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Shashi Ruia, Essar Group co-founder, dies at 81

Shashikant Ruia, billionaire and Co-founder of the Essar Group, has passed away at age 81

Nov 26, 2024

Colossal figure in industrial world: PM Modi pays tribute to Shashikant Ruia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shashikant Ruia, Co-founder of the Essar Group, referring to the industrialist as a "colossal figure" in the business world.

Nov 26, 2024

SC orders action against officers and entities for not implementing GRAP-IV norms

Supreme Court directs action against Officials and agencies for Failing to Enforce GRAP-IV Standards

The Supreme Court has recently taken a firm stance against the non-compliance of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV norms. The apex court has ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take immediate action against the defaulting officers and entities who have shown a carefree approach towards the implementation of these norms in the national capital and its adjoining states.

Nov 26, 2024

Three killed as 4 houses collapse after blast in MP's Morena district

At least three people were killed and nearly half a dozen injured in a blast that occurred in a house in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district.

Nov 26, 2024

One Nation One Subscription to strengthen efforts to make India hub for research, learning and knowledge: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme will strengthen efforts to make India a hub for research, learning and knowledge and will also encourage interdisciplinary studies.

Nov 26, 2024

Ajman News Announces Launch of Podcast to Keep the Community Informed

Ajman News's podcast will complement its existing coverage and serve as an additional resource for people seeking in-depth local news

Nov 26, 2024

From AI cancer diagnostics to antibiotic resistance: Indian startups join UK HealthTech Bootcamp

The UK and India are launching the second UK-India Health Tech Bootcamp, featuring six innovative Indian HealthTech companies. The bootcamp aims to foster new partnerships and business growth, offering Indian HealthTech leaders a platform to showcase their innovations.

Nov 25, 2024

SC orders SIT probe into torture of two women in police custody in West Bengal

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the formation of a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged torture of two women BJP activists in police custody in West Bengal.

Nov 25, 2024

Bihar Assembly's winter session begins, three newly elected MLAs take oath

The winter session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday with the swearing-in of three new MLAs.

Nov 25, 2024

How Congress won J'khand if EVMs have problems: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Monday criticised the Congress over the controversy of EVMs, saying how can the grand old party win the Assembly elections in Jharkhand if the voting machines have problems.

Nov 25, 2024

Tribal groups agree to 7-day ceasefire after over 65 killed in Pakistan

Two tribal groups in Pakistan's northwest Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province agreed to a ceasefire after more than 65 people were killed in clashes over the last few days

Nov 25, 2024

Aditya Thackeray elected SS-UBT's Legislative Party Leader

Shiv Sena-UBT's Worli MLA Aditya U. Thackeray, the son of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, was on Monday elected the SS-UBT Legislative Party Leader, a top party leader said.

Nov 25, 2024

Bengal doctor rapes patient after tranquillizing her, arrested

Man booked for objectionable posts on Hindu deities in Karnataka

A man has been booked for posting objectionable content against Hindu deities on social media in Karnataka.

Nov 25, 2024

Protesters clash with police in J&K's Katra town

The situation in Katra town - the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine - in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district took an ugly turn when protesters clashed with police and resorted to stone pelting

Nov 25, 2024

Two autopsy assistants of RG Kar arrested on extortion charges

Two autopsy assistants of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata were arrested on Monday on charges of illegally extorting money from the relatives of the victims of unnatural deaths whose bodies came to the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination.

Nov 25, 2024