As part of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) campaign, Maruti Suzuki will invest Rs 6 crore to start 15 Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres (ASEC) by August 2017. These centres will be operated in partnership with government-run ITIs (Industrial Training Institute) across 11 states in the country. The first out of[Read More…]
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Rahul Gandhi denied permission to visit violence struck Saharanpur
On Friday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been denied permission to visit violence struck area of Saharanpur in western Uttar Pradesh. “No permission has been given for Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the district,” said ADG (law and order) Aditya Mishra, adding that the district administration has banned the visits[Read More…]
Salman Khan did not enjoy watching trailer of Tubelight: Here’s why?
The trailer of Salman Khan’s much-awaited film Tubelight released on Thursday. While it was being appreciated by all the fans and critics, the actor himself doesn’t enjoy watching the trailer. But then he has all the valid reasons to say that. Salman looked quite emotional while talking about his other[Read More…]
Bangladesh removes ‘Lady Justice Statue’ from Supreme Court premises after protests
A Lady Justice statue was removed from Bangladesh’s Supreme Court grounds under tight security after Islamist hardliners forced for its removal for months. The sculpture of a woman holding a scale and sword in her hands was mounted in December outside the court building. People protested late Thursday night on[Read More…]
The future of this country is dark: Kamal Nath
As BJP completes 3 years in power on Friday, the Congress prophesied a dark future for the country on the economic and social side. It also claimed that it was on the verge of seeing friction under the BJP-led NDA government. Additionally, they also demanded a White Paper on the[Read More…]
Presidential polls: Sonia Gandhi hosts ‘Unity’ lunch for opposition
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is hosting a get-together for the leaders of the opposition parties in the Delhi on Friday with an aim to discuss upcoming Presidential elections. The leaders will talk about a joint candidate for President to undertake the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s candidate. The meeting is considered[Read More…]
GST Effect: Premium cars become more enticing
Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in its final stages of revision before it is implemented countrywide on July 1, 2017. While GST has rendered the car as a luxury commodity, its recent release of tax structure has had a mixed bag of news for the automotive industry. After a[Read More…]
India-bound Tesla Model 3 details leaked
With the Model 3’s launch fast approaching, its details have been pouring in of late. The recent leak tells us about the 60mph (96kmph) sprint time and the number of configuration options among other details. Apart from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s impromptu Twitter responses and the very first spy shots[Read More…]
Cow vigilantes ‘not our people’, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified that the BJP and the Sangh family support a ban on cow slaughter, but “condemn” vigilantism in the name of cow protection. The minister even went on to say that people who are spreading such vigilantism are “not our people”. Gadkari’s remarks are the[Read More…]
Stone-pelters admire Arundhati, she supports their ideology: Paresh Rawal clarifies
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Paresh Rawal triggered a controversy recently saying that tying the leftist writer Arundhati Roy to the Army Jeep would bring peace in Kashmir. The veteran actor clarifies that he does not hold any grudges against Roy, but suggested her to be used as human shield.[Read More…]
At least 91 prisoners escape Brazilian jail through tunnel
About 91 prisoners escaped a jail in northeastern Brazil by fleeing through a 30-meter tunnel. Reportedly, nine of the inmates have been found, while police are attempting to nab the remaining 82. They disappeared from the prison in Parnamirim, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. This incident happened[Read More…]
Pan-India kidney racket exposed by News24, doctors under scanner
In a latest exclusive exposé by a team of News24 reporters, a big pan-India kidney racket has been exposed. The reports further state Delhi as the hub of the illegal kidney transplant. After the undercover operation, the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police is questioning doctors of a renowned Hospital[Read More…]
Ketto, from giving wings to saving lives
While many of us have skills to turn ideas into reality, we are often devoid of enough financial support. To rescue such dreams, the concept of crowd funding is slowly establishing its roots in India. Notably, crowd funding is a process to raise funds for anything you believe in. All[Read More…]
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, CPM for Kolkata violence
On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) of the violence taking place in Kolkata. “There was no violence, it was the BJP and the CPM, who started the violence. See how they have beaten the police[Read More…]
Andhra Pradesh: Man murdered in broad daylight, crowd film the crime
In a shocking incident, a 32-year old man was murdered by two armed men in the middle of a busy street in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa on Thursday. While the murder took place in broad daylight, the onlookers watched from a safe distance. Some even chose to film the crime on[Read More…]
Discussed development issues, no talks on Presidential election: Mamata Banerjee
On Thursday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited the PMO. As she met PM Modi, she discussed development issues but didn’t have any talks regarding the upcoming Presidential election, said Banerjee. Talking about her meeting with Modi, Banerjee said she raised the issue of funds for to her state under[Read More…]
Saharanpur unrest: BSP chief Mayawati calls Bhim Army a product of the BJP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, while addressing a press conference responded to the allegations of BSP links with Bhim Army. She cleared that the party members in Saharanpur believed that the apparent ‘Dalit Army’ was a product of BJP. Condemning the allegations, she said that her brother and other[Read More…]
Daily wager in Bihar killed for Rs 50
A daily wager was killed for Rs 50 by another laborer in Bihar’s Araria district. The deceased Md Naushad, 35, and accused Md Intezaar, 30, both were the inhabitants of Mohania village at Palasi block of Araria district. Reportedly, Naushad owed Intezaar Rs 50 for the past few days. When[Read More…]
Telugu actor who said women fit only to sleep with men gets slammed
Veteran Telugu actor Chalapathi Rao triggered controversy saying “women are fit only to be good partners in bed.” Speaking at an event of Telugu film Rarandoi Veduka Chudham that stars prominent actors Naga Chaitanya and Rakul Preet, Rao said women are fit only to be good partners in bed. His[Read More…]
Volkswagen Tiguan launched at Rs 27.98 lakh
Volkswagen has launched the second-gen Tiguan at Rs 27.98 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) in India. Unlike the discontinued Touareg, the Tiguan is locally assembled at the Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad plant. Volkswagen Tiguan Prices (All Ex-Showroom, New Delhi) Comfortline 2.0-litre TDI diesel: Rs 27.98 lakh Highline 2.0-litre TDI diesel: Rs 31.38 lakh [Read More…]
Proud! Litti-Chokha to give tough fight to renowned cuisines at global food fest
Litti-chokha, the famous delicacy from Bihar is all set to give serious competition to New York’s red hook lobster pound, Mexican taco and Thailand’s most popular street food, Sukiyaki at the international food festival to be held in Philippines capital, Manila, from May 31. Litti-chokha is not just famous in[Read More…]
Singer Sonu Nigam quits Twitter after Abhijeet’s account suspension
Bollywood Singer Sonu Nigam announced on Wednesday that he would be quitting Twitter soon in a series of tweets. The singer took side of another singer Abhijeet and actor Paresh Rawal and claimed that the platform had no balance and was “one-sided” with hatred everywhere. The singer bids adieu to[Read More…]
Sheena Bora murder case: Inspector’s wife killed, body sent for post-mortem
In the latest twist to the notorious Sheena Bora murder case, the wife of an inspector who was a part of the probe of the case was found murdered in Mumbai’s Vakola on Tuesday night. Inspector Dyaneshwar Ganore is part of the investigation squad in Sheena Bora case. His wife,[Read More…]
Fresh clashes in Saharanpur after Mayawati’s visit killed one; two injured
Fresh clashes erupted in the already boiling Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday after BSP chief Mayawati’s visit. A Dalit man was killed and several others were reportedly injured in the incident. Reportedly, a group of Dalits threw stones at the houses of some Rajputs before Mayawati’s rally. This[Read More…]
After Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Sachin: A Billion Dreams gets tax-free status in Odisha
The upcoming Bollywood biopic on cricket legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin: A Billion Dreams has been declared tax-free by the Odisha government. The State Finance Minister Sashi Bhushan Behera said the entertainment tax on the movie has been waived. Sachin: A Billion Dreams is based on the journey[Read More…]