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Household consumption to surge in Q2 as headline inflation eases, rural demand revives

Household consumption in India is set to experience accelerated growth in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, the Reserve Bank of India said in its September Bulletin released on Friday.

Himachal govt to hand over Jangi Thopan Powari hydro project to HP Power Corporation Ltd

The Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, approved to hand over 780 MW Jangi Thopan Powari Hydro Power Project to HP Power Corporation Ltd.

NEVER SUPPLIED GHEE TO TIRUPATI TEMPLE, SAYS AMUL

Amid allegations of substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddus, Amul emphasized its ghee is made from pure milk fat, adhering to strict quality standards.

Priyank Kharge, US envoy Garcetti discuss trade, tech, and visa expansion

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti discussed enhancing trade relations between Karnataka and the United States.

DU polls: NSUI announces candidates, aims for upsetting ABVP this time

The National Students’ Union of India officially announced its candidates for the forthcoming Delhi University Students’ Union elections on Friday.

Court acquits former MLA, six others in 2010 riots case

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday acquitted former Congress MLA Asif Mohd Khan and six others accused in the 2010 case of rioting and damage to public property.

Coaching centre deaths case: Plea for change of investigating officer dismissed

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday dismissed application moved by Dalvin Suresh, father of deceased Nevin Dalvin, who died due to drowning in Old Rajender basement of RAU’s IAS Study Circle.

Cattle smuggling case: Court grants bail to TMC's Anubrata Mondal

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi granted regular bail to TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in the money laundering case related to the West Bengal cattle smuggling scam.

Two arrested for stealing 1 tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly stealing one tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh from a factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, police said on Thursday.

Bastar's Naxal victims look at Chhattisgarh govt and Centre for resolution of their issues

Victims from the Naxalaffected Bastar region of Chhattisgarh voiced their struggles and pain today at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.

EOW arrests Ashneer Grover's relative over fund misappropriation allegations

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested Deepak Gupta, a relative of Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe, in connection with allegations of misappropriating funds from the fintech company.

One held for storing huge quantity of fire crackers

A twenty-two-year-old man was nabbed for allegedly storing large quantities of illegal fireworks without a valid license in a raid that was conducted at Anand Parbat premises in the national capital, said police on Friday.

MAN KILLED AS CAR ON WRONG SIDE COLLIDES WITH BIKE

A biker died on the spot after a collision with a car driving from the wrong side in the Gurugram district of Haryana.

Police imposes MCOCA on Hashim Baba

The Delhi Police has imposed the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) on jailed notorious gangster Hashim Baba and eight other members of his gang for their continuous involvement in criminal activity, officials confirmed on Friday.

Law for doctors' safety soon: Tiwari

The government is planning to bring a law for doctors’ safety, said BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday.

Former BharatPe officer sent to five-day police custody in forgery case

Delhi’s Saket Court on Friday remanded Deepak Gupta, a former head of administration and procurement of BharatPe, to five days of police custody.

If Kejriwal is not elected CM, Delhi will see power hike like UP: Atishi

AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister designate Atishi on Friday said that if people in the national capital do not make Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister, they will see expensive electricity, and long power cuts as in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP government.

HC rejects Swati Maliwal's plea for framing charges against her in corruption case

In the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) recruitment case, the Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson, Swati Maliwal, against the framing of charges against her in December 2022.

AAP WILL BE KINGMAKER IN HARYANA: KEJRIWAL

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced his party will emerge as the kingmaker in Haryana after the October 5 assembly polls and no government will be formed in Haryana without AAP’s support.

Kejriwal to address Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar on Sept 22

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for a fierce battle in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with a focus on strengthening its booth-level organisation.

Resident doctors in Bengal to return to work today

Protesting resident doctors in West Bengal will call off their 42-day ‘cease-work’ and join emergency services in the State-run health facilities from Saturday.

Rahul's Haryana visit surprises party

In a move that has drawn significant attention ahead of the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made a surprise visit to Ghogripur village in Karnal district on Friday.

Maharashtra: 55 held after clash breaks out between two groups in Nandurbar

As many as fifty-five people have been detained in connection with an alleged stone-pelting incident that occurred during an Eid e Milad procession in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar on September 19, officials said on Friday.

Bihar: 16 fall overboard after boat crash due to electric shock

A tragic incident occurred in Bihar’s Saran district, where a boat rescuing 16 people from flooded areas collided with an electric pole and crashed due to an electric shock, causing several people to fall off the boat.

Meghalaya: BSF seizes buffalo horns, liquor along Indo- Bangladesh border

In two separate operations, the Border Security Force has foiled smuggling attempts along the IndoBangladesh border, seizing a large number of buffalo horns and liquor worth over Rs 13 lakhs.

NAVEEN DEMANDS JUDICIAL PROBE IN ARMY MAJOR, FIANCEE ASSAULT CASE

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Friday slammed the Mohan Majhi government in the state over the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancee at Bharatpur police station of Bhubaneswar and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter.

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to hold first state conference on Oct 27

Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will hold its first state-level conference on October 27 at Vikravandi V Salai village in Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu.

TN to install life-size statue of Indus Valley discoverer John Marshall

Marking 100 years of the announcement of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the government of Tamil Nadu had announced the installation of a life-size statue of John Marshall in Tamil Nadu.

MP BJP chief files plaint against Rahul accusing him of insulting PM Modi

Days after the Congress filed a complaint against Union Minister Ravneet Bittu over his remarks against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also filed a complaint against the Congress leader, accusing him of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Assam: 6 Bangladeshis sent back while attempting to cross Karimganj border

The Assam Police on Friday morning sent back two Bangladeshi nationals who had attempted to cross the Karimganj border.