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New Delhi: Indian equity markets ended a volatile week in the red, with benchmark indices falling around 1% amid global uncertainty and growing concerns over the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The selloff was led by heavy losses in information technology (IT) stocks, as investors worried that AI could disrupt traditional outsourcing and software … Read more
Banaskantha, Gujarat: Eight months after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash, the pain of loss has returned for grieving families as personal belongings of the victims are finally being handed back. For one father, the return of these items reopened wounds that had never truly healed. India’s national carrier Air India has begun returning recovered belongings … Read more
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to heat up as three crucial group-stage matches are scheduled for Saturday, February 14. Fans will witness Ireland take on Oman, England battle a confident Scotland, and a blockbuster showdown between New Zealand and South Africa. Ireland vs Oman: Search for First Win The day begins with … Read more
Hyderabad: Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor has once again proven his box-office pull as his latest release O’Romeo opened to impressive numbers on its very first day. The film, which also stars Triptii Dimri, hit theaters on February 13, coinciding with Valentine’s Week, and received a strong response from audiences. According to early box-office estimates, O’Romeo … Read more
New Delhi : In a significant development for India’s energy and mining sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). WCL is a Schedule ‘B’ Miniratna public sector undertaking and a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, … Read more
New Delhi: India’s state-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a strong 23 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, supported by margin expansion and improved contributions from subsidiaries, even as its standalone upstream business faced pressure from lower crude oil realizations. Consolidated net profit for … Read more
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday released draft guidelines to revise the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), aiming to streamline its operational framework and enhance the effectiveness of credit delivery and financial inclusion at the district level. Originally introduced in 1969, the Lead Bank Scheme focuses on coordinating efforts among banks, government … Read more
Indore, India: The naked body of a 25-year-old MBA student was found inside a locked room belonging to her classmate in Indore, triggering shock and outrage. The case has drawn intense scrutiny after it emerged that an obscene video involving the woman had gone viral on a college WhatsApp group just days before her death. … Read more
Narayanpur, India: Security forces in Abujhmad have foiled a major Maoist (Naxalite) bomb plot after recovering a large cache of explosives and weapons from the Oenger forest area in Narayanpur, officials said on Thursday. The successful operation is being seen as part of the intensified anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh, following the central government’s directive to … Read more
New Delhi: In a major passenger-friendly move, Indian Railways has announced the introduction of an Emergency Quota (EQ) on two of its most modern train services — Amrit Bharat Express and Vande Bharat Sleeper.The decision aims to ensure confirmed seats for travelers facing urgent and unavoidable situations. According to a new circular issued by the … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has postponed the bail hearing of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a long-running check bounce case, meaning the actor will remain in custody for at least four more nights. Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, presiding over the case, issued a notice to the complainant and scheduled the next hearing for February … Read more
Surguja, India: Police in central India have cracked down on a long-running coal theft racket, arresting 21 people and recovering more than 1.5 metric tons of stolen coal along with vehicles and equipment worth nearly ₹6 million (approx. $72,000). The operation was carried out by the Lakhanpur police following a complaint from South Eastern Coalfields … Read more
New Delhi: India’s decision not to send election observers to Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections on February 12 has drawn significant attention, especially as regional neighbors Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan deployed representatives to monitor the polls. New Delhi’s absence is being widely interpreted as a deliberate and carefully calibrated diplomatic signal rather than indifference. The elections … Read more
Raipur: Political tensions escalated in Chhattisgarh after former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel claimed he had received an offer to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Responding sharply, state Forest Minister and senior BJP leader Kedar Kashyap dismissed the claim, saying neither Chhattisgarh nor the BJP needs Bhupesh Baghel. Speaking to reporters, Kashyap accused Baghel of … Read more
Odisha, India: A tragic incident from India’s Odisha state has shocked health experts and parents alike, after a 12-year-old girl died due to complications caused by a severe and untreated head lice infestation. The case has raised urgent concerns about how a commonly ignored childhood problem can escalate into a life-threatening medical emergency. According to … Read more
New Delhi: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route for the implementation of a major intra-state transmission project in Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. POWERGRID informed stock exchanges that it has secured the project titled “Network Expansion Scheme … Read more
New Delhi/Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha, a seasoned development economist from Nepal, as the new Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), signaling a renewed push toward inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient growth across the region. In her new role, Shrestha will lead ADB’s strategic planning and operations in Bangladesh, … Read more
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday made it clear that fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya must first indicate his willingness to return to India before the court considers hearing his petition. The bench observed that there is little purpose in hearing a plea filed by someone who continues to stay abroad to evade Indian … Read more
Sakti: Report: Tula Ram A serious case of alleged large-scale illegal cutting and storage of Arjun trees has surfaced in Sakti district, particularly in Tushar Gram Panchayat and Jaijaipur, where several sawmills are reportedly involved. According to local sources, thousands of tractor-loads of Arjun wood have been cut and stored illegally over a long period. … Read more
Dhaka: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in one of the most consequential elections in its political history, with more than 127 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots amid tight security arrangements across the country. The election is being closely watched as a potential turning point for the South Asian nation, coming at a … Read more
Raipur : The Chhattisgarh government is facing mounting pressure over its prolonged delay in reimbursing private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with school managements warning of a statewide non-cooperation movement if an immediate decision is not taken. The Chhattisgarh Private School Management Association has submitted a final memorandum to the State Education … Read more
New Delhi |South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) digital transformation initiative, DigiCOAL, was presented as a model of transparent and accountable governance during a national workshop organized by India’s Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on Wednesday. The workshop, titled “Digital Initiatives for Increasing Transparency in Governance,” was held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi and … Read more
Bilaspur, India |A 15-member media delegation from Sikkim visited the Gevra Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, gaining firsthand exposure to modern, environmentally responsible coal mining practices at Asia’s largest coal-producing site. The visit was organized jointly by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Sikkim and Chhattisgarh, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of … Read more
New Delhi: A nationwide strike scheduled for February 12, 2026, is expected to cause widespread disruptions across India’s tertiary sector, particularly impacting banking, financial services, transport, and government offices. The strike—popularly referred to as Bharat Bandh—has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, with strong backing from farmers’ organizations. The participating … Read more
