More than 150 people were hurt, with eight in serious condition, during a fireworks accident at a temple festival in Kasaragod, Kerala. The incident happened around 12:30 am during the annual Kaliyattam festival at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple.
Suzlon Energy saw its net profit jump 96% to Rs 201 crore for the second quarter of FY25. This rise came from winning a lot of new orders and strong growth in revenue. The company’s revenue grew by 48% to Rs 2,093 crore, but its profit margin dipped a bit.
NTPC Green Energy has gotten the green light from SEBI for a ₹10,000 crore IPO. This part of NTPC plans to grow its renewable energy projects and pay off some debts. The IPO will feature new shares, with some set aside for employees. The company has seen big growth in revenue and profits recently.
In Karnataka's Vijayapura district, a dispute over claims about Waqf land has sparked tensions between the BJP and Congress. Congress minister Zameer Ahmed Khan mentioned that only 23,860 acres are still under Waqf control and denied any land grabs. The BJP accused Waqf of making unauthorized changes to land records, causing worries among farmers about losing their ancestral lands.
About 200 women are stuck inside a hostel in Ranchi, Jharkhand, because of a land dispute. A local tough guy has shut down the dining area, leaving the women without food. The issue has gotten worse due to ownership claims made by the widow of the original landowner.
Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian clairvoyant known for her accurate predictions, expects major global changes from 2025 to 2043. She sees a big conflict in Europe and the establishment of complete Muslim rule. Even with some skepticism, her prophecies keep people interested and spark conversations about future societal shifts.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken control of assets worth Rs 503 crore linked to Nagpur businessman Manoj Jayaswal as part of a bank fraud investigation. These assets were obtained through fake companies and relate to claims of fraud involving over Rs 4,000 crore in stolen loans.
The Taj Hotel in Lucknow got a bomb threat via email on Monday, just a day after ten other hotels received similar threats. The emails demanded $55,000, claiming bombs were hidden on the hotel grounds. Police have searched the locations and found previous threats to be false, while they continue to investigate where the emails came from.
The Union Rural Development Ministry stands by Aadhaar-based wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), calling it a change that boosts efficiency and cuts down on payment delays. Although there are claims about workers being dropped from the system, the Ministry highlights the positive aspects and insists that these changes enhance transparency and accountability.
Volkswagen plans to lay off thousands of workers and close at least three factories in Germany as part of a big restructuring effort. This decision comes amid rising pressures from low demand and competition in the electric vehicle market, increasing tensions between management and workers.