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Bribe In Instalments? Bareilly Official Breaks New Grounds, Arrested

Reported by Ranveer Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Bareilly

A strange case of bribery has come to light in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where an employee of the Minority Welfare Department has asked the victim for a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to move forward a file involving the transfer of a madrasa.

"Expecting Very Solid Growth For Next 3-5 Years": Swiggy CEO

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Mumbai

Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy on Wednesday said it is expecting "very solid" growth in the next 3-5 years and plans to expand its geographical footprint and stores network for Instamart business.

India Likely To Add 33 Million Jobs To Its Workforce By 2028 In AI Era

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 13, 2024

Emerging technology will transform talent across India's key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new tech jobs by 2028, according to new research by AI platform for business transformation, ServiceNow.

"In This Day And Age...": S Jaishankar's Sharp Take On Russia Ties Question

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

Known for his no-nonsense articulation of India's position on geopolitical issues, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had a sharp response when an Australian journalist asked him if New Delhi recognises Canberra's "angst" over ties with Russia

Suspended Teacher Jailed For Sexually Harassing Students In Chennai School

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday November 13, 2024

A suspended teacher from the PSBB (Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan) School in Chennai has been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing female students.

Chennai Doctor Stabbed 7 Times By Son Of Woman Who Had Cancer

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Chennai

A government doctor was stabbed seven times in Chennai Wednesday morning by a young man - whose mother was being treated for cancer by the same doctor - who posed as an employee of the Kalaignar Centenary Hospital.

Goods Train Derails In Telangana, 20 Trains Cancelled

Reported by Pallav Mishra | Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

The goods train was carrying iron ore and derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, officials said. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

"Excesses At Hands Of Executive...": Court's Top Quotes On 'Bulldozer Justice'

Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

Hearing a petition against 'bulldozer justice' today, the Supreme Court today said that the Executive cannot replace the Judiciary and the law should not prejudge an accused's guilt.

Priyanka Gandhi's Debut, Bypolls In 31 Assembly Seats: All You Need To Know

Edited by Srishti Kapoor | Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

All eyes will be on the Congress and INDIA bloc as 31 constituencies vote in Assembly bypolls across 10 states, apart from Lok Sabha bypolls in Kerala's Wayanad

First American Turkey Shipment Leaves For Indian Market

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Washington

The first shipment of American Turkey products for India left on Tuesday, marking a new phase in the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

"Officials To Pay From Salary": Top Court Guidelines On 'Bulldozer Justice'

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

The Executive cannot replace the Judiciary and legal process should not prejudge the guilt of an accused, the Supreme Court said today, taking a tough stand on the issue of 'bulldozer justice'.

Mithun Chakraborty's Wallet Not Stolen, Has Been Found: BJP

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Ranchi

The BJP on Tuesday rejected the assertion that actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty's purse was stolen during a rally in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, claiming that it was misplaced and later found.

Amid Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check Row, BJP Shares A Devendra Fadnavis Video

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Mumbai

A day after the political row over a routine check of Shiv Sena (BT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's luggage, the BJP today posted a video of airport security frisking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags and took a dig at Mr Thackeray

Rupee At All-Time Low Of Rs 84.40 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2024, Mumbai

The rupee slipped 1 paisa to an all-time low of 84.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the local unit.

Salman Khan's Lyricist Sent Threats To Actor To Publicise Song, Arrested: Police

Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy | Wednesday November 13, 2024, New Delhi

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood movie, the 24-year-old lyricist of a song in an upcoming Salman Khan film has been arrested for issuing a death threat - purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang - to the actor and himself.