India
- Delhi
Delhi Assembly polls: Campaigning to end today; parties make final push
New Delhi: The high-voltage campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, with all three major political parties, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),…
- India
Kota shooting suspect dies by suicide as police close in on location
Kota: A man who was a suspect in a recent shooting incident here allegedly shot himself dead on Sunday after police cordoned off a house where he was hiding, officials said. Rudresh,…
- India
How NaMo App has turned into crowd puller at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj: The NaMo App Pavilion has become a major centre of attraction among the devotees in the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The devotees here are getting virtual selfies clicked…
- Business
Government’s consumption growth estimated to improve in FY25
New Delhi: The government consumption growth is estimated to improve in FY25 given the increase in the revenue expenditures of both state and union governments, while private consumption growth is expected to…
- India
Tribal affairs should be handled by Brahmins or Naidus: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the “upper castes” should handle the tribal affairs portfolio.…
- India
SC to hear plea on releasing NEET-PG question paper, answer key
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the question paper and answer key of the…
- India
Dalit woman found dead with eyes gauged in Ayodhya, kin suspect gangrape
The disrobed body of 22-year-old Dalit woman was found outside Sahnawa village of Ayodhya on Saturday, February 1. According to reports, the family claimed her eyes were missing, and the body had…
- Bangalore
Karnataka implements SC order on right to die with dignity
Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced a historic order to enforce the Supreme Court’s directive on a patient’s right to die with dignity. On X, he stated that the department has…
- Sports
India women beat South Africa, retain Under 19 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Trisha Gongadi put out a sparkling all-round performance as a dominant India retained their U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final…
- India
Indian startups raise USD 240.85 million this week
New Delhi: During the week, 30 Indian startups secured a total of $240.85 million in funding including five growth-stage investments and 20 early-stage rounds. Bengaluru emerged as the leader in startup funding,…
- India
Railway Ministry releases SwaRail app for testing
New Delhi: The Railway Ministry has released an application called SuperApp, a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, on Google Play Store for testing on Friday, an official said. “Only 1,000 users…
- Sports
Gavaskar hopes players turning out in Ranji Trophy becomes a habit
New Delhi: With a majority of Test team players turning out for their state teams in the Ranji Trophy, legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said he hopes for this initiative to become…
- Sports
Mission in Dubai is to win Champions Trophy: Gambhir
New Delhi: With the 2025 Champions Trophy nearly a fortnight away, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the side is focused on winning every match in the competition, instead of just being…
- India
Maha Kumbh stampede: SC to hear on Monday PIL seeking action against officials
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials for their “negligent conduct” resulting in a tragic stampede…
- World
Bangladesh receives another 16,000 tonnes of rice from India
Dhaka: Notwithstanding the tense relations between India and Bangladesh ever since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, a second consignment of rice from India arrived at…