The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has scrapped its planned 10% fare increase set for October and November, as announced on October 14. This decision, made ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, provides relief for passengers traveling during festive season. MSRTC directed regional heads to halt the fare hike, which aimed to generate ₹70-80 crore […]
Tensions remain high in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, after violence triggered by the killing of 22-year-old Ram Gopal Mishra during a Goddess Durga idol immersion procession. Rioters set fire to shops and homes in Nakawa and attempted to burn a religious structure. CM Yogi Adityanath will meet Mishra’s family today, accompanied by BJP MLA Sureshvar Singh, […]
Director Srinu Vaitla’s latest movie, Vishwam, featuring Tollywood star Gopichand in the lead role, received positive reviews following its release on October 11, 2024. The film recently secured an OTT update, with its digital rights purchased by leading streaming platform Amazon Prime Video for ₹12 crore. It is expected to start streaming on either October […]
Here are the 22-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the top cities in India. ★Chennai: ₹70,950, ★Mumbai: ₹70,950, ★Delhi: ₹71,100, ★Kolkata: ₹70,950, ★Bangalore: ₹70,950, ★Hyderabad: ₹70,950, ★Ahmedabad: ₹71,000, ★Jaipur: ₹71,100, ★Lucknow: ₹71,100, ★Vijayawada: ₹70,950, ★Patna: ₹71,000, ★Nagpur: ₹70,950, ★Chandigarh: ₹71,100, and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹70,950.
Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-governing island after China conducted large-scale drills. These aircraft were identified in a 25-hour period ending at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, according to the defense ministry. In response to Beijing’s encirclement involving fighter jets and warships, Taiwan heightened its alert and condemned China’s actions as [&h...
After the Modi government expressed its lack of confidence in Canada and withdrew its High Commissioner along with 5 diplomats, the Trudeau government plans to take action against India through the Foreign Interference Commission and address the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case. PM Justin Trudeau is slated to appear before the Commission on October 16.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. At 9.35 am, the Sensex is trading at 82,123.48, up 151.12 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25,164.60, up 41.05 points or 0.16%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading on Thursday at 84.06 against the dollar, […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau addressed the ongoing investigation into violent criminal activities linked to Govt of India. Citing evidence from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he stated that Indian govt officials were involved in actions threatening public safety. He further noted that Canadian law enforcement had repeatedly sought collaboration with India but faced refusals.
Retail inflation rose to a nine-month high of 5.49% in September 2024, driven by rising prices of various vegetables. This marks the highest level since December of the previous year. Retail inflation in India is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Food inflation was recorded at 5.02% in September 2023, experiencing an increase from […]
The Election Commission is set to announce the poll dates for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Tuesday, according to an official statement released on October 15. A press conference will be held at 3:30 PM to reveal the poll schedule. The term for the Maharashtra Assembly concludes on November 26, while Jharkhand’s […]
★ World Students’ Day, ★ Global Handwashing Day, ★ 1542: Birth of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was born at Amarkot in the Indus region, ★ 1908: Birth of famous American economist John Kenneth Galbraith, ★ 1929: Birth of Famous Kuchipudi dancer Vempati Chinasatyam, ★ 1931: Birth Anniversary of Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and […]
The Kerala High Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team to probe alcohol and drug use on film sets based on the Hema Committee report. The court emphasized the need for ongoing monitoring to prevent future violations and instructed the SIT to protect the privacy of victims by keeping their names confidential in official documents […]
Ahead of the Durga Puja Carnival on Tuesday, Kolkata Police has prohibited gatherings of over five people in Red Road and nearby areas due to protests by the BJP and junior doctors over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. Approximately 3,000 police personnel have been deployed, and access […]
In response to heavy rains, the Andhra Pradesh govt has released flood relief funds, allocating ₹1 crore each to the districts of Prakasam, Chittoor, Tirupati, Nellore, Annamayya, and YSR. These funds are designated for emergency relief efforts, including relief camps, water, food, health services, and sanitation. The APSRTC has advised hiring buses as needed to […]