Prayagraj: A mother and her daughter were killed, and another sustained serious injuries after their kachcha house collapsed in Kaushambi's Bahadurpur village on Sunday. The incident occurred under the limits of Manjhanpur police station at around 9 am when the three members of the family were inside their makeshift kachcha house. The deceased, identified as Prema Devi (55) and her daughter Sadhana (19), were residents of Bahadurpur.Another injured daughter, identified as Aradhana is undergoing ...Read More
Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative functioning. The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Sunday became the first legislature in the country to be powered entirely by solar energy, following the commissioning of a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative func...Read More
No decision has been taken as yet on stopping imports from Russia, the people said, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Both state-run and private refiners are allowed to buy from their preferred sources, and crude purchases remain a commercial decision made by them, several of the people said. Trump blasted India on Wednesday for continuing to purchase most of its military equipment and energy from Russia. The US leader imposed a surprise 25 per cent tariff on India an...Read More
India Navigates a Tightrope: Balancing Russian oil Imports with Global Pressure India finds itself in a complex geopolitical position, continuing to purchase Russian oil despite increasing international scrutiny and potential repercussions. This decision, driven by energy security needs and economic considerations, is drawing both criticism and understanding on the global stage. Let's explore the factors at play,the potential consequences,and what this means for you. For decades, India has...Read More
MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India's central bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but the odds of another cut have risen after the United States slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last week, adding to pressure on growth even as inflation stays subdued. A large majority of economists, or 44 of 57, in a July 18-24 Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 5.50% on August 6. However, sentiment has shifted following th...Read More
KOCHI: The 'future fuel' is here! The first-ever green hydrogen ferry in the country, built by the Cochin Shipyard Ltd, has received the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) approval, paving the way for the deployment of the 50-passenger capacity vessel that boasts of zero pollution, in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It has completed the six-month trial runs in Varanasi. The news is significant as the Kochi Water Metro, which currently uses electric-hybrid passenger ferries manufactured by the CSL, ha...Read More
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's central bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but the odds of another cut have risen after the United States slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last week, adding to pressure on growth even as inflation stays subdued. A large majority of economists, or 44 of 57, in a July 18-24 Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 5.50% on August 6. However, sentiment has shifted following the tariff...Read More
NEW DELHI: A day ahead of the Monsoon Session, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday inaugurated the E-Vidhan (paperless assembly) system and a 500 kW solar power plant at the Delhi Legislative Assembly Complex. With this, all legislative work in the Delhi Assembly will now be conducted digitally, enhancing the pace and quality of policymaking. The solar initiative is expected to generate savings of up to Rs 15 lakh per month, roughly Rs 1.75 crore annually, and is projected to recover it...Read More
Hyderabad: The road widening works for the proposed Metro Rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta in the Old City have gained momentum. HAML Managing Director NVS Reddy stated that the alignment has been carefully designed to be optimal while minimising the number of affected properties. The properties were reduced to 900 from earlier marked 1,100 properties. The MD mentioned that daily review meetings are being conducted with engineering and revenue officials to monitor progress. "Initi...Read More
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty...Read More
Hyderabad: TheTelangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has apprehended 228 accused persons, including 27 women, over the last seven months. The individuals were involved in various cyber crime offences across India. The arrests were made across multiple states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. According to the Cyber Security Bureau, the crackdown covered a wide range of cyber crimes, from fake call centr...Read More
India's semiconductor market is projected to more than double, reaching $100-110 billion by 2030, up from $45-50 billion in 2024-25. A government statement highlighted the urgency to build secure, diversified chip supply chains amid global reliance on Taiwan. India aims to become a trusted global hub, backed by ₹76,000 crore in incentives and over ₹1.55 lakh crore in industry investments. India's semiconductor market is expected to more than double to grow in the range of USD 100-110 billion...Read More
Jamnagar: Vantara, the animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation initiative run by the Reliance Foundation, has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding the relocation of a 36-year-old female elephant, Mahadevi (also referred to as Madhuri), from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mutt in Kolhapur to Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar. In a statement shared on Instagram, Vantara said: "Vantara holds the deepest respect for the emotions and spiritual...Read More
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi, interacted with affected families, reviewed relief efforts, and assured full support from the State and Centre after flash floods and cloudburst devastation. In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi district, including regions affected by flash floods and a cloudburst, to assess the ground situation and extend support ...Read More
India is importing more crude oil from the United States. Imports have increased significantly since January 2025. The rise is particularly noticeable in the April-June quarter. The financial value of these imports has more than doubled. India's imports of LPG and LNG from America have also increased. Both countries are optimistic about their relationship. India has dramatically increased its crude oil imports from the United States since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for h...Read More
The fire was doused in time and its owner Sanjeev said the car suffered minor damage ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Lamborghini Aventador worth nearly Rs 10 crore caught fire in Bengaluru last evening * The sports car belongs to social media influencer Sanjeev, known as Nimma Mane Maga Sanju * Flames appeared on the rear engine side; people used water, sand, and extinguisher to douse fire Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: ...Read More
Kanpur: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday visited the family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur on Sunday and supported the collective appeal for martyr status to all 26 victims. Singh offered condolence to the family and shared comprehensive details about the parliamentary discussions on 'Operation Sindoor'."The families of all 26 victims, including Shubham's relatives, are united in their request for martyr status recognition. We appeal to the Prime Minister to ...Read More
Patna: Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday warned that strict action would be taken against those found selling fertilisers on the black market in Bihar. "They will be sent to jail," he said.Speaking at an event in Patna held to mark the payment of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana by pm Narendra Modi, Chouhan SAID fertilisers must reach farmers without fail. "If someone is found selling fertilisers on the black market, he shoul...Read More
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, here on Sunday, said Telangana is fast developing into a handloom hub with the proposed Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal sanctioned by the Centre expected to attract investments worth ₹10,000 crore providing employment to an estimated two lakh persons. The Modi government had also distributed 100 electronic jacquard weaving machines here and helped establish 31 handloom producer companies. Efforts are also on to revive the Himroo fabrics,...Read More
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has encouraged farmers to diversify their crops beyond paddy to leverage government initiatives, highlighting the disbursement of the 20th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment to over 34 lakh farmers in the state. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday urged farmers to diversify into crops other than paddy to take advantage of government schemes. He said that over 34 lakh of them received the 20th instalment of financial assistance under the ...Read More
high-income households could face losses of up to USD 5,000, noted the report. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * US tariffs may raise average household bills by about $2,400 in the short term * Low-income US households could face losses of around $1,300, three times relative burden * High-income US households may lose up to USD 5,000 but face less financial strain Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The new tariffs imposed by ...Read More
The 4th batch of devotees arrived in Poonch for the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, receiving a warm welcome. Source : PTI Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 1 (ANI): The 4th batch of devotees for Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra arrived in Poonch on Friday. The devotees received a warm welcome from the locals and the administration. A local, Balbeer Singh told ANI, "Today, thousands of pilgrims have been coming here for the past four days from every corner of India. They have come to visit Baba ...Read More
New Delhi: The government is pushing exporters to build and promote homegrown brands to cope with the 25% tariff imposed by the US. It has also sought industry inputs on an employment-linked scheme for certain exports such as marine goods which now faces threat from Ecuador due to the higher tariffs. Officials said reducing testing charges for smaller exporters levied by the Export Inspection Council could also be looked at to ease exporters' concerns on the adverse impact of the tariffs on Ind...Read More
On August 3, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that India's first bullet train service will begin very soon, and will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to two hours and seven minutes. From the Bhavnagar terminus, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off three express trains - the Ayodhya Express, the Rewa-Pune Express, and the Jabalpur-Raipur Express. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also participated in...Read More
Air India cancelled its Singapore-Chennai flight AI349 on Sunday due to a technical issue requiring extra maintenance time. Passengers were offered hotel stays, full refunds, or free rescheduling. The airline said efforts are underway to fly passengers to Chennai soon and minimise inconvenience. New Delhi, Air India on Sunday cancelled its flight from Singapore to Chennai due to a technical issue. The flight AI349 was to be operated with an Airbus A321. In a statement on Sunday, the airline s...Read More
New Delhi: Despite US pressure and potential penalties, India has not directed its oil refiners to halt Russian crude purchases, prioritizing energy security and diplomatic ties. Refiners continue sourcing oil based on commercial factors, even as contingency plans for alternative sources are explored. The decision comes as the Modi government navigates its energy security needs while managing diplomatic ties with Moscow and avoiding further tensions with US President Donald Trump. According to...Read More
New Delhi: Four senior citizens of an Indian-origin family who went missing during a road trip in the US five days ago were found dead on Sunday. The Marshall County Sheriff's office said the senior citizens, all in their 80s, died in a car crash. According to a statement, their vehicle, a light green Toyota Camry, was found in a mangled mess off a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road. The area was so remote that rescue teams took more than five hours to reach the crash site. Sheriff ...Read More
Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has underlined that the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has actively promoted the textile sector through the 'Make in India' programme and is implementing the '5F' strategy: Farm to fibre, fabric, fashion, and foreign markets. In his speech, after inaugurating a week-long festival to celebrate National Handloom Day on Sunday, he observed that the handloom sector had experienced consistent growth over the past 11 years. According to him, this ...Read More
Kaynes Circuits India is poised to invest Rs 4,995 crore for setting up an advanced electronic component manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, said people aware of the developments. The plant would produce 74-layer PCB, HDI PCB, flexible PCB, high-performance laminates, camera module assembly and wire harness assembly, the people said. This would mark the first large scale investment in PCB manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. It underscores plans by the state government to set up a new el...Read More
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on...Read More