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Surge in voter turnout in Maharashtra during final hours of polling

Maharashtra registered a voter turnout of 65.11% compared to 61.39% in 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 60.56% in 2019 assembly elections

21 Nov 2024 11:13 am
Rupee hits record low hurt by weak equities, buoyant dollar

US dollars recovery following a three-day losing streak, heightened geopolitical risks, Fed officials remarks on interest rate cuts combine to take the rupee at an all-time low

21 Nov 2024 10:57 am
21 Nov 2024 10:37 am
Chennais changing skyline with 40+ floor projects coming up

Brigades project at Perambur will have five towers, including one 49 floors; its Altius at Sholinganallur will have 47 floors and SPR towers at Perambur will have 45 floors each

21 Nov 2024 9:32 am
IIM-B says no discrimination even as protestors allege caste discrimination

Earlier on Wednesday, IIMB was accused of caste discrimination, with protesting associations alleging that the institution has specifically targeted faculty members who raised concerns about diversity and inclusion on campus

21 Nov 2024 9:13 am
Stock Market Live Updates November 21, 2024: Stock to sell today: Lupin (2,037.05)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Lupins stock started showing weakness in early October after facing resistance at 2,250. So far in November, it has seen a steady decline in price, which led to the price slipping below the support at 2,070. This has opened the door for further depreciation from the current market price. While 2,000 is the nearest support, given the selling momentum, we anticipate the stock to fall to 1,960 in the near-term.

21 Nov 2024 7:04 am
Advantage for BJP in Maharashtra, polls divided in Jharkhand: exit polls

Five exit polls, made public after the voting came to an end in Maharastra at 5 pm on Wednesday, predicted the return of Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawars Shiv Sena in Maharashtra

20 Nov 2024 9:23 pm
AP Cabinet approves new polices for tourism, sports

The Cabinet also approved the new sports policy and also passeda resolutionto change the name of Anti-Narcotics Task Force to Elite Anti-Natcotics Group

20 Nov 2024 9:18 pm
SC allows telcos to claim CENVAT credit for mobile tower installations

This decision is expected to provide significant financial relief to major operators

20 Nov 2024 8:53 pm
Maharashtra polls marred by sporadic violence and controversy

Voting day in Maharashtras state elections was fraught with tension, marked by attacks on polling booths, clashes between party workers, accusations of bribery, and physical altercations. The campaign, already criticized for its low rhetoric, culminated in a highly dramatic polling day.

20 Nov 2024 8:52 pm
Jharkhand outnumbers 2019 polling percentage, records 67.59% in 2nd phase

Jamtara, as per the ECI , recorded the highest turnout at 76.16%, followed by Pakur 75.88 %; , and Deoghar 72.46 % while the urban apathy towards elections showed up at Bokaro had which recorded the lowest turnout of 60.97 %

20 Nov 2024 8:42 pm
Exit polls hint at BJP-led Mahayuti majority in Maharashtra elections

In the battle for Maharashtras 288-seat Assembly, where 145 seats are needed for a majority, exit polls suggest the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised for a win.

20 Nov 2024 8:23 pm
Google launches Air View+ to provide useful hyperlocal air quality information to users

Also, real-time hyperlocal air quality information in Google Maps for users across India, the company said in a blogpost

20 Nov 2024 8:08 pm
Maharashtra votes, but apathetically; tribal district shines, Mumbai disappoints

Voter turnout was a lackluster 58.2 per cent in the state overall

20 Nov 2024 8:03 pm
20 Nov 2024 7:44 pm
ED raids premises of audit company employee amid charges of Bitcoin use in Maharashtra polls

The house of Gaurav Mehta in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur is being covered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

20 Nov 2024 7:33 pm
Karnataka signs 21 MOUs worth over 46,000 crore, says CM Siddaramaiah

The investments are expected to create nearly 27,170 jobs

20 Nov 2024 7:13 pm
75% Delhi-NCR families report at least one member with pollution-related ailment, finds survey

The survey gathered responses from over 21,000 residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad of which 63 per cent of respondents were men and 37 per cent were women

20 Nov 2024 7:13 pm
Karnataka releases draft space tech policy, targeting 5% share of the global market.

The draft policy outlines that along with ISRO, IN-SPACe, NSIL, and non-governmental entities, the space sector is estimated to be about $44 billion in the next decade

20 Nov 2024 6:51 pm
Complaints against spam calls show downward trend since August: TRAI

TRAI issued Directions on August 13, mandating that any entity found to be making promotional voice calls in violation of regulations would face strict consequences

20 Nov 2024 6:45 pm
The Hindu AI Summit to discuss and debate on the transformative nature and limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

A series of panel discussions will be held on various sectors and fireside chats anchored by the editorial team of The Hindu

20 Nov 2024 6:38 pm
Asian News International (ANI) sues OpenAI for copyright violation

The court admitted the case and said that the issues surrounding large language model training are complex and will need assistance from an expert on the subject, the court will hear the case next on Jan. 28

20 Nov 2024 5:39 pm
Thane Sena (UBT) candidate Kedar Dighe booked over cash and alcohol

Kedar Dighe is the nephew of Shindes mentor the late Anand Dighe, who wielded immense influence in the Thane region as a Shiv Sena leader

20 Nov 2024 5:26 pm
Delegation from Hong Kong-based APLMA visits GIFT City

Bank of Indias International Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City hosted the delegation led by APLMA CEO James Hogan

20 Nov 2024 4:28 pm
Delegation from HongKong-based APLMA visits GIFT City

Bank of Indias International Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City hosted the delegation led by APLMA CEO James Hogan

20 Nov 2024 4:28 pm
Delhi chokes: Lung ailments surge, cases spurt amongst healthy individuals as air pollution grips capital

Children below 15 years of age and those above 55 years continue to be amongst the most vulnerable and at risk

20 Nov 2024 4:15 pm
Pollution Crisis: What is GRAP, AQI, PM 2.5, PM 10?

In 2020, the Union Environment Ministry set up the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for better co-ordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index

20 Nov 2024 3:37 pm
US Embassy in Ukraines Kyiv shuts down amid warning of significant Russian air attack

The Embassy also instructed employees to shelter in place and recommended US citizens in Kyiv be prepared to immediately shelter in the event of an air alert.

20 Nov 2024 3:19 pm
Fighting fake news: Parliamentary Standing Committee to meet news associations

The committee will hold a meeting with the News Broadcasters andDigital Association (NBDA) and EditorsGuild of India (EGI)and listen to their views on the creation of a fact checking mechanism

20 Nov 2024 3:15 pm
Maharashtra Bitcoin row: BJP targets Supriya Sule and Nana Patole

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also targeted Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

20 Nov 2024 1:08 pm
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Madras High Court transfers probe to CBI

A division bench comprising Justices D Krishnakumar and P B Balaji passed the order.

20 Nov 2024 12:08 pm
Coal plants to miss pollution goal as smog chokes Delhi

The Ministry of Power is preparing to seek a third extension of the deadline, as well as an exemption for plants that have fewer than 10 years to run, according to sources.

20 Nov 2024 11:19 am
Godrej Properties buys 53-acre land parcel in Kolkata

The land is strategically located in the fast-developing micro-market of Joka, which is close to the main city and in proximity to Diamond Harbour, a well-known seaside weekend getaway

20 Nov 2024 10:03 am
Delhis air quality improves to severe from severe+, curbs may stay for now

The weather bureau has predicted dense to very dense fog conditions very likely to prevail over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh during late night of November 21 to early morning of November 24

20 Nov 2024 9:18 am
Attaining developed country status by 2047 not easy, says Dr Rangarajan

Former RBI Governor noted that developed countries have a per capita income of $14,000, compared to Indias $2,500

20 Nov 2024 8:58 am
APs SIPB approves 85,000 crore investments

Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu chaired SIPB meeting held in Amaravati on Tuesday

20 Nov 2024 8:54 am
Financial literacy should be integrated into childrens upbringing from an early age: Manish Goel, Equentis Wealth

Investment education should be viewed as a continuous journey rather than a curriculum with a fixed starting age: Manish Goel

20 Nov 2024 8:49 am
Maharashtra Assembly elections: Voting begins across 288 seats

A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the elections, including 2,086 independents

20 Nov 2024 7:39 am
Maharashtra Assembly Election, Exit Poll Results 2024 Highlights: Mahayuti poised to win Maharashtra polls, MVA likely to fall short of majority

Maharashtra Assembly Elections Highlights: The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, most exit poll predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state.

20 Nov 2024 7:25 am
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Voting Live: Voting begins across 288 Assembly seats

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Updates: Voting began at 7 am on Wednesday for the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections and will conclude at 6 pm. Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. Ahead of the elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote via his official account on social media platform X. Today, votes will be cast for all the seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. I urge the voters of the state to participate with full enthusiasm and

20 Nov 2024 7:25 am
Maharashtra Exit Polls Live Updates: Mahayuti poised to win Maharashtra polls, MVA likely to fall short of majority

Maharashtra Assembly Election Exit Polls Live Updates: he ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, most exit poll predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state.

20 Nov 2024 7:25 am
Maharashtra Assembly elections: A high-stakes battle for political survival

This single-phase election is poised to reshape the States political landscape, with key players like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar fighting battles that could define their political future.

19 Nov 2024 8:48 pm
Availability of organic manure not enough to meet Indias demand for fertilisers

Organic and inorganic nutrients are required to improve soil conditions, say agri scientists

19 Nov 2024 8:47 pm
Antioxidant Water with Betel Leaf and Menthol is Flavoured Water, not fruit-juice/pulp, says TN AAR

Chennai-based M/S Idya approached the moved to TNAAR to seek an advanced ruling on the classification of Antioxidant Water containing with natural Betel Leaf extract and natural Ajwain seeds

19 Nov 2024 8:36 pm
Polluted paradise: Thick smog engulfs Kashmir as farmers burn biomass

Srinagars air quality level is worse than more populated Bengaluru

19 Nov 2024 8:17 pm
Innovation, research will be key in bringing down costs of EVs: HD Kumaraswamy

EV industry urges for reduction in GST of charging services to 5 per cent

19 Nov 2024 7:56 pm
AP Govt to outsource maintenance of roads to private agencies

The State Govt has no funds to do it on its own, says CM Naidu

19 Nov 2024 7:50 pm
West Bengal plans to unveil policy frameworks in emerging areas of IT to attract investment

While the government will come up with its semiconductor and GCC policies, it will update existing policy on drones to attract investment

19 Nov 2024 7:32 pm
ISB sets up Centre of Excellence for Aerial and Water Robotics jontly with IIIT-Delhi, DRIIV

As part of the MoU, the Bharti Institute of Public Policy will provide its expertise in public policy, impact assessment, policy recommendations, and partnership facilitation

19 Nov 2024 6:21 pm