Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (PTI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday asked the Odisha DGP to file a report within two weeks in connection with the reported attack on a journalist in Nabarangpur district. The scribe was allegedly attacked by a drug addict on August 29 in Papadahandi area in the district for filing a complaint against him. The journalist has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition, the NHRC said in a release. "The Commission has observed that the contents ...Read More
Patna, Sep 3 (PTI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday charged the BJP-led NDA with the practice of "impure and insincere politics" by calling for a Bihar bandh in protest against alleged abuse hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during the Congress' "Voter Adhikar Yatra". The former Bihar deputy chief minister, who was with Rahul Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, during the fortnight-long yatra, responded to questions from journalists about the five-hour-lo...Read More
Kolkata, Sep 3 (PTI) A section of teachers in West Bengal, who lost their jobs after a Supreme Court order, have written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Speaker Biman Banerjee, urging them to discuss and address their issue on the last day of the special session of the Assembly on September 4. They have also urged them to convene an all-party meeting to find out a possible way forward. The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) would hold teacher recruitment exams on September 7 for...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Shares of infrastructure company Vikran Engineering on Wednesday ended with a discount of over 1 per cent against the issue price of Rs 97. The stock started trading at Rs 99.70, up 2.78 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. During the day, it hit a high of Rs 101.73 and a low of Rs 93.26. The stock later ended at Rs 95.64, a discount of 1.40 per cent. At the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 99, up 2 per cent. It later gave up early gains and ended at Rs 95.71, a decline ...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged India to press its close ally Russia to return to peace talks over the war in Ukraine, days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional summit in China. Wadephul told a news conference Wednesday that despite enormous efforts by Europe and the United States, Russia hasn't been willing to enter negotiations, a challenge New Delhi could possibly address. "The only demand is that weapon...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris has tipped Aiden Markram to be the most sought-after player at the upcoming SA20 season four auction, to be held on September 9. Under Markram's captaincy, Sunrisers Eastern Cape won two successive SA20 titles in 2023 and 2024, and before becoming runners-up in the 2025 season. But Markram chose to go back in the auction, though Sunrisers can still use the Right to Match (RTM) card. The RTM card allows a franchise t...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) While some states raised concerns over possible revenue loss on Wednesday at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, new estimates suggest that states will remain net gainers under the current GST framework, even after a potential rejig in tax rates. The SBI Research report has projected that states are likely to receive at least Rs 10 lakh crore in State GST (SGST) collections in FY26, along with an additional Rs 4.1 lakh crore through tax devolution from the Cen...Read More
Mumbai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Alia Bhatt has extended her prayers to all those affected by the floods in Punjab. Sending love, strength, and prayers, Alia hoped that every affected family would get the support required for them to heal and rebuild their lives. Taking to the stories section of her Instagram handle, the 'Jigra' actress wrote: "My heart goes out to everyone affected by the floods in Punjab. Sending love, strength and prayers to all those impacted, and gratitude to the pe...Read More
Bengaluru, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's supporter H.C. Balakrishna on Wednesday reiterated his earlier assertion that sacked minister K.N. Rajanna was planning to join the BJP. K.N. Rajanna is a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the supporters of the CM and Dy CM have accused each other of preparing to join the BJP. Senior Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna, a staunch supporter of Dy CM Shivakumar, who earlier claimed that Rajanna is all ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A person from minority community including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian from neighbouring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered into India on or before 31st December, 2024 - with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification. The ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought TMC MP Mahua Moitra's response to a plea filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai against an order restraining him from publicising the issue related to custody battle over a pet dog. Justice Manoj Jain issued notice to Moitra on the appeal and asked the parties why don't they sit together and sort out the issue out of court. The two were reportedly in a relationship but parted ways later. The court was informed that the suit filed bef...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday called for developing a structured training module for Anganwadi workers, describing them as the "first teachers" in a child's life. Speaking at the launch of Guidelines for Co-location of Anganwadi Centres with Schools, Pradhan said Anganwadi workers play a critical role in shaping early childhood care and education (ECCE) and must be given opportunities to enhance their skills. "Many Anganwadi workers are highly commit...Read More
PNNJamnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 3: In a significant move to fuel its growth and enhance manufacturing capabilities, Krupalu Metals Limited, a key player in the brass and copper industry, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the SME platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE SME). The IPO, a fixed-price issue aiming to raise ₹1,347.84 lakhs, will be open for subscription from September 8, 2025, to September 10, 2025.The company's decision to go public underscores its ambiti...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (Zaggle), India's leading spend management company announced a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Under the partnership, Zaggle will introduce its innovative prepaid card solutions designed to help Standard Chartered's corporate customers to seamlessly manage expenses and enhance control over corporate spending and therefore offer greater convenience to their employees. The prepaid card offering will cater to...Read More
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 3: This festive season, brands are not just advertising, they are racing to secure their place on Truecaller Ads, the communications platform that sits at the center of India's celebratory moments. Also Read | Devendra Fadnavis an Architect of Historic Decisions on Maratha Quota, Says Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil. With billions of calls and messages exchanged during the festive surge, marketers are increasingly turning to Truecaller to ...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 3 (ANI): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with environment think tank International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), released the Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP) for the city on September 2. Developed by iFOREST in collaboration with the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC), the plan provides a roadmap to address rising temperatures, humidity, the Urban Heat Island effect, and the growing demand fo...Read More
CHENNAI: India has taken another step towards self-reliance in space technology with the launch of VIKRAM-32, the country's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor. Developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and fabricated at ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, this processor is the successor to the older VIKRAM-1601, a 16-bit chip that has powered ISRO's launch vehicles for more than a decade. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled...Read More
Guwahati, Sep 3: The immortal creations of Assam's cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika were presented before a global audience at the ongoing World Expo in Japan, on Wednesday. To commemorate the Birth Centenary of the legendary artiste, a special event was organised at the multi-purpose hall in the India Pavilion. The event celebrated Hazarika's creative legacy and artistic journey, bringing his contributions to the international stage during this milestone year. Cultural artistes from Assam empha...Read More
New Delhi, September 3: A person from minority community including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian from neighbouring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered into India on or before 31st December, 2024 - with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification. The declaratio...Read More
Mumbai, September 3: The cabinet sub-committee chairman on Maratha reservation and Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is the real architect of historic decisions, including the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette providing Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community. Minister Vikhe-Patil, who, along with members of the cabinet subcommittee, held talks with pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Tuesday, fu...Read More
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (Zaggle), India's leading spend management company announced a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Under the partnership, Zaggle will introduce its innovative prepaid card solutions designed to help Standard Chartered's corporate customers to seamlessly manage expenses and enhance control over corporate spending and therefore offer greater convenience to their employees. The prepaid card offering wil...Read More
New Delhi: A person from minority community including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian from neighbouring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered into India on or before 31st December, 2024 - with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification. The declaration, allowing n...Read More
India's outlook remains robust. The country recorded 8 per cent steel demand growth in 2024 and is expected to grow more than 7 per cent in 2025. India is expected to emerge as a major growth centre for global steel demand over the coming decades, even as China's dominance wanes. China, which accounted for 49 per cent of world steel consumption in 2024, is projected to see demand fall by an average of five to seven million tonnes (Mt) annually over the next decade. China's share of global dema...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Coal production from India's captive and commercial mines during April to August of the financial year 2025-26 has recorded a robust 11.88 per cent growth over the same period of the previous year, while dispatches of coal from mines have risen by 9.12 per cent during these five months. These positive trends indicate enhanced operational efficiency and more effective utilisation of mining capacity across the sector, according to a statement issued by the Minist...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, on Tuesday, defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the wake of fresh corruption allegations by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, asserting that while corruption is a nationwide issue, "at the very least, Nitish Kumar does not tolerate corruption in any form". Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Manjhi said, "This is not just about Bihar. Such things are happening across the entire country. A corrupt person is corrupt, no matter whe...Read More
Hyderabad, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an interim relief to former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday restrained the state government from taking any action against them till further orders in the case relating to alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project based on the Ghose Commission's report. The court restrained the government from taking the action while adjourning the hearing ...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Indore-based cartoonist Hemant Malviya booked for posting objectionable caricatures on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) on social media during the Covid pandemic. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria also disposed of the matter, after it was informed by the counsel appearing for Malviya that his client has posted his apology on his Facebook and Inst...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Responding to BJP's Amit Malviya claims that he holds two active EPIC numbers, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday said that this is exactly the issue that his party is highlighting and raising questions on the working of the Election Commission. Speaking to ANI, Khera demanded CCTV footage to investigate who is being made to cast a vote from the New Delhi constituency in his name. He asked ECI why his name is still on the list from the New Delhi constit...Read More
Mysuru: Condemning the Dharmasthala Chalo rally and the visit of BJP leaders to the family of late Soujanya, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned the BJP's stance and asked them to clarify whether they are supporting Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala, Veerendra Heggade, or Soujanya's family. It may be recalled that the family has alleged that Soujanya, a minor girl, was kidnapped, gang-raped, and murdered by persons close to the temple authorities. Speaking to the media in Mysuru on Tu...Read More
Chandigarh, Sep 2 (PTI) A fresh spell of rain lashed several parts of flood-hit Punjab and Haryana where swollen rivers have inundated large tracts of land and disrupted normal life, officials said on Tuesday. According to the weather department, several places in the two states received rain during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am Tuesday. Among other places in Punjab, Amritsar received 18.3 mm rain, Patiala 70.5 mm, Bathinda 5 mm, Faridkot 1 mm, Gurdaspur 32.8 mm, Mansa 10 mm while Mohali h...Read More