CATEGORIES

SC raps Punjab, slaps state with contempt notice

The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab government for failing to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a month, to a hospital despite repeated medical advice.

8 Killed, Several Injured as Bus Plunges into Drain in Punjab

Eight people died and many were injured on Friday when a private bus crashed through a railing of a bridge here and plunged into a drain a few feet below, police said.

Manmohan Singh, the titan who put India on fast track

The biggest myth about Manmohan Singh was that he wasn't a politician.

Single Person Could Be Behind RG Kar Case, Says Interim Report

The Multi Institutional Medical Board (MIMB) has indicated that a single person could have been responsible for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, offering a counter to claims by doctors who alleged multiple perpetrators were involved.

Mumbai first, suburbs second in 'good governance' report

The city has been ranked first in the Maharashtra District Good Governance Index 2024 report unveiled by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday.

26 Extreme Weather Events Led to 3k Deaths Globally in '24: Report

El Niño, the Climate Pattern Associated with Extreme Heat Waves and Weak Monsoons in India, Influenced Many Extreme Events at the Beginning of 2024

In US, Jaishankar Discusses Bilateral Ties, Global Growth

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan at the White House during which both the leaders had a wide-ranging discussion on the progress of India-US strategic partnership.

'Not going to make mistake again': Nitish snubs RJD bid

Together we are constantly taking Bihar forward. We had mistakenly gone from here to there twice. Now, we will always be together...NITISH KUMAR, Bihar CM

PK and Khan Sir Heat Up BPSC Candidates' Protest

Educator and YouTuber Khan Sir on Friday took a dig at the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) stating that the panel has collapsed just like the GDP of India and bridges in Bihar.

ED raids LJP(RV) leader over illegal mining, PMLA charge

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at four locations linked to Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Hulas Pandey as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged illegal sand mining, an official familiar with the matter said.

2 Bihar Teachers Shot Dead In 2 Incidents In Separate Distts

A private school teacher-cum-Bhojpuri singer was shot dead from point blank range at Gopalpur under the jurisdiction of Doriganj police station in Saran district on Friday morning, police said.

Key 26/11 attack plotter Makki dies in Pakistan

Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, who was involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, passed away due to a heart attack, Samaa TV reported on Friday.

S Korea Impeaches Acting Prez As His Predecessor Yoon Goes On Trial

South Korea's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo, dealing another blow to a government already reeling after President Yoon Suk Yeol's suspension less than two weeks ago for his brief martial law decree.

Visionary Who Led Suzuki To India, Transformed Auto Mkt

Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan's Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.

Bumrah keeps battle alive; Australia top order clicks

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Thursday.

Kohli May Face Disciplinary Action After Konstas Faceoff

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation that the 19-year-old home debutant played down as an accidental bump, but the incident is likely to prompt disciplinary action against the Indian superstar.

How Konstas's Father Prepared His Son For Tough Battles

If going after the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas, it had something to do with an innocuous mistake his father committed during the teenager's childhood training.

Haven't been disciplined enough to stick in there

Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Thursday admitted he has not been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.

India needed Rohit to open, Washi's variation at MCG

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in the team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Erigaise Looking to Enter Candidates via World Rapid

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates' tournament when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament here.

Wedding Market Gets Glitz Back as Budgets Surge

Marriages might be made in heaven, but for those on Earth, the occasion to celebrate the exchange of vows is back to being an expensive affair.

Loans, deposits surge; NPAs fall: RBI report

Indian banks' financial position has stayed robust, marked by the sustained expansion in loans and deposits, while their gross bad loan ratio has dropped to multi-year lows, a central bank report showed on Thursday.

Exporters seek ₹750 crore fund to target $25 billion US potential

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of ₹750 crore for three years to tap $25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods.

Branded hotels to see 13-14% growth in FY25 on demand surge

Branded hotels in the country are likely to see double-digit revenue growth of 13-14% in 2024-25, and 11-12% in the next financial year on demand surge, a report said on Thursday.

Rupee Ends at Record Low for Third Session as Dollar Firms Up

The Indian rupee settled at a record closing low for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Economy to grow at 6.5% in FY25: Govt

India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5% in fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower end of its 6.5%-7% projection, as global uncertainties pose a dampening threat, the government said on Thursday.

Bank cyberattacks surge as security deadline nears

OF ALL CYBER INCIDENTS REPORTED BY REGULATED ENTITIES DURING JAN 2019-MAR 2024, 69% WERE BY COMMERCIAL BANKS

D-Street small stocks reap big gains for investors in 2024

Robust liquidity, strong fundamentals of Indian economy contributed to trend

Haier set to hit $1 bn revenue in 2024, aims ₹11,500 cr next year

HAIER IS PLANNING TO DIVERSIFY ITS BUSINESS AND ENTER INTO COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES

New York Taxi Driver Hits 6 Pedestrians, 3 Hospitalized

A taxicab struck six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, leaving three people injured and transported to hospitals for treatment.