Shivakumar defends govt on Cauvery, says water not released to TN yet
Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said the state government has not yet released Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and asserted that any decision on the issue would be taken only after consultations with legal experts…
Over 5.9 crore taxpayers file ITRs by July 31 for AY 2026-27
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) More than 5.9 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline, the Income Tax Department said on Saturday, while thanking taxpayers for their timely compliance. In a…
Made in India, for the World’s Workplaces: Inside Haworth’s Three Decades of Manufacturing Journey in India
New Delhi [India], July 31: In 1997, when few global furniture brands saw India as anything more than a market to sell into, Haworth opened its doors here. Twenty-nine years later, the chairs and desks in some of the country’s largest workplaces are not…
RBI may hold rates in August MPC as Q1 growth likely to cross 7 pc: Report
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep policy rates unchanged in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this month, as consumer price inflation is expected to remain above 5 per cent for the next two quarters and…
Shravani Mela draws massive crowds to Deoghar’s Baba Baidyanath Temple
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The annual Shravani Mela at Jharkhand’s Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar continued to witness an overwhelming turnout of devotees on its third day, with thousands of Kanwariyas and Lord Shiva devotees queuing up to offer…
Bengal STF arrests aide of suspected JeM associate from Jharkhand
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) The West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Arpita Sarkar, a close aide of suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal, from Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district, officials said on Saturday.…
PM Modi to inaugurate Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru; Swami Tyagishwarananda says Centre will inspire, guide India’s youth
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Saturday, with the centre set to serve as a platform for youth…
Amitabh Bachchan says ‘work is difficult to ignore’, reflects on discipline and routine
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has offered fans a glimpse into his state of mind through his latest blog penned on July 31. The actor who is a regular with blogging in the early mornings, apologised for posting the blog late and reflected…
American company faces China AI scrutiny
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Two powerful House committees have launched a fresh investigation into DoorDash’s use of a Chinese-developed artificial intelligence model, raising concerns that the growing adoption of Chinese AI by American companies…
Sivakarthikeyan on his holiday to Ooty: A pause, a breeze, a little peace!
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actor Sivakarthikeyan seems to be making the most of his holiday before resuming work on director Sivakumar Murugesan’s eagerly awaited Tamil film, ‘Seyon’. The actor, who is now in Ooty, has posted pictures of…