Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned the recent attacks on religious sites, including those in Bangladesh, during a speech at a 'Katha program' in Ayodhya. He referred to these attacks as part of a larger conspiracy to create chaos by desecrating religious places linked to Sanatan Dharma. The CM pointed to the destruction of Hindu temples in various countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, questioning the motivations behind such acts. He stat

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) has officially rejected recent reports claiming that Starbucks is planning to exit the Indian market, calling the rumors "baseless." These reports suggested that the American coffee giant might leave India due to high operating costs, mounting losses, and the growing competition from local, cheaper alternatives. However, TCPL, which operates Starbucks in India

Infosys Ltd. has launched its new state-of-the-art development centre in Kolkata, West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion and commitment to innovation in the region. The 320,000 sq. ft. facility, built with an investment of over Rs 426 crore, will host over 4,000 employees who will work on cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. This centre will cater to a variety of industries, including

The Pakistan High Commission announced on Wednesday that it has issued 84 visas to Indian pilgrims for a visit to the Shree Katas Raj temples in Chakwal district, Punjab, Pakistan. The pilgrimage, scheduled from December 19 to 25, will allow Hindu pilgrims to visit this sacred complex of temples, also known as Qila Katas. The temples are a significant religious site for Hindus and are linked by walkways. These visits are part of the long-standing Pakistan-India bilateral protocol on

Coffee prices have reached record highs, driven by a significant reduction in Brazil’s coffee crop. As the world’s largest coffee producer, Brazil's struggles with adverse weather conditions have created a global supply shortage, pushing Arabica coffee futures up by 73% over the past year and 31% in the last month. Additionally, Robusta prices have also surged due to similar global supply constraints, with prices for Q2 rising 82% year-on-year. This price surge is im

The NDA-led government of Andhra Pradesh is making significant strides in inviting global investments to the state. A major milestone was reached today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government of Andhra Pradesh and Google, marking the beginning of a strong partnership. The MoU focuses on establishing an AI Data Center in Vizag, which will be operated by Google Cloud. This confirms Google's entry into Andhra Pradesh as part of its tech expans

Venkatesh Iyer's Surprising Academic Pursuit Venkatesh Iyer, the talented all-rounder who made headlines with his hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL 2024 mega auctions, is not just focused on his cricketing career. Despite his high-profile presence in the sport, Iyer is also pursuing a PhD and is on his way to becoming Dr. Venkatesh Iyer. His decision to continue his academic journey after his cricket career shows his commitment to education. Iyer even joked about his aca

Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD founder, voiced strong support for Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc, stating that Congress's objections to this leadership "mean nothing." His remarks came after Mamata Banerjee's comments earlier this month, where she hinted at taking charge of the Opposition alliance, if given the opportunity, while still operating from Bengal. This leadership dispute within the opposition has surfaced against the backdrop of the ongoing Winter Se

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (SM Krishna), the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 92 following a prolonged illness. He died at his residence in Bengaluru, and his family confirmed that his mortal remains would be taken to his hometown of Maddur. Krishna is widely remembered for his key role in transforming Bengaluru into India’s Silicon Valley. As the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004, he was instrumental in the stat

The increasing integration of technology into workstreams is reshaping traditional job roles, with AI, machine learning, and analytics leading the charge. According to a recent report by Indeed and Nasscom, cybersecurity has emerged as the second-most sought-after domain, surpassing cloud technology. The report identifies the top five in-demand job roles as data scientist/analyst, AI/ML expert, cybersecurity specialist, cloud architect/engineer, and DevOps engineer. HR leaders empha

Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamul Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister, has expressed her readiness to take charge of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, the opposition alliance aimed at challenging the BJP in upcoming elections. Senior leaders within the opposition, including Tejashwi Yadav of RJD and Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated their support for her bid, though they stress that the decision should be made through consensus among all members of the coalition.

India's foreign exchange reserves saw an increase to $658.1 billion for the week ending November 29, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This rise followed an eight-week decline, with a $1.5 billion increase from the previous week. In comparison, the reserves had dropped by $1.31 billion in the prior week, reaching $656.58 billion. Foreign investors have invested Rs 1.75 lakh crore into India's debt and equity markets in 2024. However, the month of November witness

 After the passing of his mentor, the legendary Ratan Tata, Shantanu Naidu, the young manager and confidant of the billionaire philanthropist, has embarked on a new journey with his passion project, Bookies. This initiative, originally started in Mumbai, aims to reignite the joy of reading among people in today’s digital age. With successful editions already in Pune and Bengaluru, Mr. Naidu is now ready to bring Bookies to Jaipur. The launch event will be held on

PV Sindhu, the renowned double Olympic medallist badminton player, is all set to marry Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22, 2024, in Udaipur. The announcement comes just days after Sindhu clinched the Syed Modi International title, marking the end of her long trophy drought. Wedding events will commence on December 20, with a reception planned in Hyderabad on December 24. Sindhu’s father, PV Ramana, explained that the fami

Cyclone Fengal continues to affect Karnataka, with Bengaluru and other regions expected to experience rainfall for the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka, with moderate rainfall expected on Tuesday. The intensity of rainfall will decrease from the third day. A yellow alert has been issued for Bengaluru, Hassan, Mandya, and Ramanagara, indicating heavy rainfall between 6 cm an

A royal clash erupted at the Udaipur Palace on Monday evening, stemming from a long-standing dispute within the Mewar royal family regarding the management of royal palaces and temples. The conflict escalated when Vishvraj Singh, the newly crowned Maharana of Mewar, was denied entry into the palace by the trust managed by his uncle, Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar, and cousin, Dr. Lakshya Raj Singh. This denial led to a confrontation, resulting in three injuries and heightened security at the pala

Gold prices have been on a downward trend since the US presidential election, with December future contracts opening lower on MCX. The price of gold fell by 0.37% to Rs 76,369 per 10 grams, while silver prices also dropped by 0.24% to Rs 90,601 per kg. In the last two days, gold prices have plummeted by Rs 2,100 per 10 grams and silver prices by Rs 4,050 per kg. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA), the current prices for different carats of gold are a

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9 at the age of 86, has left behind a heartfelt legacy not only for his family and foundation but also for his beloved dog, Tito. In his will, Tata ensured "unlimited" care for Tito, who was adopted six years ago following the death of his previous dog. Tito will be looked after by Ratan Tata's long-time cook, Rajan Shaw, showcasing Tata's deep affection for animals. Ratan Tata was well-known f

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently responded to opposition allegations concerning his supposed involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. In a firm statement, he denied any wrongdoing and reaffirmed his commitment to honest politics. Opposition parties, including the BJP and JD(S), have accused Siddaramaiah of being linked to a land scam, claiming misconduct during his tenure. In light of these allegations, the Chief Minister clarified that h

In a recent address in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin made it clear that he will not apologize for his previous remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Drawing inspiration from Dravidian leader Periyar, known for his advocacy against caste discrimination and for women's empowerment, Udhayanidhi defended his statements, asserting that they reflect a long-standing fight against social injustices. Udhayanidhi, the grandson of former Chief Minister