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6:26 PM

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance gets tax demand notices worth Rs 38.66 cr

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co receives tax demand notice worth Rs 38.66 crore.

6:09 PM

Somanathan takes over as cabinet secy

TV Somanathan took over as cabinet secretary on Friday following the superannuation of Rajiv Gauba, an official statement said. Gauba had been cabinet secretary since 2019 and completed an unprecedented five-year term. Until recently the Union finance secretary, Somanathan was named as the next cabinet secretary on August 10 with a two-year tenure.

5:44 PM

GDP grows 6.7% in Q1 FY25 against 8.2% a year ago

India’s GDP grows 6.7% in Q1 FY25 against 8.2% a year ago, show data.

 

5:17 PM

Vedanta unit gets tax demand notice for Rs 11.87 cr

Vedanta subsidiary gets tax demand notice for Rs 11.87 crore.

5:08 PM

Key infra sectors' growth slows down to 6.1% in July

The growth in production of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 6.1 per cent in July this year due to a decline in the output of crude oil and natural gas, according to official data released on Friday. The growth rate, however, is up from 5.1 per cent in June.

4:59 PM

Eight core sectors' output growth slows down to 6.1% in July: Govt data

Eight core sectors' output growth slows down to 6.1 pc in July against 8.5 pc in same month last year: Govt data.

4:35 PM

News update: Court orders framing of charges of murder and others offences against Cong leader Jagdish Tytler

4:31 PM

Demolition drive in southeast Delhi, residents say not enough time given to move out

A demolition drive was carried out on Friday by authorities in southeast Delhi's Okhla Phase-2 JJ cluster under heavy security arrangements, officials said. Residents alleged that they have been living here for many years and that they were not given enough time to take out their belongings. Dheeraj, a resident of the area, said that they received a notice regarding the demolition two days ago.

4:28 PM

News update: Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP ahead of Assembly polls

4:08 PM

Term of 22nd law panel ends Saturday, report on UCC still in works

The term of the 22nd Law Commission, which is without a chairperson for the past few months, ends Saturday with its key report on the uniform civil code still in works. The report prepared by the law panel on simultaneous elections is ready and is pending submission to the law ministry. In the absence of a chairperson, the report cannot be submitted, people aware of the procedure noted.

 

3:57 PM

Army recovers landmine along LoC in Poonch

Army troops on Friday recovered a landmine along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. An Army party found the landmine in the Pattri Gali area during a patrol along the LoC, they said. The patrol party secured the area and called the bomb disposal squad to destroy the mine, they added

3:46 PM

Vadhvan port will change the economic picture of this entire region, says PM Modi

"In the last one decade, development on India's coast has gained unprecedented pace, we have modernised ports, developed waterways... lakhs and crores of rupees have been invested in this direction. Private investment has also increased... our youth are getting its benefits, they are getting new opportunities. Today the whole world is looking at Vadhvan port... this will change the economic picture of this entire region," PM Modi said today.

 

3:42 PM

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity; I apologise to him: PM Modi on collapse of warrior king's statue

The ‘New India' knows its strength and has left behind shackles of slavery, said PM Modi after laying the foundation stone of Vadhvan Port in Palghar.

3:34 PM

PM to inaugurate two-day long national conference on district judiciary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day long national conference of district judiciary beginning Saturday. The function is being organised by the Supreme Court. “The prime minister will be releasing a coin and postage stamp to commemorate 75 years of the establishment of the apex court. The inaugural function will also be attended by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (independent charge) for Law and Justice among other dignitaries,” the apex court said in a release.

3:14 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 218 fisheries projects of Rs 1,560 crore in Maharashtra's Palghar district

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 218 fisheries projects of Rs 1,560 crore in Maharashtra's Palghar district. 

3:12 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra

2:52 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case updates: CBI continues to quiz ex-principal

The CBI on Friday summoned former principal of Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh for the 14th consecutive day for questioning in connection with its probe into the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in the early hours of August 9. Ghosh, officials said, has already been quizzed by the agency for over 140 hours.

2:32 PM

Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march on Aug 31

The ruling Congress in Karnataka has given a call for 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' on August 31 to apprise Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot about him sanctioning an 'illegal order' to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam'. The party will also stage agitation at the district level, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara told reporters here on Friday. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the party state president have decided to organse the 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' programme," he said.

 

2:20 PM

I am inseparable from Modi, for as long as he is PM, says LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday rejected rumours of a rift between his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and the BJP, asserting that he views himself as "inseparable" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Paswan stated that he was willing to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls as an NDA partner "if the BJP so desires", and made light of estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras' recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

 

2:18 PM

The era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over: EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at the release of Ambassdor Rajiv Sikri's new book, "Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy", the External Affairs minister said that the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is 'over'. "I think the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over. Actions have consequences. And insofar as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, I think Article 370 is done. So the, the issue today is what kind of relationship can we possibly contemplate with Pakistan? Rajiv [Sikri] suggests [in his book] that perhaps India is content to continue at the current level of relationship. Maybe yes, maybe no... We are not passive. And whether events take a positive or a negative direction, either way, we will react to it," S Jaishankar said.

1:55 PM

Parliament panel on Waqf Bill seeks suggestions from experts, stakeholders

The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday sought suggestions from stakeholders, experts and other institutions on the proposed law.  the committee led by BJP's Jagdambika Pal has asked for "views/suggestions from the public in general and NGOs, experts, stakeholders and institutions in particular" considering the "wider implications" of the bill.

1:29 PM

Farrukhabad Dalit girls deaths: 2 persons charged with abetment of suicide

The Uttar Pradesh police today filed a case of abetment of suicide against two youths in connection with the death of two Dalit girls who were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad.

1:20 PM

No response from your end on such sensitive issue, Bengal CM Mamata writes again to PM Modi on rape cases

1:17 PM

News update: Akal Takth declares SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct

12:46 PM

Heavy rainfall forecast for parts of Andhra Pradesh from Aug 30 to Sept 1

The India Meteorological Department on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh over the next three days from August 30, accompanied by strong surface winds. It predicted heavy to heavy rainfall in parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP).

12:45 PM

T'gana CM Revanth Reddy expresses 'unconditional regret' over remarks on BRS leader Kavitha's bail

In the wake of Supreme Court taking strong objection to his reported comments related to the bail granted to BRS MLC K Kavitha, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the remarks have been taken out of context and expressed "unconditional regret" for the statements. In a post on the social media platform 'X', he expressed his highest regard and full faith in the country's judiciary.

12:30 PM

Have to recognise that there have been political changes in Bangladesh, says EAM Jaishankar

11:36 AM

News update: SAD sends legal notice to CBFC over Kangana's movie Emergency, seeks to prevent release

11:27 AM

Demolition of brother's sports venture done without considering prior permissions: Ex-minister Pallam Raju

Alleging that the recent demolition of his brother's sports venture here was carried out without notice and consideration of prior permissions, former Union HRD Minister M M Pallam Raju has said the demolition was extremely painful. Raju, senior Congress leader from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, also said he is feeling the pain of the vilification of a clean record of three generations of public life.

11:26 AM

Sit next to NCP ministers at cabinet meetings but it's nauseating: Sena's Tanaji Sawant

Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant has said that he sits next to his NCP peers at cabinet meetings but feels like vomiting after coming out, prompting a sharp reaction from the Ajit Pawar-led party. Speaking at an event on Thursday, Sawant, who is Maharashtra's health minister, said he is a hardcore Shiv Sainik and never got along with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders.