6 BJP-ruled states move SC to support new Waqf law

 Tue, 15 April 2025
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23:55

JNUSU polls: 48 in fray for president, 165 battle for central panel posts

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The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections are set for a charged contest, with 165 nominations filed for the four central panel posts.  According to the election committee, the post of President attracted the highest number of candidates, 48, followed by 42 for...
23:47

6 BJP-ruled states move SC to support new Waqf law

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In a significant development, six BJP-ruled states including Madhya Pradesh and Assam have approached the Supreme Court to support the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan...
23:38

'Motivated, baseless': India rejects Pak comments on Waqf Act

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India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act and said Islamabad should look into its own abysmal record in protecting the rights of minorities instead of preaching to others. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Pakistan's...
23:08

Malayalam actress refuses to work with drug users

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Malayalam actress Vincy Aloshious has announced that she would not act with any artist who consumes drugs. Speaking at a recent event, she said she would refuse roles in films if she knew any co-actor was involved in drug use. Aloshious said the decision stemmed from a troubling...
22:57

Kidnapped baby boy of visually impaired beggar rescued, one arrested

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The Odisha police on Tuesday rescued the kidnapped one-and-half-year-old boy of a visually impaired beggar in Bhubaneswar and arrested one person in this regard, an officer said. The baby boy was handed over to the mother after medical examination at the Capital Hospital in Bubaneswar,...
22:44

TN village on edge after mosque-dargah's waqf claim

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Residents of a village near here on Tuesday claimed that they have received notice from authorities administering a local mosque-dargah declaring their land to be waqf property. The notice has asked them to pay rent/fee or vacate, they alleged and said that they have petitioned Vellore...
22:24

BSF takes stock of vigil along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal's Malda

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In a bid to strengthen border management and security, BSF additional director general, East, Ravi Gandhi and other senior officers on Tuesday took stock of infrastructure and vigil along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda district, an official statement said. In view of the...
22:02

At 30.4 deg C, Srinagar witnesses hottest April day in nearly 8 decades

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The city on Tuesday recorded the hottest April day in nearly eight decades at 30.4 degrees Celsius which was 10.2 degrees above normal for this time of the season, officials said. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest ever maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius on...
21:45

Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in solidarity with Palestine

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
The Maldives on Tuesday ratified the Third Amendment to its Immigration Act, prohibiting individuals with Israeli passports from entering the country.  According to the Maldives president's office statement, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Third Amendment to the...
21:24

B'deshi radicals involved in Murshidabad violence: Intel report

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Bangladeshi radicals, allegedly aided by local leaders of a political party, were involved in the recent violence triggered by anti-Waqf law agitations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sources said.Quoting an intelligence report, sources said members of two Bangladesh-based radical outfits...
21:04

Lil Nas X hospitalised after he 'lost control' of the right side of his face

Rapper Lil Nas X/Courtesy Instagram/ANI Photo
Rapper Lil Nas X/Courtesy Instagram/ANI Photo
Rapper Lil Nas X has revealed that he's suffering from a mysterious case of partial facial paralysis.  On Monday, he took to Instagram and shared a series of videos from the hospital and opened up about his health, as per CNN.  In one video, Lil Nas X attempts to smile from...
20:37

Rupee surges 30 paise to 85.80 against US dollar

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Rising for the second straight session, the rupee jumped 30 paise to end at 85.80 against the US dollar on Tuesday due to a sharp rise in equity markets and continuing weakness in the American currency amid global uncertainties. Besides, lower global crude prices, favourable domestic...
20:06

Haryana horror: Air hostess on ventilator sexually assaulted

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An air hostess was allegedly sexually assaulted in a renowned private hospital in Gurugram by a staff member while she was on the ventilator in the ICU, the police said on Tuesday. The police said they are examining CCTV footage of the hospital to identify the perpetrator. According to...
19:40

KL Rahul, Suniel Shetty acquire 7-acre land near Mumbai for Rs 10 cr

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Cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty have jointly bought a land parcel near Mumbai for Rs 9.85 crore, according to Square Yards. In a statement on Tuesday, real estate consultant Square Yards said that Rahul and Shetty have acquired 7 acres of undivided land within a larger...
19:27

Only 15 judges per million population in the country: Report

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There are only 15 judges per million population in the country, a far cry from the Law Commission's recommendation of 50 judges per million population, a 2025 report on India's judicial system released on Tuesday said. In contrast, the USA has 150 judges per million population, according to...
19:04

Digvijaya seeks FIR for Ramdev's sharbat jihad remark

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday approached police for registration of an FIR against Yoga guru Ramdev, accusing him of spreading religious hatred through his purported statement on sharbat jihad. A police officer said the complaint submitted by Singh will be investigated....
18:50

HC upholds life to 2 Chhota Rajan gang members for double murder

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The Bombay high court on Tuesday upheld the conviction and life sentence of two members of the Chhota Rajan gang in a 2010 double murder case, stating that the trial court's judgment was 'well-reasoned and legally sound.' A court here in August 2022 convicted Mohammed Ali Shaikh and Pranay...
18:32

ED attaches Aamby Valley in Lonavala in case against Sahara Group

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The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached the 707-acre luxurious Aamby Valley City and its picturesque surroundings in Maharashtra's Lonavala, worth Rs 1,460 crore, as part of a money laundering investigation against the Sahara Group. The residential and entertainment city...
18:15

Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi CM attend special screening of 'Kesari Chapter 2'

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Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended a special screening of Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari Chapter 2 in New Delhi, praising the historical drama movie for highlighting an overlooked chapter from Indian history. Kesari Chapter 2, which...
17:54

ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case

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The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court against Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda in the alleged National Herald money laundering case. The chargesheet names Suman Dubey and others. The...
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And the answer is...

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The answer to the question we asked you at 12:30 pm, 'what is the ambassador of Japan eating and in which state' is ... read what the ambassador wrote: Namaste, Bihar! Finally had the chance to try the world-famous Litti Chokha -- Gajab Swad Ba!In the picture alongside, ambassador Ono Keiichi...
17:15

Tariff war: China stops taking deliveries of Boeing jets

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China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing jets, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.This comes amid the face-off between the United States and China following the Donald Trump administration's imposition of 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, with Beijing hitting...
17:09

The top gainers today

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IndusInd Bank was the lead gainer among Sensex shares, surging by 6.84 per cent. Tata Motors rallied 4.50 per cent. Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and HCL Tech were also among the gainers. ITC and Hindustan Unilever were the only laggards.
16:50

Retail inflation dips marginally

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Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to a decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.61 per cent in February and 4.85 per cent in March last year. The inflation rate in March...
16:49

Statue of Biju Patnaik set on fire in Odisha's Bolangir

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Biju Patnaik with Indira Gandhi
A statue of former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was on Tuesday set ablaze at Patnagarh town in Bolangir district, police said. The BJD, CPI and other Left parties condemned the incident. IGP (North Range) Himansu Kumar Lal said one man has been detained in the statue burning case. The...
16:37

Neither optimistic, nor pessimistic: Iran on US talks

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Iran's supreme leader said that the first round of talks with the United States went well, in what is his first public comment on the negotiations, Iran state television reported. The comments by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei represented his endorsement of the talks so far. We...
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Markets surged over 2% today because of...

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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global markets after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics products and hinted at duty revision for automobiles. Rallying for the second straight session, the...
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Nitish Kumar's son on Bihar's CM face: It will be...

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With speculation rife over ruling NDA's chief ministerial face for the 2025 Bihar assembly polls, Nishant Kumar, the son of chief minister Nitish Kumar said on Tuesday that there is in fact no confusion. His father, Nitish Kumar, will be the next CM of the state.CM face ko lekar NDA mein koi...
15:54

Wholesale inflation eases to 6-month low

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Wholesale price inflation declined to a 6-month low of 2.05 per cent in March as prices of vegetables, potato and other food items eased, government data showed on Tuesday.Wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 2.38 per cent in February. It was 0.26 per cent in March last year. Positive...
15:40

Danda only treatment for rioters: Yogi slams Mamata

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Launching a scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee over the violence in West Bengal over the Waqf law, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Bengal is burning, but its chief minister is silent and even calling the rioters messengers of peace. Adityanath also said that...
15:29

Utility vehicle demand drives PV dispatches to record high

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 Passenger vehicle dispatches in India from factories to dealers rose to record levels at over 43 lakh units in FY25, with utility vehicles accounting for 65 per cent of the total sales in the segment, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday.
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Wholesale inflation eases to 2.05% in March

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Wholesale price inflation eased to 2.05 per cent in March, as against 2.38 per cent in February, government data showed on Tuesday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation, however, rose year-on-year. It was 0.26 per cent in March 2024.Positive rate of inflation in March, 2025 is...
15:18

7 Iconic Kolkata Backdrops In Cinema.

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The heroes or heroines of these films may have been Om Puri, Jennifer Kendal or Ashok Kumar. But unquestionably the real star was Calcutta. Supriya Newar on the 7 props or backdrops repeatedly used in Indian cinema that are distinctly and uniquely Kolkata. Take a look
15:07

'Mamata inciting violence by refusal to implement Waqf'

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West Bengal CM is inciting violence by asking people to protest and saying she will not implement law passed by Parliament, says Union minister Kiren Rijiju.Tension flared up in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday morning after fresh protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned...
14:35

Kasganj rape: Woman testifies, DNA test of accused begin

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The 16-year-old gangrape survivor in Kasganj district on Tuesday recorded her statement before the magistrate in court, a police official said. So far, eight men have been arrested in connection with the case. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rajesh Kumar Bharti said that the two...
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Amended Waqf Act not against Muslims, assures Rijiju

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the amendments in the Waqf Act were not targeted at the Muslim community and instead were meant to correct past mistakes. The Union Minister for Minority Affairs, speaking at a press conference here, said that the intention of the Union...
14:05

13-year-old rapes 3-year-old neighbour

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A teenage boy allegedly raped a three-year-old girl residing in his neighbourhood in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police said on Tuesday. The 13-year-old accused was detained following the incident which took place on Monday in Pandri police station area, an official said.The girl went to the...
13:30

Change is certain in Bihar: Kharge meets Tejashwi

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Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday emphasized that in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, the state will be freed from the BJP and its opportunist alliance.In a post on X, Kharge posted a video of meeting Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and others in New Delhi to...
13:09

8th Pay Commission: State Govts Want Talks Before Final Report

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States have told the Union finance ministry that the 8th Pay Commission, once constituted, should consult them before finalising its recommendations as they will also be impacted, a senior government official said.The Cabinet cleared a proposal to constitute the 8th Pay Commission in January....
13:06

Mamata creating Bangladesh here: BJP on Murshidabad

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BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday alleged that the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government is creating a Bangladesh-like situation in the state following recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad. Ghosh further alleged that the West Bengal Chief Minister was creating a conspiracy to...
12:30

What's the Japanese ambassador to India eating?

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Ambassador of Japan, ONO Keiichi, shares this image enjoying Indian food of a state that resonates with the Japanese. What is the state and what is he eating? You get one answer, you'll get the other. 
12:26

Stalin forms high-level panel for Tamil Nadu's autonomy

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Alleging that state's rights were gradually being snatched by the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday announced the constitution of a panel under a retired Supreme Court judge on state autonomy. The high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph...
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Govt May Launch Revamped PM Internship Scheme By Sept

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The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) is likely to launch the full-fledged version of the PM Internship Scheme by September this year, after incorporating the learnings from the ongoing pilot programme, according to a senior government official. In another five to six months, we should see...
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Case mein kuch nahin hai yaar: Vadra on ED summons

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After reaching the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Gurugram land case in the national capital on Tuesday, Businessman Robert Vadra expressed his discontent over the matter, stating that there was nothing in the case and hoped for a conclusion in the invstgation.Case mein kuch...
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New York City declares April 14 as Dr BR Ambedkar Day

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed April 14, 2025 as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in New York City, with its 8.5 million residents celebrating the day, a top official in the mayor's office said.Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs Dilip Chauhan made...
11:41

Hydrate and Glow: 7 Summer Fruits That Nourish Your Skin

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Tucking into plenty of summer fruits is a treat for your skin. Hydrating and nutrient-packed, many of them are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and support healthy, glowing skin, explains Healthline. Some you can even apply to your face too for great results. Take a look
11:39

Centre Receives Demand For 15,000 Electric Buses

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Under the PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme, three states, namely Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka, have placed requests with the Centre for 15,000 electric buses (e-buses) at a subsidised price.India aims to deploy 50,000 e-buses by 2030, with a focus on nine major cities and...
11:37

The Joy of Buttermilk: 7 Refreshing Recipes

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The most popular and typical antidote to India's brutal summer heat is buttermilk. And the cool drink takes many delicious forms across India. Some more spicy. Some extra tangy. Some a tad sweet. Go ahead and whip up any from this selection of recipes, that not only cool your body but also...
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Broken seat, no wheelchair, no help: Vir Das on AI ordeal

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Comedian Vir Das shares this post on X which will make you pause when you book Air India. Das wrote, Dear @airindia Please reclaim your wheelchair. I'm a lifetime loyalist. I believe you've got the nicest cabin crew in the sky, this post pains me to write. My wife and I book Pranaam and a...
11:17

HC directs Google India, executives to furnish 50% of FEMA penalties as bank guarantee

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The Karnataka High Court has directed Google India and three of its senior executives to deposit 50 per cent of the penalties imposed, for alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations, as bank guarantees. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had earlier levied a penalty of Rs 5...
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Oppn slams PM for 'Muslims repair punctures' remark

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The Opposition has reacted sharply to a remark by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that young Muslims wouldn't need to repair punctures for a livelihood if Waqf properties - or properties meant for charitable or religious purposes under Islamic law - had been used honestly.Addressing the inauguration...
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Mumbai-Goa highway to be completed by June: Gadkari

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Union minister Gadkari has said the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed by June this year, which is expected to bring relief to daily commuters and Konkan-bound travellers who have endured years of pothole-ridden roads. Speaking at an event on Monday, the road transport and...
10:58

Volkswagen May Drive More Global Models Into India

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European car major Volkswagen on Monday launched its most expensive offering in India -- the Tiguan R-Line starting at 48.99 lakh (ex-showroom) -- and is also aiming to bring in more global models in the coming year.This comes as the global auto major is trying to position itself as a premium...
10:41

The Top 10 MFs By AUM...

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The mutual fund industry's 25 per cent asset growth in the last one year was supported by a sharp rise in the assets under management (AUM) of select mutual funds across the size spectrum. Among the top 10 fund houses by AUM, Nippon India MF registered the highest asset growth at 29 per cent...
10:40

Extradition from EU toughest: Ex CBI chief on Choksi

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Stressing that the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi from Europe is the toughest, former CBI Director AP Singh said that the Indian authorities are now tasked with presenting concrete evidence and ensuring that Belgian courts are satisfied with India's prison conditions and...
10:37

ED summons Robert Vadra for questioning in land deal case

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The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Robert Vadra, businessman and brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, for questioning on Tuesday in a land deal-linked money laundering case, official sources said. Vadra, 56, was first summoned in this case on April 8...
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Sensex surges after tariffs on electronics relaxed

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Benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Tuesday tracking a rally in global markets as investors sentiment became buoyant after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics for now. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,750.37 points to 76,907.63 in...
10:18

Tata Sons To Utilise Hefty TCS Dividend For...

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Tata Sons is set to receive its highest-ever dividend of 32,722 crore (327.22 billion) in FY25 from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and plans to deploy the funds for its emerging ventures like semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and aviation. In March, Tata Sons invested in the rights...
10:15

Five day banking week unlikely In FY26

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The Union finance ministry has indicated that the proposed policy of a five-day banking week will not be implemented in 2025-2026 (FY26), citing potential disruptions to banking operations, according to sources.A senior government official said: While discussions with the Indian Banking...
09:45

Will EPS accommodate TTV, OPS in BJP-AIADMK alliance?

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Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran has said the question of allotting seats to allies Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam led by TTV Dinakaran and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) for the 2026 assembly polls, would be addressed together by the leadership of the AIADMK and his...
09:38

Dalit groom prays at temple near Ambedkar's birthplace

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A groom from the Dalit community had to offer prayers at a Lord Ram temple, located near Dr B R Ambedkar's birthplace, in police presence after an argument between two groups in a village in Indore.The incident took place on Monday, when the country celebrated the birth anniversary of the...
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Woman's body with gunshot injuries found in Delhi

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A woman's body with gunshot injuries was found in the GTB Enclave of Delhi's Shahdara, police said on Tuesday.  Police said they received a PCR call late on Monday night that a woman had been shot and was lying unconscious.A police team from GTB Enclave station rushed to the spot and found...
08:45

Xi Jinping removes top Chinese general in latest purge

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China's President Xi Jinping has recently booted yet another prominent figure out of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This time, it is none other than the number two behind Xi in the largest military organisation in the world -- General He Weidong, the second of two vice-chairs of the...
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Fire at Lucknow hospital, 200 patients evacuated

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A fire broke out at a hospital here on Monday night, prompting the evacuation of nearly 200 patients, officials said.No casualties have been reported.Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told PTI Videos that smoke was first noticed on the second floor of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined...