Chennai, Dec 25 (UNI) Christmas, the festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ, was celebrated with religious fervour, traditional gaiety and enthusiasm by the Christians in Tamil Nadu today. As church bells tolled signalling the moment of Nativity, thousands of faithfuls, including those from abroad, converged for the midnight mass in cathedrals and churches as…
Hyderabad, (UNI) Telugu actor Allu Arjun was questioned by the police for more than three-and-a-half hours here on Tuesday in connection with the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2 movie. A woman had died in the stampede while her son was critically injured. The police have rrested Allu Arjun’s bouncer…
Kolkata, Dec 24 (UNI) In a significant step toward advancing financial inclusion and empowering gig workers, Swiggy on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) in Mumbai. Swiggy and NSE will join hands to roll out a comprehensive financial literacy program for delivery partners, with special…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog. The meeting was held on the theme “Maintaining India’s growth momentum at a time of Global uncertainty”. During the interaction, Modi emphasised that Viksit…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday drifted lower by 67.30 pts to settle at 78,472.87 on profit booking by local operators. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 25.80 pts at 23,727.65. Jumping over 400 pts on Monday, the Sensex opened on a strong note at 78,707.37, up 235 pts. It rallied 405…
Dubai, Dec 24 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, more than a month after the schedule was expected to be shared. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the Board of…
Kabul/New Delhi, Dec 24 (UNI) Unknown gunmen attacked employees of the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan today resulting in one person getting killed, while two others sustained injuries in the attack. According to reports, a vehicle carrying local Afghan staff of the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad was attacked by some armed men. India…
Lucknow, Dec 24 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress and other political parties alleged that Congress has consistently been anti-Ambedkar in its approach and accused it of indulging in divisive politics. Highlighting historical instances, the CM said, “The Congress has a record of depriving Dalits…
Srinagar, Dec 24 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday nominated an eight member committee of legislators to finalize the draft Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the JK Legislative Assembly. Rather, who is the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, shall…
Chandigarh, Dec 24 (UNI) Amid growing concerns about the health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on fast-unto-death since the last 28 days, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Union government should hold talks with farmer organisations. Taking to X ( formerly twitter), Mann said ‘if Prime…
