India

259 districts reporting higher rate of child marriage: Centre

Around 259 districts in the country, almost one-third of the total 800 districts, have a higher rate of child marriage than the national average, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Dec 20, 2024

Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Dec 20, 2024

PLI scheme achieves Rs 1.46 lakh crore investment, FDI inflows up 26 pc

From achieving Rs 1.46 lakh crore in investment under the product-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to 26 per cent increase in FDI inflows (year-on-year) in Q1 this fiscal (FY25), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Friday that it has played a pivotal role in 2024 in building a self-reliant and globally competitive India.

Dec 20, 2024

Bengal passport racket: Cops trying to track PDS dealers acting as roots of creating fake documents

Officials of investigating agencies probing the rackets engaged in arranging fake Indian passports for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, are now trying to track the roots of this menace in a section of public distribution system (PDS) dealers in West Bengal.

Dec 20, 2024

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 46,300cr in Rajasthan tomorrow

PM Modi's popularity secured BJP's win in Maharashtra, Haryana; Rahul's Constitutional narrative failed: Survey

The BJP demolished the Congress and other Opposition parties in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections.

Dec 20, 2024

Body delivered in parcel to woman in Andhra Pradesh

A woman in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district was shocked on receiving a parcel containing the body of an unidentified person.

Dec 20, 2024

High drama as arrested BJP MLC Ravi claims conspiracy hatched to kill him

High drama surrounding the arrest of a BJP MLC continued C.T. Ravi alleging that the police were hatching a conspiracy to kill him in their custody in Belagavi district of Karnataka.

Dec 20, 2024

India's renewable energy projects record 63 per cent jump in investment: Report

Project finance flowing into renewable energy projects recorded a 63 per cent jump in 2023 compared to 2022 levels, to scale the Rs 30,255 crore ($3.66 billion) mark, according to a report by the Centre for Financial Accountability.

Dec 20, 2024

Hackers use OTP APIs for SMS bombing, 44 Indian APIs exposed

Significant surge in Fake News and Deepfakes Alarms India

A study by the Indian School of Business and CyberPeace reveals a surge in fake news and deepfakes in India, with social media platforms being the primary source. Political fake news accounts for the most significant share, with Twitter and Facebook identified as the leading platforms for spreading misinformation.

Dec 20, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

With several Cooperative Banks in Kerala facing financial issues due to alleged manipulation, the body of a depositor was found hanging near the Kattapana Rural Development Cooperative Society.

Dec 20, 2024

Pushpa 2 Review: Allu Arjun's wildfire performance falls flat, Fahadh Faasil impresses; fans call Rashmika biggest let down [Reactions]

Pushpa 2 Shatters Box Office Records, Fastest to Gross ₹1,500 Crore

The film has been a phenomenon worldwide, crossing the ₹1500 crore mark in gross collections within just 14 days of its release. This makes it the fastest Indian film to achieve this milestone.

Dec 20, 2024

First India-manufactured 2025 Range Rover Sport adds to India growth story

Range Rover's India-Made Model to Boost Luxury SUV Segment [Details on colour, price, new features]

Range Rover has launched its first 'Made in India' model, the 2025 Range Rover Sport, exclusively for the Indian market. The vehicle, a product of Tata Motors Group, is built on the MLA-Flex platform and comes with new features like perforated semi-aniline leather seats and a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen.

Dec 20, 2024

NHRC discusses welfare of elderly with global experts

Suggestions on healthcare and nutritional needs of the elderly and their economic security, social inclusion, and quality of life from experts from the WHO, among others, dominated the agenda at a seminar organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Dec 20, 2024

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Dec 20, 2024

NITI Aayog rolls out S.A.F.E. housing roadmap for industrial workers to boost growth in manufacturing sector

NITI Aayog on Thursday released a comprehensive report on the crucial role of secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) accommodations for industrial workers in boosting India's manufacturing sector.

Dec 20, 2024

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India

259 districts reporting higher rate of child marriage: Centre

Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study

PLI scheme achieves Rs 1.46 lakh crore investment, FDI inflows up 26 pc

Bengal passport racket: Cops trying to track PDS dealers acting as roots of creating fake documents

PM Modi's popularity secured BJP's win in Maharashtra, Haryana; Rahul's Constitutional narrative failed: Survey

Body delivered in parcel to woman in Andhra Pradesh

High drama as arrested BJP MLC Ravi claims conspiracy hatched to kill him

India's renewable energy projects record 63 per cent jump in investment: Report

Significant surge in Fake News and Deepfakes Alarms India

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

Pushpa 2 Shatters Box Office Records, Fastest to Gross ₹1,500 Crore

Range Rover's India-Made Model to Boost Luxury SUV Segment [Details on colour, price, new features]

NHRC discusses welfare of elderly with global experts

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

NITI Aayog rolls out S.A.F.E. housing roadmap for industrial workers to boost growth in manufacturing sector

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