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Liquor barrons were controlling things from behind curtains: CBI FIR

CBI has said that the policy was introduced with an intention to extend undue favours to the licencees post tender

Swachh Bharat: Over 100,000 villages declared open defecation free plus

Nearly 8 years after the launch, Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) recorded another milestone -- of 1,01,462 villages declaring themselves as ODF (open defecation free) plus

Delhi excise policy: CBI has proof of govt-liquor mafia nexus, says BJP MP

BJP MP from West Delhi claimed that the CBI has concrete proof that the Arvind Kejriwal government formulated the new excise policy in nexus with the liquor mafia and indulged in corruption

Bihar: RJD minister accuses BJP's Sushil Modi of land grab, probe to begin

Sushil Modi grabbed the lands of the Christian community in Patna's Lodipur locality and in Khetan market, Yadav alleged, demanding a probe into his property in Bihar

Kejriwal on rise, so targeted by BJP: Sibal on CBI raid on Sisodia's house

Former East Delhi MP Sandeep Dikshit alleged that the AAP and BJP were hand in glove to damage the Congress, "but it seems that the BJP does not require AAP now so the raids are being conducted".

JD-U to hold national executive committee meet on Aug 29 in Patna

During the meeting, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, ministers of state government under JD-U quota, MPs from both houses of Parliament, MLAs, MLCs and other leaders will take part in it.

Demolition teams race against time to rig Noida Twin Towers with explosives

Edifice Engineering, the Mumbai-based demolition agency tasked with the job, said work is going on at full speed to pack some 7,000 drilled holes with explosives.

India's smartwatch market grows highest ever at 312%, Fire-Boltt leads

India's smartwatch market grew an impressive 312 per cent in the June quarter, and homegrown company Fire-Boltt led the market for the first time with a 28 per cent share, a new report said on Friday.

India probes may adversely affect operating results or cash flows: Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Friday said the ongoing investigations and allegations in India could take a long period of time to settle that may adversely affect its operating results.

Samsung initiates work on $15 bn next-gen chip at R&D complex

Samsung Electronics on Friday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new semiconductor research and development complex here, in a move to bolster its global leadership in cutting-edge chip technology

Chelsea assures 'strongest action' after alleged racism towards Son

Chelsea have pledged to take the "strongest action" after an alleged racist incident against Son Heung Min in Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham.

NGT asks panel to monitor Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro-Electric project

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a six-member monitoring cell, headed by the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to oversee the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro-Electric project.

Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal's VC firm Fundamentum raises $227 mn

Post the fund's initial investment, Fundamentum's portfolio companies have collectively raised over $1 billion in follow-on rounds

Consumers worried over income growth prospects and job outlook, says report

The Reserve Bank of India conducts Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS) and Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) to make such informed expectations

Russian air force fires at Crimean city of Kerch, explosions reported

Russia has threatened massive retaliation in the event of an attack on the rail and road bridge

Ayodhya gears for new look; Ramayana Museum to be the highlight: Report

As Ayodhya gears up for a new look with the grand Ram temple as the epicentre, an international level 'Ramayan a Museum and Cultural Centre' will be a major attraction.

Russian attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aimed to divert troops: UK

Moscow accuses London of a targeted disinformation campaign

Consider second Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for vulnerable groups: WHO

Countries should consider giving a second Covid-19 vaccine booster to the elderly, pregnant women, health workers, people with weaker immune systems and those at higher risk of severe disease

More officers to join ED team in Kolkata by August end to ease pressure

In an effort to handle increasing pressure of investigation related to financial embezzlements in West Bengal, as many as 80 additional officers will join the Enforcement Directorate's Kolkata team

Joined Judo Academy to pass time, says CWG silver medallist Tulika Maan

Tulika Maan, the judoka who won a silver medal in women's 78kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, revealed that the sport was initially just a way to pass time when she was bored.