Kakinada, Mar 19 (UNI) In a twist of fate, a suspended bank officer who had turned into a thief for leading a luxurious lifestyle in a cinematic fashion, ultimately landed into a police dragnet.
Moscow, Mar 19 (UNI) Russia and Ukraine each have exchanged 175 prisoners of war (POWs) captured in the conflict, with Moscow giving Kiev 22 seriously injured POWs as a gesture of goodwill, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Kochi, Mar 19 (UNI) Kerala’s own broadband service; KFON connections are steadily increasing across homes, offices, and commercial establishments in the district.
Badaun (UP), Mar 19 (UNI) A youth was awarded death sentence along with a fine of Rs 1.75 lakh by a special court on Wednesday for murder of a seven-year-old girl after failing to rape her in Bilsi area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh, a prosecution officer said here.
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) The equity market remained firm for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, with BSE Sensex advancing 147.79 pts to close at 75,449.05 on positive global cues.
Los Angeles, Mar 19 (UNI) The U.S. state of Texas has identified 279 measles cases since late January as the outbreak continues to grow in the state, according to data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on Tuesday.
Nashik, Mar 18 (UNI) Around 750 senior citizens from Maharashtra''s Nashik district left for Ayodhya by a special train on Tuesday under the Chief Minister''s Teerth Darshan Yojana.
Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Telangana is set to host the prestigious 72nd Miss World pageant from May 7 to 31, providing a major platform to showcase the state''s cultural heritage, tourism offerings, and modern infrastructure.
Nashik, Mar 18 (UNI) More than 750 senior citizens from the district left for Ayodhya from here by a special train under the Chief Minister''s Teerth Darshan Yojana of the Social Justice Department on Tuesday afternoon.
Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) Thespian Shashi Kapoor, whose cinematic oeuvre transcended national boundaries and continues to inspire generations, was born on this date in Kolkata 87 years back.
Tripoli, Mar 18 (UNI) Libya on Tuesday deported 177 Nigerian migrants, mostly women, as part of a voluntary repatriation program, the country''s Illegal Migration Control Department said.
Jakarta, Mar 18 (UNI) Indonesia has completed the renovation of 17 stadiums to meet FIFA standards and aims to double this number within two to three years, according to President Prabowo Subianto.
Srinagar, Mar18 (UNI) Amid closure of the strategic Srinagar-Ladakh highway amid snowfall, the authorities airlifted 576 passengers in Indian Air Force Planes from Srinagar, Jammu and Leh on Tuesday, officials said.
Patna, Mar 18 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday launched the supply of tap water to every household scheme named " Har Ghar Nal ka Jal " worth Rs 7166.06 crore.
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, Mar 18 (UNI) The counter-narcotics police burned 7.5 tons of illicit drugs in southern Afghanistan''s Helmand province on Monday, provincial police spokesman Mullah Ezatullah Haqqani said Tuesday.
Nicosia, Mar 18 (UNI) Seven people have been confirmed dead after a refugee boat capsized off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday, authorities said.
Khartoum, Mar 18 (UNI) At least seven civilians, including two children, were killed in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman city, north of Sudan''s capital Khartoum, the Khartoum State government announced on Monday.
New Delhi, March 17 (UNI) India''s cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during the April-February period of 2024-25 grew 6.24% year-on-year to USD 750.53 billion as compared to USD 706.43 billion in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, as per official data released on Monday.
Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), Mar 17 (UNI) The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Monday seized an unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 13.76 lakh from a passenger, who travelled in the Delhi-Kanniyakumari Thirukkural Express Train at Dindigul railway station.
Shillong, Mar 17 (UNI) Meghalaya is set to host the 7th Act East Business Show to foster stronger economic and trade relations between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN), and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Hyderabad, Mar 17 (UNI) Starting from Monday, Uber is offering free rides on Uber Shuttle for three weeks, helping commuters in Hyderabad experience a smarter, hassle-free, and comfortable way to travel.
Agartala, Mar 17 (UNI) In an anti-smuggling drive on Sunday, BSF recovered 187 used mobile phones worth Rs 42 lakh from the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district but failed to arrest anybody.
Shimla, March 17(UNI) Himachal Pradesh''s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has provided details regarding the state''s loan situation and its financial management.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17 (UNI) The Odisha government on Monday approved 19 major industrial projects worth Rs 6117 crore, further strengthening the state’s position as a premier investment destination.
Dhaka, Mar 17 (UNI) Mehidy Hasan Miraz is optimistic about Bangladesh''s cricketing future, believing there is enough experience within the squad to navigate the ongoing transition period following the recent retirement of key senior players.
Ayodhya (UP), Mar 16 (UNI) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust has paid Rs 272 crore to the government as Goods and Services Tax, whereas Rs 7.4 crore has been paid to the workers as Labour Fund.
Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) The BJP on Sunday released a list of three candidates for Maharashtra Legislative Council election to be held on March 27 for five seats.
Washington, Mar 16 (UNI) A federal judge on Saturday barred U.S. President Donald Trump''s administration from invoking the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelan nationals from the United States, local media reported.
Mumbai, Mar 15 (UNI) Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav said in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Saturday that 2,706 farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of the state committed suicide in the past year from January one to December 31, 2024.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) The Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 brought together the Indian hockey fraternity in the national capital on Saturday as the apex body celebrated the country’s finest hockey stars, officials, and legends who have made immense contributions to the sport.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) As the Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 set to bring together the Indian hockey fraternity here on Saturday, the day holds a special significance, marking the golden jubilee of India''s historic 1975 World Cup victory.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) Mumbai Indians Women put up a dominant performance to secure a resounding 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women in the Women''s Premier League (WPL) Eliminator at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday, advancing to their second consecutive final.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 13 (UNI) The Special Court (PMLA), District and Sessions Court, Khurda, has released Rs.332.76 crore of proceeds of crime, held as fixed deposits in various bank accounts and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), in connection with one of the biggest multi-state chit fund scams involving the Rose Valley Group of Companies.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday registered a huge gains of 20 paise to close at 87.00 against the US Dollar on selling of USD by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) Datta Power Infra Group on Thursday said it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited for its 70-MW Wind Power Project, a significant addition to SJVN’s WIND-1 initiative, which aims to develop 600 MW of ISTS-connected wind power projects across India.
Gurugram, Mar 13 (UNI) Lucknow’s Rajesh Kumar Gautam, a rookie on the PGTI who is currently serving in the Indian Army, came up with a steady final round performance of even-par 72 to register a two-shot win at a total of nine-under 207 at the PGTI NEXGEN Gurugram 2025 at the season-opener, played at the Golden Greens Golf & Polo Club here on Thursday.
Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI) The Telangana Assembly''s Business Advisory Committee (BAC) has decided to extend the ongoing budget session until March 27.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI)The Rupee on Wednesday ended flat at 87.20, rising one paisa against the US Dollar on selling of USD by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Driven by lower food prices, India''s retail inflation fell to a seven-month low of 3.61% in February this year from 4.26% in the previous month.
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Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday declined 72.56 pts to settle at 72,029.76 as selling was seen in IT, Technology and Telecommunications stocks amid mixed trend in Asian Market.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) In 2017, a young Hardik Pandya lit up the Champions Trophy final with a blistering 76 off 43 balls, a lone warrior in India’s crushing 180-run defeat to Pakistan.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Dry weather is likely to prevail in Telangana during the next seven days, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.
Kabul, Mar 12 (UNI) The body of a seven-year-old boy, who went missing some 45 days ago in northern Afghanistan''s Badakhshan province, was found on Monday, and his father demanded the authorities bring to justice those behind the heinous crime, local media reported on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Mar 12 (UNI) At least 27 terrorists were killed and 155 passengers rescued by security forces, who have launched a massive clearance operation in Balochistan''s Bolan district after terrorists took hostage Jaffar Express passengers, media reports said on Wednesday.
Gaza, Mar 12 (UNI) Israeli forces have killed at least 137 Palestinians since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas took effect in Gaza, Salama Maarouf, head of the Hamas-run government media office, said on Tuesday.
Chandigarh, Mar 11 (UNI) Taking another leap in the field of digitalization, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday launched the search engine for accessing state assembly debates in the presence of Aman Arora, Good Governance and Information Technology Minister, Harbhajan Singh, Power Minister, Ravjot Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister and MLA Gurinder Singh Garry Birring.
Vijayawada, Mar 11 (UNI) The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) on Tuesday cleared 59 tenders for taking up developmental works worth Rs 37,702.15 crore in the capital city of Amaravati.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) The Indian Women''s Kabaddi team was felicitated on Tuesday following their triumphant title defence at the 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship in Tehran, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announcing a cash reward of Rs 67.50 lakh for the team.
Melbourne, Mar 11 (UNI) To celebrate 150 years of the first-ever Test match between fierce rivals, a day and night Test will be played between Australia and England at the iconic MCG in the year 2027. The 150th anniversary celebration Test match in 2027 will have a distinctly modern feel, with Cricket Australia today confirming it will be the Australian men''s first under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jammu, Mar 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a 50MVA, 220/33kV GIS Grid Sub-Station at Batkote (Pahalgam) has been proposed under the perspective transmission plan for Jammu and Kashmir for the period 2022-27.
Shimla, Mar 11 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday passed a supplementary budget of Rs 17,053.78 crore for the financial year 2024-25.
Moscow, Mar 11 (UNI) Russia''s air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel.
Aden, Yemen, Mar 11 (UNI) At least 70 bodies of migrants were recovered on Monday from the coast near Yakhtul, north of Mokha, Yemen, according to a Yemeni government official.
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) India captain Rohit Sharma has left the door open regarding his playing future but remained non-committal on featuring in the ICC Men''s Cricket World Cup 2027.
Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) Third supplementary budget of Rs 11,187.14 crores for financial year ending on March 31, 2025 and related Bihar Appropriation Bill 2025 were passed in state assembly on Monday.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday dropped 217.41 pts at 74,115.17 on growing concerns about US economic growth impacted investor sentiment while China''s inflation turned negative for the first time in a year.
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) Hockey India on Monday officially announced the nominees for the 7th edition of the prestigious Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on March 15 here.
Dubai, Mar 9 (UNI) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner heaped praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his impactful innings, acknowledging its role in defeating New Zealand and clinching the ICC Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
Chennai, Mar 9 (UNI) Fireworks lit up the skies, joyous celebrations began and crackers were burst, as India erupts in joy after Rohit Sharma''s invincibles annexed their seventh ICC World Cricket title defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a tense finish in the Champions Trophy summit clash at Dubai on a memorable Sunday night.
Jakarta, Mar 9 (UNI) Seven gold miners were killed, and six others sustained serious injuries after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine in Indonesia''s eastern Maluku province, an official said on Sunday.
Dubai, Mar 9 (UNI) New Zealand set a target of 252 runs for India after posting 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs in the ongoing ODI at Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 and Daryl Mitchell’s 63 anchored the innings, while India bowlers, led by Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, ensured regular breakthroughs.
Amaravati, Mar 9 (UNI) Dry weather is likely to prevail in Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema during the next seven days, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.
Moscow, Mar 9 (UNI) The United States insists on softening the wording regarding Russia in the communique following the upcoming meeting of G7 foreign ministers, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI) A total of 133 Officer Cadets and 24 Officer Cadets (Women) were commissioned into the Indian Army after a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) at theIndia''s premier defence training establishment the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here on Saturday.
Jakarta, Mar 8 (UNI) Seven passengers aboard an Airfast plane were safely evacuated on Saturday morning at Bali''s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical issue, the airport manager told local media.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 8 (UNI) About 70 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have been procured from around 15.65 lakh farmers during the ongoing Kharif season in Odisha, official sources said on Saturday.
Damascus, Mar 8 (UNI) At least 237 people have been killed in Syria''s coastal region since the latest military escalation began on Thursday, according to casualty figures released by a war monitor on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 7 (UNI) In a major haul, the Enforcement Bureau CID (EB-CID), Tamil Nadu, on Friday seized 1,755 litres of spurious Goa liquor from a lorrynear Tiruppur district and two people were arrested in this connection.
Srinagar, Mar 7 (UNI) The Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has provided 17,000 toolkits to the artisans of Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme.
Ulan Bator, Mar 7 (UNI) A steppe fire has devastated at least 7,500 hectares of land in the eastern Mongolian province of Dornod, which borders China, according to the country''s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday.
Patna, Mar 07 (UNI) Road projects worth Rs 23,375 crores have been approved in the light of announcements made by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during his recent " Pragati Yatra ", which would help in the all-round development of Bihar.
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Maharashtra’s economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent in the year 2024-25, according to the government’s pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the Assembly Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with. Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth 248 million dollar for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions.
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of the last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday declined 7.51 pts at 74,332.58 as selling was seen in Consumer Durable, Realty and IT stocks.
Hong Kong, Mar 7 (UNI) Hong Kong''s stock market ended lower on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.57 percent to close at 24,231.3 points.
Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths on Thursday caught red-handed an Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) (Operations), TGSPDCL, Choutuppal, Nalgonda district, while accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe.
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) Presenting the Karnataka Budget 2025, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday outlined a significant increase in capital expenditure, key industrial incentives, and measures for social welfare, underscoring the government''s commitment to economic growth and inclusive development.
Jerusalem, Mar 7 (UNI) Israel has begun the "most destructive" refugee camp demolition operation in the West Bank since 1967, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 7 (UNI) Tamil Nadu will get 17 more Village Green Forests called''Maragatha Poonchalai'', which would play a vital role in providing natural resourcesto the local community and will serve as recreation place for villagers and a place to ensure water and climate security for the villages in future.
Chandigarh, Mar 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said the budget session of the state Assembly will begin on March 7, and continue till March 28.
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar empowers 700 Ladakh youth with Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurship training during a comprehensive programme.
Kakinada, Mar 6 (UNI) The Kakinada consumers forum on Thursday levied a penalty of Rs.27.27 lakh on a hotelier in Hyderabad for collecting Rs.27 more for three water bottles sold to a software engineer of Kovvada, a suburb of Kakinada city.
Hyderabad, Mar 6 (UNI) The Malkajgiri Railway Station is undergoing a major redevelopment with an estimated cost of Rs. 27.61 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).
Kolkata, Mar 6 (UNI) Rungta Eco Extrusions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rungta Greentech Ltd, has launched its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Howrah, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the plastics sector.
Patna, Mar 6 (UNI) Bihar government announced in the state assembly that 87 percent of the target set for paddy procurement in the current financial year has been achieved.
Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday slipped seven paise at 87.04 against USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Washington, Mar 6 (UNI) The Trump administration is planning to cut over 70,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), CNN reported Wednesday.
Seoul, Mar 6 (UNI) Seven people were injured after shells landed on a civilian area of South Korea Thursday, according to the local broadcaster YTN.
Agartala, Mar 5 (UNI) Tripura Police on Wednesday arrested an Inspector of its Traffic unit for allegedly embezzling Rs 74 lakh from the Bishalgarh Traffic Police Unit under Sepahijala district.
Agartala, March 5 (UNI) Tripura Police on Wednesday arrested an Inspector of its traffic unit for allegedly embezzling Rs 74 lakh from the Bishalgarh Traffic Police Unit under Sepahijala district.
Kolkata, Mar 5 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit the UK in the third week of this month and deliver a lecture at the University of Oxford in London, official sources said on Wednesday.
Ahmedabad, Mar 5 (UNI) Chandigarh golfer Harendra Gupta emerged halfway leader as a result of his second round of five-under 67 at the Ahmedabad Open being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near here on Wednesday.
Shillong, Mar 5 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday presented a Rs. 1,970 crore deficit budget for the 2025-26 financial year, which is around 2.96 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Sangma estimated the total expenditure at Rs 30,003 crore during 2025-26, of which the revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs. 20,556 crore and capital expenditure at Rs. 9,447 crore, excluding repayment of loans of Rs. 2,406 crore. He said the interest payment for 2025-26 is estimated at Rs. 1,347 Crore and pension payment at Rs. 1,824 crore.
Mumbai/New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) After trading weak for 19 sessions, the Indian stock market brought some smiles for investors as the BSE Sensex on Wednesday gained over 740 points to close at 73,730.23 mainly due to short covering and dip in US treasury yields.
Srinagar, Mar 5 (UNI) Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered 1.75 kgs of Charas powder from his possession in Jammu Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) Breaking a losing streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Wednesday spurted 740.30 pts to close at 73,730.23 on strong Asian Market.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) India competition regulatory body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) today approved a slew of acquisition proposals (7 in total) including acquisition of up to 72.8 percent shareholding of Orient Cement Limited by Ambuja Cements Limited and acquisition of equity shares of PSP Projects Limited by Adani Infra (India) Limited.
Chennai, Mar 5 (UNI) Strongly condemning the Centre''s proposed delimitation exercise based on population, the All Party meeting convened by the Tamil Nadu Government on Wednesday demanded an assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha that it would be conducted only based of the 1971 population census, besides constituting a Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising MPs from all the Southern States, including Tamil Nadu, to create an awareness among the people.
Shillong, Mar 4 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday informed that the North Eastern Frontier Railway (NEFR) has sought a refund of Rs. 209.37 crore sanctioned in 2017 for land acquisition for the railway project. “The money (from the centre) was placed before the Deputy Commissioners. The purpose of this money was for land acquisition, which could not take place due to local resistance and the money is lying unutilised. We received a letter from NEFR on December 17, 2024 asking us to refund the amount lying unutilised for almost 7-8 years,” Sangma said while replying to volley of queries during the Question Hour in the Assembly.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on March 17 for interrogation in a drugs case.
Chennai, Mar 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) coastal Cyclothon ''Surakshit Tat, Samridh Bharat'' Safe Coasts, Prosperous India virtually from the Rajaditya Cholan Regional Training Centre in Thakkolam in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu during the 56th Raising Day celebrations on March 7.
Kolkata, Mar 4 (UNI) Suzlon has secured a third order of 204.75 MW from Jindal Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, further accelerating the Low CO₂ Steel revolution in India.
Aizawl, Mar 4 (UNI) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday presented a Rs. 15,198.76 crore budget for 2025-26, along with Rs. 3,512.33 crore in supplementary demands for the current fiscal.
Singapore, Mar 4 (UNI) Singaporean authorities have confirmed 187 cases of gastroenteritis following the distribution of ready-to-eat meals as part of a Total Defense exercise in February.
Jammu, Mar 4 (UNI) Expressing resentment over the disallowing of his amendments regarding Article 370, police verification, and the shifting back of detainees lodged in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Legislative Assembly.
Hyderabad, Mar 4 (UNI) Corporate Innovation Conclave 2025 (CIC’25) to be held at Hyderabad Convention Centre (HICC) here on March 7 (Friday).
Mumbai, Mar 4 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday was seen unchanged at 87.36 against the USD in opening session on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Shillong, Mar 3 (UNI) Over 70,000 spring sheds have been identified of which 55,000 are mapped across Meghalaya and steps are being taken to rejuvenate 792 critical water bodies on a war footing, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma informed the Assembly on Monday.
Istanbul, Mar 3 (UNI) A tour bus travelling from Greece veered off the road in northwestern Turkiye''s Canakkale province on Monday, injuring 37 passengers, it is reported.
Patna, Mar 3 (UNI) Bihar Water Resources Minister Vijay Chaudhary informed the Assembly on Monday that 57 government employees out of 59 employees have already been given the compensation who died due to covid-19 infection while discharging their duties.
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Jerusalem, Mar 3 (UNI) India''s flagship carrier Air India resumed its flights to Israel on Sunday after a suspension of seven months.
Manchester, Mar 2 (UNI) Manchester United kept up the pressure on Women''s Super League leaders Chelsea as they beat Leicester City on Sunday to secure their seventh consecutive league win.
New York, Mar 2 (UNI) Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers announced on Friday. The 2023 league MVP had been struggling with knee issues all season.
Istanbul, Mar 2 (UNI) Turkey may hold an early presidential election in November 2027, with incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan running for reelection, Huseyin Yayman, vice president of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), said on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Mar 2 (UNI) Hyderabad-based Geological Survey of India (GSI), organised a WALKATHON in commemoration of 175 years of Service to the Nation at Sanjeevaiah Children Park here on Sunday.
Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu), Mar 1 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) on Saturday seized Rs 77.06 lakh unaccounted cash, suspected to be ‘hawala’ money from a passenger aboard the Kolkata-Tiruchirapalli Howrah Express Train at Ariyalur railway station.
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Hyderabad, Mar 1 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has celebrated its 67th Youm-e-Tasees (Foundation Day) with a grand public meeting at the party headquarters in Darussalam, here on Saturday.
Karachi, Mar 1 (UNI) England suffered a crushing blow in their final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, folding for a paltry 179 in 38.2 overs against South Africa at the National Stadium here on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Mar 1 (UNI) The Anti corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said that it has trapped/arrested 23 public servants, including two outsourcing employees, in 17 cases registered during the month of February in Telangana.
Chennai, Mar 1 (UNI) Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded a total monthly sales of 58,727 units in February 2025.
Chennai, Mar 1 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin turned 72 on Saturday.
Chennai, Mar 1 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin who turned 72 on Saturday, reaffirmed his commitment to state autonomy and the two-language policy, stating these issues form the essence of his birthday message this year, while opposing Hindi imposition.
Washington, Mar 1 (UNI) US President Donald Trump will host the first White House crypto summit on March 7, the White House announced in a statement.
Chandigarh, Feb 28 (UNI) Cracking down on human trafficking, Punjab Police have arrested seven travel agents since February 5, when the US began repatriating illegal Indian migrants, state Cabinet Minister for Non-Resident Indian Affairs Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said on Friday.
Lahore, Feb 28 (UNI) A brilliant 67-run knock from Azmatullah Omarzai propelled Afghanistan to a competitive total of 273 in their 50 overs against Australia in a crucial Champions Trophy encounter here on Friday.
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Telangana Principal Secretary ( Energy) Sandeep Kumar Sultania on Friday cautioned the engineers to be more alert during the coming months given the expected peak demand of the state crossing 17,500 MW.
London, Feb 28 (UNI) Liverpool made an annual pre-tax loss of £57m up to 31 May 2024 - £48m more than they lost in the previous 12 months.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) As many as 57 workers of a BRO Labour Camp were buried when an avalanche struck the site between Mana and Badrinath on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) India needs to grow by 7.8% on average over the next 22 years to become a developed country by 2047, World Bank said in a report on Friday.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) India and Japan have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) effective from Friday for up to USD 75 Billion.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday slid 17 paise at 87.38 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Jerusalem, Feb 28 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces has released findings of its investigation into the October 7 attack, during which the Hamas movement killed and kidnapped hundreds of Israelis.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (UNI) Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty, who dominated the Odia film industry for decades, passed away while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at a private hospital in Gurugram late Thursday night.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) The Maharashtra government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea''s H S Hyosung and Advanced Materials Corporation for an investment of Rs 1,740 crore.
Imphal, Feb 27 (UNI) The Arambai Tengol (AT) cadres surrendered 246 out of total 307 weapons at the First Manipur Rifle Campus in Imphal while 61 more arms were surrendered at other places in both hills and valley districts on Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) Schaeffler India on Thursday reported 13% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 237.2 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 (Q4).
Chennai, Feb 27 (UNI) A CBI Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced four accused, including the then Manager of Indian Bank and two then Proprietors and a Managing Director of private firms to 5-7 years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in the 2012 Rs 19.79 crore bank fraud case.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday ended marginally weak at 87.20, easing nominal by one paisa against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday ended almost steady at 76,612.43, rising nominal by 10.31 points as buying was witnessed in Industrials, Realty and Capital Goods stocks.
Chennai, Feb 27 (UNI) A CBI Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced four accused, includingthe then Manager of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), and two then Proprietors and a Managing Director of private firms to 5-7 years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in the 2012 Rs 19.79 crore bank fraud case.
Tokyo, Feb 27 (UNI) The birth rate in Japan fell to nearly 721,000 people in 2024, the lowest rate since 1899, when such statistics began to be kept, the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported on Thursday, citing preliminary data from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) The Rupee continued to slide on Thursday too, tumbling down 17 paise at 87.36 against USD in opening session on brisk demand for US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Srinagar, Feb 27 (UNI) Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 10.47 Kgs of poppy straw from his possession in Jammu Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Jamui, Feb 26 (UNI) Sleuths of Sashastra Seema Bal ( SSB) and local police in a joint operation confiscated 27 Kg explosives from Chheniya Pakhal hills under Khaira police station area in the district.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday gave instructions to create a separate Kumbh Mela Authority for Simhastha Kumbh Mela to be held in 2027 at Nashik Trimbakeshwar.
Lahore, Feb 26 (UNI) Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran played a sensational knock of 177 runs, anchoring his side to a formidable total of 325/7 in their ICC Champions Trophy Group B match against England here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (UNI) UK’s Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson announced 17 new export and investment deals during their visit to India this week.
Chennai, Feb 26 (UNI) As the nascent Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) stepped into its second year, its Founder and actor-politician Vijay on Wednesday asserted that the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will witness a turning point like what the State had been in 1967 and 1977.
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) Feb 26 (UNI) YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy on Wednesday accused the TDP government for allegedly forcing 17 out of 19 university Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to resign through intimidation within three days of taking power, sparing only two VCs - one from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s community and another tied to Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu.
Bangkok, Feb 26 (UNI) A bus flipped over on the downhill section of a road in eastern Thailand''s Prachinburi province, killing 17 people and injuring 32 others, the local road safety center said on Wednesday.
Imphal, Feb 26 (UNI) A total of 87 different types of weapons, various ammunition/munitions, and other miscellaneous items were voluntarily surrendered by the public to Churachandpur, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, and Imphal West Districts during the last 24 hours, police said on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (UNI) Bengaluru GAFX 2025, India’s largest AVGC-XR conference, will be held here from February 27 to March 1, according to IT Minister Priyank Kharge.
BY Qiesar BabaSrinagar, Feb 25 (UNI) Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar is set to showcase a breath-taking display of 1.7 million tulip bulbs this year, including two newly introduced varieties imported from the Netherlands, officials said.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday heavily down 49 paise to close at 87.19 on brisk demand for US Dollar related to derivatives expiry, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of the last five sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday recovered 147.75 pts to close at 74,602.12 on the strength of Telecommunications, Consumer Durable, and FMCG stocks despite weak global cues.
Itanagar, Feb 25 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Arunachal Pradesh’s Banderdewa Police successfully intercepted a narcotics smuggling attempt, seizing 150.70 grams of suspected heroin at the Banderdewa check gate.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) The rupee on Tuesday slipped 17 paise at 86.88 against the USD in the opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
London, Feb 25 (UNI) The United Kingdom does not rule out Russia''s return to the Group of Seven (G7), and this will be a subject of discussion with London''s allies, UK Deputy Home Secretary for Security Dan Jarvis said.
Seoul, Feb. 25 (UNI) Three workers were killed and seven others were seriously injured on Tuesday after a structure over a bridge collapsed in South Korea''s highway construction site, according to Yonhap news agency.
Kyiv, Feb 25 (UNI) Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that the G7 countries were still working on a joint statement on Ukraine, noting the disagreement of several countries with the US position on the conflict.
Karur, Feb 24 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl studying Class 10 was stabbed on neck by a 17-year-old boy allegedly for insulting him at Krishnapuram in Karur district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday night.
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Hyderabad, Feb 24 (UNI) Dry weather is likely to prevail in Telangana in the next seven days, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
Chennai, Feb 24 (UNI) After a long gap, many parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to get rains from February 27 to March one.
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (UNI) The Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) held the 10th edition of its annual awareness run, Racefor7, a 7-kilometer marathon aimed at raising awareness about rare diseases and improving access to medical treatment.
Chennai, Feb 24 (UNI) Floral tributes were paid to former Tamil Nadu Minister and AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary on Monday.
Mumbai, Feb 24 (UNI) The equity market remained negative for the fifth straight session on Monday as the Sensex dropped 793 pts at 75,517.36 in the opening session on weak global cues.
Tirumala, Feb 23 (UNI) The 971st incarnation of Vaishnava devotee, Sri Anantalwar, was celebrated at Ananthalwar Tota also known as Purasaivarithota here on Sunday.
Shimla, Feb 23 (UNI) An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Himachal Pradesh''s Mandi here on Sunday morning, an official said.
Patna, Feb 22 (UNI) Police arrested 70 criminals under a special drive launched to control crime and criminals in Patna during past 24 hours.
Lahore, Feb 22 (UNI) Josh Inglis’ blistering century propelled Australia to a record-breaking chase as they overhauled England’s formidable 351/8 to secure a five-wicket victory in the ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday.
Jammu, Feb 22 (UNI) A driver was killed while 17 pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi suffered injuries when a bus ferrying them met with an accident and fell into a ditch near Manda here near city area.
Kochi, Feb 22 (UNI) Kerala received Expression of Interests (EoIs) for investments worth Rs 1,52,905.67 crore from 374 companies as the two-day Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025) concluded here, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, P Rajeeve announced on Saturday.
Srinagar, Feb 22 (UNI) The world-famous handicraft and handloom products worth Rs 2,567 crore have been exported from Kashmir valley in the last two financial years and the first three-quarters of the current fiscal.
Agartala, Feb 22 (UNI) Tripura is all set to host the 73rd edition of the BN Mullik Memorial All India Football Police Football Championship on Sunday at U K Academy stadium here, Tripura Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan saoid.
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (UNI) Dry weather is likely to prevail in Telangana in the next seven days, the Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (UNI) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be on an official visit to India on February 27-28, at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi.
Lusaka, Feb 22 (UNI) Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday fired one provincial minister and six permanent secretaries in a large-scale government reshuffle, according to a statement from his office.
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (UNI) Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh has said that nomination papers for elections to Municipal Corporation Panipat will be filled from February 21 to 27 on all working days declared on account of Mahashivratri on February 26).
Kochi, Feb 21 (UNI) Spurred by strategic investments, sustainable development and thriving business ecosystem, Kerala is on track to become a Rs 88 lakh crore (USD 1 trillion) economy by 2047, experts said at Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025) here on Friday.
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (UNI) The Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) on Friday announced the 10th edition of its flagship annual awareness run, Racefor7.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) In a relief to Direct-To-Home (DTH) service providers, telecom and broadcast regulatory TRAI on Friday recommended reducing License Fee to 3 per cent of AGR, to be reduced to “zero” by the end of 2026-27.
Lucknow, Feb 21 (UNI) In a fresh exercise towards women empowerment, after the success of BC Sakhi and Vidyut Sakhi in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government will deploy one Surya Sakhi in each of the more than 57,000 thousand gram panchayats of the state.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council on Saturday at Pune, Maharashtra.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) Public sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Friday said that UAE-based Dipon Gulf General Contracting LLC has filed an arbitration claim against it for $29.67 million.
Mexico City, Feb 21 (UNI) The Honduran Foreign Ministry has announced a joint operation with the United States to deport 174 Venezuelan illegal migrants.
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (UNI) The State Election Commission (SEC), Punjab informed on Thursday that they have received 171 nominations for elections to the Municipal Council of Tarn Taran (District Tarn Taran), 56 nominations have been received for elections to the Municipal Council of Dera Baba Nanak (District Gurdaspur) and 50 nominations have been received for elections to the Municipal Council of Talwara (District Hoshiarpur) till February 20, which is the last date of nominations.
Nellore (Andhra) Feb 20 (UNI) As many as 27 passengers travelling in a private bus had a miraculous escape as the bus rammed a petrol filling station at Kovoor in the district in AP on the national highway on Thursday.
Shillong, Feb 20 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has identified 747 critical water sources in the state for rejuvenation, State Public Engineering (PHE) Minister, Marcuise Marak said.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved extension in service of India''s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran for two years till March 2027.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) The Defence Ministry has signed contracts with ACE Limited and JCB India Limited for procurement of 1868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) worth Rs 697.35 crore for Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (UNI) A session court here awarded seven years imprisonment, a minimum punishment, to an old watchman for attempting to kill a woman residing in the building where he was employed as she resisted his rape attempt in April 2017.
Jammu, Feb 20 (UNI) Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to public service Jammu and Kashmir Police have successfully traced and reunited 743 missing persons with their families across District Jammu in 2024.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) Ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group on Thursday said that its portfolios'' combined Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) for the Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) as of December 2024 reached all-time high of Rs 86,789 crore, registering a growth of 10.1% year-on-year.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (UNI) To make the Public Health department of the state more powerful, the Maharashtra government has approved establishment of various primary health centres and rural hospitals under the department.
Aizawl, Feb 19 (UNI) Mizoram Governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh on Wednesday underscored the state government’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth through its flagship ‘Banakaih’ or Handholding Scheme, aligning with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) Nasdaq listed Indian firm ReNew Energy on Wednesday reported a marginal jump in net loss to Rs 387.9 crore year-on-year during the third quarter of current financial year, versus Rs 321.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal.
Tirumala, Feb 19 (UNI) The 971st Avatarotsavam of the great Sri Vaishnava Saint Sri Anantalwar will be observed in here on February 23.
Srinagar, Feb 19 (UNI) Police have arrested two drug peddlers along with more than 7kgs of cannabis in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Islamabad, Feb 19 (UNI) At least seven passengers were killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan''s southwestern Balochistan province, an officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Seoul, Feb. 19 (UNI) Five domestic and foreign automakers in South Korea will voluntarily recall some 76,000 vehicles for manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said Wednesday.
Rome, Feb. 19 (UNI) Italian finance police seized a record 788 kg of cocaine in a large-scale anti-drug operation on Tuesday, marking one of the largest drug hauls ever intercepted by the country''s authorities.
Jakarta, Feb. 19 (UNI) An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia''s eastern Maluku province early Wednesday, but it did not trigger large waves, the country''s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reported.
Windhoek, Feb 18 (UNI) Namibia''s Rugby Union (NRU) Tuesday announced its 30-man squad that will face the Boland Kavaliers, a South African rugby union team, here on Saturday.
Chennai, Feb 8 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was gang rapednear Ukkadam area in the Textile City of Coimbatore following which seven students of a private college were arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Almaty, Feb 18 (UNI) Seven people were killed in a mine collapse at the Zhomart mine in the Ulytau region of Kazakhstan on Monday night, the country''s Kazinform News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Kadapa Feb 18 (UNI) The Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF) team seized 27 red sander logs and arrested one red sander smuggler at Uddimadugu forest area in the district.
Lucknow, Feb 18 (UNI) In a major achievement for Uttar Pradesh government, health workers have identified 89,967 tuberculosis (TB) patients across the state''s 75 districts in the first 69 days of the 100-day TB campaign, official sources said here on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday ended negative at 75,967.39, declining 29.47 pts as selling was seen in Industrials, Consumer Durable, and Telecommunication stocks.
Agartala, Feb 18 (UNI) A local court on Tuesday sent altogether seven persons to 12 days of judicial custody for impersonating job seekers and adopting unfair means in the recruitment exam in Tripura (Central) University for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) on Sunday.
Kolkata, Feb 18 (UNI) A forty-seven-year-old man was burnt alive after a fire broke out to a portion at his two-storied building at Salt Lake DA 4 Block but his wife and minor daughter escaped unhurt as they ran away but the owner stuck in the upper floor, police said on Tuesday.
Srinagar, Feb 18 (UNI) A Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in north Kashmir has convicted a faith healer, under Section 377 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) for repeatedly sexually abusing minors.
Ottawa, Feb. 18 (UNI) A Delta Air Lines plane overturned while landing at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada on Monday afternoon, injuring 17 passengers.
Yangon, Feb. 18 (UNI) Myanmar authorities on Monday arrested 273 foreign nationals who had illegally entered the country in Myawaddy township of Kayin state, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council said.
Tunis, Feb. 18 (UNI) The Tunisian National Guard announced on Monday that seven migrants were rescued from a sinking boat off the northern coast of Tunisia.