the transport department said on Saturday, adding that space at the ISBTs is being created for parking of fixed numbers of autos.
UP BJP MLA among 16 booked for gang rape
A BJP MLA from Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh was booked on charges of gang rape and fraud on Saturday, police officials aware of the matter said.
2 injured in explosion to avenge marital dispute in Gujarat: Cops
THE MAIN ACCUSED AND THE MAN HIRED TO DELIVER PARCEL HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN THE CASE, POLICE SAID
15 tableaux from states, UTs selected for parade
Tableaux from 15 states and Union territories have been selected to take part in the Republic Day parade, India's biggest ceremonial function, on January 26, 2023, government officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.
FORMER SC JUDGE APPOINTED CHAIR OF UN INTERNAL JUSTICE COUNCIL
Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.
Highway site marked 'blackspot' but no action
The stretch of highway where an explosion from an LPG tanker leak killed 13 people on Friday was identified as a high-risk \"blackspot\" by Indian highway authorities, but safety improvements remained largely incomplete despite mounting casualties at the site, government records show.
FERRY ACCIDENT TOLL REACHES 15 AFTER ANOTHER BODY RECOVERED
The toll in the Mumbai ferry accident rose to 15 after the body of a seven-year-old was recovered on Saturday, officials aware of the matter said.
Highway fire toll rises to 13; 6-member SIT set up
The toll from Friday's catastrophic highway explosion rose to 13 on Saturday as authorities struggled to identify severely burned victims and searched for at least 13 missing people, while Rajasthan's high court demanded answers from officials about the circumstances that led to the disaster.
Navy chief holds talks to bolster safety measures
A day after he returned from an official visit to Indonesia, chief of naval staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi flew down to Mumbai on Friday to review safety procedures in the aftermath of the collision between an undertrial special operations Rhib (rigid-hull inflatable boat) and an overloaded tourist ferry at Mumbai harbour on December 18 in which 15 people lost their lives.
Cong to hold weeklong stir against Amit Shah
The Congress will observe a weeklong campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks against BR Ambedkar, party leaders said on Saturday.
Green area grows, now covers 25.17% of India
{STATE OF FOREST REPORT} EXPERTS FLAG CONCERN OVER QUALITY OF FORESTS
GST council rejigs rates, defers call on insurance
The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) in its 55th meeting on Saturday took a slew of decisions to protect the poor, including slashing the tax rate on fortified rice kernels, exempting GST on gene therapy, providing relief to farmers selling black pepper and resins.
Raj HC takes cognisance on its own as fire toll rises to 13
The toll from Friday's catastrophic highway explosion rose to 13 on Saturday as authorities struggled to identify severely burned victims and searched for at least 13 missing people, while Rajasthan's high court demanded answers from officials about the circumstances that led to the disaster.
Cannot achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal without diaspora, says PM
The Indian diaspora should join the drive to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, emphasising the country's role as a hub for innovation, green energy and electronics in the coming decades.
16 PAK SOLDIERS KILLED IN ATTACK ON ARMY POST
At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed and five critically injured after militants launched a brazen overnight raid on an army outpost near the border with Afghanistan on Saturday, officers aware of the matter said.
Maha portfolios out, BJP keeps key depts
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the home ministry and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar got the charge of urban development and finance departments respectively as the ruling Mahayuti partners finalised portfolio allocation after days of parleys and negotiations.
India, Kuwait to become strategic partners: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Kuwait on a two-day visit where he will hold talks with Kuwaiti leadership with a focus on charting a road map for a \"futuristic\" partnership that benefits both countries and elevates their relationship to a strategic partnership.
Court in US holds Pegasus maker liable for WhatsApp servers' hack
In a significant first, a California court has found Israeli spyware maker NSO Group liable for hacking WhatsApp's servers in a lawsuit filed by the Meta-owned platform in 2019.
Didn't attach any political flavour: Arif on playing Jinnah
Actor Arif Zakaria has been receiving appreciation for his nuanced approach to portraying the character of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's first governor-general, in web show Freedom at Midnight. The show is based on Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's 1975 novel of the same name.
Emily Watson calls Tabu a 'true treasure'
Actor Tabu has forayed into international waters and she will be seen in the Dune universe through the web series, Dune: Prophecy. Actor Emily Watson, who also features in the show, called working with Tabu (53) a \"beautiful experience\".
Zakir Hussain matlab tabla, says Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
Flautist and music director Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia says it has been hard to process the death of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who was 13 years his junior.
I FEEL STRONGER THAN ANY MAN: SANJEEDA ON MOTHERHOOD
Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who turned 40 on Friday, talks about raising her daughter as a single mum and being open to a new relationship
Kolkata's audience has a different sense of cinema: Shantanu on Bengali debut
For actor Shantanu Maheshwari, 2024 has been quite a fulfilling year on the work front.
2024 has been all about acclaim for Sanya Malhotra
Sanya Malhotra surprised her fans with her intense avatar in the music video of the track Aankh, which has been sung by musician Sunidhi Chauhan.
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If you ever found it impossible to sit through a movie and wished you could leave and get your money back, even a partial refund, you may be able to do that now.
'SUCCESS SE DIMAAG KHARAB NAHIN HONA CHAHIYE'
Pankaj Tripathi explains why franchise films did well this year; says though Stree 2's box-office numbers made him feel great, he didn't let the success make him go OTT
IFC bets ₹630 cr on NDR InvIT to bolster green warehousing
IFC has invested $75 million (about ₹630 crore) in domestic currency Sustainability Linked Bond issued by NDR InvIT in a strategic move to boost sustainable warehousing infrastructure and promote logistics sector.
India steel imports from China hit record high
CHINA SENT 1.96 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF STEEL TO INDIA DURING APRIL-NOVEMBER, UP 22.8% Y-O-Y
Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the claims, amounting to more than ₹10,952 crore, of four indirect creditors of Reliance Infratel Ltd. Reliance Infratel's total debt exceeds ₹41,055 crore.
VOLATILE PRICES DAMPEN GOLD DEMAND IN INDIA
Gold demand in India remained subdued this week as volatile prices prompted potential buyers to delay purchases, while higher rates across China are expected to potentially offset upcoming seasonal demand.