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Rahul pitches for Dalits in Miss India contest, gets called out by Union Minister for 'Bal Budhi'

Rahul Gandhi questions missing Dalits in Miss India contest, BJP counters; Times Group silent

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday came down on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'demand' for inclusion of Dalits, backward classes and those from OBC classes in beauty pageants like Miss India and said that such proposal can come from a person with 'Bal Budhi'.

Aug 26, 2024

Sensex trades higher as US Fed Chair hints likely rate cut next month

Among the sectoral indices, Auto, IT, PSU Bank, fin service, pharma, metal and energy are the major gainers and FMCG is the only loser in the NSE indices.

Aug 26, 2024

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiv Gopal Mishra explains

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiva Gopal Mishra explains

The Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), the body representing Central government employees on Sunday lauded the newly launched Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by the Modi government and also shed light on how it was better than the previous pension schemes including OPS and NPS.

Aug 25, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency.

Aug 25, 2024

'Har Ghar Tiranga' brought whole country together: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 113th 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, celebrated the overwhelming success of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Pura Desh Tiranga' campaigns during this year's Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 25, 2024

Assam minor gang-rape case: Indefinite bandh called off, locals demand arrest of two

Different organisations in Assam's Nagaon district called off their indefinite shutdown of markets in the Dhing area on Sunday because of the difficulties being faced by the locals. However, they continued their demand for immediate arrest of two accused involved in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Aug 25, 2024

CBI raids premises of RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, three others

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday conducted simultaneous raid and search operations at four places, including the residence of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in connection with the financial irregularities.

Aug 25, 2024

Kolkata Police summons BJP leader, two doctors for questioning over social media posts

Bengal Police SIT submits papers to CBI on financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital

Going by a Calcutta High Court order passed on Friday directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the state-run RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of West Bengal police handed over all related papers to the central agency officials on Saturday.

Aug 24, 2024

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal's bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains of those killed in the mishap

Aug 24, 2024

Bandh banned: MVA leaders mark silent sit-in protests in Maharashtra

Undeterred by the Bombay High Court order restraining the Opposition-sponsored Maharashtra bandh, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Saturday began symbolic, silent, sit-in protests all over the state to highlight the growing atrocities on women.

Aug 24, 2024

Ola Electric fast losing market share, market experts tell investors to remain 'cautious'

Ola Electric's market share in the electric two-wheeler market has slipped from 49 per cent in the June quarter (Q1 FY25) to 33 per cent in August on a month-to-date basis.

Aug 24, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain and cholesterol problems: Study

Maintaining sleep hygiene, such as putting your screen away at night or going to bed when you're exhausted, can make a person healthier

Aug 24, 2024

Microsoft to host global summit after CrowdStrike-induced outage

The outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting operations across various industries.

Aug 24, 2024

Uttarakhand: Pagnau village in Joshimath swept away as heavy rain lashes hill area

Pagnau, a remote village in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, was completely destroyed

Aug 24, 2024

Series of accidents spark fear among workers in Andhra's industrial hub Vizag

Two industrial accidents in Anakapalli District in Visakhapatnam within 48 hours have brought the focus on the need for stringent safety measures to prevent disasters in the industrial hub of Andhra Pradesh.

Aug 23, 2024

Bangladeshi govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

New Bangladesh Govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh's Home Affairs Ministry orders former PM Sheikh Hasina, ex-ministers, and MPs to surrender diplomatic passports, to be replaced with general passports.

Aug 23, 2024

SC fixes Sep 5 for hearing CM Kejriwal's pleas

Supreme Court sets Sept 5 as hearing date for Delhi CM Kejriwal's petitions

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed September 5 for hearing pleas filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.

Aug 23, 2024

Kamala Harris vows to be president who unites all Americans

US Vice President Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination to fight against her Republican rival Donald Trump pledging to be the "president who unites" Americans.

Aug 23, 2024

US Elections: Kamala Harris remembers her mother in acceptance speech again

Kamala Harris while accepting the Democratic nomination for US president at Democrats convention in Chicago on Friday remembered her Indian mother, reminiscent of her Vice President nomination acceptance speech five years ago.

Aug 23, 2024

Pre-poll alliance with Congress in J&K, confirms Farooq Abdullah

NC chief Farooq Abdullah confirms pre-poll alliance with Congress in J&K elections

Former J&K Chief Minister and president of National Conference Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that a pre-poll alliance between the Congress and the NC has been finalised and paperwork was being finalised.

Aug 22, 2024

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Rahul Gandhi questions missing Dalits in Miss India contest, BJP counters; Times Group silent

Sensex trades higher as US Fed Chair hints likely rate cut next month

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiva Gopal Mishra explains

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

'Har Ghar Tiranga' brought whole country together: PM Modi

Assam minor gang-rape case: Indefinite bandh called off, locals demand arrest of two

CBI raids premises of RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, three others

Bengal Police SIT submits papers to CBI on financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

Bandh banned: MVA leaders mark silent sit-in protests in Maharashtra

Ola Electric fast losing market share, market experts tell investors to remain 'cautious'

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain and cholesterol problems: Study

Microsoft to host global summit after CrowdStrike-induced outage

Uttarakhand: Pagnau village in Joshimath swept away as heavy rain lashes hill area

Series of accidents spark fear among workers in Andhra's industrial hub Vizag

New Bangladesh Govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

Supreme Court sets Sept 5 as hearing date for Delhi CM Kejriwal's petitions

Kamala Harris vows to be president who unites all Americans

US Elections: Kamala Harris remembers her mother in acceptance speech again

NC chief Farooq Abdullah confirms pre-poll alliance with Congress in J&K elections

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'