WhatsApp will roll out the functionality to more users in the coming weeks

One of the key announcements included the Meta-verified badges on WhatsApp. In a one on one chat with businessline Sandhya Devanathan, VP, Meta in India explained the significance of these propositions for businesses on WhatsApp and consumers alike.

Audit needs to verify whether crucial fiscal steps recommended by Finance Commission have been met

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances

LDF confident of victory in a seat they have won since 1996. UDF hopes to wrest back the constituency, a one-time stronghold. NDA going all out to make a strong presence

While chemists, toll booths were accepting the now-demonetised Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes, they ran out of change as people rushed to offload their notes

While Rane and Rajkumar Badole cross over to the BJP’s allies as part of seat adjustment in the ruling coalition, the party receives a jolt in Navi Mumbai with Sandeep Naik joining NCP (SP)

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also indicated his party could contest 100 seats

"We are now aggressively working on spreading awareness about our symbol 'mashaal'," MLA Udaysingh Rajput said, adding that he will also raise farmers' woes as part of his campaign

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is expected to face his nephew, Yugendra Pawar of the NCP (SP), marking the second political battle within the Pawar family over control of Baramati seat; 38 candidates in first list, including 26 sitting MLAs

High-stakes triangular contest in Mumbai’s Mahim Assembly seat among Shiv Sena, Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT), and MNS

Congress leaders reiterate that there is no conflict within the Maha Vikas Aghadi

The Central Election Committee of the party announced this selection of candidates for various constituencies across the State, focusing on a mix of experienced leaders and new faces

Mr. Raut also hit out at the NDA government at the Centre over some of the railway accidents in the country during its tenure

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has announced a total of 76 candidates so far and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP 49. It’s a direct fight between the two parties in Anushakti Nagar (Mumbai), Parali, Mohol, Majalgaon, Phaltan and Parner

The ruling alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, has yet to announce candidates for 53 seats and the Opposition MVA for 29 seats; the Assembly has 288 seats; candidate selection for a few seats creates ripples in NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT)

Nearly 8,000 candidates, including those from major political parties in the ruling Mahyuti as well as the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), filed nominations for the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra at the end of the process

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tours Baramati villages, addresses key issues ahead of elections and assures continuation of popular schemes

Families have turned foes in at least five constituencies, with the NCP split powering several clashes between relatives; the Pawar stronghold of Baramati will see NCP chief Ajit Pawar take on his nephew

Devendra Fadnavis is contesting from the Nagpur South-West Assembly constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra election

Election Commission’s SST seizes ₹24 crore worth of diamonds, gold, and silver near toll booth in Maharashtra

Talking to reporters in Gondia, Praful Patel said the allegations against Mr. Malik have not been proved in the court of law

Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty withdraws nomination from Borivali, Mumbai, after being denied ticket for upcoming elections

For farmers, the Nationalist Congress Party promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi scheme amount from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per year.

The party leader unveils Maharashtra Assembly polls manifesto with promises of free education, stable prices for essential items, and scrapping Dharavi project

Jairam Ramesh charged four questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is holding rallies in Nanded and Akola on November 9, 2024

Congress CMs and Karnataka Deputy CM respond to PM Modi and Home Minister Shah’s remarks, highlighting welfare guarantees and job creation

Nearly 202 citizens above 85 and with disabilities ‘home voted’ in Thane for Maharashtra Assembly polls, increasing voter turnout

After releasing the BJP’s manifesto for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls, Mr Shah also said his party will not allow religion-based reservation in the country.

The NCP (SP) leader said the BJP and its allies avoided discussions on corruption in this elections as they themselves were engulfed in corruption. Ms. Sule refuted Mahayuti’s claims that the Maha Vikas Aghadi had copied schemes such as Ladki Bahin in its manifesto.

Bollywood stars looked gorgeous on Dusshera, and we can certainly try some of these styles during the festive season.

Malavika shows off her long tresses... Shriya craves for a holiday... Nimrat visits a temple...

A programme to mentor sustainable enterprises hopes to provide the push

The three private players increased their tariffs by 11-25 per cent in July

What if I told you that a musical note is technically a chord? Well, I’m partially right.

Ice Age: Collision Course”, the fifth in the Ice Age series, releases today across the country. Join Scrat as he explores space and enjoy his adventures.

India’s air cargo industry is well positioned to scale up further, thanks to a strong airport cargo infrastructure