India

No bids for J&K Lithium reserves; Government focuses on exploration and policy reforms

The Union Government acknowledged the annulment of the second auction for lithium blocks in Jammu and Kashmir due to the non-receipt of bids. The government has also initiated preliminary exploration projects in the Reasi district and amended mining laws to empower exclusive auctions for critical minerals like lithium.

Dec 16, 2024

UGC declares 20 universities, including 8 in Delhi, as fake, cautions students to verify institutes

UGC declares 21 universities fake; Delhi leads with 8, UP follows [see list]

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 21 universities across India as "fake," cautioning students against enrolling in them. Among these, eight are in Delhi and four in Uttar Pradesh, with the rest scattered across other states and union territories.

Dec 16, 2024

Open networks can create economic impact of Rs 67K cr annually in India's mobility sector: ONDC

Open Networks can generate an annual economic impact of up to Rs 67,000 crore in India's mobility sector, driving inclusive growth and strengthening local economies.

Dec 16, 2024

Jeetendra ties the knot with his lady love, again

Veteran Bollywood star Jeetendra recently celebrated 50th marriage anniversary with his wife Shobha Kapoor.

Dec 16, 2024

Carlsen to take on newly-crowned world champion Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025

The chess world is gearing up for an extraordinary battle as Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, will take on the 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest World Champion in the history of the game, in the upcoming Norway Chess 2025.

Dec 16, 2024

Mortgage finance AUM in India projected to grow 16-17 pc in FY25 and FY26

The assets under management (AUM) of mortgage finance loans in the country is expected to grow at a healthy 16-17 per cent this fiscal and the next (FY25 and FY26)

Dec 16, 2024

GST officials search UpGrad offices, edtech unicorn says 'routine survey'

Edtech unicorn upGrad clocks Rs 560 crore loss in FY24

Online skills and learning platform upGrad has recorded a loss of Rs 560 crore in FY24, a decrease from a Rs 1,142 crore loss in FY23.

Dec 16, 2024

Young kids, professionals from 65 countries participate in global AI competition in Russia

Young children and professionals from 65 countries, including India, have taken part in AIChallenge, an international AI competition for children organised by Sberbank and AI Alliance Russia.

Dec 16, 2024

J&K ministers vow swift action amid outbreak of mysterious illness in Rajouri; what next?

In response to the tragic deaths of seven individuals from Badhaal village due to an unidentified illness, J&K Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Ahmed Rana visited Kotranka to assess the situation and review ongoing measures.

Dec 16, 2024

Gas leak at Jaipur coaching centre hospitalises 10 students, probe underway

Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill

Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises

Dec 16, 2024

Sensex and Nifty crash by 1 pc, IndusInd Bank top loser

Sensex settles at 81,748 amid mixed global cues

The Indian stock market closed lower on Monday amid mixed global cues.

Dec 16, 2024

India sees highest-ever office space transactions with 33 pc growth in Jan-June period

India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally

India is set to witness a record office space leasing activity in 2024, reaching 83-85 million square feet of gross leasing value (GLV) which is a 13 per cent growth from last year.

Dec 16, 2024

Priyanka's bag with 'Palestine' inscribed on it turns heads in Parliament

Congress lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi reached Parliament on Monday with a 'Palestine' tag on her handbag, drawing the attention of fellow Parliamentarians and television cameras alike.

Dec 16, 2024

Maeil Dairies apologises over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Maeil Dairies, a major dairy product manufacturer, on Monday issued an apology over an accident involving the mixing of cleaning solution in one of its sterilized milk products during production.

Dec 16, 2024

Hackers target YouTube creators, send fake brand collaboration offers with malware

In an alarming trend, cybercriminals are now increasingly targeting popular YouTube creators by exploiting fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware

Dec 16, 2024

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India

No bids for J&K Lithium reserves; Government focuses on exploration and policy reforms

UGC declares 21 universities fake; Delhi leads with 8, UP follows [see list]

Open networks can create economic impact of Rs 67K cr annually in India's mobility sector: ONDC

Jeetendra ties the knot with his lady love, again

Carlsen to take on newly-crowned world champion Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025

Mortgage finance AUM in India projected to grow 16-17 pc in FY25 and FY26

Edtech unicorn upGrad clocks Rs 560 crore loss in FY24

Young kids, professionals from 65 countries participate in global AI competition in Russia

J&K ministers vow swift action amid outbreak of mysterious illness in Rajouri; what next?

Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill

Sensex settles at 81,748 amid mixed global cues

India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally

Priyanka's bag with 'Palestine' inscribed on it turns heads in Parliament

Maeil Dairies apologises over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Hackers target YouTube creators, send fake brand collaboration offers with malware

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh