India

Indian Railways to run special trains to meet Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

Indian Railways will operate 7,000 additional special train trips to facilitate passengers travelling during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. The number of special trains operating on Wednesday was 164, according to Railway officials.

Oct 30, 2024

E-commerce platform Meesho clocks Rs 53 crore loss in FY24

E-commerce platform Meesho on Wednesday reported a Rs 53 crore loss for FY 2023-24, while narrowing down the figure by 97 per cent from Rs 1,569 crore in FY 2022-23.

Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi gifts three new medical colleges to MP

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

Grand celebrations have been planned to mark a decade of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) next month in the capital, which will see the participation of scores of ex-servicemen and the veterans from three wings of Armed Forces.

Oct 30, 2024

UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to set up an office in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka to strengthen its activities in the South Asian country.

Oct 30, 2024

Sensex closes 151 points down, Reliance and Tata Motors top losers

Sensex closes down by 426 points, banking stocks top losers

Indian equity indices snapped a two-day gaining streak and ended in the red on Wednesday as selling was seen in the large-cap stocks like Infosys, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M, SBI, and HCL Tech.

Oct 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the interest of the people of the state, alleging that the scam is deeper.

Oct 30, 2024

Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed new ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C as the new Independent Chair of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

Oct 30, 2024

Maroon 5 to debut in India with Mumbai concert on December 3

Maroon 5 is coming to India for the first time; Mumbai concert confirmed for December 3

The American pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to make its debut in India with a live concert in Mumbai in December this year.

Oct 30, 2024

AAP labels Ayushman Bharat 'scam', claims Delhi govt model is superior

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme.

Oct 30, 2024

Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

Democratic Party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that although she was proud of being President Joe Biden's Vice President, her presidency will be different because the challenges are different.

Oct 30, 2024

Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

Japan's Tokyo High Court ruled on Wednesday that the absence of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, though it denied the plaintiffs' request for damages

Oct 30, 2024

Eight cases filed for hoax bomb threats to flights at Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad police have so far registered eight cases in connection with anonymous bomb threats to flights at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), a police official said on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024

(Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics), is part of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES)

Govt launches WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge to promote visual effects artists

In a bid to promote the visual effects (VFX) ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge, which will not only boost professional growth but also offer a chance to join a robust network of the country's top VFX studios and mentors.

Oct 30, 2024

Joshi demands removal of Waqf Minister Zameer over land row

Pralhad Joshi demands removal of Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed over land row

Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, has urged the Karnataka government to remove Minister for Waqf and Housing, B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, from the government and the Congress in the wake of the Waqf land row.

Oct 30, 2024