As cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha, it is showing its impact in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Jharkhand, where Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds.
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Tension in Bhilwara after Councillor's husband stabbed for bursting crackers
Tension erupted in Bhilwara city of Rajasthan after some miscreants stabbed a Councillor's husband for bursting crackers in front of his shop.
Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana makes landfall
Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, resumed on Friday morning after being suspended as a precautionary measures due to cyclonic storm Dana. Flight operations have also resumed at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
‘ITU-WTSA 2024’ establishes India as key player in telecommunications industry
Through the use of technology, India has taken a great leap forward not only in terms of bridging the digital divide but also ensuring gender inclusion, the government has stressed.
K'taka court convicts 98 persons with life imprisonment in atrocity case
In a historical judgment, a Karnataka court has convicted 98 persons to life imprisonment in an atrocity case reported in the Koppal district of the state. Judge C. Chandrashekar passed the judgment in the case.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in India to attend Intergovernmental Consultations
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in India on Thursday to attend the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations and the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024).
Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as next Chief Justice of India
Incumbent CJI D.Y. Chandrachud is due to retire on November 10 on attainment of the age of 65 years. He had recommended Justice Khanna as his successor earlier this month.
Two soldiers, two porters killed; 3 solders injured in terrorist attack in J&K's Baramulla
In a major terrorist attack, two soldiers and civilian porters were killed and three other soldiers injured when an army vehicle came under fire in J&K's Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said.
Adani Wilmar posts highest-ever half yearly net profit at Rs 624 crore
In Q2 FY25, the Adani Group company clocked Rs 326 crore in standalone profit (PAT), up from Rs 324 crore in Q1 FY25. In the quarter, the company saw an 18 per cent surge in revenue at Rs 14,460 crore (year-on-year).
Khalistani terrorists trying to radicalise Indian students in Canada, reveals recalled Indian envoy
Senior diplomat and India's recalled High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma on Thursday advised Indian students in Canada to remain "aware of their surroundings" and resist radicalisation attempts by Khalistani terrorists and extremists in the country.
Adani Group’s ACC Ltd clocks highest quarterly revenue at Rs 4,614 crore in Q2
Cement and building materials leader ACC Ltd, part of the diversified Adani Group, on Thursday reported the highest quarterly revenue at Rs 4,614 crore, up 4 per cent (year-on-year).
Dana to recurve post-landfall, trigger rainfall in south Odisha
The severe cyclonic storm Dana set to hit the Odisha coast at midnight is likely to recurve after making landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamara in the Bhadrak district.
SC Bar Association questions changes in top court emblem, Lady Justice's statue
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed a resolution questioning the change in the top court’s emblem and in the statue of Lady Justice “without consultation with the Bar”.
Delhi BJP President slams AAP govt over rising air pollution, toxic foam in Yamuna river
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday slammed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the ruling AAP dispensation over increasing air pollution in the city.
BJP releases list for UP bypolls, fields Anujesh Yadav from Karhal against SP’s Tej Pratap
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released a list of candidates for Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (UP) bypolls. The party has named Karilal Nanoma from Rajasthan’s Chaurasi seat (ST). The BJP has already released names of candidates for all seven constituencies going for bye-elections in Rajasthan.
RG Kar scam: Academic credentials of Sandip Ghosh confidant doctors under CBI scanner
Apart from Pandey, the credentials of two other doctors of R.G. Kar are also under the scanner of the central agency, especially how the duo got the chance to become resident doctors without going through the normal processes required for it.
MahaYuti allies hope to seal seat-sharing deal today after HM Shah’s meeting
The MahaYuti partners comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP hope to arrive at an understanding on the occasion of auspicious Gurupushyamrut Yog on Thursday after a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
UP govt ramps up security for Maha Kumbh 2025, deploys 6,000 PAC personnel
In preparation for Maha Kumbh 2025, to be held in Prayagraj in January, the Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up security measures with the deployment of over 6,000 Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel across the city and along the riverbanks.
Conferring classical language status on Pali has ignited spirit of joy, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the decision to confer Classical Language status on Pali has ignited a spirit of joy among those who believe in the thoughts of Bhagwan Buddha.
Dana intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, to hit Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra
The severe cyclonic storm is expected to hit the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak district on October 24 night and October 25 morning.
Puducherry to constitute eviction committee to reclaim encroached temple lands
The eviction committee, to be constituted soon, will comprise the Deputy Collector, Commissioner (HRI), Tahsildar, Superintendent of Police, Surveyor, and Police Inspector as members.
J&K CM Abdullah meets HM Shah, discusses ‘crucial matters’
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday and discussed ‘crucial matters’ pertaining to J&K.
J&K Police releases pictures of two terrorists involved in Gagangir terror attack
J&K Police on Wednesday released the photographs of two foreign terrorists involved in the Sunday terrorist attack on a workers' camp in the Ganderbal district, leaving seven people dead and several others injured.
Hyderabad octogenarian loses Rs 2.88 crore to cyber fraudsters, gets Rs 53 lakh back
According to Hyderabad Police Commissioner C. V. Anand, the fraudsters contacted the complainant through a WhatsApp video call, posing as CBI officials. They claimed that he was involved in Rs 68 crore financial fraud and threatened to send him to jail.
AI adoption can generate Rs 33.8 lakh cr worth economic value by 2030: Hardeep Puri
The potential economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is immense and AI adoption can generate Rs 33.8 lakh crore of economic value in the country by 2030, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.