The medics alleged that the attack at Sagore Dutta Hospital have shown the state government has otally failed in keeping their promises to provide them security

President Joe Biden on Saturday called the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah a measure of justice for his four-decade reign of terror. The comments came after Lebanon's Hezbollah group confirmed earlier Saturday that Nasrallah, one of the group's founders, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day. Biden noted that the operation to take out Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas' massacre of Israelis on October

The IPL Governing Council which was convened here on Saturday decided to continue with the hotly-debated Impact Player rule for the IPL 2025 season. The Impact Sub was introduced during the IPL 2023 and since then the rule has vertically divided the opinion. Even in the meeting the BCCI had with the team owners earlier this July, some franchises like Delhi Capitals were entirely in favour of retaining the Impact Player rule, primarily because it reduced the importance of the all-rounders. We did

Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for increased usage of made-in-India goods in order to promote domestic manufacturing and cut the country's imports. Speaking at the UP International Trade Show at Greater Noida, Goyal also said that out of the 20 approved industrial townships, one is coming up at Greater Noida and in that, the first phase is already sold out. For next phase, talks are on with the state. Manufacturing and selling of made-in-India products within the country a

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said Pakistan's cross-border terrorism will never succeed and its actions will certainly have consequences, stressing that it is karma that the country's ills are now consuming its own society. In his address to the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar also said that the issue to be resolved between India and Pakistan is now only the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan, and the abandon

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday approved Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendations on a cabinet reshuffle that included the elevation of his son Udhayanidhi as deputy CM and saw the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers, two days after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case. Further, three ministers, including Mano Thangaraj who held the Dairy Development portfolio, have been dropped. Besides Balaji, Dr Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran and S M Nasar

The Consulate General of India in New York has refuted reports about restrictions being placed on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, asserting that o new change has been introduced recently. We have come across news reports spreading false information that restrictions have been placed on OCI cardholders in the recent past, the consulate said in a post on X. Friends in the Indian American community are hereby informed that no new change has been introduced in the recent past for OCI c

E-commerce company Flipkart on Saturday said it saw a multi-fold jump in customers' purchases using credit facilities during the first two days of its annual festive season sale 'The Big Billion Days'. The Walmart group firm recorded 27 times jump in the third-party easy monthly instalment (EMI) usage during The Big Billion Days' compared to usual business days. With 5 per cent cashback on every purchase using the Flipkart Axis Bank credit card, the co-branded card witnessed a spike of 20 times

Flipkart recorded 330 mn user visits during Early Access and Day 1 combined, during The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2024 sale event. Another e-commerce firm Meesho said it achieved 100 per cent increase

Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as India captain, which will also witness the return of express pacer Mayank Yadav.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the Rs 70,350-crore merger between Reliance Industries and Disney's Indian media assets on August 28, 2024

Three days before his communist government turns 75, China's foreign minister warned fellow leaders Saturday against an expansion of the battlefield in Russia's war with Ukraine and said the Beijing government remains committed to shuttle diplomacy and efforts to push the conflict toward its end. The top priority is to commit to no expansion of the battlefield. ... China is committed to playing a constructive role, Wang Yi said. He warned against other nations throwing oil on the fire or exploit

The Centre has again approved a coal mining project operated by an Adani Group company in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, just six months after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) revoked its environmental clearance, directing the environment ministry to reexamine the case from the stage of the public hearing. There was no reaction available from the Adani Group till the filing of this report. The Rs 7,465-crore coal mine project, which will affect 14 villages in the Gare Palma area of Tamnar teh

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which sells dairy products under Amul brand, on Saturday said its turnover has increased by 8 per cent to Rs 59,445 crore in the financial year ending March 2024 on better sales. In the Golden Jubilee year of GCMMF, the organization registered a turnover of Rs 59,545 crore (USD 7 billion) for the financial year 2023-24 with a growth of 8 per cent year-on-year, the cooperative said in a statement after its 50th annual general meeting. Th

Floods and landslides caused by incessant rain killed at least 66 people and injured 60 others in Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Parts of Nepal have been inundated with rainfall since Thursday, prompting disaster authorities to warn of flash floods. Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson Bishwo Adhikari said that out of the 66 people killed in the Himalayan nation due to the continuous rainfall, 34 were killed in the Kathmandu valley. As many as 60 people were also injured in the floods. A total o

State-owned REC Ltd on Saturday said it has raised USD 500 million through green dollar bonds to support various renewable energy projects. The 5-year note has a coupon rate of 4.75 per cent per annum to be paid semi-annually and the maturity date of September 27, 2029. This is the first US dollar bond issuance from an Indian public sector enterprise in 2024, REC said in a statement. The latest fund raise was part of USD 10 billion global medium-term programme of the company. The proceeds will b

For the second time in September, mobile internet services in Assam will be disabled for eight hours on Sunday to prevent malpractices during the written examination for a recruitment test to Grade III posts. The suspension of mobile internet/ mobile data/ mobile wi-fi connectivity will be in place from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, an official release said on Saturday. All are requested to bear with the inconvenience in the interest of holding a free, fair and transparent recruitment examination and ther

Stakeholders of West Bengal's rice industry on Saturday heaved a sigh of relief after the Centre removed the ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice. The government's move is expected to help reopen 500-600 rice mills in the state, which had been closed for the past one year due to a slump in demand in the wake of export restrictions, Bengal Rice Mills Association president Sushil Kumar Choudhury said. The lifting of the ban on exports will also enable farmers to fetch better prices

The father of the IIMA student who died allegedly by suicide has claimed that someone from the institute was harassing his son over an event that was to be sponsored by a private organisation, police said on Saturday. The student, Akshit Hemant Bhukya (24), who was studying in the second year of the MBA programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), was found hanging from the metal grille of the ventilator in his hostel room on Thursday. Bhukya's father has claimed that someon

Each franchise will allocate Rs 12.60 crore as match fees for the season, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

India SME Forum (ISF), a not-for-profit organisation for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), launched a programme on Saturday titled Start Exporting in Eight Weeks, to work with e-commerce export leaders like Amazon towards promoting 'Make in India' products. Launched under ISF's flagship initiative IndiaXports', the programme was announced by Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje at the Business Beyond Borders 2024 Conference in presence of MSMEs and industry leaders. In a statement, th

The Congress will restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday while she slammed the BJP for using the Union territory as a pawn to stir emotions elsewhere in the country. Gandhi, the Congress's national general secretary, also criticised Lt Governor Manoj Sinha saying the current administration was a puppet government being run with a remote control. The Congress party has a vision for you and for Jammu and Kashmir. We want to restore your state's s

Iran announced Saturday that a prominent general in its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard sanctioned by the US died in an airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Abbas Nilforushan, 58, was killed Friday in Lebanon, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported. The US Treasury had identified Nilforushan as the deputy commander for operations in the Guard. It sanctioned him in 2022 and said he had led an organisation directly in charge of protest suppression, which has play

The feud between Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and revolting Executive Council members took another ugly turn after a dozen of them shot off a letter to senior IOC official Jerome Poivey accusing the legendary athlete of running the organization in an autocratic manner. During Thursday's meeting, there was a bitter confrontation during the IOA meeting where the embattled Usha outrightly rejected their appeal of removing Raghuram Iyer from CEO's post. In a letter to Poivey, t

The decomposed bodies of a 46-year-old man and his four daughters, two of them differently-abled, have been found from their rented accommodation in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, police said on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Heeralal Sharma, who worked as a carpenter at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre in Vasant Kunj for the last 28 years, and his four daughters -- Neetu (26), Nikki (24), Neeru (23) and Nidhi (20). The bodies, found on Friday afternoon, did not have any inju

SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform Meesho on Saturday said it recorded about 6.5 crore unique visitors on its portal on Day 1 of the annual festive season 'Meesho Mega Blockbuster Sale'. Meesho Founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey said the company's app downloads reached around 1.5 crore ahead of the sale and the number of purchase orders has doubled on the first day of the sale on Friday as compared to that of the previous season. By just 2 PM yesterday, we had already surpassed our previous best of h

Seventeen people were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other in a rural town in South Africa, police said Saturday. A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement. The victims were 15 women and two men, she said. One other person was in critical condition in the hospital. The shootings took place Friday night in the town of Lusikisiki in Eastern Cape province in southeastern South Africa. Video

New Delhi [India], September 28: In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, MJ Global has emerged as a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions. The company proudly introduces the world's first glue-less, single-ply paper straw, a game-changing innovation that promises to transform the food service industry's approach to eco-friendly practices.

With the rain and limited sun, the wicket may become more challenging as the game progresses, says Bangladesh captain Najmal Hossain Shanto after Day 2 of India vs Bangladesh Test was washed out

Even as the corporate sector in India is taking steps to address mental health issues at workplaces, a majority of employees believe companies could do more to improve their overall well-being, a survey report said on Saturday. Over 79 per cent of those participated in the survey opined their organisations could do more to address mental health issues and well-being, according to the report by HR services and workforce solutions provider Genius Consultants. We must recognise that employee well-b

Pluckk's sales are divided across several channels, with 10-20 per cent coming from direct sales, 40-50 per cent from quick commerce, 20-30 per cent from e-commerce, and 10-15 per cent through retail

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has confirmed that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. A statement Saturday said Nasrallah has joined his fellow martyrs. The statement says Hezbollah vows to continue the holy war against the enemy and in support of Palestine. Nasrallah led the militant group for more than three decades. His death could dramatically reshape conflicts across the Middle East.

Three of Flipkart sellers- CIGFIL Retail, Wishery Online, Xonique Ventures- in their lawsuits argue that during the investigation they were called to submit data to help officials, but were framed

Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to produce generic prostate cancer treatment drug. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture Enzalutamide capsules (40 mg), it said in a regulatory filing. Enzalutamide capsules are androgen receptor inhibitors indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The drug will be produced at the group's manufact

This month, the Israeli finance ministry cut its 2024 economic growth projection to 1.1 per cent from 1.9 per cent, estimate for next year was lowered to 4.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said stability is a far-fetched thing for the Congress because of its infighting and now everyone in the party is jostling among themselves to become chief minister in Haryana with Bapu (Bhupinder Singh Hooda) and Beta (Deepender Hooda) also the contenders. Addressing a poll rally here, he recalled the days when he worked for party organisation in Haryana and said, It has been my fortune that Haryana has given me a lot, taught me a lot. Haryana's mothers

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the Congress' incoming government in Haryana will end he decade of pain and the party has resolved to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people of the state. Gandhi made the remarks after the Haryana Congress rolled out its detailed poll manifesto for the October 5 state assembly polls, making a host of promises, including setting up of a commission for the farmers' welfare, Rs 2 crore for the families of martyred soldier

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday expressed his concern over the urban voter apathy, and said efforts are being made to ensure maximum polling in the ensuing Maharashtra assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai after reviewing poll preparedness for the Maharashtra assembly elections, Kumar singled out areas like Colaba and Kalyan in and around Mumbai which have recorded among the lowest voter tournout in the Lok Sabha polls held this year. Daily wage earners an

Spinner Adam Zampa overtook former pacer Nathan Bracken to become Australia's eight-highest wicket-taker in ODIs on Saturday.

Sydney [Australia], September 28: In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Champions Club, a premier lifestyle and experiential brand, has announced a suite of luxury offerings at NATCON, that promise to redefine the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and sustainable tourism. These new services--featuring high-end longevity clubs, luxury helicopter and charter operations, and eco-friendly beachfront homes with integrated lagoon amenities--are designed to provide developers with an opport

A case was registered on Saturday against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others on the directions of a court here, following a complaint relating to the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme. Accorsing to police, an FIR was registered under sections 384 (punishment for extortion) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) against Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ED officials, office-bearers of the BJP at state and

The southpaw accomplished this historic high in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 game for his side Trinbago Knight Riders against Barbados Royals

The Delhi government will next week launch a single window facility for faster clearances of investors' applications, boosting ease of doing business in the city. The beta version of the single window system will be launched by Industry Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday, said a government statement. The platform aims to streamline pre-operation approvals, reduce compliance, promote sector-specific reforms, shorten project timelines and enhance ease of starting and doing business in Delhi, Bha

Kolkata Knight Riders announced former West Indies all-rounder Bravo as the franchise's new mentor, succeeding Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Ivan Dodig suffered a shock loss to the pair of Francisco Cerundolo and Nicolas Jarry in a first round match of the China Open ATP 500 tournament here on Saturday. The second-seeded Indo-Croatian pair lost 5-7 6-7 to the unseeded Cerundolo (Argentina) and Jarry (Chile) duo in the round of 16 match that lasted one hour 31 minutes. Bopanna's regular partner Matthew Ebden of Australia chose not to participate in the ATP 500 event. Bopanna ha

In the statement, spokesperson said the airline is concerned about the experience of the customer in the said instance and has taken it up with the catering service provider to investigate further

India has pledged NRs 474 million to build 12 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal in the education, health, agriculture, drinking water and culture sectors, according to an official statement. The Embassy of India here and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of the Nepalese government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the projects on Friday. The 12 projects are being undertaken with the grant assistance of NRs 474 million from the Indian

London [UK], September 28: NIFD Global School of Design and London School of Trends (LST), in collaboration with the High Commission of India in London, unveiled a unique collection by emerging designers from NIFD Global at India Day during London Fashion Week. Showcasing the creativity of designers from NIFD Global's pan-India centers, the event presented a stunning collection titled Roots to Runway.

Pardeep is the most successful raider in PKL history, with a total of a whopping 1,690 raid points in 170 matches, averaging 9.94 raid points per match

Both Barca and Real are followed by Atletico Madrid (15 pts), Mallorca (14 pts), Villarreal (14 pts), and Athletic Club (13 pts), rounding off the top 6 at the moment.