- Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices this month
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it will increase prices of its entire model range this month amid rise in input costs.
- Atma Nirbhar Bharat is way to deal with changing world order: Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
The government on Wednesday said self reliance was the way to deal with the changing world order in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India needed to reduce its dependence on the external world.
- ED summons TTV Dhinakaran in EC ?bribery? money laundering case
The ED has summoned AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran this week for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged bribing of Election Commission officials to get the AIADMK’s ‘two leaves’ symbol for the VK Sasikala faction, officials said on Wednesday.
- Schoolgirl mowed to death by car in Delhi's Paschim Vihar, 2 others injured
A class 12 student died and her two other friends sustained injuries after a speeding car allegedly hit them in Outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar West area on Wednesday morning, police said.
- Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant engage in battle of wits
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, the two enormously gifted cricketers, earmarked as future India captains will be showcasing their tactical acumen when newcomers Lucknow Super Giants square off with Delhi Capitals in an IPL match on Thursday.
- Arvind Kejriwal in Himachal LIVE updates: AAP's 'Mission Himachal' begins with roadshow in Mandi; BJP braces up
Thousands of AAP supporters joins Delhi and Punjab CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann as they began their roadshow in Mandi on Wednesday.
- Boxing: Sumit storms into Thailand Open semifinals
India’s Sumit (75kg) entered the semifinals of the Thailand Open with a comfortable win over Timur Nurseitov in Phuket, Thailand, today. Sumit, who received a bye in the opening round, notched a 5-0 win against Kazakhstan’s Nurseitov in the quarterfinals clash.
- India logs 1,086 new Covid cases, 71 more deaths
With 1,086 new coronavirus infections reported in a single day, India's total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,30,30,925 while the active cases  dipped to 11,871, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
- Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise; total increase now stands at Rs 10
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each on Wednesday, taking the total increase in rates in 16 days to Rs 10 per litre.
- Federation Cup: Punjab?s Kirpal Singh Batth breaks record
Punjab’s Kirpal Singh Batth broke the 22-year-old men’s discus throw meet record with an effort of 61.83 metres at the 25th AFI National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships here today.
- Pakistan SC seeks record of no - trust motion proceedings
Pakistan's Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday continued hearing the case against the dismissal of the no-confidence motion by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri even as China, Russia and Turkey alleged there was a foreign conspiracy to cause political instability in the country for abstaining fr
- FIH Pro League: Fit - again Rani Rampal returns for Netherlands tie
Star striker Rani Rampal today returned to the national side after a lengthy injury layoff as India named a 22-member women’s hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League tie the against world No. 1 Netherlands.
- ISSF World Cup: Curfew in Lima but shooters to continue with World Cup
Indian shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Lima today woke up to scenes of protests that caused roadblocks and “acts of violence” in Peru, leading to imposition of a curfew in the capital.
- US firm buys Crest Steel for Rs600 cr
US-based advisory and investment firm Nithia Capital on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Crest Steel and Power Pvt Ltd (CREST) in Chhattisgarh for Rs 600 crore through an insolvency proceeding.
- PhonePe to double staff by year - end
Digital payments platform PhonePe on Tuesday said it plans to more than double its headcount to 5,400 from 2,600 by the year-end. “There are about 2,800 vacancies that the company is planning to fill in the next 12 months across Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and the rest of the country,&rdqu
- Travelling from Ambala to New Delhi on train a bane
While travelling from Ambala to New Delhi in Shakti Express, I noticed that people who had boarded the train at previous stations were sleeping on reserved seats. I was embarrassed to wake them up. A lot of muck and residues, including used masks, were strewn on the floor. Used blankets, pillows and
- Dug - up roads from Rohtak to Delhi, Sonepat yet to be rebuilt
It’s a classic example of official apathy and lackadaisical attitude. The roads leading from Rohtak to Delhi and Sonepat, which were dug up more than a year ago for the laying of sewage/water pipes, are yet to be reconstructed.
- Payal MLA to focus on education, job creation
Another turncoat Manwinder Singh Giaspura of the AAP won the high-profile Payal Assembly seat, which had been represented by ex-CM Beant Singh and Vidhan Sabha ex-Speaker and Lok Sabha ex-Deputy Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal.
- Plea in SC says Hindu Succession Act discriminates against women
Terming it “an interesting case”, the Supreme Court today asked the Centre to respond in four weeks to a petition challenging the validity of Sections 15 and 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which allegedly discriminated against women.
- Top court for NGT Benches in all states
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the provision for direct appeal to it against the orders passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), saying the Legislature has been “dumb” in doing so.
- 6 - fold hike in funds for infra along China border
The Centre has allocated six times more funds for the development of infrastructure along the borders with China in Arunachal Pradesh — from Rs 42.87 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 249.12 in 2021-22.
- On foundation day eve, Narendra Modi asks BJP MPs to dedicate themselves to 'seva'
Urging BJP MPs to dedicate themselves to “seva” (service) as the party embarks on a “Samajik Nyay Pakhwada” outreach coinciding with its foundation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid down a detailed programme for them for every day during the 14-day long exercise.
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson likely to visit India by month - end
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to visit India later this month with its timing raising eyebrows since his Foreign Minister Liz Truss was here less than a week ago.
- Road ahead for Cong more challenging than ever, says Sonia Gandhi
Assuring cadres of reforms to make the party battle-ready in future, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday admitted that the road ahead was more challenging than ever before and the collective resilience of Congress workers was under severe test. She urged “unity at all levels” and,
- 22 YouTube channels blocked over fake news
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, utilising the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, has issued orders for blocking 22 YouTube news channels (18 Indian and four based in Pakistan), three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account and one news website.