Los Angeles, Mar 15 (UNI) The United States has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday.
United Nations, Mar 15 (UNI) UN humanitarians said on Friday that 63,000 metric tons of food await an end to the Gaza aid blockade, enough for 1.1 million people for two to three months.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise V. Senthilbalaji on Friday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the state-owned TASMAC was done with ulterior motives.
Kabul, Mar 14 (UNI) At least 600 drug users have recovered and reintegrated with their families after receiving medical treatment in a rehabilitation center in south Afghanistan''s Kandahar province, the local media outlet TOLOnews reported on Friday.
New York, Mar 14 (UNI) Nearly 100 people were arrested after staging a sit-in at the Trump Tower in New York City to protest the detention of a pro-Palestinian student activist.
Mumbai Mar 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said here on Thursday that the 100 farmers who have submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make Shakti Peeth a highway may be agents of Bharatiya Janata Party.
Hyderabad, Mar 13 (UNI) Canara Bank is proposing to raise up to ₹4,000 crores through Basel III–Compliant Tier II Bonds.
Chandigarh, Mar 13 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Thursday arrested Pawan Kumar, a deed writer in Jalandhar district, for accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday lost another 200.85 pts to close at 73,828.91 on weak global cues amid Trump''s tarrif threat.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday registered a huge gains of 20 paise to close at 87.00 against the US Dollar on selling of USD by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Chennai, mar 13 (UNI) The 3-day intensive raids by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) at premises of several private distilleries and state-owned TASMAC head office in the city and across Tamil Nadu, has revealed massive irregularities to the tune of over Rs 1,000 crores.
Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) Management Consulting emerged as the top sector, accounting for 41% of total offers, as the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) successfully placed all 595 students from its two key programmes for the Class of 2023-25 in 176 firms, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Kabul, Mar 13 (UNI) At least 80 people have been confirmed dead and more than 100 others injured as heavy rain, snowfall and flash floods swept through parts of Afghanistan over the past month, a local media outlet reported late Wednesday.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday jumped 259 pts at 74,289.62 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.
Shillong, Mar 12 (UNI) Meghalaya Deputy Speaker Timothy Dalbot Shira on Wednesday filed a defamation lawsuit in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shillong, seeking a compensation of Rs. 100 crore in damages.
Srinagar, Mar 12 (UNI) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been recognized in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.
Port Louis/New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) India and Mauritius agreed to take further steps in India-assisted developmental assistance projects, including working towards timely delivery of 100-electric buses and Implement Phase II of High Impact Community Development Projects, the joint statement said today.
Lucknow, Mar 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that in the Puranas, written 5,000 years ago, Sambhal is mentioned as the place where Lord Vishnu''s tenth incarnation will appear.
(rpt, correcting header)Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) The sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday caught red-handed a Deputy Executive Engineer, Educational & Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (EWIDC), Adilabad red-handed when he was accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) The sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday caught red-handed a Deputy Executive Engineer, Educational & Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (EWIDC), Adilabad red-handed when he was accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
Kolkata, Mar 12 (UNI) The year 2024 marked a watershed year in India''sreal estate sector, characterized by a surge in land acquisitions.
Kolkata, Mar 12 (UNI) Uber on Wednesday announced astrategic partnership with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000electric vehicles (EVs) across key cities in India by 2026, furtheringits efforts to boost electric vehicles on its platform.
New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) Stating that the law and order situation in strife-torn Manipur has improved, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the central government is extending all financial support for the economic recovery of the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Tuesday caught red-handed a Revenue Inspector (RI) from the Municipal Office in Medak Town and District while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000.
Bogota, Mar 11 (UNI) Four people were killed and about 100 families were left homeless due to a landslide in southern Colombia''s Narino department, local authorities confirmed Monday.
London, Mar 11 (UNI) Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.
Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Uber on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across key cities in India by 2026, furthering its efforts to boost electric vehicles on its platform.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Bharat Web3 Association (BWA), India’s foremost industry body for Web3 companies, launched its 100-day social media campaign, Crypto SAFE Campaign.
Bengaluru, Mar 11 (UNI) A criminal case has been registered against Sam Pitroda, a close associate of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, along with others, under the Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act, 2011.
Mumbai, Mar 11 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday lost further by 206 pts at 73,908 in the opening session as selling was seen across the board amid weak global cues.
San Jose, Guatemala, Mar 11 (UNI) Guatemala''s active Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) poses an imminent threat to at least 30,000 people, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) warned on Monday.
Hyderabad, Mar 10 (UNI) VC Sajjanar, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Monday said that the TGSRTC turnover is expected to reach Rs 10,000 crore by next year.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 10 (UNI) Sangamam Power Project Company has prepared a detailed project report for setting up a 1000 MW Pumped Storage Project (PSP) at Sunki in Odisha’s Koraput district.
Kolkata, Mar 10 (UNI) Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Air India Express inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ‘Chittara’ tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting.
Lucknow, Mar 10 (UNI) In an important decision the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday decided to phase out Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 physical stamp papers, replacing them with e-stamps to enhance transparency and prevent irregularities.
Bengaluru, Mar 10 (UNI) Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Air India Express has inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ''Chittara'' tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 10 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly witnessed an uproar as Opposition BJD members stalled proceedings over a controversial remark made by BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra, while Congress members protested against rising atrocities against women in the state.
Jakarta, Mar 10 (UNI) The Indonesian government announced on Monday that the country is set to achieve 100 percent waste management by 2029, a target outlined in its 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) Pharma Major Sun Pharma has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc., an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday jumped 240 pts at 74,572 in the opening session on the strength of FMCG, Finance Services and Health Care stocks.
Hyderabad, Mar 9 (UNI) In a historic move, the Telangana government has allocated Rs 11,600 crore for the construction of 55 Young India Integrated Residential Schools with international standards, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced on Sunday.
Damascus, Mar 9 (UNI) The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria''s coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced Saturday, revising upwards previous reports.
Pune, Mar 8 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Social Justice and RPI (A) president, Ramdas Athawale, said here on Saturday that the Mahayuti government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, should fulfil promise of giving a stipend of Rs 2,100 instead of Rs 1,500 to the women beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin yojana made by Eknath Shinde when he was the chief minister.
Gautam Buddha Nagar (UP), March 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target of generating 22,000 megawatts of solar energy and is moving forward with various plans and programmes to achieve it.
Mumbai, Mar 8 (UNI) Describing Maharani Ahilyadevi as an exemplary ruler and an able administrator who served the people with fairness, justice and compassion, Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday called for the use of social and digital media to spread awareness about the life and work of Ahilyadevi Holkar among the younger generation.
Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) State-owned National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) , under its CSR program, has partnered with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) to provide free skill development training courses for 500 youth from Dantewada and Bastar districts in Chhattisgarh.
Patna, Mar 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday came down heavily on previous regime for doing nothing concrete to empower women , saying only his government had taken a number of steps for women empowerment after coming to power in 2005 in Bihar.
New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) On the occasion of International Women''s day, the Delhi Cabinet on Saturday approved the ''Mahila Samridhi Yojana'' to provide Rs 2,500 monthly aid to women.
Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI) In a startling revelation emerged through a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Jammu-based RTI activist Raman Sharma, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has officially admitted that over 16000 Kanals of its land is under illegal occupation by private parties and land mafias.
Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI) In a significant achievement, the POEM-4, the repurposed spent upper stage of the PSLV vehicle used for PSLV-C60/Spadex Mission, has successfully completed 1,000orbits in space.
Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu assured government employees that they no longer need to struggle for their pending dues.
Srinagar, Mar 7 (UNI) The Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has provided 17,000 toolkits to the artisans of Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme.
Chennai, Mar 7 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday laid the foundation for the US-based Intelligent power management company Eaton''s new GEIS (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) facility at Sholinganallur inChennai., involving an investment of Rs 200 crores.
Thiruvananthapurm, Mar 7 (UNI) The representation of women in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) profession rose to 30.2 percent in the Year 2025 compared to 8 percent in the Year 2000.
Ulan Bator, Mar 7 (UNI) A steppe fire has devastated at least 7,500 hectares of land in the eastern Mongolian province of Dornod, which borders China, according to the country''s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday.
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), Mar 7 (UNI) The Coastal Security Group (CSG) of Tamil Nadu Marine Police on Friday seized 800 kg of sea cucumbers, an endangered marine species meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka from a godown at Pudukottai in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 7 (UNI) As many as 1,000 Nepali students out of 1,100 have returned to KIIT-DU to resume their academic pursuits after temporarily leaving the campus in the wake of the February 16 incident, an official release from the university said on Friday.
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) In a significant move to make movie-going more affordable, the Karnataka government on Friday announced in the budget 2025-26 that the cost of tickets for each show in all theatres across the state, including multiplexes, will be capped at Rs 200.
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) The Karnataka government on Friday announced a landmark initiative in its 2025-26 budget, unveiling the Local Economy Accelerator Program (LEAP) with a grant of Rs 1,000 crore.
Khammam (Telangana), Mar 7 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will launch a program next week to provide 3,500 Indiramma houses across various constituencies.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi on Friday wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta demanding the implementation of Rs 2,500 monthly aid to eligible women under the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, as promised by the BJP before the Assembly election.
Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths on Thursday caught red-handed an Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) (Operations), TGSPDCL, Choutuppal, Nalgonda district, while accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe.
Srinagar, Mar 7 (UNI) The People''s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday criticized the Jammu and Kashmir budget for 2025-26, accusing the National Conference (NC) of failing to deliver on its election promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to every household.
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Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday slipped 139 pts at 74,200 in opening session as selling was seen across the board amid mixed trend in Asian Market.
Chennai, Mar 6 (UNI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) plans to recruit 50,000 new personnel in the coming years, besides increasing women''s percentage in recruitment, CISF Director General Rajwinder Singh Bhatti announced on Thursday.
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar empowers 700 Ladakh youth with Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurship training during a comprehensive programme.
Frankfurt, Mar 6 (UNI) Germany''s logistics giant DHL Group announced on Thursday that it will cut 8,000 jobs at Post & Parcel Germany, a division dealing with post and parcels in Germany, as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative aimed at saving up to 1 billion euros (1.08 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025.
Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday gained further by 578 pts to open at 74,308.30 as buying was seen across the board amid positive Asian Market.
Kakinada, Mar 5 (UNI) As many as 500 women -all members of police families and women police and home guards - were screened on Wednesday for various ailments at a free mega medical camp organised at the police convention centre here to mark the International women''s day celebrations .
Lucknow, Mar 5 (UNI) A local court in Lucknow on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 200 on Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the Congress leader failed to appear before it in connection with a case related to his alleged controversial remark against Veer Savarkar, sources said here.
Nellore, AP, Mar 5 (UNI) Minister for Municipal Administration, P Narayana, has made it clear that the Capital city will be constructed on 5,000 acres at a cost of Rs 64,000 crore.
Patna, Mar 5 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday transferred Rs 1200 crore as the first instalment to three lakh rural families under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana.
Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) GE Vernova T&D India has secured orders worth Rs 500 crore to supply and install transformers and reactors under the bulk procurement from Power Grid Corporation of India.
Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of the last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Wednesday jumped 486 pts to 73,476 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board amid the positive Asian market.
Kinshasa, Mar 5 (UNI) More than 2,500 schools have been affected by an ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one senior official said Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Mar 4 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Pralhad Joshi, who is also the Union Minister for Renewable Energy, to restore the 4,000 MW solar power generation permit granted to the state under the PM Kusum scheme earlier.
Shimla, March 4 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Cyber Crime Cell has reported approximately 12,000 cases of online fraud, with victims losing a staggering Rs 114 crore.
Mumbai, Mar 4 (UNI) Indian Poultry Alliance (IPA), a subsidiary of the Allana Group, has acquired Kwality Animal Feeds Pvt. Ltd. for Rs 300 crore with an additional Rs 200 crore investment in the company for further expansion.
Mumbai, Mar 4 (UNI) The BSE Sensex continued to slid on Tuesday too, sliding 268 pts to open at 72,817.34 as selling pressure was seen in Auto, Telecommunication and Technology stocks amid weak Asian Market.
Los Angeles, Mar 3 (UNI) Hollywood actors Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their infamous 2003 Oscar kiss on the red carpet at the 2025 Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Shillong, Mar 3 (UNI) Over 70,000 spring sheds have been identified of which 55,000 are mapped across Meghalaya and steps are being taken to rejuvenate 792 critical water bodies on a war footing, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma informed the Assembly on Monday.
Mumbai, Mar 3 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday slipped 264 pts at 72,935 in the opening session as heavy selling was seen across the board.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) The much -awaited 58th annual Statesman Vintage and Classic car rally concluded successfully here on Sunday with over 100 vehicles from the bygone era lining up for the car parade.
Chandigarh, Mar 2 (UNI) One hundred farmers agitating at Haryana and Punjab border will observe a symbolic hunger strike on March five to express their solidarity with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, as his fast completes 100 days on that day.
Washington, Mar 2 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Defence is sending about 3,000 soldiers to the southern border with Mexico, the Washington Post reported Saturday, quoting U.S. defence officials as saying.
Luanda, Mar 2 (UNI) The number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak in Angola has risen to 201, the country''s Health Ministry announced.
Los Angeles, Mar 2 (UNI) More than 1,000 fire hydrants across Los Angeles needed repair prior to the devastating wildfires in January, reported the Los Angeles Times Saturday.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar 1 (UNI) The Government has received 98.18 percent of Rs 2000 currency notes at the close of business on February 28, 2025, the RBI said on Saturday while adding that the banknotes continue to be legal tender.
Kendrapara, Feb 28 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Odisha Chief Secretary regarding human rights violations and the displacement of over 4,000 people, mostly from Scheduled Tribe communities, due to the construction of the Chheligada Project in Odisha’s Gajapati district.
Puri, Feb 28 (UNI) The Odisha government will soon fill 5,000 doctor vacancies, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28 (UNI) A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales.
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Telangana Principal Secretary ( Energy) Sandeep Kumar Sultania on Friday cautioned the engineers to be more alert during the coming months given the expected peak demand of the state crossing 17,500 MW.
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (UNI) BRS senior leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday demanded that the Congress government allocate Rs 4,000 crore for minority welfare in the upcoming budget, as promised.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) Vedanta Group on Friday said it is committed to invest Rs 50,000 crore in the state of Assam in oil and gas exploration, through its subsidiary Cairn Oil and Gas, targeting 100,000 barrels of production per day and generating one lakh new jobs.
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Private renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Friday said it has surpassed a record 12,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio and has become the first and only renewable energy company in India to reach this landmark.
Kampala, Feb 28 (UNI) Uganda''s Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will compete in the Tokyo Marathon on March 2.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) The bloodbath was witnessed at Dalal Street on Friday, as the BSE Sensex crashed 980 pts at 73,631 in opening session as heavy selling was seen across the board.
Mandi (HP), February 27(UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister SS Sukhu on Thursday took part in the opening day of the National level Shivratri fair and announced a grant of Rs 100 crore for the construction of the Shiv Dham here.The work for the Dham was started during the BJP regime but was later stalled due to some unknown reasons.Addressing a huge gathering at Paddal ground Amid heavy rains, Sukhu announced that his government would complete the work of Mandi Shiv Dhaam in the next two years and for that, he issued strict instructions to the local authorities.,He also announced an increase of five per cent as Najrana for the Gods and Goddesses of the region.Sukhu said he would continue to work for the people''s all-round development.While lashing out at the BJP leaders, he advised former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur not to make personal comments against his visit to Maladive and Kumbh. He said such comments were not appropriate. UNI ZC XC SSP.
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 27 (UNI) Greenpanel, India’s No. 1 MDF( Medium Density Fibreboard) Company, and the largest wood panel manufacturer, on Thursday announced that it has launched a new production line at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Srikalahasti, Tirupati (D), Andhra Pradesh.
Chandigarh, Feb 27 (UNI) In its ongoing drive against corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector Ranjit Singh, posted at Anaj Mandi police station in Patiala, red-handed when he was accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.
Jakarta, Feb 27 (UNI) Indonesian authorities have shut down approximately 3,000 social media accounts linked to terrorism throughout 2024, according to Police Commissioner General Eddy Hartono, head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT).
Hyderabad, Feb 27 (UNI) Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform with 22,000 employees across more than 80 locations, on Thursday announced strengthening of its leadership, increasing in technical hiring and expanding its footprint within India.
Hyderabad, Feb 27 (UNI) Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform with 22,000 employees across more than 80 locations, on Thursday announced the strengthening of its leadership, increasing technical hiring, and expanding its footprint within India.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (UNI) Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation’s (KCMMF) governing body has decided to give a subsidy of Rs 300 per sack of Milma Gold cattle feed distributed through dairy societies, Milma Chairman KS Mani said on Thursday.
Tokyo, Feb 27 (UNI) The birth rate in Japan fell to nearly 721,000 people in 2024, the lowest rate since 1899, when such statistics began to be kept, the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported on Thursday, citing preliminary data from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday advanced 104 pts to open at 74,706.60 on the strength of financial services and Telecommunications stocks.
Hyderabad, Feb 26 (UNI) Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, on Wednesday announced that it will be committing $200 million to its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, in its latest round of funding.
Manila, Feb. 26 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a loan of 200 million U.S. dollars to enhance the development of climate- and disaster-resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata, India.
Chennai, Feb 26 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) with Evervan Kothari Footwear Limited for setting up non-leather footwear manufacturing facilities in the industrially backward districts of Karur and Perambalur involving an investment of Rs 5,000 crore.
Kannur, Feb 25 (UNI) Police in Kerala''s Kannur town have registered a case against 5000-odd CPI(M) workers including 11 party leaders for blocking the Kargil- Yogasala road near Jawahar Municipal stadium and the Magistrate court during a protest demonstration.
Kannur, Feb 25 (UNI) Kannur town police have registered a case against 5,000-odd CPI(M) workers, including 11 party leaders, for allegedly blocking the Kargil-Yogasala road near Jawahar Municipal stadium and the Magistrate court, during a protest demonstration before the Head Post office, on Tuesday.
Pune, Feb 25 (UNI) The Customs officials have seized the US dollars equivalent to about approximately Rs 3. 47 crore in Indian currency from a bag at Pune airport.
Dhaka, Feb 25 (UNI) Bangladesh has resumed direct trade with Pakistan for the first time since its independence in 1971, with 50,000 tonnes of rice being imported by Dhaka under a government-to-government deal.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (UNI) Amara Raja Infra Pvt Ltd (ARIPL), part of the $2 Billion Amara Raja Group, on Tuesday announced it has been awarded a 300 MWac /390 Mwp Ground-Mounted Balance of System (BoS) Solar PV Project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a ‘Nava Ratna’ Central public sector enterprise.
Bhubaneswar,Feb 25 (UNI) The State Vaccine Store of Odisha has made history by becoming the first in the country to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
Guwahati, Feb 25 (UNI) Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group, and India’s largest private Oil & Gas producer, on Tuesday committed to an investment in exploration and production of oil and gas worth Rs. 50,000 crores in Assam. Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati, Vedanta Chairman, Anil Agarwal emphasised the potential of the state to become a Mega basin, and India’s energy production hub.
Guwahati, Feb 25 (UNI) Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday pledged over Rs 50,000 crore investment in Assam over the next five years.
Patna, Feb 25 (UNI) Bihar Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Naveen sanctioned Rs 100 crore for waste management under the swachh Bharat mission.
Chennai, Feb 25 (UNI) In a major boost to Industrial development,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurated the World''s tallest Data Centre (CDC) set up by CtrlS involving an investment of Rs 4,000 crore on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report, highlighting the alleged financial irregularities during the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration, including alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise liquor policy.
Mumbai, Feb 24 (UNI) A week after imposing all Inclusive Directions on the New India Co-operative Bank Limited and subsequently superseding the Board, the Reserve Bank of India on Monday allowed a “deposit withdrawal” of upto Rs 25,000 per depositor with effect from February 27, a move that would give much required relief to its account holders.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (UNI) Hockey India congratulated Indian Women’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Savita Punia on completing 300 international caps on Monday.
Chennai, Feb 24 (UNI) In yet another pioneering initiative to provide medicinesat affordable and subsidised rates and reducing the burden of the people, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday launched 1,000 ''MudhalvarMarundhagams'' (CM Pharmacies) across the State.
Sestriere, Feb 24 (UNI) Mikaela Shiffrin continued to show why she’s the best in the business on Sunday, claiming her historic 100th World Cup victory at Sestriere, Italy.
Mumbai, Feb 24 (UNI) The equity market remained negative for the fifth straight session on Monday as the Sensex dropped 793 pts at 75,517.36 in the opening session on weak global cues.
Nashik, Feb 23 (UNI) Fifteen students will be awarded Ph.D degrees, and 111 meritorious pupils will get gold medals and certificates at the 24th Convocation Ceremony of Maharashtra University Health of Sciences (MUHS) here on Monday.
Pune, Feb 23 (UNI) Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic on Sunday won the singles title at the PMRDA Powered Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men’s Tennis Championship organized by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Department of Sports and Youth Services Govt of Maharashtra, PCMC, PMC and PMDTA at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium here.
Dubai, Feb 23 (UNI) Mirra Andreeva made history by becoming the youngest player to claim a WTA 1000 title after the 17-year-old won the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Kolkata, Feb 23 (UNI) Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) celebrated its 100-year milestone with the Centenary Marathon Run 2025 on Sunday, at Mohammedan Sporting Club, bringing together professional athletes, corporate leaders, and fitness enthusiasts to promote sportsmanship and well-being.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) The Process Equipment business of Godrej Enterprises Group has announced an investment of Rs 200 crore to expand its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dahej, Gujarat.
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Bengaluru, Feb 22 (UNI) With a prize purse of $200,000 at stake, the draw for the DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2025 has been officially announced on Saturday, setting the stage for an exciting week of tennis at the KSLTA Courts, Cubbon Park.
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (UNI) The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has made extensive arrangements to ensure hassle-free transport for devotees travelling to Shaiva Kshetras on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Kochi, Feb 22 (UNI) Multinational conglomerate Lulu Group and the shipping and logistics major Sharaf Group, both based in the UAE, have announced their plans to invest in the state at the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025) here on Saturday.
Boston, Feb 22 (UNI) India''s Gulveer Singh shattered the Asian 5000m short track record at the Boston University Terrier DMR Challenge 2025 in Massachusetts on Friday, while also surpassing the entry standard for the World Athletics Championships.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (UNI) Peps Industries Private Limited, India’s leading sleep solutions brand, has set an ambitious target to achieve Rs 1,000 crore in revenue over the next five years by expanding into untapped markets in eastern, western, and northern India.
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (UNI) The Telangana government on Saturday approved for a large-scale recruitment drive in the Women and Child Welfare Department, with plans to fill 6,399 Anganwadi teacher and 7,837 helper vacancies across the state.
Mumbai, Feb 22 (UNI) Pharma major, Granules India on Saturday said that its board has approved to acquire 100% stake in Senn Chemicals AG, a Swizterland based company, for a total consideration of Rs 192.5 crore.
Kochi, Feb 21 (UNI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Friday announced that 31 new road infrastructure projects worth Rs 50,000 crore, covering 896 km in Kerala, would be undertaken aiming to enhance Kerala''s connectivity and boost economic growth.
Colombo, Feb 21 (UNI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) imposed a fine of US$ 10,000 on Dasun Shanaka for breaching the terms of the player contract he entered into with SLC.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 21 (UNI) Brigade Group will invest Rs 1,500 crore in Kerala with a potential employment for around 12,000 people over the next five years.
Jammu, Feb 21 (UNI) The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday witnessed one of its mega Job Fairs at the Sports Stadium Kathua, offering a wide-range of employment opportunities to thousands of job seekers.
Kochi, Feb 21 (UNI) Adani Group has planned to invest Rs 30,000 crore in Kerala in the next five years.
Mumbai, Feb 21 (UNI) The equity market remained under pressure for the fourth consecutive session on Friday as the Sensex tanked 492 pts at 75,243.87 in the opening session on weak global cues.
Lucknow, Feb 20 (UNI) To ensure seamless travel for devotees during the last phase of Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has arranged 1,200 additional rural buses, allocated strategically across different areas for better crowd management.
Dubai, Feb 20 (UNI) India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books by becoming the second fastest batsman to reach 11,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in terms of innings. He achieved the milestone in his 261st innings during the ongoing match against Bangladesh.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained weak for the third consecutive session on Thursday, falling 476 pts at 75,463.01 in the opening session on weak global cues.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (UNI) Avaada Green H2 Pvt Ltd will provide a Green Power Banking Facility for 300 MW in Odisha.
Kochi, Feb 19 (UNI) Leading American business magazine Forbes has featured pioneering waste management platform Aakri App on its list of ‘Top 100 Promising Startups,'' earning a significant milestone for the Kerala firm that provides a one-stop solution for waste disposal.
Kochi, Feb 19 (UNI) Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) - Asia’s largest labour cooperative and the world’s second-largest labour contracting cooperative - has launched U-Sphere, a dedicated venture into futuristic, high-tech, and eco-friendly building construction solutions focused on advanced, pre-engineered, and precision-built structures that is faster than conventional construction.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday bounced back 324 pts at 76,291 in opening session as almost all stocks were in green.
Budapest, Feb 19 (UNI) More than 200 people, including children and women, have been killed and hundreds of others have been injured in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan over the past three days, the Al-Araby Al-Jadeed news portal reported.
Srinagar, Feb 18 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) selected 100 beneficiaries who will be provided free Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms under the central scheme in Kashmir valley.
Patna, Feb 18 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that communal amity in the state had prevailed since his government was voted to power in 2005.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday tumbled down 342 pts at 75,655 till noon trade as selling was seen across the board.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday presented a revenue surplus Rs.2,90,000 crore budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly.
Hyderabad, Feb 17 (UNI) Magellanic Cloud Limited, a leading technology innovator, is set to expand its workforce from the current 1,600 to 5,000 by 2026, driven by both organic growth and acquisitions, announced Joseph Sudheer Thumma, the company''s Managing Director and Global CEO.
Patna, Feb 16 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that scenario in all sectors including health, education, and infrastructures had changed in the state, since his government was voted to power in 2005.
Washington, Feb 16 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump has fired more than 300 employees of the US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), CNN reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Paris, Feb 14 (UNI) Norwegian middle-distance star Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran a time of 3:45.14 in Liévin, France, beating Yared Nuguse’s short-lived world record by more than a second, the CNN reported.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has once again issued a stern warning to BRICS countries of which India is a key member, threatening to impose a 100% tariff in case they decided to challenge the dominance of the US dollar in international trade.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Germany based VEKA on Friday said it has successfully acquired 100 per cent ownership of the Company, marking VEKA’s unwavering commitment to the Indian market and its confidence in India’s rapidly expanding construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) State-owned telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007.