Kolkata, 14/2: NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility with the installed capacity of more than 63 thousand MW and marks its 50th anniversary with the Electron Quiz 2025, running from February 1–28,2025 across nine regional locations that include Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Noida, Raipur, and Patna. The Eastern Region round shall be organized…
New Delhi, 14/2: With Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner ending in days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee will meet here on Monday (February 17) to choose a new head for the poll body. The high-level panel includes Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and would…
Kota (Rajasthan), 14/2: Days after the mutilated body of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant was recovered from a railway track near the Dakania Railway station, police suspect a “love affair” could be the reason behind the alleged suicide, officials said. Police said the body was found on the Delhi-Mumbai railway track near the railway station on…
New Delhi, 14/12: The swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in Delhi is likely to take place on February 19 or 20 and the new dispensation will give priority to clean drinking water supply, improved civic infrastructure, among other things, party leaders said The prime minister is coming back from his foreign visit and soon…
Dubai, 14/2: Winners of the upcoming Champions Trophy will walk away with a whopping $2.24 million cash reward after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a 53 per cent hike in its prize money pool for the eight-team tournament starting February 19. The winners’ purse would be close to 20 crore in Indian currency. The…
Imphal,14/2: All eyes are now on the BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur, a day after President’s rule was imposed in the northeastern state and the assembly put under suspended animation. Security has been beefed up across the state following the Centre’s announcement of President’s rule, officials said.
Washington, 14/2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have called on Pakistan to “expeditiously” bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks even as the latter announced approving extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana , a key plotter. The US president hosted Modi at the White House on Thursday in…
New Delhi, 14/2: Youtuber Ranveer Allahabadia approached the Supreme Court seeking clubbing of multiple FIRs filed against them over his controversial comments on Samay Raina’s show — India’s Got Latent. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, appearing for him, urged a bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to urgently take up his plea. The court said…
New Delhi, 13/2: President’s Rule was imposed in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Thursday, as the ruling BJP failed to arrive at a consensus on the successor of N Biren Singh who quit as Chief Minister four days ago. The gazette notification imposing President’s Rule, which was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs at 7:16…
Saudi Arabia, 13/2: Saudi Arabia will uphold its current ban on alcohol during the 2034 World Cup, said Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. Global soccer governing body FIFA officially announced Saudi as hosts of the 2034 World Cup in December. The kingdom banned alcohol, which is prohibited…
