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Memorial for Bal Thackeray ready; ceremony likely on his birthday

Construction for the first phase of the Bal Thackeray Memorial was completed on Tuesday, and a ceremony dedicating the property to the late Shiv Sena founder is expected to be held on January 23, his birth anniversary, according to an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Rajnath to Chair Flag Day CSR Conclave Today

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will chair the sixth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conclave on Friday, officials said.

BJP Slams Congress Over Map Gaffe at K'taka CWC Meeting

A controversy has erupted over the alleged misrepresentation of the India map on the posters displayed by the Congress to commemorate the centenary of 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka, with the BJP dubbing it as \"vote bank\" politics by the national party.

ECI Releases Data Set With Numbers From 2024 Polls

The Six National Parties Bagged Over 63% Share Of The Total Valid Votes Polled In The Lok Sabha Elections

51-Year-Old Held for Raping Minor

Vinod Kumar, Former MLA of Bagodar in Giridih, Also Went to Giridih Police Station and Demanded Strict Action Against the Accused

Raghubar Das Arrives in City

Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das, who resigned as Odisha Governor earlier this week, arrived in Ranchi from Bhubaneswar to a rousing welcome from his supporters at Ranchi airport and his official residence.

Over 5.6mn Women to Get ₹2,500 From Dec 28

More than 5.6 million women in Jharkhand will receive the first installment of the enhanced honorarium of ₹2,500 under the Maiya Samman Yojna on December 28, an official of the women, child development, and social security department said on Thursday, adding that preparations are on the final stages.

With Rains on Radar, Mercury Likely to Dip in Jharkhand

The mercury is likely to dip in Jharkhand over the weekend with the IMD forecasting rains in the state.

AAP-Cong Delhi face-off puts INDIA bloc on edge

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said it would seek Congress's removal from the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) if it did not take action against its leaders for their statements against the Delhi's ruling party and for allegedly receiving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s funding.

Ring in the Future

Smart rings are revolutionising health tracking by monitoring fitness, sleep, and more — but are they truly worth the hype?

Kohli, Smith and the Old Touch

The India and Australia net sessions are often a beehive of activity with players and coaching staff hustling through the chores to make sure everyone gets what they want.

Rohit's mantra: A personalised approach is key

Captaincy demands a mindset as varied as the individuals in the squad. You need to know when to be sympathetic and when to have a stern word or two.

Paris heartache over, Chanu focuses on regaining fitness

Having overcome the agony of a 4th-place finish at Paris Games, the lifter has resumed training in Modinagar under national coach Vijay Sharma

Khel Ratna row: Lapse on my part, says Manu

Seeking to end all \"speculations\" after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country's top sports award.

Cement industry hopes for better growth in 2025

The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8% sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.

Ola Electric Opens 3,200 Stores Amid Complaint Woes

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. announced opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India's biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its local footprint and address customer frustration related to shortcomings in service.

BPCL Picks Andhra for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.

Swan Ties Up With AG&P For LNG Project

Business tycoon Nikhil Merchant-run Swan Energy has lined up a floating LNG receipt and regasification unit for its proposed liquefied natural gas import project at Jafrabad in Gujarat, the firm said in a regulatory filing.

Weaver May Raise ₹1k Cr From Premji Invest, Paragon

Weaver Services Pvt. Ltd, an affordable housing finance company founded by former employees of HDFC Ltd, is in talks to raise about ₹1,000 crores from Premji Invest and Paragon Partners, three people familiar with the matter told Mint.

India Eyes 4.5% Fiscal Deficit by FY26 Amid Global Risks

The government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said.

FPI Inflows Into Equities May Rebound Next Year After a Poor '24

The Drastic Decline in FPI Flow in 2024 Stems From a Combination of Global and Domestic Factors

India's GDP to Grow at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY

Real GDP growth eased to a 7-quarter low of 5.4% during July-September

Healthy FDI Inflows into India to Continue in 2025

India, averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on the back of measures by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-government to enhance the country's investor-friendly appeal.

Azerbaijani airliner, with 67 aboard, crashes in Kazakhstan, 32 survive

The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing 3km from the city, Azerbaijan Airlines said earlier

Pak airstrikes killed 46 people in Afghanistan

Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbours.

Vietnam Enforces Strict Internet Rules Targeting Facebook and TikTok

New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

Japan's Foreign Minister Visits China To Address 'Challenges'

Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya met counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two sides agreeing to try to increase cooperation despite acknowledging challenges, reports said.

Launched in '07, India's tallest luxe tower gets partial OC till 53 floors

India's tallest residential building -- Palais Royale, in Worli, standing at 320 meters -- received a second set of Occupation Certificate (OC) a week ago.

Retired official held for attempt to rape 8-yr-old: Uttarakhand Police

A 65-year-old retired government official has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape an eight-year-old girl in Nainital district, police said on Wednesday.

Detention policy is a double-edged sword

The scrapping of the no-detention policy in central schools is welcome as far as the underlying intent is concerned—identifying and remedying learning gaps among students.