Bengaluru, 13/6: A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) case against Yediyurappa, had earlier summoned him for questioning. He, however, had sought…
New Delhi, 12/9: The homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin on Thursday received long-awaited scientific credence with one of the world’s top medical journals publishing the final trial results showing its ability to offer 78 per cent protection against symptomatic Covid-19 and 93 per cent against severe disease. The indigenous vaccine’s phase 3 clinical trial carried…
Dhenknal, September 13, 2024: Tata Steel Meramandali (TSM) successfully conducted a full-scale emergency mock drill at its Coke Oven Gas Holder area on September 13, 2024. The drill, simulating a gas leakage scenario, aimed to test and enhance the plant’s emergency preparedness. The drill was witnessed by key stakeholders including Er. Puspamitra Jena, Assistant Director…
UP, 13/6: Setting new records of popularity on social media platforms, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s official Twitter handle has crossed the 25 million followers mark. It is noteworthy that Yogi’s popularity transcends borders. Several leaders and celebrities are yet to reach this mark in terms of followers on social media. He is also…
Bengaluru, 10/11: Stand-up comedian Vir Das’ show scheduled to be held here on Thursday was cancelled at the last minute following protests by Hindu right wing organisations. The fringe outfits protested against the show, alleging that it will hurt Hindu religious sentiments. According to the information available, the show was scheduled to take…
Mumbai, 21/12: Riding on the success of the Vidhan Sabha elections of 2024 in Maharashtra, the BJP-led Maha Yuti on Sunday swept the much-awaited polls to 288 municipal councils (nagar parishads) and town panchayats (nagar-panchayats) retaining the position as no.1 party and further inflicting blow to the ranks and files of the opposition Maha Vikas…
New Delhi, 21/3: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed pleas against the appointment of two new election commissioners by a Selection Committee, without the Chief Justice of India, as per the law enacted in 2023, while saying the manner in which the government went about expediting the appointments was “unnecessary and avoidable”. “We cannot stay…
Bangalore, 23/3: IT services firm Accenture Plc on Thursday said it would cut about 19,000 jobs and lowered its annual revenue and profit projections as mass firings at top tech companies continue worldwide. More than half of the layoffs will affect staff at its non-billable corporate functions, the company said, sending its shares up more…
Bhubaneswar, July 29, 2024: Tata Steel commemorated the 120th birth anniversary of its visionary leader and former Chairman Bharat Ratna JRD Tata with heartfelt tributes across its operating locations in Odisha. Employees, their families, and vendor partners participated in the celebrations, honouring the enduring legacy of JRD Tata, which continues to inspire the company’s commitment…
Bhubaneswar 9/4: In a major development, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) names Manjulata Kanhar who is Corporator of Ward no 22, as its BMC Deputy Mayor candidate. In the meantime, BJD’s Sulochana Das took oath as mayor of BMC.
