India

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall in Chennai causes massive waterlogging in several parts of city

04 Dec 2023 10:02 AM IST

Even though cyclone “Michaung” is predicted to make landfall in Southern Andhra Pradesh and on the North Coast of Tamil Nadu tonight, there is still a lot of rain and wind in Chennai. Chennai’s heavy rainfall has left large areas of the city severely flooded. At seven in the morning,

Arunachal govt working to preserve, promote cultural heritage: Minister

04 Dec 2023 09:13 AM IST

Cultural Affairs Minister of Arunachal Pradesh (AP) Tabe Tedir inaugurated the Arunachal chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) on Saturday. During the inauguration Minister said that Arunachal Pradesh government is working towards preservation, promotion and documentation of the rich cultural heritage of various tribes of

IIT Kharagpur secures 700+ job offers on first placement day

04 Dec 2023 09:10 AM IST

On the inaugural day of the 2023 placement session, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur garnered over 700 placement offers, encompassing Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), as stated by the institute. Students secured over 19 international offers, with several surpassing Rs 1 crore in Cost to Company (CTC) on the initial day

Markets buoyant after BJP’s win; eyes on RBI interest rates

04 Dec 2023 09:07 AM IST

Equity markets will respond positively to the BJP’s big wins in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls, as a stable political environment could further boost investors’ confidence and drive stocks higher, analysts said. Besides the state elections outcome, global trends, trading activity of foreign investors, and RBI’s interest rate

India need to address misconception on trade’s carbon emissions: GTRI

04 Dec 2023 09:07 AM IST

On December 4, United Nations climate change conference COP28 in Dubai is dedicating a day to explore the relationship between global trade and climate change. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the co-lead of the Trade Day event. The primary goal is to nudge governments worldwide to integrate climate-friendly measures

West Bengal disregards NHM MoU; Health Ministry expresses concern

04 Dec 2023 09:06 AM IST

West Bengal has not adhered to an MoU signed with the Centre for the implementation of the National Health Mission (NHM) and despite several communications, it has not complied with the branding requirements of Health and Wellness Centres, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Under the Department of Expenditure

J’khand: 6 labourers rescued from Silkyara tunnel welcomed on returning home

04 Dec 2023 09:06 AM IST

A grand welcome was given to the six labourers of Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, who were trapped in an under-construction tunnel of Uttarakhand and rescued after 17 days. They all were felicitated on Saturday by the local administration on returning home, an official said. They were all airlifted from Uttarakhand

Security extended to civil judge’s brother after gyvanvapi complex survey

04 Dec 2023 09:05 AM IST

In a recent development security has been provided to Civil Judge Dinesh Kumar Diwakar whose brother Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar heard the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case in Varanasi on his request, said Police on Sunday. According to Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Meena, Judge Dinesh Kumar Diwakar in a letter to

Teams formed to cage leopard spotted in Delhi’s Sainik Farm

04 Dec 2023 09:01 AM IST

New Delhi: Several joint teams of the police and forest departments have been formed to catch the leopard that was recently spotted in Delhi’s Sainik Farm area, officials said on Sunday. The residents of the area have been advised to remain indoors and call the police immediately if they come

Truck laden with camel meat seized in northwest Delhi

04 Dec 2023 09:00 AM IST

The Delhi Police has seized a truck carrying alleged camel meat near Lawrence Road in the northwest area of the city, officials said on Sunday. Officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reached the spot, collected samples of the meat, and sent it to a laboratory

Man kills brother-in-law in Delhi’s Swarn Park

04 Dec 2023 09:00 AM IST

The Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly killing his brother-in-law following an altercation over Rs 1,500 in the Swarn Park area of the outer district, officials said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Mahender alias Bhola of the Swarn Park area, police said. “We received

NGT directs DPCC to verify alleged illegal groundwater extraction

04 Dec 2023 08:59 AM IST

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to consider a petition and take remedial action regarding an allegation of illegal groundwater extraction by a vehicle washing centre in Mangolpuri. The petition claimed the vehicle washing centre is not only drawing groundwater but also discharging “toxic water”