Chennai, May 21 (IANS) For the first time in nearly six decades, the Indian National Congress is set to become part of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, with two of its MLAs scheduled to take oath as ministers in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government on Thursday.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Truck, taxi, and auto-rickshaw drivers in the national capital began a three-day strike on Thursday, demanding a revision in fares and relief from rising fuel prices and operational expenses. The strike, which will continue until May 23, is likely to impact transport services across Delhi-NCR.
Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Ltd (JFIL) for Rs 1,500 crore as part of the NCLT-approved resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Special Staff of Delhi Police on Thursday busted a module of the notorious 'Kaku Gang' involved in organised mobile theft and snatching across South Delhi and adjoining areas. Police arrested one active gang member and recovered three stolen and snatched mobile phones linked to multiple criminal cases.
Thane, May 21 (IANS) A firefighter and a security guard lost their lives and two others sustained severe burn injuries after a massive fire broke out early Thursday morning in Thane, Maharashtra, officials said.
Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national who had allegedly been living illegally in Lucknow for nearly 14 years was arrested by police from the Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) area. The accused has been identified as Arup Bakshi, a native of Devbhog in Bangladesh’s Narail district.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour that covered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at Sewa Teerth in Delhi.
Washington, May 21 (IANS) Industrial conglomerate Adani Group’s settlement of its legal issues in the United States could help accelerate India’s ambitions in the nuclear energy sector, industry veteran Dr Kris Singh has said, adding that the diversified Group is well-positioned to contribute to large-scale infrastructure development in the field.
Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) Adani Power on Thursday said it has entered into definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) to acquire a 24 per cent stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) and the 180 MW Churk thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh, under the NCLT-approved resolution plan for JAL.
