India

PM Modi to flag off, take a ride on new fully underground Mumbai Metro 3 line

PM Modi extends wishes as Kerala marks 68 yrs of statehood

As Kerala celebrates its 68th formation day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the state on the occasion.

Nov 1, 2024

Now filter chats with customised lists on WhatsApp

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday made it easier to organise messages filling up users' inbox, which will help them keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends and more.

Nov 1, 2024

Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings

Global tech leaders Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai on Friday extended their wishes for Diwali, the festival of lights.

Nov 1, 2024

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

A day after the Diwali festivities, the air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Friday deteriorated further to the 'very poor' category with a blanket of toxic smoke engulfing the whole region.

Nov 1, 2024

India clocks robust growth in key mineral production in FY25 first half

India Records Strong Growth in Key Mineral Production in FY25 first half

The government on Friday said that the production of key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth during the first half of the current fiscal (FY25), with iron ore leading the pack.

Nov 1, 2024

President, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states and UTs

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated with much fervour in Karnataka; PM, HM, CM greet people

Kannada Rajyotsava: PM, HM, CM extended their greetings to the people of the Karnataka

Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great fervour across the state of Karnataka on Friday as the state government organised major events to mark the day.

Nov 1, 2024

Tim Cook is on stage, addressing the audience and setting the stage for what's to come.

Apple Hits An All-Time Record Revenue in India, Plans Expansion

Apple Inc. has set a record revenue in India during the September quarter, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. The iPhone and Apple's services have played a significant role in this success, with both setting new revenue records.

Nov 1, 2024

Complaint of Rs 68 crore fraud filed against CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court

Formation of commission for internal reservation is no delay tactic: K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Thursday that the formation of a commission for internal reservation is not a 'delay tactic' by the Congress government in the state.

Oct 31, 2024

LG makes veiled attack on Omar for boycotting J&K UT's Foundation Day function

During the J&K UT Foundation Day celebrations in Srinagar, LG Manoj Sinha indirectly criticized the NC and its leader, Omar Abdullah, for their absence from the event. Sinha stressed the need to accept the current UT status of J&K.

Oct 31, 2024

WBJDA meet on Nov 9 seeking submission of charge sheet by CBI in RG Kar case

West Bengal Junior Doctors' Association (WBJDA) has organised a mass convention on November 9 demanding quick submission of the final charge sheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital rape and murder case.

Oct 31, 2024

Over a Million Fake Beneficiaries Removed from J&K's Ration Lists After Aadhaar Seeding

In a major reform of J&K's PDS, over one million fake beneficiaries were identified and removed from government-run ration depots following Aadhaar seeding. With 25.11 lakh ration card holders covering nearly 99 lakh individuals, the PDS now benefits from full Aadhaar integration, reducing fraud.

Oct 30, 2024