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Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Finance Ministry to focus on boosting consumption, raising the daily minimum wage, and increasing PM-KISAN payouts. CII also called for reducing excise duties on fuel, arguing it would reduce inflation and increase disposable incomes amid lower global crude prices.
BJP key leaders observed a moment of silence to express grief over former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s demise. During a meeting in Delhi, they prayed for the peace of the departed soul. Singh is the trailblazer of India’s economic reforms. He died at 92 on Thursday. His last rites were carried out with full state […]
Arshdeep Singh was nominated for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award. Besides him, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Australia’s Travis Head were also nominated. Fans were shocked to see underperforming Babar in the list, and called it “a joke of the year”. They also questioned Jasprit Bumrah’s exclusion as he […]
Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram. Dileep checked into the hotel on December 19. He reportedly didn’t leave his room even once during his stay. His co-stars called the actor on the phone but could not reach him. So, they arrived at the hotel to check up on […]
A fishing boat sank off Madh Koliwada, Mumbai, after being struck by a cargo ship early on Sunday. Fortunately, there were no injuries. The boat, owned by Hemdeep Harishchandra Tipri, was retrieved by a local rescue group, Savati, using eight nearby vessels. A sailor aboard the boat was rescued by the Savati team, authorities confirmed.
Despite producing critically acclaimed films like Bramayugam and Aavesham, the Malayalam film industry reported a loss of ₹700 crore in 2024. Out of 204 releases, only 26 were profitable, while the rest struggled at the box office. Rising production costs and actor fees contributed to the crisis. Industry leaders urge better financial management for long-term […]
Employee attrition in private sector banks has risen to around 25%, posing significant operational risks, according to the RBI’s 2023-24 Report on Trend & Progress of Banking. High turnover leads to customer service disruptions, loss of institutional knowledge, and higher recruitment costs. RBI emphasizes that reducing attrition is a strategic imperative, urging banks to adopt […]
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat cautioned against reigniting temple-mosque disputes, especially in Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. His remarks followed growing tensions over historical temple claims and temple restorations in Muslim-majority areas. Despite Bhagwat’s call for social harmony, initiatives to reclaim temples in regions like Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar continue.
A road rage incident in Ghaziabad escalated into a brutal street fight after a parking dispute near a restaurant. Three men were beaten with sticks by at least five attackers. Police arrested Ayush, Nitish, and Abhishek after a video of the assault went viral. Road rage incidents have been rising, often leading to serious violence […]
Corridoio Vasariano, a secret passageway built in 1565 for the Medici family in Florence, has opened to the public for the first time. Connecting Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Galleries, and Palazzo Pitti, the 2,460-foot corridor was designed by Giorgio Vasari. After an eight-year renovation, it is now accessible following its extensive restoration, costing $11.5 million.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan congratulated Koneru Humpy on winning FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship 2024. Naidu called it a proud moment for India. Pawan Kalyan also congratulated the woman chess champion on winning the second world title. He called her a true queen of chess.
A teacher in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, faces severe backlash for allegedly assaulting an eight-year-old boy who laughed at him while he was watching pornographic videos in class. Kuldeep Yadav reportedly slammed the child’s head against a wall and beat him with a cane after the laughter ensued. The boy suffered injuries, prompting his father to […]
Kota district administration reported a 50% decline in student suicides in 2024 compared to 2023, with 17 cases this year versus 26 last year. Officials attribute the reduction to stricter guidelines for coaching institutes and hostels, along with measures like training hostel wardens and implementing SOS Help services. The district aims for continued improvement in […]
Arif Mohammad Khan officially stepped down as Kerala Governor, expressing a lifelong bond with the state. While his tenure since 2019 involved controversies, Khan left on a positive note, wishing the Kerala government well. He will assume office as Bihar Governor on January 2, 2024. His farewell lacked an official ceremony due to the state’s […]
Young Nitish Kumar Reddy’s remarkable hundred in Melbourne Test brought immense joy to his family. They are currently in Melbourne to cheer for Nitish. After Nitish’s heroics, his family met Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar to share their happiness. Nitish’s father, mother, and sister paid obeisance to Gavaskar as a gesture of respect. A video of […]