Bengaluru: Criticising Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar for apologising over singing the RSS anthem, the BJP, on Tuesday, chided that if not for the motherland, should Indians hail the lady from Italy (indirectly referring to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi). Responding to Shivakumar's apology over singing the RSS anthem, the Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader R. Ashoka said, "If Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has to apologise for bowing to Mother India...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alert...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26 (ANI): Mira Rajput has showered her daughter, Misha, with love and blessings as the little one turned nine on Tuesday. Mira took to her Instagram to share a picture of Misha to extend her birthday wishes. Happy 9th Birthday to our sunshine sweetheart. My baby girl is a big girl! Fly my darling, she wrote in the caption, further also tagging her husband, actor Shahid Kapoor, in the post. In the picture, the star couple daughter could be seen posing for th...Read More
Greater Noida Dowry Murder Case: In Greater Noida, Vipin, the primary suspect in his wife's dowry murder, was injured during a police encounter. He tried to escape after being arrested for allegedly torturing and killing his wife. Police opened fire when he attempted to flee. Vipin is now hospitalized under police guard. The investigation into the dowry death is ongoing. Greater Noida Dowry Murder Case: Vipin, the main accused in the Greater Noida dowry murder case, was injured in a police enco...Read More
Gold prices fell ₹250 to ₹1,00,370 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at ₹1,00,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped ₹150 to ₹1,00,050 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Friday. It had settled at ₹1,00,200 per 10 grams in the preceding session. However, silver prices rallied by ₹1,000...Read More
Una (Himachal), Aug 25 Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur has told students at a school event in Himachal Pradesh that Lord Hanuman might have been the fir.. Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur has told students at a school event in Himachal Pradesh that Lord Hanuman might have been the first space traveller and urged students to value the country's millennia-old traditions, knowledge and culture. The former Union Minister made these remarks while addressing a National Space Day event at Jawahar Navo...Read More
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The Quad group of countries is important for India and Japan for issues including critical minerals, India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, adding that the prime ministers of the two countries would discuss the grouping this week. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to visit Japan on August 29-30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit during which he will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. Modi will then fly to the Chinese port city of Tianj...Read More
Apex exporters body FIEO raises alarm over rising US tariffs. Indian goods face increased duties from August 27, 2025. Textile manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have stopped production. Cost competitiveness is worsening. FIEO urges government support. They seek interest subvention schemes and export credit. Focus is on MSMEs. Diplomatic engagement with the US is crucial. Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over high US tariffs on Indian goods and said that te...Read More
Manoj Jarange declined the Maharashtra government's request to postpone the Maratha quota demonstration in Mumbai despite the Ganesh festival. He insisted on a 10% reservation for Marathas under the OBC category, threatening a peaceful march to Mumbai if the demand isn't met. Jarange emphasized the Marathas' dwindling patience and readiness for action, urging the government to grant their rights. The Maharashtra government's bid to dissuade Manoj Jarange from demonstrating in Mumbai seems to ha...Read More
New Delhi is set to take a hard line on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China next week, insisting that the joint declaration must carry a strong condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border attacks. The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday made it clear that India will not allow terrorism, particularly the kind perpetrated from across the border, to be glossed over in the summit's final communique. "As far as the declarati...Read More
Bengal Warriorz announced Devank Dalal, who was the most expensive Indian player at the recent auction, as its captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Devank was signed for Rs. 2.205 crore by Bengal Warriorz and heads into the upcoming season after a record-shattering run last year. In Season 11, he finished as the league's top raider, with 301 raid points, and became one of the few players to ever cross the 300-point mark in a single season. Just two years ago, during the 10th ...Read More
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied anticipatory bail to a Nuh resident accused of transporting cows for slaughter, citing the cow's sacred status and potential for public unrest. The court emphasized the emotional and cultural significance of cows in India, highlighting the accused's history of similar offenses and the need for custodial interrogation. The cow is a pious animal and "certain acts" can severely impact peace when they offend beliefs of a "significant population group", the P...Read More
Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that a vehicle just ahead of his convoy fell into a river when he was on his way to reach Ladakh's Drass, and that two people were rescued from the vehicle. The union minister of parliamentary affairs shared a post on his official social media handle, 'X', stating that his convoy was on time to reach the spot after the incident. He said that the two people who were inside the vehicle were safely rescued. "Before reaching Drass in Ladakh, one vehicle ...Read More
The image was shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is hinting at the final chapter of his celebrated career. The director, who is currently in Kochi shooting his big-budget Hindi film Haiwaan, revealed that he plans to retire from the industry after completing his 100th film. He also confirmed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will make a special cameo appearance in Haiwaan. What's Happening * Haiwaan brings together Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles,...Read More
The Karnataka High Court on August 22 clarified that it had not passed an order allowing bike-taxi aggregators to operate and that the state was free to act, without harassing bike owners Days after they resumed plying bike taxis in Karnataka, Rapido has rolled out "Bike Direct" to continue operations, while Uber and Ola are no longer offering the service, two days after the Karnataka High Court clarified that it had not issued an order permitting them to operate again. Moneycontrol found that...Read More
Lalbaugcha Raja 2025: The much-awaited first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been revealed, sparking excitement across Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. This iconic Ganesh idol known as the King of Lalbaug continues to attract millions of devotees each year symbolizing faith, devotion and cultural unity. First Look of Lalbaugcha Raja 2025 The idol of Lalbaugcha Raja was revealed On August 24, showing Lord Ganesha seated beautifully on his grand throne. The divine presence of Lord Gane...Read More
China has begun construction of a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, sparking concerns in India that Beijing could control water flows to Arunachal Pradesh. China's plans to create a mega dam in Tibet have sparked concerns in India over reduced water flows on the Brahmaputra river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters. According to Xinhua news agency, China has officially begun construc...Read More
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hopes the Supreme Court will set a deadline for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir when it hears the case in October. He highlighted his government's efforts to push for restoration, including a cabinet resolution and direct appeals to the Prime Minister. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set a deadline on the restoration of statehood to the Union territory after it hears the case in October. T...Read More
Sambalpur, August 25, 2025: IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, successfully hosted the national flagship talk show "Ideas Matter Most." The two-day event, with the theme ""Navigating the Intersection of Tech and Entrepreneurship Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047," witnessed the participation of policymaker, education leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to deliberate on India's growth trajectory. With a mission to create a platform that champions the transformative power of...Read More
Penny stock under ₹5, Vantage Knowledge Academy, rallied 5% in intraday deals on Monday, August 25, to its upper price band following the official launch of its Chartered Global Investment Banker (CGIB) certification program. The company, with a market cap of just ₹142 crore, informed exchanges earlier in the day that its CGIB program was officially launched on August 23, 2025, at the MoneyExpo event held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The CGIB certification is a comprehensive, thr...Read More
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of insulting the state by calling its people "thieves". At a Bardhaman event, she alleged that the Centre withheld funds despite the state answering queries, and criticised Modi for ignoring corruption in BJP-ruled states while targeting West Bengal. Launching a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while referring to the BJP leader's re...Read More
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) saw a significant reduction in LPG under-recoveries during Q1 FY26, decreasing by approximately 35% due to price hikes and moderated sourcing costs. Despite this improvement, under-recoveries remained substantial, leading to a cumulative burden. The LPG under-recovery for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed a sharp decline in the first quarter of FY26, narrowing by nearly 35 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to a report by Care Edge Ratings. The report ...Read More
US President Donald Trump made at least four attempts to talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone in recent weeks, but the Indian leader refused to talk to him, according to German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine. The Mainz-based newspaper of record suggests this to be the result of the "depth of his [Modi's] anger, but also his caution". The attempts by President Trump to talk to PM Modi came even as his administration hit India with 50% tariffs, the highest for any country ...Read More
While no casualties were reported in the incident at the TVS Motor showroom, the Pune Fire Brigade rescued a man stuck inside the service centre. A showroom and service centre of TVS Motor in Pune's Bund Garden Road caught fire, leaving as many as 60 two-wheelers gutted, Monday night. While no casualties were reported in the incident, the Pune Fire Brigade rescued a man stuck inside the service centre. Pune Fire Brigade officials said 60 vehicles, including new and old electric and petrol-ope...Read More
Dono apne ne, Inshallah - Haris Rauf fires a warning to Gautam Gambhir's India The 31-year-old Pakistan National Cricket Team pacer Haris Rauf has issued a massive warning to the India National Cricket Team ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. The arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to lock horns with each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 despite the war-like situation between the two countries a few months back. Tensions between India and Pakistan were at their peak in April-May 2025, following...Read More
The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the weekly Karunya KR-720 lottery, drawn at 3 PM. Prizes range from Rs 1 crore to Rs 100. Winners have a 30-day window to claim prizes. Results are published in the Kerala Government Gazette. Karunya Lottery Results KR-720 is among the seven lotteries that are held by the Kerala State Lotteries Department weekly. The draw for the Karunya KR-720 lottery takes place at 3 pm. An alphabetical code identifies each lottery, and the code for the Karunya l...Read More
India's leading video game developers and publishers, including Nazara Technologies, Ludo King maker Gametion, and FAU-G: Domination creator nCore Games, are setting up a new industry body for greater representation, after the Centre introduced the new gaming legislation earlier this month. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association (IGPDA) will aim to provide a unified voice for India's interactive entertainment industry, focusing on innovation, collaboration and policy inputs. The...Read More
Pathankot: Due to continuous rainfall over the past few days in both hilly and plain areas, water levels in rivers and streams passing through Pathankot district -- including the Ravi, Ujh, Jalalia, Chakki, and various canals and drains -- have exceeded their normal capacity. Consequently, the administration has issued warnings to the residents of the areas in advance.On Monday morning, water was released from the Ranjit Sagar Dam (Shahpurkandi), causing a further rise in the levels of Ravi rive...Read More
Eternal Ltd, formerly known as Zomato, has been served with three orders by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, raising a demand of more than ₹40 crore. The orders, issued by the Joint Commissioner (Appeals)-4, Bengaluru, cover the period between July 2017 and March 2020. According to the company's regulatory filing late on Monday, the confirmed demand comprises GST of ₹17.19 crore, interest of ₹21.42 crore, and a penalty of ₹1.71 crore. ALSO READ: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal want...Read More
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai is more than a festival -- it's a cultural celebration that transforms the city into a sea of devotion, art, and grandeur. Every year, thousands of pandals compete to create breathtaking themes, intricate decorations, and powerful idols of Lord Ganesha. For devotees and travellers alike, these iconic pandals are an unmissable part of the experience. Here are seven of the most famous Ganpati pandals in Mumbai that stand out for their devotion and artistry. 1. Lalbaugch...Read More