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Karnataka Government Bans Staff From Using Tobacco Products Inside Offices

Press Trust of India | Friday November 08, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises.

India Urges Bangladesh To Take Strong Measures To Ensure Safety Of Hindus

Press Trust of India | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

Amid reports of tension in Bangladesh's Chittagong following provocative social media posts, India on Thursday urged Dhaka to take action against "extremist" elements and ensure the safety of the country's Hindu community.

Deutsche Bank Installs Commemorative Plaque To Honour Ratan Tata In Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Friday November 08, 2024

German lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday said it has installed a commemorative plaque to honour the legacy of industrialist Ratan Tata in Deutsche House.

Probe Agency Searches Amazon Vendors Over Foreign Exchange Violation: Report

Press Trust of India | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate Thursday conducted searches against some of the "main vendors" operating on platforms of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart as part of a foreign direct investment "violation" investigation, official sources said.

1.48 Lakh Jet Airways Retail Shareholders' Fate Uncertain After Liquidation Order

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

The fate of around 1.48 lakh retail shareholders who hold around 20 per cent stake in the beleaguered Jet Airways remains uncertain after the Supreme Court ordered the liquidation of Naresh Goyal-led grounded airline.

Trump Temple In Telangana Village Back In Focus After US Elections

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 07, 2024, Hyderabad

As Donald Trump was set to become President of the US for the second time, a temple built by a man in a Telangana village in 2019 came into focus once again, with villagers celebrating the leader's victory by garlanding his statue.

Is Aligarh Muslim University A Minority Institution? Big Supreme Court Verdict Today

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 07, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday on a vexed legal question whether the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) enjoys minority status under Article 30 of the Constitution.

Haryana Announces Free Cataract Surgeries At All Government Hospitals

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 07, 2024, Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced that cataract surgeries would now be conducted free of cost at all 26 government hospitals and 15 empanelled private hospitals across the state.

Explained: Controversy Over Mizoram Chief Minister's Speech At US Event - 10 Points

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday November 07, 2024, New Delhi/Guwahati

A speech by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma in the US in September has gone viral now. Mizoram government sources had told NDTV he spoke about reunification of the Zo people under India. However, he gave two speeches, one of which sparked the row.

Terrorists Kidnap, Kill 2 Village Defence Guards In J&K's Kishtwar

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 07, 2024, Srinagar

Two village defence guards have been kidnapped and killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The attack comes days after at least 12 people were injured in a grenade attack at a Sunday market in Srinagar.

Congress Has Lost Its Moorings, No Debate About That: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 07, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress party has lost its moorings because of leadership's disconnect with the public and the vision for India, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding the opposition party is in a very steady state of decline.

BharatMatrimony Responds To Married Woman's Viral "Scam" Claim After Fake Profile Incident

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday November 07, 2024

Mr Janakiraman clarified that the profile in question was mistakenly thought to be created on EliteMatrimony.

"It's Shocking": Supreme Court On Rs 15,000 Pension For Ex-High Court Judge

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 07, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed "shock" over some retired high court judges getting a meagre pension ranging between Rs 6,000 and Rs 15,000.

'Trump Proved Age Isn't A Factor': Trinamool Leader Amid Retirement Debate

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 07, 2024, Kolkata

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday said Donald Trump's election as US president has proved that age is not a factor if someone has popular support, amid the debate in his party over the call for fixing a retirement age for leaders

"Bereft Of Facts": Army Slams Reports Of Deadlock Over Patrolling In Ladakh

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 07, 2024, New Delhi

Dismissing reports that military talks between India and China on the modalities of patrols have reached a deadlock in eastern Ladakh's Depsang, the Army has said no roadblocks or objections have been faced and termed the articles "speculative".