BJP sweeps local body polls in Gujarat; PM says victory of development politics

AHMEDABAD: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday swept the local body polls in Gujarat by winning the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) as well as 60 municipalities out of 68 and all three taluka panchayats where voting was held on February 16. This time, the BJP has managed to snatch more than a dozen… Continue reading BJP sweeps local body polls in Gujarat; PM says victory of development politics

Uber moves to cash-only mode for auto rides

NEW DELHI: Ride hailing platform Uber has shifted to a SaaS subscription-based model for its auto drivers, from a commission-based model. A notification on Uber app informed users that starting February 18, all auto rides will be cash-only. “Given the industry’s shift towards a subscription-based model for drivers, we have decided to align our approach… Continue reading Uber moves to cash-only mode for auto rides

SC protects Allahbadia from arrest, raps him for comments on YouTube show

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted influencer Ranveer Allahbadia protection from arrest in multiple FIRs over his alleged distasteful comments during a YouTube show and also strongly criticised him for the remarks. Infuriated over Allahbadia’s comments, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said, “…there is something dirty in his… Continue reading SC protects Allahbadia from arrest, raps him for comments on YouTube show

Evening ‘aarti’ performed at Yamuna’s Vasudev ghat in Delhi

NEW DELHI: A grand evening ‘aarti’ was performed at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river in the national capital on Tuesday, with many devotees gathering to offer prayers. Amid the chants of hymns and the glow of oil lamps, devotees sought divine blessings for the river’s rejuvenation. Surender Gupta, VHP Delhi prant… Continue reading Evening ‘aarti’ performed at Yamuna’s Vasudev ghat in Delhi

FWICE urges Maharashtra govt to make ‘Chhaava’ tax free

MUMBAI: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Tuesday requested the Maharashtra government to grant tax exemption to Vicky Kaushal-starrer “Chhaava”. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the period drama stars Kaushal as Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, it released in theatres on February 14. In a statement, the federation authorities… Continue reading FWICE urges Maharashtra govt to make ‘Chhaava’ tax free

Goa carnival festivities to be held from Feb 28

PANAJI: The annual Goa carnival will be celebrated from February 28 and float parades across the coastal state will be held from March 1, an official said on Tuesday. The tourism department has announced Cleeven Mathew Fernandes as this year’s ‘King Momo’, the mythical leader of the highly patronised carnival float parade. Source: PTI News… Continue reading Goa carnival festivities to be held from Feb 28

Officials from Nashik visit Prayagraj to study Kumbh Mela arrangements

NASHIK: A team of officials from Nashik visited Prayagraj to study the Maha Kumbh Mela arrangements. Nashik will host the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2027. The team led by divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam inspected the Mela grounds, akhadas, ghats, and other key areas, an official said on Tuesday. Source: PTI News  

FIH Hockey Pro League: Reigning World Champions Germany thump four goals past India men’s team to secure emphatic win

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India]: Reigning World Champions, Germany outplayed India’s men’s team and secured a 4-1 victory in a high-octane encounter at the hockey-pro-league”>FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′), and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) scored the winning goals, while… Continue reading FIH Hockey Pro League: Reigning World Champions Germany thump four goals past India men’s team to secure emphatic win

India to shift focus from energy to AI, IoT and semiconductors: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India]: India is shifting its focus from energy to cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Computing, and semiconductors. Speaking at the India-Qatar Business Forum, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasised India’s transition from traditional energy-based trade… Continue reading India to shift focus from energy to AI, IoT and semiconductors: Piyush Goyal

Announced in July 2024 Budget, FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS – MSME) for facilitating loans upto Rs.100 crore to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprisess for the purchase of machinery or equipment without collateral. This was announced in the July 2024 Budget by the finance minister. The finance… Continue reading Announced in July 2024 Budget, FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs