Greater Noida, May 7 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a residential house in Greater Noida’s Sector Beta 1 after an air conditioner reportedly exploded, creating panic among residents in the locality. No casualties were reported during this, officials said on Thursday According to officials, the incident took place at around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday at house number E-166, which belongs to Amit Kumar. Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house befor…
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New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Incubators are one of the key pillars of a successful startup ecosystem, playing a vital role in nurturing and scaling innovative ideas, said Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.At the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), “we are focused on strengthening this pillar by enabling incubators with better infrastructure, mentorship, funding access, and market linkages,” he said at an event in Mohali, that brought together key stakeholders from gov…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan registered his marriage with Sophie Shine, with whom he tied the knot in February 2026, at the registrar’s office in Gurugram on Wednesday.Dhawan, who hails from Delhi, completed the formalities at the marriage registrar’s office along with his wife, Sophie Shine, signing the marriage documents in the presence of family members and a priest, according to news reports on Wednesday.The 46-year-old Dhawan had tied the knot with Sophie …
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has showered praise on Shreyas Iyer, calling him a fearless leader who has consistently brought a fresh and aggressive style of cricket to every team he has represented in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina said that one of Iyer’s biggest strengths is his ability to adapt quickly and create a strong identity for his side, no matter which franchise he plays for.“Wherever he has gone, whichever franchise he has played for, he has …
Mysuru, May 6 (IANS) Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday ruled out any immediate leadership change in the state even as he asserted that the Congress government will complete its full five-year term successfully. Interacting with the media at the Mysuru airport, Siddaramaiah also stated that he would abide by any decision taken by the party high command regarding leadership change, while adding that he has no information about any such move at present.He also said he would travel to New Delhi…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Wednesday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would visit Delhi only when summoned by the party leadership, dismissing speculation over an imminent trip. However, he maintained that high command will summon them.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar told reporters, “When we are called to Delhi, we will go. It won’t look good if we go without being called. They have informed us th…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) In a shocking cybercrime, fraudsters allegedly placed a retired bank manager under “digital arrest” for 54 days in Mumbai’s Bhandup area, extorting Rs 40.90 lakh by threatening to implicate him in the Delhi bomb blasts and a money laundering case, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday. According to Mumbai Police, the accused impersonated officers from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), creating an atmosphere of fear and psychological pr…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet expansion, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, is highly anticipated to take place on Wednesday following key meetings with NDA leadership in Delhi.According to sources, the party high command has given its final approval to the list of ministers, paving the way for a Cabinet expansion in Bihar.Samrat Choudhary returned to Patna earlier on Monday after concluding his visit to New Delhi, where he held key meetings with senior leaders of the NDA.During…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Delhi government has approved a substantial increase in the salaries of vocational teachers and those working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. The decision also covers teachers engaged at Special Training Centres, where children who have dropped out or never attended school are brought back into the education system.Sharing details, the Chief Minister said around 1,131 vocational teachers in Del…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Alleging that the BJP has hijacked and destroyed democracy, AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal told Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs from Punjab, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, that the state “is witnessing pro-incumbency even after four years in government”. He said the government is drawing widespread public support. He also launched a sharp attack on the BJP over vote deletion and addition, “stolen” Rajya Sabha seats, and denial of the …