New Delhi: In a fiercely contested Delhi Assembly election, AAP leader and Chief Minister Atishi Marlena clinched victory in the Kalkaji constituency, defeating BJP’s former MP Ramesh Bidhuri by 2,795 votes. The nail-biting contest saw multiple lead changes before Atishi finally secured the win. Following her victory, Atishi reaffirmed her party’s commitment to challenging the Read More…
The Indian rupee staged a recovery on Friday, gaining 15 paise from its all-time low to close at 87.44 against the US dollar. This rebound came after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25-basis point cut in the repo rate to 6.25%, marking its first rate reduction since May 2020. Despite the temporary Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently led an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) via video conference. The summit, set to take place from February 5 to 9, 2025, aims to establish India as a global leader in entertainment, creativity, and culture. WAVES is designed to foster cross-industry Read More…
In his final Mann Ki Baat address of 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to four legendary figures of Indian cinema—Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Tapan Sinha—on their birth centenaries. Highlighting ANR’s immense contribution to Telugu cinema, Modi praised his films for beautifully portraying Indian traditions and values. Responding to Read More…
As the vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses, early trends indicate a commanding lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), positioning it for a potential landslide victory. In the high-profile New Delhi constituency, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has managed to take a slim lead over BJP’s Parvesh Verma. However, the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move, the Kerala government has proposed a hike in court fees after two decades as part of the 2025-26 state budget, presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. The revision is anticipated to generate an additional ₹150 crore in revenue, aimed at strengthening the state’s financial position while continuing to support welfare Read More…
Food delivery giant Zomato has put an end to speculation about a possible name change, clarifying that “Eternal” is not a rebrand but an internal concept. Responding to growing buzz on social media, Zomato stated, “Guys, Eternal is not our new name. It’s an internal branding idea.” The rumors had sparked curiosity about a major Read More…
New Delhi/Noida: Several schools in Delhi and Noida received bomb threats via email, causing panic among students, parents, and school authorities. Following the threats, schools were evacuated, and police teams, including bomb disposal squads, were deployed for thorough security checks. Authorities have initiated an investigation to trace the source of the threats. While no explosives Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Budget 2025 has introduced a 50% hike in land tax, a move aimed at increasing state revenue to fund key developmental projects. While this decision impacts property owners, the government justifies it as essential for financial sustainability. Kollam and Kannur have emerged as key focus areas, receiving major allocations for infrastructure, transport, Read More…
Mumbai: In a significant move to boost economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.25%. This marks the first rate reduction since May 2020, when the central bank slashed the rate by 40 basis points to 4% amid the COVID-19 crisi Read More…