Prayagraj (UP), Aug 19 (PTI) The North Central Railway's Prayagraj division will levy charges on passengers carrying luggage beyond prescribed weight limits and install baggage scanners at stations to curb carriage of narcotics and other prohibited items, officials said on Tuesday. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Himanshu Shukla told PTI that unbooked luggage is often found in large numbers during train journeys and narcotics have been detected in such baggage. Under the plan, baggage sca...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 19 (PTI) The five guarantee schemes implemented by the Karnataka government accounted for 15 per cent of its revenue expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-24, said the CAG report, which was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. The Congress government implemented the five pre-poll guarantees after it came to power in May 2023. The five guarantee schemes are 'Gruha Jyothi' offering 200 units electricity free to every household, 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme promising Rs 2,000 to every woman...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], August 19 (ANI): A red alert has been declared in Belagavi district for Tuesday and Wednesday due to continuous heavy rainfall, officials said. People have been advised to venture out only if necessary, while schools have been shut for safety reasons. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation, and a decision regarding declaring a holiday for Wednesday will be taken by the evening, based on further devel...Read More
MUMBAI: Small car prices may decrease by up to 10% if the applicable tax slab is reduced from 28% to 18%. As part of the wider reforms to boost economic growth, the centre has proposed moving from four tax slabs to a simplified two-rate system: 5% for essential items and 18% for most other goods. Luxury and sin products are likely to face a steeper levy of around 40%. "Cars currently are under the 28% GST band and if GST is rationalised to 18% then prices for entry-level cars can come down by ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India Post on Tuesday announced that it has entered a new era of digital transformation with the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 -- Advanced Postal Technology (APT). The initiative, led under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guided by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, is being hailed as a milestone in India Post's journey towards Digital India. The advanced postal technology platform is designed to bring faster, more reliable a...Read More
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to regulate online real money gaming platforms, PTI reported on Tuesday. The bill is likely to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. "The Cabinet has approved the bill to regulate online gaming platforms that involve real money. The government is trying to table the bill in Parliament on Wednesday," a source told PTI. The decision follows observations from the government that online money gaming provides a means to facilitate money laundering, f...Read More
JAMMU, Aug 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, August 20, as part of the Government's listed business. Alongside this, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, and the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill will also be tabled. The agenda further includes consideration of a motion to refer the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) India on Tuesday said there is no change in its position on Taiwan and New Delhi's relationship with it focuses on economic, technology and cultural ties. The clarification came after the Chinese foreign ministry misquoted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as saying during his talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Taiwan is part of China. The Jaishankar-Wang talks took place on Monday evening shortly after the Chinese foreign minister landed in Delhi on a...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Tuesday opposed a government notification allowing duty-free import of raw cotton till September 30, calling it a death warrant for cotton framers across the country. In a statement issued here, the amalgam of farmer unions accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "duplicity and betrayal". "The government has said that the elimination of import duty on cotton as well as Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) is necessary in the pub...Read More
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Manika Vishwakarma, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2025, said that former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen and her mother are her two role models in life. The grand finale of the Miss Universe India pageant was held in Jaipur on August 18, where Manika was crowned by Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, taking over the title from last year winner. After winning the show, Vishwakarma shared that she has two role models in her life...Read More
NELLORE: With urea supplies meant for agriculture facing the risk of diversion to industries, officials in Prakasam district have been asked to step up surveillance and carry out inspections across multiple sectors. According to the agriculture department, the district requires 54,468 metric tonnes of urea for the current kharif season (April-August). So far, 34,051 MT has been supplied, of which 30,565 MT has already been sold. Another 30,597 MT remains available for farmers. Departments have...Read More
NEW DELHI: Prioritising rural, urban infrastructure and investing in people, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday called for raising the investment rate of gross domestic product (GDP) to 35 per cent to achieve the ambitious growth target of 8 per cent in the country. It also urged the government to maintain sustainable, growth-oriented energy policies that prioritise affordability and efficiency while balancing climate commitments with economic and social objectives. "The investment rate must incr...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, will mark a major step towards trust-based governance, further strengthening ease of living and ease of doing business in the country. Presenting the Bill in the Lok Sabha, the minister requested that it be referred to a Select Committee for detailed scrutiny. Goyal emphasised that the reform would reduce judicial burden by empowering d...Read More
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to set up a new airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs 1,507 crore. The airport, to be completed in two years, will have an annual passenger handling capacity of 2 million and 1,089 acres (around 440.06 hectares) of land is being provided free of cost by the Rajasthan government for the project. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the greenfield ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has become the world's 3rd-largest solar energy producer, doubled its solar manufacturing capacity and achieved its COP26 renewable energy target five years ahead of its Paris agreement goal, with renewables now powering over 50 per cent of the country's total installed electricity generation capacity of 484.82 GW. After crossing 100 GW of solar power, the country is on track to reach 500 GW of clean energy by 2030 and net-zero by 2070. Projects like lar...Read More
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 19 (ANI): A portion of the road near the Bhoothnath bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district was damaged on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall and the rising water level in the Beas river. In view of the continuous downpour, landslides, and blocked roads, all educational institutions in Kullu district were ordered to remain closed on Tuesday, as per an official directive issued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The order, issued by Dep...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 19 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 57 crore for the construction of the Singtali bridge, which will connect the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of the state, stated an official release. The total length of the proposed Singtali bridge on the Ganga river in Kaudiala- Vyasghat Motorway KKM 01 is 150 meters. The construction of the bridge will strengthen the connectivity between the two regions. With the rapid constru...Read More
- India's economic growth momentum remains strong and resilient, even in the face of rising US tariffs, according to S&P Global Ratings. In a major vote of confidence, the global rating agency upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' with a stable outlook -- marking the country's first upgrade in 18 years. S&P attributed the upgrade to strong domestic demand, fiscal consolidation, and accommodative monetary policy. It forecast India's economy to grow at an average...Read More
Agentic AI, where autonomous agents execute end-to-end workflows, can shorten the gap between experimentation and value realisation, helping GCCs to position themselves as innovation hubs Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are moving away from year-long artificial intelligence projects to a quicker 90-day pilot cycles as agentic AI adoption gathers pace, say experts. The change is being driven by the need to show faster results to parent companies, cut risks and keep up with rapidly evol...Read More
Gold prices in India fell slightly on August 18, trading below Rs 1,02,000 per 10g for 24-carat gold. In Mumbai, it was Rs 1,01,170 per 10g. Gold Price In India, August 18: Gold prices fell marginally on Monday morning to trade below Rs 1,02,000 per 10 gram for 24-carat across India, amid signs of cooling of geopolitical tensions. In Mumbai, gold prices traded at Rs 1,01,170 per 10 gram for 24-carat gold. Likewise, the price for 22-carat gold was Rs 92,740 per 10 gram. Silver too witnessed a f...Read More
A three-year safeguard duty on steel imports, initiated by DGTR due to increased imports and declining domestic profits, faces strong opposition. GTRI's report suggests this duty could negatively impact auto, engineering, and construction sectors by raising input costs. Stakeholders argue that the duty will harm export competitiveness and create sourcing challenges, despite domestic steelmakers' profitability. The three-year safeguard duty on steel imports by Directorate General of Trade Remedi...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: The School of Law at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, proudly announced the successful completion of its prestigious 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme, conducted recently. This landmark initiative was organised under the aegis of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, marking another milestone in the institution's commitment to transformative legal education. Since i...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday the goods and services tax (GST) would be reformed and taxes lowered by Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, set to be celebrated in October this year. "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you. Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in goods and services tax. We are bringing next-generation GST reforms that will reduce the tax burden across the country," he said during a sp...Read More
Kerala, August 18: The results of Kerala Lottery for Kerala Bhagyathara BT-16 on Monday, August 18, will be announced at 3 PM today and the official results will be published on the website at 4 PM. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping ₹1 Crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of these results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. Kerala Lottery: Results for Bhagyathara BT-16 for Monday, 18-08-2025. You can also check the results at ke...Read More
New Delhi, August 18: Toyota Camry Sprint Edition is launched in India. The Hybrid Electric vehicle comes with a dual-tone exterior design. It features matte black tape detailing on the engine hood, roof, and trunk of the vehicle, which gives the sedan a bold and sporty appearance. The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition price in India is set at INR 48,50,000 (ex-showroom). The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition is offered in five dual-tone colour options. It includes Emotional Red & Matte Black, Platinum Whi...Read More
Kochi, Aug 18 (PTI) Kerala Local Self Government Department (LSGD) minister M B Rajesh on Monday visited M A Abdullah Moulavi, a 104-year-old man who achieved digital literacy through a government programme, and said he is the "hero of the real Kerala story". He said Moulavi, a native of Asamannoor panchayat in Ernakulam district, has proved that age is not a barrier for learning. "Maulavi is Kerala's pride. He is the hero of the real Kerala story," he told reporters here. Stating that Kerala...Read More
Bhubaneswar: A well-marked low pressure area formed over the west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts is likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression within the next 12 hours, informed the India Meteorological Department. The system is expected to cross the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts around forenoon on August 19, 2025. Under its influence, several Odisha districts are likely to experience very heavy to...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives in the electrocution during a Krishnaastami procession in Ranga Reddy district, while also assuring full medical support for the injured. State IT & Industries Minister and In-charge Minister for the erstwhile Ranga Reddy district, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, visited Gandhi Hospital and consoled the bereaved families of the Victims. Du...Read More
New Delhi: Aadhaar is one of the most crucial documents for verifying identity and address in India. It's widely used for accessing various government services, and the photograph on the Aadhaar card also plays a key role in identity verification. However, many people face issues with unclear or outdated photos printed on their Aadhaar. If you're not happy with the photo on your Aadhaar card, there's no need to worry as updating it is now simple and affordable. To make things easier for citizen...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (PTI) Five people were electrocuted and four others injured when a chariot came in contact with overhead electric wires during the procession organised as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday in Ramanthapur when the chariot with Lord Krishna's idol was being taken out in a procession, they said. The vehicle, pulling the decorated chariot, ran out of fuel, following which nine people were pushing i...Read More