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Reliance eyes completing merger with Disney's India business in Q3

Merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Co.'s India business will create the country's largest media empire worth over Rs 70,000 crore

MCD commissioner now holds financial powers for waste management contracts

The move comes amid a political deadlock between the ruling AAP and opposition BJP in the MCD over the constitution of the Standing Committee, the highest decision-making body of the civic body

HC orders SIT to investigate drug-alcohol abuse in Malayalam film industry

The Justice Hema panel was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case and its report revealing instances of harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema

India-Canada diplomatic row: No impact on bilateral trade in goods so far

The bilateral merchandise trade between India and Canada actually grew slightly from $8.3 billion in 2022-23 to $8.4 billion in 2023-24

Overall Cargo volumes expected grow 9-11% to 3.7 MT in FY25: ICRA

The overall cargo volumes are expected to see a year-on-year growth of 9-11 per cent to 3.6-3.7 million tonnes this fiscal year, the ratings agency said

BSNL to switch to 5G network by June 2025, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

The minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very clear that the government company is not going to use anyone else's equipment

Delhi sees 55% spike in malaria cases this year so far, no deaths recorded

The city has, however, not recorded any malaria-related deaths so far, according to official data

'Where will dogs go?' What Ratan Tata asked Chandra on Bombay House refit

Chandrasekaran assured that a kennel would be built for them, to which Tata responded saying 'Really?' while considering the proposal

Delhi govt to prepare 1,000 'model ghats' for Chhath Puja: CM Atishi

The ghats will be constructed in each of the 70 assembly constituencies to facilitate Chhath Puja performed by lakhs of devotees in Delhi, she said

Bahraich violence: Shops, vehicles torched; internet services suspended

About 30 people have been detained in connection with the unrest. Police said raids were on to arrest Salman, who is among the named accused in the case

Kerala govt adopts resolution demanding withdrawal of Wakf Amendment Bill

The proposed bill also aimed at seizing the powers of the states in enacting laws related to the Wakf and violates the federal principles of the Indian Constitution, resolution said

Baba Siddique murder plot hatched in Pune; 'shooters were given his photo'

Mumbai crime branch probing the sensational murder of the 66-year-old politician exposed the alleged role of Pune-based Pravin Lonkar and his brother Shubham Lonkar in the plot

Samarth 2024: We must learn to live with disasters, says CM Sukhu

Presiding over International Disaster Reduction Day event, 'Samarth-2024' here, he announced that a major State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) training institute will be established in Palampur

Majority of 5G network users experience reduction in call drop: Survey

According to the survey, 53 per cent of smartphone users surveyed say the call drop or connect situation has improved after migrating from 3G and 4G to 5G services

BJP leaders meet in Haryana to assess preparations for swearing-in ceremony

The BJP leaders also went to Dussehra ground in Panchkula, the venue of the event, to assess the preparations and arrangements being made for the event

Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: Court records statement of witness

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot recorded the statement of the witness and posted the matter on October 19 for further proceedings

RBI imposes Rs 28.30 lakh penalty on SG Finserve for non-compliance

The company's financial statements for FY23 revealed inter alia, non-compliance with the specific conditions of the CoR

Govt to withdraw high commissioner, other 'targeted' diplomats from Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the decision shortly after summoning the Canadian charge d'affaires

Grap stage 1 kicks in as Delhi registers 2nd consecutive day of 'poor' AQI

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 234 (poor category) as of 4 pm on Monday

Turn towards Indian talent for sourcing workforce: EAM to friendly nations

In his address, Jaishankar said the government shall remain steadfast in the efforts to create safer and legal channels of emigrating abroad