NEW DELHI: Private investment is picking up in sectors that are backed by government support, economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur said on Monday, calling on industry to take advantage of the assistance pledged in the budget for strategic sectors, including semiconductors, electronics and rare earth, and bolster investment. The government, she said, intends to stay
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia walked out of Nabha jail on Tuesday afternoon, ending 224 days of incarceration. His release came a day after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a disproportionate assets (DA) case involving the alleged laundering of ₹540 crore. Shiromani Akali Dal leader
According to sources, the alleged crime occurred after tuition classes at the school. The victim has accused her fellow students of sexually assaulting her on the school premises. Class IX student allegedly gang-raped in Odisha (Representational Image) In a shocking incident, a Class IX student was allegedly gang-raped by her classmates at a school located
The dog, seemingly enjoying the waves, plays in the water, going deeper into the shore each time its master approaches. The dog’s refusal to return to the owner has amused viewers Viral video Photograph: (X) Dogs are known for their loyalty, love, and playful nature, often turning an ordinary day into something bright and full
Lust Stories 3 brings four bold new shorts by top filmmakers, starring Radhika Apte, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Ali Fazal, set for mid-2026 release. Radhika Apte, Ali Fazal and Aditi Rao Hydari Photograph: (X) Netflix India is set to expand one of its most talked-about franchises with the third chapter of Lust Stories, and the
At Jajpur Mahotsav, BJP leader Arindam Ray made indirect but sharp remarks aimed at BJD leader Pranab Prakash Das. Alongside Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak, the comments turned the festival stage political. BJP leader Arindam Ray ‘targets BJD’s Pranab Prakash Das’ during Jajpur mahotsav Photograph: (OTV) The Karada-Harihata Mahotsav stage in Jajpur once again became
Updated 2 February 2026 at 22:24 IST Light to moderate rain and snowfall continued across several parts of Himachal Pradesh during the past 24 hours, resulting in a sharp drop in day temperatures and cold wave-like conditions at a few places, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Tuesday. IMD Forecasts More Snow and Rain in
No funds for Chabahar port project in Union Budget | Image: Republic New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 presented on February 1 this year has indeed caused a stir as India’s allocation for Chabahar port- its gateway to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond- has dropped to zero. The move comes as US President Donald Trump
Updated 2 February 2026 at 21:46 IST Air India has grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect with the fuel control switch, a critical component that’s under investigation for a fatal crash last year. Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner After Pilot Flags Fuel Control Switch Defect | Image: ANI
Dehradun Bus Accident: Himachal Roadways Bus Carrying 30 Passengers Falls Into Deep Gorge, 3 Dead | Image: Republic Dehradun: A Himachal Roadways bus met with an accident on Tuesday in the remote area of Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district and fell into a deep gorge, the State Disaster Response Force said. Preliminary