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Foreign Attempt To Buy India's Haldiram's. Offer - USD 8.5 Billion For 67%

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

India's renowned food, sweet and snacks chain Haldiram's is up for grabs as a global group of investors has reportedly submitted a non-binding bid to acquire a controlling stake worth $8.5 billion in the company that was founded in Bikaner, in 1937.

Name Of Indian Astronaut Set For Space Station? US Envoy To India Says...

Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

An Indian astronaut is expected to reach the International Space Station (ISS) this year, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told NDTV in an interview.

Man Dies Of Suffocation After Fire At Income Tax Office In Delhi

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday May 14, 2024

A man died of suffocation after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Income Tax Office building in Delhi today.

Rape Accused, Aspiring Politician: Owner Of Mumbai Billboard That Collapsed

Reported by Sunilkumar Singh, Edited by Rohit Paul | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

After the billboard illegally erected by his company fell during the storm in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday, killing 14 people and injuring at least 74 others, a case has been filed against Bhavesh Bhinde for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

"Action Against Arvind Kejriwal Aide": AAP Leader On Swati Maliwal Row

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was harassed by party boss Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant - he "misbehaved" with her at the Delhi Chief Minister's city residence - Sanjay Singh said Tuesday afternoon.

In Mamata Banerjee's Offer To Cook For PM Modi, BJP Sees Political Agenda

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer to "cook food" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi elicited mixed responses from different political parties, with the BJP suspecting a politicised agenda and the CPM suggesting an "understanding"

"Didi Is Lying...": Amit Shah, At Bengal Rally, Explains Citizenship Law

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah today launched a frontal charge at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he claimed was her "vote bank politics" linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Avoid Tea, Coffee Before And After Meals, Advises Top Medical Body ICMR

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 14, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised moderation in tea and coffee consumption, the two beloved beverages deeply woven into Indian culture.

Dog Mauls 5-Month-Old Baby To Death In Telangana Home

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Hyderabad

A five-month-old baby was mauled to death by a dog at Tandur in Telangana's Vikarabad district today.

"Warned Elon Musk" Against Picking China Over India: Entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

Indian-American academic, entrepreneur and author Vivek Wadhwa on Monday said that he had warned the Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk not to pick China as they would "rob him blind" and instead asked him to consider moving manufacturing to India.

Ex Indian Army Officer Working With UN Killed In Gaza Attack

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, United Nations

A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, becoming the "first international casualty" for the world body since the Israel-Hamas confli

Srinagar Sees Record Voter Turnout, Centre Credits Officers' Hard Work

Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday May 14, 2024

Once seen as a hub of separatists, Srinagar has demonstrated faith in democracy. The Valley saw over 38% voter turnout on Monday, the highest it recorded in the last six Lok Sabha elections.

AAP Will Be Made Accused In Liquor Policy Case, Probe Agency Tells Court

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Rohit Paul | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party will be made an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, which has seen three of its key leaders land behind bars, the Enforcement Directorate has informed the Delhi High Court.

Supreme Court Rejects Petition To Ban PM Modi From Elections For 6 Years

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking to bar Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making "hate speeches" and violating the Model Code of Conduct during campaigning.

Day After 14 Deaths, Blame Game Over Mumbai Billboard Collapse

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Mumbai

A day after the deadly collapse of a 14,400 square foot billboard in Mumbai's Ghatkopar - 14 people were killed and 74 others injured after the creaking 100-foot metal structure fell on a petrol station - the human cost has been highlighted.