Investor Rajesh Sawhney visits Goa twice a year and loves its vibe, beaches, and cafes, especially during the rainy season. Despite problems like taxi mafias, he still enjoys his time there. While some believe foreign tourism is on the decline, Goa’s tourism officials disagree, saying there's still high demand and an increase in domestic visitors.
Mangaluru is working to become a key IT hub, but better global air connectivity is essential for its growth. Industry leaders say more international flights and partnerships between airlines could improve access to global markets. Right now, Mangaluru mainly connects to West Asia, and traveling further requires connections through Bengaluru or Mumbai.
Taiwan's MediaTek, already a leader in India's smartphone chipset market, is expanding its focus to the automotive sector. The company has partnerships with OEMs like Tata Motors and Skoda Auto for its Dimensity Automotive platform and is collaborating with JioThings to innovate in the two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) space. MediaTek sees India as a key market and hub for R&D, aiming to tap into both the smartphone and automotive sectors.
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is now worth $300 billion despite the uncertainty around a possible ban in the U.S. The company is offering to buy back shares at $180 each. A U.S. law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 2024, or the app could be banned.
The Congress party has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government after videos showed preparations to welcome Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak to a Jhansi hospital where a fire killed 10 newborns. The Congress accused the government of being insensitive, claiming hospital staff cleaned the compound and sprinkled lime on the road just to prepare for his visit. Meanwhile, the fire has sparked calls for accountability, with expired fire extinguishers and poor safety measures being uncovered.
The new fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire brings a fresh design, better safety features, and updated technology. It now comes with a 1.2-litre engine, six airbags as standard, and a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. The cabin is spacious and feels premium, while the driving experience is smooth. With a focus on comfort and safety, the Dzire remains an affordable family car, starting at ₹6.79 lakh.
A huge fire at a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, killed 10 newborns in the NICU, leading to a blame game between the ruling BJP and the opposition. The fire, caused by a short circuit, spread quickly in the oxygen-rich ward. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered an investigation and announced financial support for the victims' families. Prime Minister Modi and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak shared their condolences and called for quick relief efforts.
Actor Disha Patani's father, Jagdish Singh Patani, was cheated out of Rs 25 lakh by scammers who promised him a government job. The fraudsters pretended to have strong political connections and threatened him when he asked for his money back. An FIR has been filed against five suspects, but no arrests have been made yet.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore in cash from Santiago Martin, a Chennai-based businessman known as the 'lottery king.' The operation targeted 20 locations across several states as part of a money laundering probe. Martin has been under investigation for alleged lottery fraud, donations via electoral bonds, and questionable business practices. The ED is looking into his financial dealings and assets linked to fraudulent lottery sales.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India today, following the retirement of Justice DY Chandrachud. Khanna, appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2019, has worked on high-profile cases, including those involving Arvind Kejriwal. He will serve as Chief Justice until May 13, 2025.