India

Social media ban gives companies responsibility to protect children: Australian PM

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Friday that social media companies have a social responsibility to protect children after parliament passed laws banning under-16s from using their platforms.

Nov 29, 2024

Last day of Bihar Assembly Winter Session likely to be stormy

Bihar Assembly: Last day of Winter Session likely to be stormy

The last day of the winter session of the Bihar Assembly may again witness stormy scenes with the opposition seeking disruption on various issues.

Nov 29, 2024

Diljit shares meal pics from chartered flight, Ranveer Brar says 'paneer tagda lagda ai'

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh shared a picture of his satiating meal in his chartered flight, which caught the eye of chef Ranveer Brar, who praised the food on the table and said "paneer tagda lagda ai".

Nov 29, 2024

Two IEDs recovered by security forces in J&K's Poonch

Security Forces recover two IEDs in J&K's Poonch

Security forces said on Friday that they recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive material in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

Nov 29, 2024

Stock Market: Nifty, Sensex opens in green, media and pharma stocks shine

The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade.

Nov 29, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

Indian startups raise $9.2 bn in VC funding from January to October: Report

About 984 venture capital (VC) funding deals were announced in India during January-October 2024, and the total disclosed funding value of these jumped by 44.4 per cent YoY to $9.2 billion during the same period.

Nov 29, 2024

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to huddle in Mumbai

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to gather in Mumbai

After a two-and-half-hour-long meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on November 28 night in Delhi where Fadnavis' name has reportedly been finalised as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Mahayuti leaders, including Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will now meet in Mumbai.

Nov 29, 2024

End of EV subsidies, more industry tariffs may be on the cards under Trump: Report

Multiple Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by threats, says Transition Admn spokesperson

Several of US President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and "swatting" incidents

Nov 28, 2024

Sensex plunges 1,190 pts, Nifty closes below 24,000

The Indian stock market ended in red on Thursday as Sensex and Nifty were down by more than 1 per cent.

Nov 28, 2024

India's crackdown on digital arrest scams: 6.69 lakh SIM cards blocked, Rs 3,431 crore saved

As cybercrimes grow more sophisticated, the Union Government has intensified efforts to combat digital arrest scams and other online frauds. Through innovative measures like the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and initiatives such as the Samanvaya Platform and Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre.

Nov 28, 2024

WHO launches global plan to fight dengue, Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case in 13 Years: What Is This Deadly Viral Brain Infection

After 13 years, Delhi is dealing with a resurgence of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a potentially fatal viral brain infection.

Nov 28, 2024

Government Earns Rs 1.44 Lakh Crore from Toll Plazas on National Highways

The Union Government has collected Rs 1.44 lakh crore as user fees from toll plazas on National Highways since December 2000, according to Minister Nitin Gadkari. These tolls, operational under the PPP model, adhere to the NH Fee Rules, 2008.

Nov 28, 2024

Setback for Hemant Soren as court rejects exemption plea in ED case

Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th CM, top INDIA Bloc leaders attend

Hemant Soren, on Thursday, took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered him the oath of office and secrecy at 4:10 p.m. during a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi.

Nov 28, 2024

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor lauds Priyanka's political journey; expresses concern over Bangladesh violence

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday lauded Priyanka Gandhi's political journey soon after she took oath as Member of Parliament and remarked that he was pleased with her success. He also expressed distress over the situation faced by minorities, particularly Hindus in Bangladesh.

Nov 28, 2024

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India

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

Bihar Assembly: Last day of Winter Session likely to be stormy

Diljit shares meal pics from chartered flight, Ranveer Brar says 'paneer tagda lagda ai'

Security Forces recover two IEDs in J&K's Poonch

Stock Market: Nifty, Sensex opens in green, media and pharma stocks shine

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

Indian startups raise $9.2 bn in VC funding from January to October: Report

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to gather in Mumbai

Multiple Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by threats, says Transition Admn spokesperson

Sensex plunges 1,190 pts, Nifty closes below 24,000

India's crackdown on digital arrest scams: 6.69 lakh SIM cards blocked, Rs 3,431 crore saved

Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case in 13 Years: What Is This Deadly Viral Brain Infection

Government Earns Rs 1.44 Lakh Crore from Toll Plazas on National Highways

Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th CM, top INDIA Bloc leaders attend

Tharoor lauds Priyanka's political journey; expresses concern over Bangladesh violence

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