Shivraj Patil, former Union minister and Congress veteran, passes away aged 90
Shivraj Patil, 90, passed away at his residence after a brief illness, family sources said.
After Babri mosque row, Ayodhya-style Ram Mandir proposed in West Bengal
The posters, attributed to local BJP leader and former local unit president Sanjay Poyra, have come up in City Centre, Karunamoyee and several other prominent pockets of Bidhannagar
Mid- and Small-Cap stocks see heavy correction so far in December
The BSE MidCap index is currently trading at 25.23 times its one-year forward earnings, well above its 10-year average valuation of 23.29 times. The BSE SmallCap index is also trading at elevated levels, at 22.6 times one-year forward PE compared with its long-term average of 18.97 times.
Shashi Tharoor seeks 'proper law' against marital rape in India: 'It’s violence, not conjugal love'
Observing that there is an implicit assumption that "marital rape" can be allowed within a conjugal marriage, he reiterated, "It is not part of conjugal love — it is violence."
Goa fire tragedy: Why the Luthra brothers’ deportation from Thailand has been delayed
Goa nightclub fire: The brothers had fled to Phuket within a few hours of the December 6 fire at their nightclub that left 25 dead
With surrender of two cadres, MP CM declares state free of Naxalism
Naxalites Deepak and Rohit surrendered at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Korka under Birsa police station area of Balaghat district
IndiGo chief’s folded-hands photo was an apology to the nation, says aviation minister
The Ministry of Civil Aviation finally summoned Elbers on Tuesday to assess the crisis and demand corrective measures in the functionality of the airline.
Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
Before Goa blaze killed 25, Romeo Lane chain faced repeated complaints, fines
A 2023 case alleged that the outlet constructed fixed buildings even though it only had approval for “a temporary wooden shack and huts.”
Indian citizenship certificates distributed to 195 migrants from Pakistan
Of the total 195 persons, 122 were awarded citizenship under the CAA and 73 others were given certificates as they had applied for it at the Ahmedabad district collector's office, officials said.
Goa Birch hotel fire: Luthra brothers held in Thailand, CM vows to ‘put them behind bars’
The Chief Minister stated that teams from the Goa Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will travel to Thailand to deport the accused to India.
18 killed, three missing after truck carrying labourers falls into gorge near India-China border
At least 18 labourers died and three remain missing after a truck fell into a gorge in Arunachal’s Anjaw district. PM Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia.
‘Stop fixing prices’: CCI cracks down on Maharashtra liquor trade bodies for anti-competitive practices
The proceedings stemmed from information... alleging that these associations collectively prescribed conditions on manufacturers, distributors and sellers of alcoholic beverages.
PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA MPs at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg
The MPs travelled together in batches, boarding buses which took them to Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
28 Japanese companies meet Karnataka govt, explore GCC expansion opportunities
The delegation included top Japanese and multinational corporations, along with representatives from JETRO (Japan External Trade Organisation) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Supreme Court asks AIIMS to set up board to explore passive euthanasia option for 31-yr-old man
Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support or treatment necessary for maintaining life.
Odisha cold wave: Intense weather hits normal life, Semiliguda logs 3.5 degree Celsius
Officials said that the cold wave that has been sweeping across Kandhamal district for the past fortnight has been forcing people to remain indoors from 6 pm to 9 am.
DGCA to question IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Dec 12 as widespread flight disruptions continue
DGCA summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers amid a deepening operational crisis, as cancellations continue in Bengaluru a day after more than 220 flights were scrapped.
Mexico's Congress approves tariff hikes on imports from China, others
The Senate passed the measure Wednesday evening, following the lower chamber, which had approved the increases before dawn.
Eknath Shinde announces regulatory framework to redevelop Mumbai's 'Pagdi' buildings
Pagdi is a traditional tenancy rental model, where the tenant is part-owner of the house, enjoys nominal rental rates and also has both subletting and selling rights of the property.
India sets own standards on air quality; global rankings not official: Govt
He said India has already notified its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 12 pollutants to protect public health and environmental quality.
India is racing ahead amid global slowdown but must build self-reliance in key sectors, says Mukesh Ambani
Speaking at PDEU’s 13th convocation, Ambani said India is growing near 8% despite a global slowdown and urged greater self-reliance in tech and green energy leadership.
Goa fire: Delhi court rejects Luthra brothers' anticipatory bail plea
The Luthra brothers had sought 4 weeks of transit anticipatory bail so that they are not immediately arrested after their return to Delhi from Thailand.
India issues advisory for travellers as Thailand-Cambodia border tensions escalate
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom, travel across the country continues normally and restrictions are limited to selected border areas.
