In what could flare up as another face off between the Centre and the Delhi government, the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister Atishi was forcefully evicted from her official residence at 6, Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines. The chief minister’s office also put out a statement, saying Lt Governor Vinai Saxena gave the direction to remove Atishi’s belongings at the behest of the BJP. In the afternoon, a cycle-rickshaw and a mini truck were seen leaving the CM’s residence with a cupboard and some cardboard boxes. The baggage scanner near the entry gate was covered with a…
Author: Editor's Desk, Tattva News
India’s consumer durables sector, currently contributing 0.6% to the nation’s GDP, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%, reaching US$ 35.73 billion (Rs. 3 lakh crore) by 2029, according to a report by EY Parthenon and CII. The sector’s GDP contribution is expected to increase by 1.5 times, aiming to become the fourth-largest market for consumer durables by 2027 and the global leader in this industry by 2030 while also creating 500,000 new jobs. Partner and national leader for the consumer product and retail sector at EY Parthenon, Mr. Angshuman Bhattacharya, stated, “India is…
Smaller cities, particularly Tier-II and Tier-III locations, are expected to see 25 million square feet (msf) of new retail supply by 2029, according to a report by JLL India. This expansion is driven by increasing consumer demand, availability of land, and a historical lack of quality retail developments in these markets. Chief Economist and Head of Research and REIS at JLL, Mr. Samantak Das, noted that North Indian Tier-II and Tier-III cities like Ludhiana, Jaipur, and Lucknow will account for 44% of the total upcoming retail supply. In comparison, southern India is projected to contribute 30%, with Coimbatore, Malappuram, Thrissur,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) workers at the party’s headquarters in the national capital. He hailed the BJP’s win in the Haryana Assembly polls as a victory of its politics of development and good governance. Addressing the party workers, the Prime Minister said the people of Haryana have done wonders. “Jaha doodh-dahi ka khana, waisa hai apna Haryana’…Today is the sixth day of Navratri, the day of Maa Katyayani. Maa Katyayani is sitting on a lion with a lotus in her hand. She is blessing all of us. On such a holy day, lotus has bloomed…
The Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) staged a strong comeback on Tuesday, October 8, after its dismal performance in the last 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The party won 42 seats on its own, and Omar is all set to become the Chief Minister for the second term. He was the Chief Minister from 2009 to 2015 in his first term. Omar registered handsome victories in both Budgam and Ganderbal constituencies. However, Congress, the alliance partner of the JKNC, fell short of expectations as it could win only 6 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has…
U.S. scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for discoveries and inventions in machine learning that paved the way for the artificial intelligence boom. Heralded for its revolutionary potential in areas ranging from cutting-edge scientific discovery to more efficient admin, the emerging technology on which the duo worked has also raised fears humankind may soon be outsmarted and outcompeted by its own creation. Hinton has been widely credited as a godfather of AI and made headlines when he quit his job at Google last year to be able to more easily…
As Narendra Modi completed 23 years in public office, serving both as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as the Prime Minister of India, the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to work tirelessly towards building a “Viksit Bharat”. Addressing the nation, PM Modi acknowledged the progress made over the years but emphasised that much more remains to be accomplished. He assured the public that his energy and dedication would only grow stronger in the years ahead as he continues to push for India’s collective goals. Reflecting on his journey, the Prime Minister expressed…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Left-wing extremism (LWE) was on its last legs in India and the country would be rid of the problem by March 2026. Addressing a review meeting attended by chief ministers of eight LWE-affected states, Shah said for the first time in 30 years, deaths due to LWE violence in India had fallen below 100, and it’s a huge achievement. He said in all 13,000 LWE cadres had surrendered arms and joined the mainstream in the last ten years. Shah appealed to youngsters still waging Maoist battles to surrender and seek benefits of Centre’s…
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday. The Nobel assembly said in a statement that the laureates discovered a new class of tiny RNA molecules, which play a crucial role in gene regulation. “Their groundbreaking discovery revealed a completely new principle of gene regulation that turned out to be essential for multicellular organisms, including humans,” the assembly said. The winners for medicine are selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute Medical University and…
India survived a late scare to open their account in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with a record-breaking win over Pakistan on Sunday, October 6. Harmanpreet Kaur’s India took down arch-rivals Pakistan in their second match of the tournament, with a six-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With the ball, a disciplined India restricted Pakistan to 105 for eight but then adopted an overcautious approach while batting before Harmanpreet helped them achieve the target of 106 in 18.5 overs and register their first win of the tournament. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur guided the 106 run-chase but went back retired hurt…