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From Maharashtra to Andhra, 2024 was the year of political comebacks

From the Lok Sabha elections to state assembly polls, various leaders staged striking returns in 2024, capturing the attention of both the public and political analysts

Year in review: 5 important regulatory changes by Indian govt in 2024

Addressing diverse areas ranging from patent processes to frameworks for AI regulation, the Centre introduced several significant regulatory changes in 2024

Delhi's AQI improves marginally but air remains 'hazardous' at 388

While the air remains hazardous in the national capital, it shows slight improvement compared to Saturday, when many areas of the city reported an alarming AQI of 434

Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'

Delhi's AQI dipped despite persisting winds of 8-10 kmph on Wednesday evening due to 'cold wave' conditions

'All hell to pay if hostages not released': Trump issues warning to Hamas

US President-elect Donald Trump said that despite global concern over the Israeli hostages, there has been no significant action taken

After 111 yrs, John Nicholson's statue stripped of national monument status

The statue is located near the Kashmiri Gate in Delhi, where Nicholson died during the 1857 rebellion

Wedding season sparks 2-wheeler boom but passenger vehicles hit the brakes

As passenger vehicle retail sales slowed in November, companies are anticipated to maintain high discount levels to attract buyers

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde briefly hospitalised, discharged

Eknath Shinde has been suffering from a high fever and sore throat, prompting his doctors to advise him to cancel all engagements and focus on rest

Decoded: How Volkswagen Group 'evaded' paying $1.4 billion in tax in India

Volkswagen bypassed the 35 per cent duty imposed on Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) units by misclassifying components as individual parts, according to Indian tax authorities

Employee lawsuit claims Apple spies on workers even at home, gags speech

Amar Bhakta, who has been part of Apple's digital advertising team since 2020, claims the tech giant places significant restrictions on work devices

Andhra Pradesh govt may rethink Adani's solar deal amid bribery allegations

According to reports, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is personally reviewing the situation and is expected to discuss the matter with his cabinet on Tuesday

Indian states spending below NHP-recommended healthcare budget: Data

While Goa and Delhi are among the few states that exceed the national average, with Goa meeting the 8 per cent target, others like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar allocate less than 6 per cent to healthcare

Mumbai court slaps contempt notice on Google CEO Sundar Pichai; here's why

In its defence, YouTube cited immunity under the Information Technology Act, arguing that defamation does not qualify as content that can be blocked under Section 69-A of the Act

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping in Bangladesh amid violence

Bangladesh unrest: Mamata Banerjee's appeal comes after reports of escalating unrest in Bangladesh, where three Hindu priests from the Iskcon have been detained

Engine fire grounds flight in Kuwait, passengers claim visa discrimination

Gulf Air flight engine fire: In the absence of transit visas, many India passengers were unable to step out of the airport premises and had to endure the long wait on the terminal floor

Slowdown in urban demand hits FMCG growth; rural recovery offers hope

Initial data from NielsenIQ for October shows overall FMCG growth at 4-5 per cent, with volume growth at around 3 per cent and price growth at just 1-2 per cent

PM Internship Scheme: Launch delayed; applicants awaiting revised timeline

The pilot project of the PM Internship Scheme received over 650,000 applications for 127,000 opportunities offered by 280 Indian companies participating in the scheme

In scrutiny, you must find the courage to challenge the status quo: Adani

Adani acknowledged the scrutiny faced by his group in recent years, citing challenges such as the coal mine resistance in Australia and allegations of compliance issues in the US

Cipla promoters may sell 1.72% stake worth Rs 2,000 crore via block deal

The floor price for the Cipla share sale has been set at Rs 1,442 per share, reflecting a 6 per cent discount to the current market price

Maharashtra exit polls: Axis My India predicts landslide win for Mahayuti

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to dominate in Mumbai and across the state, albeit with a slim margin over the rival Maha Vikas Aghadi in terms of vote share, according to Axis My India