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Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday passed a Condolence Resolution in memory of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92. The resolution noted that the Indian leader will be accorded a State Funeral with full state honours, an honour reserved for the highest leaders and public figures.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. All films are made during the edit, but rarely is this as evident as with Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila. Editor Aarti Bajaj’s work is key is to its feverish energy, turning this biopic of Punjabi folk singer Chamkila (played by Diljit Dosanjh) into an incendiary collage.

DPIIT) recognising 1.57 lakh startups as of December 25, 2024. Of these, more than 73,000 have at least one woman director, reflecting the growing role of women in entrepreneurship.

Squid Game Season 2 or haven’t started yet, take a quick break and check out how the latest season has ignited a meme fest on social media. Fans have been having a blast creating and sharing hilarious, creative memes inspired by the show's shocking twists, intense challenges, and unforgettable characters. From viral moments to iconic quotes, Squid Game Season 2 has already become a major source of internet humour and discussion.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: The year 2024 has seen a revival in late-stage funding compared to earlier stages, paving the way for several large pre-initial public offering (IPO) rounds. The trend is likely to continue in the near term as more marquee companies prepare to go public.

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following an improvement in air quality.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Merry Christmas to all our readers! As we step into the final stretch of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the market’s journey, analyse the highs and lows, and contemplate the road ahead. In the 52nd week of 2024, the market continues to show its characteristic twists and turns, leaving everyone asking: what does 2025 hold? Read this | Home remedy: Indian pharma bets on domestic brands to combat US generics slowdown The Nifty50 index recorded a commendable gain of approximately 9% for 2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Homemade bullet trains may belt down specialised railway corridors in the not-too-distant-future.

Yogi Adityanath has increased the compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter, an official statement from the state government said. In a post on X, CM Yogi said, «Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Asia's largest airport is being built in Jewar, the credit for this development goes to the farmers. The compensation payable for land acquisition for the third phase for Noida International Airport, Jewar has been increased from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter. Hearty congratulations and salutations to all the farmer brothers!» «Farmers will also be paid interest as per rules, and complete arrangements will be made for the resettlement of affected farmers, and their employment,» CM Yogi said.

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Opposition MPs staged a protest at Vijay Chowk here on Friday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly «insulting» BR Ambedkar. They also carried out a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it «shows their desperation level». «The entire country is watching, they have slapped several cases on Rahul Gandhi. They bring in new FIRs and lie...This shows their desperation level,» she told reporters.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge submitted a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla alleging «physical assault» by other Bharatiya Janata Party MPs, other party MPs also told that party leader Rahul Gandhi had been blocked from entering Parliament, following which a scuffle broke out between the two parties. This comes amidst INDIA bloc and NDA leaders staging parallel protests at the Parliament premises regarding the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. During the scuffle, two BJP MPs, Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured. Both MPs were admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and are being treated for their injuries.

ISRO on Wednesday announced that it has commenced the assembly of the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The space agency called it a major step towards India's maiden human spaceflight and future space ambitions. The event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3-X/CARE (Crew module Atmospheric Reentry Experiment)) mission, conducted on December 18, 2014. According to a statement by ISRO, the human-rating of LVM3 has been completed and all systems have been tested for enhanced reliability. Ground tests and flight tests in off-nominal conditions have ensured the performance of these systems in line with human safety requirements. The addition of the highly reliable Crew Escape System (CES) has further increased confidence for the manned missions planned by ISRO. Escape provision exists for the crew during all phases of ascent till injection of the module into orbit.

Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam,' Rs 400 crore further allocation has been released, and it will be credited directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Wednesday. Including the additional fund release, a total of Rs 1,451 crore is the sum being disbursed to beneficiaries, according to the present stage of construction, he said. Houses under the scheme has a 360 sq ft built-up area, including a kitchen and construction materials such as cement and steel bars were being provided to beneficiaries at subsidised prices through the state-run TN Cements Corporation.

Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) said that the tripartite talks with the Centre and the state government are in an advanced stage. ENPO is seeking a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT)’ comprising six districts for seven backward tribes. ENPO General Secretary M. Honang Konyak said that they are optimistic that the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would not fail in fulfilling the proposed offer of FNT by the Centre in the interest of the people of eastern Nagaland.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Antler India plans to close about 50 investments in 2025 in a sign that early-stage funding may pick up after a two-year slump due to heated valuations, a top executive at the venture capital firm toldMint.

Having tagged America’s inordinately large share of global financial markets as “the mother of all bubbles” in my last column, the main pushback I got, even from the few people who share my view, was that there is no sign this bubble will deflate any time soon.

Aditya Birla Group, capped by entry into the elite $100 billion market capitalisation club. The group’s cement business consolidated its position as the largest in India through multiple acquisitions. It entered paints with a plan to add a massive 40% of the industry’s production capacity. Group company Vodafone Idea, India’s third largest telecom player, raised `18,000 crore through the biggest-ever domestic follow-on public offer. Helmed by 57-year-old Kumar Mangalam Birla — the fourth generation of the Birla family — the group has also forayed into competitive branded jewellery. The jury recognised the outstanding year the group has had, picking Birla as Business Leader of the Year in a unanimous vote. What Kumar has achieved — $100 billion market capitalisation for the group this year — is enormous, said one jury member. Established early in the 20th century by Ghanshyam Das Birla, the group started off in industries critical to nationbuilding, with the next leg of growth — led by Aditya Vikram Birla — focusing on establishing it on the global stage.

Fareed Zakaria emerged as the consensus choice for Global Indian of the Year, a jury member endorsed him by stating, “He undoubtedly does more for India on the global stage than any other Indian.” This recognition is a testament to the prominent Indian-American journalist, political commentator and author’s global renown for his sharp and insightful take on international affairs and complex geopolitical matters. Born on January 20, 1964, in Mumbai, Zakaria hails from a distinguished Konkani Muslim family. Father Rafiq Zakaria was a respected politician and Islamic scholar, while mother Fatma was an accomplished journalist, who worked at The Times of India and elsewhere.