MVA calls for Maharashtra bandh on Oct 11 over Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Pune airport to remain closed for 14 days. Here is why

Modi meets noted investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met well-known stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, noting that he is very bullish about the Indian economy. 'Delighted to meet the one and only Rakesh Jhunjhunwala... lively, insightful and very bullish on India,' Modi tweeted. The...

Ramayan’s Ravan aka Arvind Trivedi passes away

Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, best known for playing Raavan on the popular 1986 mythological show Ramayan, died on late Tuesday evening following a heart attack. He was in his early 80s. According to the actor's nephew, Kaustubh Trivedi,...

Sitharaman says “loot” is in Congress DNA

When offence is the best form of defence. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said "loot" exists in the DNA of the Congress and this tendency was reflected during its rule as she slammed the Sonia Gandhi-led party for its...

Light lamps, PM tells 9L house beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked nine lakh beneficiaries of the Prime Minister Awas Yojna (PMAY) to light two 'diyas' each on Diwali, while in Ayodhya 7.5 lakh 'diyas' will be lit, making Lord Ram happy. After formation...

Fuel prices highest in seven years

Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday surged to all-time high levels as rates were increased again after international oil prices hit the highest mark since 2014. Petrol price was hiked by 25 paise a litre and diesel by 30 paise,...

WhatsApp Down For Users, Say Reports

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have gone down in several parts for the world, users reported on Monday evening. "Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on it and we'll get it fixed as soon as we can," a message on the Facebook...

Argentinian Ambassador meets Governor Koshyari

Calls for enhancing relations in Trade, Tourism and Culture Stating that Argentina has lots of ongoing cooperation with India in the field of nuclear research, the Ambassador of Argentina to India Hugo Javier Gobbi called for strengthening the cooperation with India...

No state should deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of those who died of Covid: SC

The Supreme Court Monday said no state should deny the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50,000, as recommended by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), to the kin of persons who died of COVID-19 on the sole ground that death certificate does...

NCB bust Rave party on cruise ship near Mumbai, Bollywood superstar’s son among likely detained

The NCB has busted a high-profile rave party onboard a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai. Various illegal drugs, including cocaine, hashish, and MDMA, have been seized. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a rave party onboard a cruise...

Set up shakhas across J-K to ‘inculcate patriotism’: RSS chief

Asserting that the Sangh must set an example for others by creating a peaceful society that takes everyone along, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday stressed setting up a network of 'shakhas' across Jammu and Kashmir to 'inculcate patriotism' among...

Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Shastri on their birth anniversaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary, saying his life and ideas will inspire every generation to walk the path of their duties. "I bow to respected Bapu on...

Sonia visits Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries. Gandhi visited Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat, memorials to Gandhi and Shastri, respectively, to pay tributes to...

Kangana named brand ambassador of UP govt scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday named actor Kangana Ranaut as the brand ambassador of its ambitious 'one district-one product' programme. The actor met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence here. The UP government has launched...

Earthquake measuring 3.6 on Richter scale strikes MP’s Seoni

File Pic An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Ritcher scale struck Seoni in Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The earthquake struck at around 11.50 am. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 01-10-2021, 11:49:09 IST, Lat: 22.11 & Long: 79.59, Depth: 5 Km, Location:...

More Covid cases among fully vaccinated in Maha

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says more Covid-19 cases among those who are fully vaccinated. Here's why: "We conducted a survey and found that around 0.19% of people who have taken first dose are found infected with Covid-19. "But around 0.25% people...

Govt says reports on AI bid incorrect

The GoI's Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, says media reports indicating approval of financial bids by the Government of India in the Air India disinvestment case are incorrect. Media will be informed of the government decision as and...

Tata Sons wins bid for Air India: Report

Tata Sons has won the bid for national carrier Air India, says reports. A panel of ministers has accepted the conglomerate's proposal to take over the airline, the report said. Details awaited....

Markets open in red; Sensex tanks over 500 pts

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged over 500 points in early trade on Friday, tracking losses in index majors HDFC twins, ICICI Bank and Infosys amid sustained foreign fund outflow and a weak trend in global markets. Maruti was the...