NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday said drains cannot be allowed to remain clogged as the city should not suffer with another flooding in the next monsoon and issued a notice for contempt to two senior officers of the Delhi government for “ignoring” judicial orders. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and… Continue reading Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Delhi govt officials over clogged drains
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Labuschagne, Head’s fifties help Australia take lead over India in Adelaide Test
Adelaide [Australia], December 7: Strong performances by Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head helped Australia to take a lead over India on day two of the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide on Saturday. Australia were 191/4, with Travis Head (53*) and Mitchell Marsh (2*) unbeaten on the crease at the end of… Continue reading Labuschagne, Head’s fifties help Australia take lead over India in Adelaide Test
Shot in stomach, driver keeps driving to ensure safety of passengers in Bihar’s Bhojpur
ARA: In an act of courage and bravery, Santosh Singh, a jeep driver ensured the safety of his passengers by driving the vehicle for a few kilometres even after sustaining a bullet injury in the stomach in Bihar’s Bhojpur district, police said on Saturday. Singh was returning from a ‘Tilak’ ceremony with 14-15 people aboard… Continue reading Shot in stomach, driver keeps driving to ensure safety of passengers in Bihar’s Bhojpur
1 in 5 babies born via C-section in India, more in pvt facility than public: Study
NEW DELHI: Over one-fifth of deliveries in India are performed via caesarean section, with a higher proportion of these surgeries taking place in private facilities compared to public ones, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal. A caesarean delivery is performed by surgically cutting through a pregnant woman’s abdomen and… Continue reading 1 in 5 babies born via C-section in India, more in pvt facility than public: Study
SC to hear petitions on Dec 12 challenging provisions of Places of Worship Act
New Delhi [India], December 7: The Supreme Court will hear on December 12 a batch of petitions challenging certain provisions of Places of Worship (Special Provision) Act, 1991, that prohibit the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.… Continue reading SC to hear petitions on Dec 12 challenging provisions of Places of Worship Act
RBI raises collateral-free agriculture loan limit to Rs 2 lakh per borrower
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Friday enhanced the collateral-free agriculture loans limit to Rs 2 lakh per borrower from the existing Rs 1.6 lakh in view of inflation and rise in farm input costs. At present, banks are required to extend collateral-free agriculture loans up to Rs 1.6 lakh per borrower. This limit was enhanced… Continue reading RBI raises collateral-free agriculture loan limit to Rs 2 lakh per borrower
NASA delays Moon missions, pushes back Artemis II to 2026, Artemis III to 2027
Washington DC [US], December 6: NASA’s Artemis programme has faced a setback, with the space agency announcing a delay in its mission. The Artemis II crewed test flight, previously scheduled for September 2025, has been rescheduled for April 2026, while the Artemis III mission has been pushed back to mid-2027. NASA on its official website… Continue reading NASA delays Moon missions, pushes back Artemis II to 2026, Artemis III to 2027
RBI keeps policy rate unchanged, cuts GDP forecast to 6.6 pc
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the 11th time in a row but sharply lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.6 per cent for the current fiscal, as against earlier projection of 7.2 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the status quo… Continue reading RBI keeps policy rate unchanged, cuts GDP forecast to 6.6 pc
Radhika, Anant Ambani among ’63 Most Stylish People of 2024′
New Delhi [India], December 6: Fashion was everywhere in 2024. It made its mark on the red carpets of the year’s biggest celebrations, at Olympic events, on political stages, and in our daily lives. Amid this whirlwind of style moments, certain individuals, events, and characters stood out as icons of influence, sparking conversations and redefining… Continue reading Radhika, Anant Ambani among ’63 Most Stylish People of 2024′
AI, blockchain, and growing demand for cybersecurity & compliance experts drive hiring in BFSI sector: Report
New Delhi [India], December 6: Emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and data analytics, coupled with a growing need for cybersecurity and compliance experts are driving the hiring patterns in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, according to a report by TeamLease Staffing. The report added that the continued job growth is propelled by… Continue reading AI, blockchain, and growing demand for cybersecurity & compliance experts drive hiring in BFSI sector: Report