Mumbai, Jan 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday posted a massive gain of 1436.30 pts to close strong at 79,943.71 on the strength of Auto, Technology and IT stocks despite weak Asian Market. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) advanced 445.75 pts at 24,188.65. Surging over 300 pts on Wednesday, the Sensex opened at 78,657.52,…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the plea of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi to implement the 1991 Places of Worship Act to February 17. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, was hearing Owaisi’s petition filed on December 17, 2024,…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (UNI) Ahead of the elections, the political battle in Delhi has intensified as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to win by attempting to “remove” the names of Purvanchali residents from the voter list. Addressing the…
Brisbane, Jan 1 (UNI) Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios were knocked out of the men’s doubles in the second round at the Brisbane International after a narrow defeat by top-seeded pairing Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus. Kyrgios, 29, lost a gruelling three-set match to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday on his return to singles competition…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged the lists of prisoners – civilian and fishermen – in each other’s custody. The exchange of the lists, through diplomatic channels and simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, is as per the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, and done every…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced that despite BJP’s opposition, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will implement the Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana after forming the government in the national capital. Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Wednesday, “Ever since we announced a monthly honorarium…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Over 4,500 motorists, including those involved in drunken driving and dangerous driving, were prosecuted for various traffic violations on the eve of New Year 2025, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. “This year, on New Year’s Eve, a total of 558 motorists were prosecuted for drunken driving, compared to 416…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024, securing a 100pc conviction rate across 25 cases, resulting in the convictions of 68 accused. This achievement underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to justice and national security. According to an official press release dated December 31, 2024, this…
Lucknow, Jan 1 (UNI) A youth killed his mother and four sisters allegedly due to family discord in a hotel in Naka area of Lucknow on Wednesday, police sources said here. Police sources said that on Wednesday morning information regarding five bodies inside the room of Sharanjeet hotel in Naka area was recieved. Police sources…
Shimla, Jan 1 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), including an Assistant Director and senior officers posted in Shimla, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes. The bribery allegations are linked to the ongoing investigation of the ₹181 crore scholarship scam…
