The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Bandi Nageswara Rao, Tahsildar of Fort Warangal mandal, after searches revealed properties and valuables worth over ₹50 crore, allegedly acquired through corrupt means. The ACB officials conducted simultaneous searches at seven locations, including Rao's residence, the homes of his family members, his office and other premises. Preliminary findings revealed possession of properties valued at ₹1.15 cror...Read More
Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has sold two of her residential properties in Mumbai for a combined value of Rs 12.50 crore, according to property registration documents available on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Maharashtra. The transactions, reviewed by online property portal Square Yards, were registered in August 2025. The two apartments are located in Oberoi Springs, a premium residential complex in Oshiwara, Andheri West -- one of Mumbai's most pr...Read More
Kolkata: Nearly 10 years after his first match against Iran, a 0-3 loss in Bengaluru, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had said he felt could have done more. When they met again, India lost 0-4 but Sandhu told HT in a recent interview that he and the team had given "absolutely everything." Monday's 0-3 defeat to defending champions Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup could feel like the away loss against the Asian heayweights in 2016. There was no denying who were bossing in Hisor, Tajikistan, but after 89 minut...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court today expressed serious doubt over the correctness of its 2014 ruling in Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust, which had exempted minority schools, both aided and unaided, from the purview of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, while pronouncing judgment in a batch of civil appeals relating to teacher eligibility and promotions, observed,...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Floating toilets in Assam, women-led plastic waste management in Odisha, and plastic waste-based road construction in West Bengal -- these were some of the innovations presented by states and Union territories at a roundtable on the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) on Monday. The Centre reviewed the achievements of the states, identified gaps and helped with a future roadmap. The conference, convened by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) brought ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) GSAM Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, on Monday sold a 2.7 per cent stake in Zinka Logistics Solutions for Rs 295 crore through an open market transaction. US-based Goldman Sachs Asset Management oversees approximately USD 2.9 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of March 31, 2025. According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, GSAM Holdings LLC offloaded 49.09 lakh equity shares, representing a 2.74 per cent stake in Zink...Read More
Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) In the wake of heavy rains forecast, authorities in Jammu on Monday extended the closure of all government and private schools by another day, while the University of Jammu also postponed all examinations till September 4. In a forecast issued this evening, the local meteorological office predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of Jammu division on September 2 and 3. "There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur and Reasi and...Read More
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 1 (PTI) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to reward the state police chief with a plum post before his retirement and in appointing an in-charge DGP in his place. Also, he took potshots at Chief Minister M K Stalin's official trip to Germany and wondered if it was really meant to attract investments to Tamil Nadu. Terming it as "politically motivated," the posting of Shankar Jiwal, as the first ch...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Chip company Kaynes Semicon will allot 27,778 compulsorily convertible preference shares, offering up to 10 per cent share capital upon conversion, to US Technology International (UST) for collaboration in the semiconductor packaging business, according to an exchange filing. Kaynes Semicon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India Ltd, is setting up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant in Sanand, Gujarat. Kaynes Semicon Private Limited ...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar), Sep 1 (PTI) Fancied India produced a dominant performance to crush Kazakhstan 15-0 in an utterly lopsided game and march into the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup hockey tournament with an all-win record here on Monday. Abhishek (5th, 8th, 20th and 59th), Sukhjeet Singh (15th, 32nd, 38th), Jugraj Singh (24th, 31st, 47th), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (26th), Amit Rohidas (29th), Rajinder Singh (32nd), Sanjay Singh (54th), Dilpreet Singh (55th) scored the goals for India. Pool A toppe...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 1 (ANI): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday afternoon departed by road for Ferozepur to begin his visit to the flood-affected districts of Punjab from September 1 to 4. According to the tour programme, the Governor will visit the flood-affected areas of Ferozepur and Tarn Taran on September 2, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot on September 3, and Hoshiarpur and Sri Anandpur Sahib on September 4. During the visit, Kataria will meet with the aff...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 1 (ANI): Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha was talking about alleged "vote theft" in the assembly elections, since people have refused to give votes to his party. "Rahul Gandhi has got scared of the public, and this is the reason he is talking about vote theft. People are not voting for his party. He doesn't have faith in people, elections and democracy. If he h...Read More
India's Defence Self-Reliance Gets Boost: Rajnath Singh Announces Progress On Indigenous Powerful Jet Engine Monday, September 01, 2025 by Indian Defence News India is accelerating its journey towards defence self-reliance with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announcing concrete progress on the development of a powerful indigenous jet engine, a landmark step in the nation's aerospace and defence sector. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Singh stressed that dependence on foreign powers for cr...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): As the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra', Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday pledged that the opposition will not let votes be stolen in Bihar ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls, standing firm on his allegations of vote theft. "We pledge - not a single vote will be stolen in Bihar. We will protect democracy and the Constitution with all our might," Gandhi posted on X. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha extended his gratitude towards prominent opposition le...Read More
Gurugram Rain Alert: In view of the heavy rains that have disrupted life in the Gurugram district of Haryana, the District Disaster Management Authority on Monday issued an advisory. The department has ordered all schools in the district to conduct online classes on Tuesday, September 2, while all corporate offices and private institutions are advised to allow their employees to work from home. According to the Indian Metrological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall of over 100 mm was recorded in ...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday advocated for stronger ties with Europe, emphasising that promoting Odisha's cultural heritage and handicrafts in European countries would bring greater pride and international recognition to the state. According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Majhi expressed the state government's intent to strengthen cooperation with European nations during a meeting with a group of Indi...Read More
Lucknow, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China as "historic." He said that even China has expressed support for India's firm stance against terrorism. The Minister also said that terrorism has become a global menace, and no responsible nation supports it. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Minister Nishad said, "Prime Minister Modi had pledged to eliminate terrorism, and India has made significant progress. Chi...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 1 (ANI): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday afternoon departed by road for Ferozepur to begin his visit to the flood-affected districts of Punjab from September 1 to 4. According to the tour programme, the Governor will visit the flood-affected areas of Ferozepur and Tarn Taran on September 2, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot on September 3, and Hoshiarpur and Sri Anandpur Sahib on September 4. During the visit, Kataria will meet with the aff...Read More
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said. The PM assured Mann of all help and support, the sources said. Asserting that Punjab is facing the worst floods in the recent history, Chief Minister Mann assured the people that the state government is with them in this hour of crisis and every e...Read More
Mumbai: A viral reel featuring the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' jodi of Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji has left netizens in awe. Shared by Shah Rukh on his Instagram handle, the video features the actors dancing on the track, 'Tu Pehli Tu Aakhri', from Aryan Khan's directorial debut 'Ba**ds of Bollywood*' "National award... hum dono ki adhoori khwahish poori ho gayi... yay... congratulations Rani, you are a queen and love you always," Shah Rukh wrote alongside the video. Soon, fans went on a nostalg...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): In a significant move aimed at boosting women cricket globally, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the upcoming ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the decision will lead to a 297 increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men Cricket World Cup 2023. In another boost for women cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women @CricketW...Read More
Patna, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Nabin launched a blistering attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav following the conclusion of their Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar on Monday. While the Opposition has claimed the yatra was a success and received overwhelming support from the people of Bihar, Nabin alleged otherwise. Taking a jibe at the Opposition, Nitin Nabin questioned why the final rally at Patna's Gandhi Maidan was cancelled i...Read More
CHENNAI: After getting detailed feedback from the cadres, the PMK's Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC), constituted by founder Dr S Ramadoss, has completed its deliberations and submitted its recommendations in sealed cover. The DAC was led by PMK's MLA P. Arul (Salem West). He said on Monday that his nine-member team has discussed issues especially about the persons who "disturbed" the reputation of the party. He added that the meeting lasted for more than two hours before making the final de...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) reported a total of 179 registered cases across the state in the first eight months of the year, seizing Rs 33.12 lakh in trap cases and recovering assets worth 44.33 crore from various departments. From January to August, ACB registered 179 cases, out of which 108 were trap cases, 11 disproportionate asset cases, 18 criminal misconduct cases, 18 regular enquiries, 21 surprise checks and three discreet enquiries. 167 public servants, includi...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Actor Janhvi Kapoor's performance in 'Param Sundari' not only impressed her fans but also left her beau, Shikhar Pahariya, in awe. On Monday, Shikhar took to Instagram and sent out a PDA-filled shout-out to Janhvi. Sharing a snip from the film, Shikhar wrote, "My dream, my queen (red heart and crown emojis) wow wow wow." Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Param Sundari' opened in theatres last Friday, receiving a decent reaction on it...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited actor Nana Patekar's residence and had a sacred darshan of Lord Ganesha. CM Devendra Fadnavis has also welcomed Lord Bappa home. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 30 offered prayers at the residence of Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, where he paid his respects to Lord Ganesh during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present duri...Read More
Hyderabad: The GHMC said it ahd completed arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of Ganesh Nimajjanam. On Monday, Commissioner R.V. Karnan inspected immersion facilities along PVNR Marg, reviewed barricading, lighting, crane setups and control room arrangements. Immersion points have been prepared at 20 major lakes and 72 artificial ponds. Across all locations, 134 static cranes and 259 mobile cranes have been installed. At Hussainsagar, in coordination with the tourism department, nine boat...Read More
Mumbai: India's current account reversed to a deficit in the April-June quarter on the back of a higher merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Monday. The current account deficit (CAD) stood at $2.4 billion, or 0.2 per cent of GDP, in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared with a surplus of $13.5 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the preceding quarter. CAD is a measurement of a country's trade where the value of the goods and services it im...Read More
New Delhi (ABC Live): The SCO Summit 2025 Outcome in Tianjin was defined by the optics of Modi-Putin-Xi Togetherness -- a symbol of Global South solidarity. Yet behind the unity on stage, China, Russia, and India pursued distinct strategies. The summit not only showcased institutional growth for the SCO but also exposed divergent ambitions among its biggest members. Data Recap: Analysis: China used the SCO Summit 2025 to reinforce its role as the financial and technological anchor of the Glob...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The officials of Shahdol forest range are struggling to cope with the challenge posed by the growing numbers of elephants, which came from the neighbouring areas. In all, 24 elephants reached Shahdol from neighbouring Chhattisgarh during different periods of time and made Shahdol their home. Now forest officials are asking villagers to get accustomed to having them around, learn to live with the elephants and challenges they pose. "There are at least 24 elephants in Sh...Read More