Balasore: Accusing the BJP of engaging in vendetta politics, senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot Saturday alleged that the saffron party wants to make India "opposition free". Addressing an election rally in Balasore Lok Sabha constituency in favour of Congress candidate and former Union minister Srikant Jena, Pilot accused the Narendra Modi government at the Centre of completely...

Bengaluru: Breaking his silence over the sexual abuse charges levelled against JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, party Supremo HD Deve Gowda Saturday said he has no objection to the action taken against his grandson if he is found guilty. He also said the cases against his son and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual...

New Delhi: India has become an alternative investment destination for many Western companies, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report of the UN. The report which has increased the forecast of India’s GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points to 6.9 per cent identifies increased foreign investments as an important factor that is propelling the...

Mumbai: Veteran banker N Vaghul died Saturday afternoon due to health complications, sources said. He was 88. Vaghul, who held many leadership positions in the banking industry, is credited with transforming ICICI from a public finance institution to a private sector bank in his 11-year stint as the chairman and managing director, starting in 1985. He was...

Hyderabad: Punjab Kings (PBKS) Saturday announced Jitesh Sharma as the captain for their final game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Sunday. Jitesh will take charge from Sam Curran, who has returned to England for international duty. Curran was named in...

Mumbai: Actress Pooja Hegde, who will be next seen in the upcoming movie Deva along with actor Shahid Kapoor, has shared her fashion tips for the summer. Mumbai experiences one of its hottest months in May, with high humidity. Pooja, who recently bought a luxurious property in Bandra, shared with IANS how she keeps cool during the intense...

In the quest for understanding life’s deeper meanings, many turn to ancient wisdom for guidance. Jyotish Acharya Devraj Ji, celebrated as one of the best astrologers in India, stands out for his profound insights into the spiritual aspects of Vedic astrology. His expertise has helped countless individuals uncover their true purposes and navigate their spiritual journeys with...

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy 102 companies of central armed police forces (CAPFs) for the second phase of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Odisha May 20, an official said Saturday. Incidents of violence have been reported from Ganjam and Bolangir districts ahead of voting. Voting will be held in Aska, Bargarh,...

Mumbai: Nestle India shareholders have rejected a proposal of the company’s board of directors to increase royalty payments to its Swiss parent Nestle SA, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Shareholders with a total 57.18 per cent stake in the company voted against the resolution. The motion called for the royalty paid to its parent...

Kathmandu: After Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal has also banned the sale and import of certain spice-mix products manufactured by Indian brands over alleged quality concerns. Four spice-mix products by MDH and Everest were banned in the Himalayan nation from Friday due to suspected ethylene oxide or ETO contamination, according to the Department of Food Technology and...