- India
Zepto plans to float Rs 11,000-cr IPO in July
New Delhi: Quick commerce platform Zepto plans to launch its Rs 11,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in July, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, May 21. If the listing goes…
- India
UP governor mandates uniform for students in all state colleges, universities
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday, May 21, mandated uniforms for all universities and colleges in the state. Patel, the chancellor of all state universities, issued the direction on Wednesday…
- India
Injectable cosmetic products not permitted under law, says drug regulator CDSCO
New Delhi: Cosmetic products supplied in injectable form do not fall under the definition of cosmetics under the law and are not permitted for use by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics, the…
- India
Thane court acquits MNS chief Raj Thackeray in 2008 railway exam assault case
Thane: A court in Thane on Thursday, May 21, acquitted all the accused, including Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway…
- Offbeat
Illinois makes Italian Beef sandwich from ‘The Bear’ its official state sandwich
Los Angeles: The Italian Beef sandwich, made famous globally by hit culinary dramedy “The Bear”, has been recognised as the official state sandwich of Illinois. According to Variety, the resolution was passed…
- Telangana
Telangana CM demands Centre to pass women’s reservation bill
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, May 21, demanded that the Centre convene a special session of parliament and introduce women’s reservation bill. He cited former Prime Minister Rajiv…
- India
Security stepped up at Bhojshala in MP ahead of first Friday after HC verdict
Dhar: More than 1,500 police personnel, supported by drones and CCTV surveillance, have been deployed around the Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district ahead of the first Friday since a high court…
- Business
Airtel postpaid customers to get benefit of ‘Priority Postpaid’ service: MD
New Delhi: Airtel postpaid customers will be automatically moved to the company’s recently launched “Priority Postpaid” plans, which promise consistent speed even in crowded markets, a senior company official said on Thursday,…
- Kolkata
BJP-led Bengal govt makes singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in all madrasas
Kolkata: The West Bengal government has made the singing of “Vande Mataram” at assembly prayers compulsory in all madrasas with immediate effect, according to an official order. The order by the Directorate…
- India
BJP to contest Kerala Speaker election, fields Gopakumar
Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP, which won three seats in the Kerala Assembly for the first time, will field its candidate in the election for the Speaker’s post, state party president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said…
- Telangana
518 bonded labourers rescued from brick kilns in Telangana
Hyderabad: As many as 518 alleged bonded labourers, including their family members, were rescued from brick kilns in Nizamabad district of Telangana after one of them escaped and filed a complaint. The…
- India
TN Guv corrects Congress member during oath-taking as minister
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday, May 21, corrected Congress leader S Rajesh Kumar during his oath-taking as a minister and asked him to confine to the written oath…
- Chennai
Congress joins TVK govt in Tamil Nadu marking grand return after 59 years
Chennai: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday, May 21, expanded his Cabinet by inducting 23 more legislators as ministers, including two from the Congress, which marked the return of the Grand Old…
- World
Japan logs higher April exports, imports despite oil concerns
Tokyo: Japan’s exports soared 14.8 per cent in April from the same month a year earlier, according to Finance Ministry data released on Thursday, May 21, showing that its trade remained robust…
- India
PM Modi returns home after 5-nation tour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, May 21, landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The…
