India

UPI transactions value up 8 pc to Rs 23.25 lakh cr in Dec, surges 35 pc in 2024

In a fresh record, the unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 8 per cent growth (on-month) in volume reaching 16.73 billion in December

Jan 1, 2025

Hyundai Motor India launches new car 'Hyundai AURA'

Hyundai Motor India achieves highest-ever domestic sales in 2024

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Wednesday said it has registered highest-ever yearly domestic sales of 6,05,433 units in 2024.

Jan 1, 2025

Pony, palanquin owners on three-day strike against proposed ropeway project in Katra

8-day long protest in J&K's Katra town to end

A breakthrough was achieved on Wednesday that would end the continuing protests in Jammu and Kashmir's Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine base camp town of Katra.

Jan 1, 2025

Shimla: Festivities turn tragic for families of three killed in accident

New Year's celebration turned tragic for the families of three youths killed in a road accident in Shimla.

Jan 1, 2025

Audi India sells 5,816 units in 2024, reaches 1 lakh milestone

German luxury carmaker Audi on Wednesday said it sold 5,816 units in India this year, along with clocking the sale of 1,927 retail units alone in the fourth quarter (Q4).

Jan 1, 2025

Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower

The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered.

Jan 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Tamil Nadu in 2024: Events that made headlines

The year 2024 brought significant events in Tamil Nadu, ranging from political developments to social issues and notable achievements.

Jan 1, 2025

India assures support for Kerala's Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen

Amid diplomatic efforts, Nimisha Priya's husband says ready to pay blood money

Even as hectic diplomatic efforts are continuing to save Nimisha Priya, who is in jail in Yemen and sentenced to death, her husband was hoping for relief and his wife returning home.

Jan 1, 2025

Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, Nifty closes above 24,300

Indian stock market begins New Year on flat trajectory

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday as selling was seen in auto, PSU bank, financial service, pharma and metal sectors on Nifty.

Jan 1, 2025

Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves entire state Congress unit in Uttar Pradesh

'Reaffirm commitment to unity, social justice': Mallikarjun Kharge extends New Year greetings to nation

Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, extended his New Year greetings to the country along with a message urging people to reaffirm their commitment to inclusive progress, unity in diversity, social justice, equality, and the protection of the Constitution.

Jan 1, 2025