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Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur on Saturday under the banner of Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, demanding abolishing the Waqf Board and verifying the identification documents of migrants to the state. The organisation had given a call for a statewide protest over the issues. Led by Surjeet Singh, the district president of the Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti and Ashish Sharma, the district chief of Bajrang Dal, the procession passed was attended by several people who waved saffron flags and banners. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers in the town to maintain law and order while shops owned by members of a minority religious community remained closed.

The judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over technology that matches buyers and sellers of online advertising must choose whether to believe what Google executives wrote or what they’ve said on the witness stand

Homebuilder stocks are having a banner year, outpacing the broader market on a wave of optimism that mortgage rates will fall and juice home sales

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SAIC Motor's India joint venture JSW MG Motor India on Monday said it will launch a new sales channel brand, ‘MG Select’ which will bring hybrid, plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs), picked from SAIC's global new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio to Indian consumers under an accessible luxury banner. The new sales channel, akin to a Nexa from Maruti Suzuki, but more high-end, will cater to a growing base of premium car buyers, particularly those over 30 years of age, looking for cars priced above ₹30-40 lakh.

US Presidential Debate, where she was seen getting the edge over Donald Trump. Right after the Presidential Debate was over, Taylor Swift joined the poll party by openly endorsing Kamala Harris, appreciating her and also criticizing Donald Trump and the Republican camp for fake AI campaigns, claiming that Swift was supporting the former US President.

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Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt Ltd, which runs the business-to-consumer (B2C) unit of online grocery and quick commerce firm BigBasket, posted a modest 6% year-on-year growth in its operating revenue for FY24 to Rs 7,885 crore, though a check on expenses reduced its net loss. It posted a net loss of Rs 1,267 crore for FY24, down 17% year-on-year, according to the company’s regulatory filings sourced from Tofler. Over the past two years BigBasket, majority owned by Tata Digital, has seen intense competition from quick commerce players such as Zomato-owned Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Nexus Venture Partners-backed Zepto in the hyper funded online grocery delivery space.

Calcutta High Court on Monday asked the West Bengal government to produce all documents related to the arrest of four persons in connection with the August 27 march to state secretariat Nabanna to protest the rape-murder of a doctor in R G Kar hospital. The court questioned the justification for their arrest and subsequent release 24 hours later, and enquired whether proper procedures were followed by police in detaining them. The state told the court that it was a preventive arrest on part of the Howrah city police, who anticipated that the persons might cause serious disturbances during the protest march to Nabanna under the banner of 'Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj'. Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj questioned what specific disturbances were anticipated and why the persons were released 24 hours ahead of the August 27 protest march.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat took up the farmers' cause by joining protesters at the Shambhu border (located between Punjab and Haryana) on August 31, demanding that the central government address their demands. The farmers, marking 200 days of the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, have been seeking a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) among other demands. Phogat, who faced disqualification in the recent 50-kg final match at the Paris Olympic Games, was felicitated by the farmers. She expressed her solidarity with their cause. Farmers under the banners of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha organized a 'kisan mahapanchayat' to commemorate 200 days of their protest. They have been demonstrating at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, following a blockade by security forces.

Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren on Friday finally joined the BJP ahead of the upcoming polls in the state. He joined the BJP during a public meeting in Ranchi in the presence of national and state BJP leaders. Union minister and BJP's state election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP Jharkhand in-charge Laxmikant Bajpai, state president Babulal Marandi were present during the public meeting-cum-joining programme of Champai Soren. Soren expressed his gratitude for the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah and said that he will continue his fight for the tribal pride and will work for a better Jharkhand in BJP.

Air India. In an exchange filing, the airline confirmed this key development, marking another step toward the merger of Air India and Vistara, a deal first disclosed in November 2022. But what happens to the flyers with Club Vistara loyalty points? As part of the merger, Vistara's frequent flyer program, Club Vistara, will be discontinued and integrated into Air India's Flying Returns program. However, until the integration is finalized, Club Vistara will continue its regular operations. Vistara sent an email on May 15, 2024, stating, “The process of integration between Air India and Vistara is ongoing, while we await some regulatory approvals. As we work towards a merged, larger airline, Club Vistara will also merge with Air India’s Flying Returns.”

OBC and Dalit religious mutt heads have thrown their weight behind Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he battles political and legal attacks over allotment of plots to his wife in Mysuru. About a dozen Swamis met the CM at his official residence in Bengaluru in a public demonstration of their support, seeking to send a message to the BJP & JDS as well as to the Congress leadership that their communities were with Siddaramaiah. The Opposition BJP and JDS which have been on a warpath with the ruling Congress demanding the CM’s resignation.

Horror comedy "Stree 2", starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has earned over Rs 500 crore worldwide in gross box office collections, the makers announced on Sunday. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, the Hindi film is the sequel to 2018's «Stree». The production banner shared the latest box office figures of «Stree 2» on its X page. "'Stree 2' shatters records with a LEGENDARY and HIGHEST ever 2nd Saturday in history. Thank you to everyone for your continued love and support. Book your tickets now," the post read.

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BJP), even as farmer collectives plan a series of mahapanchayats to raise awareness about these issues and pending demands. Haryana was a major centre of the 2020-21 farmers' protests against the now-scrapped farm laws. The protest was held under the banner of the Smayukt Kisan Morcha. The group later split and the Samyuk Kisan Morch (Non-Political) was formed. The SKM (NP), along with the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), is leading the ongoing protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana. Both these groups are opposed to the ruling BJP and their demands are similar.

The Nirman Bhawan, located near Parliament in Lutyens' Delhi, houses the Ministry of Health besides other departments. Resident doctors are standing on the side of the road outside Nirman Bhawan, with a heavy presence of police officers who have placed barricades on both sides of the road.

Hulu has renewed the reality series "Vanderpump Villa" for a second season. The show will feature Lisa Vanderpump and Vanderpump Rules alum Stassi Schroeder, who joins as a lead cast member.

Destiny 2's Solstice 2024 event has begun, offering players new weapons, armor sets, and rewards. The event will run for three weeks, giving players ample time to collect exclusive items and complete triumphs.

Residents of a historic Black community in Louisiana who’ve spent years fighting against a massive grain export facility set to be built on the grounds where their enslaved ancestors once lived appear to have finally halted the project

Bangladesh is on edge once again as at least 91 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the ruling party supporters in different parts of the country. The clashes broke out when protesters attending the non-cooperation programme under the banner of Students Against Discrimination with the one-point demand of the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of Hasina-led Awami League. As violence escalated, the home ministry imposed an indefinite countrywide curfew from 6 pm and blocked the use of certain social media platforms. A three-day public holiday has been announced starting Monday.