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Israel launches its first suicide prevention campaign
Israel's Ministry of Health is launching for the first time a suicide prevention campaign that it published on Tuesday, which is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker suspends security officials over PTI lawmakers' arrests
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has suspended five security officials following the arrest of PTI lawmakers from the Parliament House, Dawn reported.
PAK'S PTI LEADERS MOVE HIGH COURT FOR TRANSIT BAIL AFTER ISLAMABAD RALLY ARREST
Several lawmakers from Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI), including Omar Ayub Khan, Zartaj Gul, and Asad Qaiser, appeared on Wednesday in the Peshawar High Court seeking transit bail in connection with cases filed after the party's recent rally in Islamabad, The Express Tribune reported.
India-Philippines joint defence cooperation meet held in Manila
The fifth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) convened in Manila on September 11.
HISTORIC MOMENT: PALESTINE GETS SEAT IN UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly kicked off in New York with the presence of the representatives of Palestine, which have been given a seat in the General Assembly Hall next to the UN member states.
SUPREME COURT DIRECTS REGISTRY: DO NOT ACCEPT BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS
The West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose reserved the Aparajita Women and Child, West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment Bill, 2024 to the President of India Droupadi Murmu for consideration on September 06, 2024.
Supreme Court grants bail to undertrial; reaffirms right to speedy trial: To avoid trial process itself being the punishment'
The Supreme Court in the case Balwinder Singh v.State of Punjab observed and has granted bail to an undertrial prisoner who be ing in custody for over four years, considering the delay in the trial.
Delhi High Court: Mere govt recommendation does not entitle individual to claim DDA plot area of choice, allotment subject to availability
The Delhi High Court in the case Shri Rashter Kumar vs.Delhi Development Authority & Anr. observed that an individual cannot claim a particular plot of land in a particular area of his choice as a matter of right, even if recommendations are being made by a government authority or by an agency for allotment of alternate land to the individual.
SC Collegium recommends making Justice Victoria Gowri & 4 others permanent judges of Madras High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended making five additional judges of Madras High Court as permanent.
DHFL BANK FRAUD CASE: DELHI HIGH COURT GRANTS BAIL TO EX- PROMOTER DHEERAJ WADHWAN ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
The Delhi High Court in the case Dheeraj Wadhawan vs.CBI observed and has granted bail on medical grounds to former promoter of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited, DHFL Dheeraj Wadhwan, who is an accused in the alleged multi crore bank loan misappropriation and cheating case.
Cabinet approves 'Mission Mausam' to equip India with highly accurate weather info
The Union Cabinet has approved a programme called 'Mission Mausam' to create \"a more weather-ready and climate-smart Bharat\" with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years The mission's focus will include improving observations and understanding for providing highly accurate and timely weather and climate information across temporal and spatial scales, including monsoon forecasts, alerts for air quality, extreme weather events and cyclones, weather interventions for managing fog, hail, and rain,capacity building and generating awareness.
Karnataka seeks Centre's support for industrial growth, invites foreign investors
Karnataka has sought the Centre's cooperation for key projects aimed at accelerating industrial and infrastructural growth, state's Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Wednesday.
Train derailment bid: Kanpur cops detain over two dozen for questioning
Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express here two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.
Govt clears Navy's Rs 2,500 crore plan for unmanned vessels with capabilities to attack submarines
Amid increasing use of unmanned warfare, the Defence Ministry has given approval to the Indian Navy's plans worth over Rs 2,500 crore to build 100-tonne unmanned underwater vessels.
ED attaches assets worth Rs 29.75 crore in PNB fraud by fugitive Nirav Modi
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached proceeds of crime in the form of immovable properties and bank balances amounting to Rs 29.75 crore in the case of Rs 6,498.20 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud by fugitive Nirav Modi, the agency said on Wednesday.
Border area development vision deeply rooted in inclusivity and security: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi commended the central government's border area development vision while addressing the Border Area Development Conclave in the national capital on Wednesday.
PM to inaugurate metro rail extension linking Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar
Gujarat is set to witness a monumental leap in its public transportation infrastructure with the launch of the much-awaited Metro Rail Extension, an official release statement said.
CABINET APPROVES RS 3,435 CRORE SCHEME FOR PROCUREMENT, OPERATION OF PUBLIC ELECTRIC BUSES
The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for the procurement and operation of e-buses by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) with an outlay of Rs 3,435.33 crore.
Accel Atoms 4.0 to invest up to $1 mn in pre-seed startups focused on `Bharat' opportunity, AI
Global venture capital firm Accel on Wednesday announced the launch of Accel Atoms 4.0, the fourth edition of its pre-seed scaling programme, Accel Atoms, that offers chosen startups up to USD 1 million funding along with perks of over USD 5 million from Accel network partners.
Industry credit expected to grow over 12%: FICCI-IBA survey
A survey conducted by industry body FICCI and Indian Banks' Association (IBA) suggested that the outlook for non-food industry credit growth over the next six months is optimistic with 62 per cent of the participating banks expecting non-food industry credit growth to be above 12 per cent.
UK signs grant funding deal with Tata Steel
The UK government on Wednesday announced that it had signed off on an “improved” grant funding agreement with Tata Steel, worth GBP 500 million, to support the Indian steel major’s green transition towards a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at the Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales.
Adani Ports and SEZ to develop multipurpose berth at Gujarat's Kandla Port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's leading port developer and operator, has signed a concession agreement with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to develop Berth at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat.
Domestic passenger traffic witnessed a growth of 2.3% in August: ICRA
Domestic air passenger traffic witnessed a growth of 2.3% as compared to July with almost 133 lakh passengers recorded in the month of August, said Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) in its monthly report released on Wednesday.
India will have three international aviation hubs in next 10 years: Scindia
Union Minister for Communications and Development Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed confidence that India is on track to establish at least three international business hubs within the next decade, underscoring India's rapid growth across key sectors.
SEMICONDUCTOR SHOW GETS A THUMBS-UP FROM GLOBAL CEOS
CEO of key electronics industry stakeholder SEMI, Ajit Manocha, applauded the reception received at SEMICON India 2024 and highlighted the event as 'unprecedented' and 'exponential'.
Former AAP leader Sandeep Kumar acquitted in rape case
Former Delhi Minister Sandeep Kumar hit out at the Aam Admi Party (AAP) after the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted him in connection with an alleged rape case on Wednesday.
HEADED TO AIRPORT? BRACE FOR TRAFFIC CHAOS AS SERVICE ROAD ON NH-48 CLOSED
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced a major road closure for the next two months due to essential repairs on NH-48.
Delhi HC orders SpiceJet Airlines to ground three of its engines
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, through a judgment passed, upheld the single judge's order directing SpiceJet Air to ground three of its engines due to default on payments to French engine lessors.
Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on arrested cop's plea for interim bail in 2021 murder case
The Delhi High Court on - Tuesday issued a notice to the CBI in a plea moved by arrested Inspector Jagat Narayan Singh of UP Police.
Showers expected till Friday: IMD
The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning.