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Accused serial killer tantric 'dies' in custody

A 42-year-old tantric arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder a businessman died in police custody in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday after admitting to killing 12 people by giving them drinks laced with a chemical, police said.

BJP raises Soros, Sonia on hit list

OCCRP & tycoon have colluded with Oppn to ruin economy: Dubey

66% biz surveyed paid bribe in a yr

Report also reveals that 54% forced to do so despite govt bid to combat it

JD(U) wants Bharat Ratna for Nitish, to urge PM

The JD(U) on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bestow the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar for his \"sincere efforts\" to take the state out of a morass and set things on the right track.

Bid on Badal: Chaura's PC till Dec 11

An Amritsar court on Sunday extended till December 11 the police remand of Narain Singh Chaura, a former militant, who made an assassination bid on senior Akali leader Sukhbir Badal recently.

Policeman shoots colleague dead before committing suicide in J-K

A policeman allegedly shot dead his colleague with an AK-47 assault rifle before turning the weapon on himself to commit suicide in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said.

Govt to set up anti-drone units on border areas

Looking at the threat of drone intrusions in the border areas of the country, the Centre is working to establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit on the border.

George Koovakad elevated to cardinal

Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad being elevated as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis is a matter of great joy and pride for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

Farmers in Gautam Buddha Nagar jail on hunger strike

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday said Greater Noida farmers, currently jailed, have gone on a hunger strike.

Kerala: Upbeat Cong for young KPCC chief

After the thumping victory in the by-elections in Wayanad Lok Sabha and Palakkad Assembly constituencies, talks of a leadership change has once again surfaced in Kerala.

Too poor to afford ambulance, woman ties bro's body to taxi roof, travels 195 km

Unable to afford a private ambulance service, a woman took her brother's body, tied to the roof of a taxi, to a village in Pithoragarh district, 195 kilometers away.

Bangla patients on the wane

Unchecked hate speeches & instigation could trigger mass violence: Kolkata unit vice-president

EDHEC Business School expands opportunities for Indian students

Global Initiatives

How I rebuilt my life in Australia after a devastating loss

\"Every setback is a setup for a comeback,\" is one quote that I have always lived by during my transition journey to Australia.

Int'l students to New Zealand rise 24% in '24

Unprecedented Growth

5-day masterclass on foreign trade concludes

The Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA), in collaboration with the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), successfully organised a five-day Foreign Trade Masterclass Certification at Bajaj Bhavan, CMIA, Railway Station MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

CII urges govt to stick to fiscal deficit target

Industry body CII has suggested the government to stick to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of GDP for 2024-25 and 4.5 per cent for 2025-26, cautioning that \"overly aggressive targets\" beyond these could adversely affect India's economic growth.

FPIs return to Indian equities with ₹24,454 cr inflow in Dec first week

After heavy selling in the past two months, foreign investors have staged a strong comeback to Indian equities with a net investment of Rs 24,454 crore in the first week of December amid stabilising global conditions and expectations of potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts.

ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants

ITC Agri Business Division is encouraging the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants to expand the conglomerate's presence in the fast-growing health and wellness products market in the food, personal care and other categories.

Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI unlikely in winter session

Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes 100% FDI in the insurance sector, may not be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing session, sources said.

Cars set to get expensive from January

Prices of various car models are set to rise as automakers have announced price hikes with effect from January.

Smoke emanates from e-scooter, Bajaj Auto says incident being probed

A video of smoke emanating from an electric scooter in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has gone viral, after which leading two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto said the incident is being probed.

Adani's solar contract has tariff lower than competition, can find new buyer, say analysts

Adani Group's solar power contract, which is at the centre of bribery allegations, has tariffs that are lower than competition and can find new buyers in case the pact is cancelled, according to analysts.

India's IPO fundraising set for landmark year 2024: S&P

Fundraising via initial public offerings (IPO) in India is set for another landmark year this 2024, asserted S&P Global Market Intelligence in a report.

Electronics component makers seek ₹72,500 cr financial package to cut reliance on imports

Electronics component makers body Elcina has sought a Rs 72,500 crore (USD 8.57 billion) support package to boost local production of raw materials and cut reliance on imports, an industry official said.

Key investment destination: FDI inflows in India cross $1 tn

About 25% of foreign direct investment came via Mauritius route

Markets to track inflation data, global trends, FII trading this wk

Investors' sentiments will be guided by a host of domestic and global macroeconomic data announcements this week, along with the trading activity of foreign investors and trends in world stocks, analysts said.

MLA Rasane launches his 'Garbage-Free Kasba' drive

Newly elected Kasba MLA Hemant Rasane has launched a 'Garbage-Free Kasba' campaign, targeting chronic garbage spots in the constituency.

Solar lamps, tents distributed

To ensure the safety of the citizens, the Forest Department in Junnar has distributed 400 solar lamps and tents to shepherds in the region to safeguard them from leopard attacks and other risks associated with living in open areas.

Tax assessment: PCMC messages property owners

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has appointed a private enterprise, Shapatya Consultants Pvt Ltd, to manage the registration and taxation of unassessed properties.