Hyderabad, Dec 9 (UNI) : In a major boost to Telangana’s status as India’s premier life sciences hub, five leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies — Hetero Group, Bharat Biotech, Aurobindo Pharma, Granules India, and Biological E Limited — have announced fresh investment proposals totalling Rs 9,500 crore during the Telangana Rising Global Summit Day-2 held at Bharat Future city here on Tuesday. .
Shimla, Dec 8 (UNI) The dispute over the multi-storey mosque structure in Sanjauli has taken a new turn, with the All Himachal Muslims Organisation producing a 1915 revenue record to assert that the mosque is a legally established place of worship and not an encroachment, as alleged by several protesting groups.
Agartala, Dec 9 (UNI) The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has resolved as many as 579 cases related to human rights violations between 2016 and 2025, out of a total of 680 complaints.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Vishwa Samudra Group and PGTI president Kapil Dev on Monday jointly announced the launch of the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025, which will be played at Delhi Golf Club (DGC) from December 9-12.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Nearly half the positions at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),the country’s aviation regulator, are lying vacant, but the government says this has had no impact on its functioning.
Motihari, Dec 8 (UNI) The security personnel arrested seven inter-state smugglers and confiscated 9.178 kilograms of charas from two locations in East Champaran near the Indo-Nepal international border.
Ahmedabad , Dec 8(UNI) With just a day to go for the much-awaited Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, which will be held from December 9-14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, the eight teams are gearing up to go hammer and tongs to lift the coveted title. The upcoming edition, supported by the tennis legends including Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi, promises a high-voltage week of tennis as the franchises compete in TPL’s fast-paced and revolutionary format.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Born in 1935 in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra rose from humble beginnings to become one of Bollywood’s most iconic and bankable stars.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a charged tone for the winter session of Parliament, using a special Lok Sabha debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram on Monday to launch a cryptic but pointed attack on the Congress and the historical decisions that led to Partition.
Mumbai, Dec 8 (UNI) On Bollywood icon Dharmendra''s 90th birth anniversary - the first after his demise - the Indian film industry finds itself looking back at a life that was intertwined with the very evolution of Hindi cinema.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Veteran actress Hema Malini revisited cherished memories with her late husband, Bollywood legend Dharmendra, on what would have been his 90th birth anniversary on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Gaurav Khanna celebrated his Bigg Boss 19 victory with a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Actor Gaurav Khanna has been crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 19, sending his fans into a wave of excitement and celebration.
Varanasi, Dec 7 (UNI) The ''Kashi MP Employment Mahakumbh-2025'', organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is witnessing tremendous enthusiasm among the youth for securing jobs in renowned national and international companies.
Chennai, Dec 7 (UNI) In a major for the industrialisation of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the TN Rising Summit at Madurai today witnessed the singing of 91 MoUs for Rs 36,660 crore in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin, taking the total estimated investment flow into the state under the DMK government to Rs 11.38 lakh crore.
Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) A 75-year-old resident of Habsiguda in Hyderabad lost Rs 1,09,610 in a cyber fraud after he responded to a fake D-Mart grocery offer circulating on Facebook, police said on Sunday.
Mumbai, Dec 7 (UNI) An eloquent tribute has been lined up for late Indian film icon Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary Monday through a meticulously curated, day-long parade of his most memorable films on leading TV channels.
Tirupati, Dec 7 (UNI) A new express train service connecting Tirupati and Sainagar Shirdi will be flagged off on December 9 by union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Chennai, Dec 7 (UNI) In a major boost to industrial development in Tamil Nadu that would propel growth and create job opportunities, a total of 91 MoUs were signed attracting investments to the tune of Rs 36,660.35 crore in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin at the ''TN Rising'' Investors Conclave held at the Temple town of Madurai on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has urged party leaders and cadres to observe December 9 as ''Vijay Diwas'', marking what he described as a defining milestone in the struggle for Telangana statehood.
Urumqi, Dec 7 (UNI) Nine people were killed and seven others injured in expressway collisions on Saturday night in northwest China''s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Sunday.
Amroha, Dec 6 (UNI) Cybercriminals siphoned off Rs 99,600 from a woman’s bank account in a shocking case reported from the Kotwali area. The fraudulent transactions took place around midnight on Friday, without any link being sent to the victim or any OTP being shared.
Peshawar, Dec 6 (UNI) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) provincial cabinet has agreed to withdraw the "politically motivated cases" of May 9, and 10, 2023, arguing that the FIRs registered lack any credible evidence, and has instead decided to refer the inquiry into the Radio Pakistan Peshawar incident to a Special Committee of the Provincial Assembly.
Chennai, Dec 6 (UNI) Burying the ghost of the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives and put the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on the backfoot, party president and film star Vijay is resuming his mass outreach from Puducherry on December 9.
Pune, Dec 6 (UNI) On the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Bharat Ratna, tributes were paid at Siddharth Nagar, Bavdhan, here on Saturday. The event was jointly organized by the Republican Party of India (Aathawale), Vikas Pratishthan, and Sujata Mahila Mandal, Bavdhan.
Islamabad, Dec 6 (UNI) Pakistani security forces killed nine terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in the country''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday.
Mumbai, Dec 6 (UNI) Maharashtra’s senior political leadership visited Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar on Saturday to pay homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Governor Ramesh Bais offered floral tributes at the memorial. Opposition leaders also participated, with NCP founder Sharad Pawar and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray visiting the site to honor the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh excise revenue has registered a significant 15.59 per cent increase during the financial year 2025-26.
Hyderabad, Dec 6 (UNI) A series of bomb threat emails sent to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad near Hyderabad Airport customer support on December 5 and 6 created significant disruption in flight operations, prompting heightened security measures and precautionary cancellations.
Mumbai, Dec 6 (UNI) Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader who transformed Lakme into one of India’s most iconic beauty brands, passed away at the age of 95.
Bengaluru, Dec 5 (UNI) Flight disruptions at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) intensified on Friday as the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) issued an advisory announcing the cancellation of all IndiGo flights to Mumbai and Delhi until 11.59 pm on Friday.
Cyberabad, Dec 5 (UNI) The Cybercrime Police, Cyberabad, cracked five cybercrime cases between November 26 and December 2, resulting in the arrest of 19 offenders across multiple states.
Dimapur, Dec 5 (UNI) union Communications and DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated and launched major development projects, under the DoNER ministry, amounting to Rs 646.39 crore in Nagaland at the multipurpose hall, Phezou resort, Tuophema, in Kohima today, signalling a significant push towards strengthening infrastructure, public services, and connectivity in the state.
Patna, Dec 5 (UNI) The Bihar Assembly on Friday passed the second supplementary budget of Rs 91,717 crore and the appropriation bill here.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Showcasing soldier-driven innovation and indigenous problem-solving, the Indian Army on Friday held its annual Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar, Inno-Yoddha 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital.
Mumbai, Dec 5 (UNI) Simone Tata, who used to be the Managing Director of cosmetics company Lakmé and a Non-Executive Chairperson of Trent until 2006, passed away in Mumbai on Friday morning, according to an official statement issued by the Tata Group.
Cape Town, Dec 5 (UNI) South Africa revealed their 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 Men''s Cricket World Cup to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
Kolkata, Dec 5 (UNI) In a remarkable discovery that bridges colonial-era natural history with modern biodiversity research, scientists at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have confirmed the presence of the Yunnan Keelback (Fowlea yunnanensis) within India’s administrative boundaries for the first time.
Lucknow, Dec 5 (UNI) Lucknow’s iconic Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden is stepping into a new phase of eco-friendly development as the Tourism Department rolls out a Rs 1.91 crore project designed to make the zoo greener, more engaging and more enjoyable for families.
Chennai, Dec 5 (UNI) The AIADMK today observed the 9th death anniversary of former Chief Minister and J. Jayalalithaa.
Shimla, Dec 5(UNI) In an exemplary judgment underscoring institutional accountability, the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Upasana Sharma has convicted DAVN School Principal Dhanendra Goyal for negligence leading to the 2019 Khadakoli bus accident, which claimed the lives of five students and the driver.
Istanbul, Dec 4 (UNI) Turkish security forces have seized massive quantities of illicit products and detained 169 suspects in a nationwide raid on counterfeit alcoholic beverages, authorities said on Thursday. Police carried out synchronised operations across all 81 provinces on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media, calling it one of the most extensive anti-smuggling operations in recent years.
Bengaluru, Dec 4 (UNI) India’s Digital Public Infrastructure continues to expand at an unprecedented scale, with UPI now accounting for 49 per cent of global real-time payments and processing nearly Rs 200 lakh crore in FY24.
Berlin, Dec 4 (UNI) union of European Football Associations announced that the UEFA Women''s EURO 2029 will be held in Germany.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, All India Congress Committee general secretary and Wayanad MP, on Thursday criticized the government as the Indian rupee slipped past the 90-per-dollar mark, hitting a record low.
Ranchi, Dec 3 (UNI) The Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment held a ceremonial passing-out parade today, marking the induction of 962 Agniveers into the Indian Army.
aipur, Dec 3 (UNI) The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, presented by Vedanta, is set to welcome audiences to its most ambitious edition yet.
Raipur, Dec 3 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, South Africa delivered a masterclass in composure, skill, and teamwork by successfully chasing 359 against India in the second ODI, marking the joint-highest target ever chased against India in ODIs.
Solapur, Dec 3 (UNI) Senior writer and journalist Pannalal Surana, known for his lifelong commitment to social reform and public service, passed away in Solapur on Tuesday night at the age of 93 years. His death marks the loss of a significant figure in Maharashtra’s social and political landscape, having observed and shaped public movements for more than seven decades.
Nagpur, Dec 3 (UNI) The Maharashtra Government has confirmed that the winter session of the State Legislature will be held in Nagpur from December 8 to 14, reducing the previously expected two-week duration to just seven days.
Shillong, Dec 3 (UNI) The junior women''s selection committee of the Meghalaya Cricket Association has selected 15 players and five standbys for the BCCI''s U-19 Women''s One Day Trophy 2025-26 plate group.
Ranchi, Dec 03 (UNI) With the onset of December, state is experiencing a sharp spike in cold conditions as icy winds and rapidly falling temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Khunti recorded a minimum temperature of 9.4°C, accompanied by 1 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours, further intensifying the chill despite intermittent sunshine and partly cloudy skies. Light afternoon showers added to the severity of the cold.
Jayanta Roy ChowdhuryNew Delhi, Dec 3(UNI) On this day, 54 years ago, when Indian Air Force flew across the border to attack Pakistan’s bases after a pre-emptive strike by PAF’s F-86 Sabrejets and F-104 Starfighters on India, US President Richard Nixon and his National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger were huddled over the telephone discussing the beginning of the 1971 India- Pakistan war.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) The Indian rupee extended its sharp decline on Wednesday, breaching Rs 90 per dollar mark for the first time and touching a fresh lifetime low in early trade.
Ramgarh, Dec 3 (UNI) A grand and dignified passing out parade of Agniveers was held on Wednesday at the Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment, marking the formal induction of 962 newly trained soldiers into the Indian Army.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (UNI) The Indian Navy is set to celebrate Navy Day 2025 with a breathtaking Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at Shangumugham Beach Wednesday evening at 4:30 pm.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (UNI) The Indian Navy is set to celebrate Navy Day 2025 with a breathtaking Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at Shangumugham Beach this evening at 4:30 pm, promising an extraordinary showcase of its air, surface, and sub-surface capabilities.
Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has achieved a breakthrough against Prakash Vanijya Pvt Ltd and its promoter-director Manoj Kumar Jain, who allegedly defrauded the Central Bank of India of Rs. 234.57 crore through fraudulent banking transactions and diversion of loan funds.
Jaipur, Dec 2 (UNI) Every athlete has a moment that defines everything they’ve fought for. For Keerthana, that moment came in Jaipur, where the Udupi-born sprinter clocked 11.94 seconds to win the women’s 100m gold at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025, a triumph that was years in the making.
Shimla, Dec 2 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has identified 953 ineligible individuals, mostly from Hamirpur district, who had registered themselves as construction and MNREGA workers to secure welfare benefits. The Board has now begun the process of initiating FIRs against such individuals, many of whom are reportedly financially well-off and have availed benefits meant exclusively for labourers.
New Delhi (December 2, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to a Chartered Accountant and alleged hawala operator, along with his family members and associates, in Ranchi, Mumbai, and Surat. The action is part of a case involving Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations connected to a suspected hawala network valued at over Rs 900 crore.
Hyderabad, Dec 19 (UNI) MIC Electronics Limited, a leading Hyderabad based Indian manufacturer of digital passenger information systems, today said it has won a Rs 1.49 crore contract from South Central Railway’s Vijayawada Division to install an advanced Integrated Passenger Information System (IPIS) at Annavaram (ANV) and Yelamanchili (YLM) stations.
Srinagar, Dec 1 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an "absconder" in connection with the 1989 high-profile kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of former union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, officials said.
Dublin, Dec 1 (UNI) Ireland have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men''s Under-19 World Cup to be played from January 15 to February 6 next year in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The group will be led by the pace duo of Olly Riley, who will captain the side and Reuben Wilson, the vice-captain, who will participate in his third U-19 World Cup. According to International Cricket Council (ICC), Ireland had qualfied to the 16-team tournament after finishing eighth in the previous edition in 2024.
Dhaka, Dec 1 (UNI) The Bangladesh''s Awami League on Monday accused the Muhammad Yunus–led interim government of attempting to erode the spirit of the country''s 1971 Liberation War, as the nation enters December — its symbolic victory month marking the defeat of Pakistan and the birth of an independent Bangladesh.
Pune, Dec 1 ( UNI) Another feather in the cap of Pune, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, was recently added when Pune Airport made it to the ''''top 20'''' by securing the 19th position in the country in terms of handling international passenger traffic. Situated at Lohegaon, Pune Airport is primarily a defence airport that shares the runway with the Indian Air Force and, therefore, has limitations in terms of expanding its operations. Despite the operational constraints and operating only two international flights to Dubai and Bangkok, Pune managed to secure the 19th position.
Aizawl, Dec 1 (UNI) Mizoram recorded 3,117 new HIV infections between April 2024 and October 2025, according to fresh data presented on World AIDS Day here on Monday, underscoring the continuing severity of the epidemic in a state that already bears the country’s highest prevalence rate. The figures were released during the state-level observance at Vanapa Hall, where MSACS Project Director Dr. Jane R. Ralte reported that the state has now documented 33,641 HIV cases since 1990. Of the newly infected during the 19-month period, 2,039 were men, 1,078 women and 167 pregnant women.
Srinagar, Dec 1 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Srinagar resident in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of former union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, officials said.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) The Indian rupee sank to a fresh all-time low today, touching Rs 89.79 against US dollar during intraday trade, as strong dollar demand, foreign fund outflows and global uncertainty triggered a sharp fall in the currency.
Shimla, Dec 1 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh is reeling under drought-like conditions after recording one of its driest Novembers in history.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) The government on Monday sought approval from Parliament to spend a net additional amount of Rs 41,455.39 crore as the first batch of supplementary demands in the current financial year ending March 31.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (UNI) Odisha’s per capita debt burden stands at Rs 26,978 in the current fiscal 2025-26 till October 31 while the cumulative loan burden of Odisha is pegged at Rs 1,26,799 crore, the Odisha Assembly was informed on Monday.
Pune, Nov 30 ( UNI) A team of doctors at Manipal Hospital, Kharadi has successfully performed kidney transplant on a nine-year-old girl whose both kidneys had completely failed.
Mumbai, Nov 30 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan grew profoundly emotional on the latest episode of Bigg Boss 19, as he reflected on the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, who died on November 24, leaving an irreplaceable void in the Hindi film industry.
Labastide-d’Armagnac (France), Nov 30 (UNI) Lise Bourdin, the French model-turned-actress who appeared opposite Hollywood greats including Gary Cooper and Audrey Hepburn in Billy Wilder''s "Love in the Afternoon", has died at the age of 99.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (UNI) The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms climbed Rs 96,200.95 crore last week.
Ranchi, Nov 30 (UNI) Powered by a sublime century from Virat Kohli and an aggressive Rohit Sharma fifty, India posted a commanding 349 for 8 in 50 overs against South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (UNI) Veteran actor-director Balachandra Menon, marking 50 years in cinema, has alleged that the 1997 National Film Awards were manipulated at the last minute, costing his film Samantharangal several top honours. Menon claimed he was initially set to win Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Feature Film for Samantharangal.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi has registered a fresh FIR based on a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others, alleging a criminal conspiracy and money laundering scheme amounting to approximately Rs 988 crore in the National Herald case.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) The Convocation Ceremony of the 149th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) was held at Habibullah Hall, NDA, Khadakvasla, today.
Chandigarh, Nov 29 (UNI) During Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces were prepared for a prolonged confrontation, and the Army had even readied a reserve list of ex-servicemen to be mobilised if needed. However, the situation de-escalated far sooner than expected, with Pakistan “kneeling in just 19 hours", South Western Command’s Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh said on Saturday.