New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's natural diamond polishing industry recorded 18 per cent surge in exports in July on year-on-year (YoY) basis as it had cranked up production to meet the anticipated festival demand in the US, a report said on Thursday. The industry is projected to see a 28-30 per cent decline in revenues, dropping to approximately $12.50 billion this fiscal year, down from $16 billion last fiscal year due to the impact of US tariffs, a report from credit ratings agency...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday intensified her attack against the BJP-led government at the Centre and asserted her resolve not to let anyone take away the voting rights of the people. Addressing the foundation day event of her party's students wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) at Mayo Road in central Kolkata, the Chief Minister once again claimed the Centre has hatched plans to conduct National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) through E...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equity indices fell sharply to end the session nearly one per cent lower on Thursday -- a day after the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods came into effect. Sensex ended the session at 80,080.57, down 705 points or 0.87 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,754 against last session's closing of 80,786.54 amid selling across the sectors. The Index further extended the losing momentum to hit an intra-day low at ...Read More
Chandigarh [India], August 28: Chandigarh University has received overwhelming response in terms of campus placements for engineering students. More than 500 Multinational Companies have conducted their campus placements in which record 5000 job offers were offered to students of various engineering streams which included Computer Science Engineering, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospac...Read More
Bhopal, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After adopting a formal resolution to ensure full 27 per cent reservation for OBCs, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday that the government has decided to hold a meeting with the advocates of all parties before September 10. The Supreme Court is going to start the day-to-day hearing on the case from September 23, and before that, the government will meet the advocates, said the CM Earlier in the day, a formal resolution was unanimously adopted by Madhya ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 28: Authorities on Thursday announced closure of all schools, both government and private, across Jammu division till August 30 in view of heavy rains and related disruptions. An order issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary stated that continuous downpours had caused waterlogging in many school premises, restricted access in low-lying areas, and posed threats of landslides and shooting stones in hilly regions. The order pointed out that road damage in ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that an Imam allegedly sexually abused a 7-year-old boy at a mosque in the Jhabreda area of Uttarakhand's Roorkee last week. According to the Press report, the boy had gone to the mosque for religious studies when the perpetrator allegedly took him to his room by force and committed the heinous act. The Imam also threatened the child with dire consequences if he disclo...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian stock market tumbled on its second consecutive session, ending in the red territary on Thursday due to the additional 25 per cent import tariffs by the US on Indian imports, which came into effect a day earlier. At the end of the trading session today, BSE Sensex was down 705.97 points or 0.87 per cent at 80,080.57, and the Nifty 50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 211.15 points or 0.85 per cent at 24,500.90. From its recent hig...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Also Read | Mirabai Chanu Secures Commonwea...Read More
Hyderabad Traffic Advisory: Cyberabad traffic police on Thursday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory in the aftermath of road damage caused to the Nagpur Highway (NH44) due to torrential rains. The advisory outlines traffic diversions to ensure smooth vehicular movement. The affected stretch between Kamareddy, Dichpally, and Armoor sections has been closed. Meanwhile, the commuters are urged to take alternative roads to reach their respective destinations. Heavy vehicles approaching from Hy...Read More
Chandigarh: In a pleasing development for women in Haryana, the Nayab Singh Saini led BJP government has announced the implementation of the much awaited Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana under which eligible women will get Rs 2,100 monthly assistance. The rollout of the scheme marks the fulfillment of the Saini government's major poll promise. Chief Minister Saini announced the implementation of the scheme after a cabinet meeting on Thursday. Saini said that the Lado Laxmi Yojana will be implemente...Read More
Hyderabad: Anurag Kashyap has always thrived on surprises, and this time the filmmaker has pulled one off with Nishaanchi. He kept the film under wraps for nearly nine years before dropping its teaser earlier this month. The project carries an added intrigue. It marks the screen debut of Aaishvary Thackeray, son of Smita Thackeray and grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. "The whole idea was that people should discover the film when the teaser drops. This unnecessary build-up often raise...Read More
Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has cancelled the Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2021, which was conducted for 859 posts. It ruled that the selection process was compromised following the high-profile paper leaks. The order was passed by Justice Sameer Jain in a petition filed by Kailash Chandra Sharma and others. On August 14, the court had reserved its judgment after hearing arguments from both parties. The petitioners had alleged that the paper leak took place at three levels, which compromised...Read More
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme...Read More
Srinagar: A political confrontation has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over the tragic deaths of over 100 Hindu pilgrims during recent flash floods in the last fortnight. The National Conference-led government squarely blamed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for permitting the pilgrimages despite severe weather warnings. The Omar Abdullah government has sought a central government probe into the handling of the situation. The deaths, largely concentrated at the Machail Yatra in Kishtwar and the Ma...Read More
Mumbai: Stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday as investor confidence took a hit after the United States imposed additional tariffs on Indian goods. The Sensex fell by 706 points, closing at 80,080.57, while the Nifty dropped 211 points, ending the day at 24,500.90. This comes after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose an extra 25 percent tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50 percent. The move is seen as a response to India's continued purchase of oil from...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 28 (PTI) A three-member judicial commission headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora on Thursday submitted its report on the November 2024 violence in Sambhal to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The panel members, including Arora, retired IPS officer Arvind Kumar Jain, and ex-IAS officer Amit Mohan Prasad, met the chief minister and submitted their report on the violence that erupted near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on November 24 last yea...Read More
Bhopal, Aug 28 (PTI) All political parties in Madhya Pradesh are unanimous on giving 27 per cent to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday. He said the concensus emerged during an all-party chaired by him. Earlier, the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh crossed swords on many occasions over the issue of 27 per cent reservation for OBCs, following which the matter reached the Supreme Court where it is pending. The CM on...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) India's natural diamond polishing industry faces a 28-30 per cent fall in revenues to USD 12.50 billion in this financial year as the steep 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian exports by the US kicks in, a report said on Thursday. An additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian products entering the American market came to effect on Wednesday after the US administration's move to penalise India for purchasing Russian oil. This is on top of the 25 per cent the reciprocal tariff...Read More
New Delhi, August 28: Kohima, Aizawl, Itanagar, and Gangtok have emerged as the safest cities for women in India, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025, released on Thursday. The report, based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, ranked these Northeast cities alongside Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai at the top of the national safety index. The index assigned a national safety benchmark of 65%, categorising cities as "much above", "above"...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Residents of 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) could see their life expectancy increase by two years compared to 2017 if India achieves its revised target of a 40 per cent reduction in particulate pollution by 2026, a new report said on Thursday. Launched in 2019, NCAP aimed to cut 2017 particulate pollution levels in 130 highly polluted cities by 20-30 per cent by 2024. In 2022, the government revised the target to a 40 per cent reduction ...Read More
Meerut/Agra (UP), Aug 28 (PTI) A pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine has turned into a nightmare for several families after a deadly landslide claimed several lives. A family from Mawana in Meerut was struck by tragedy when a sudden lightning strike killed two sisters. The deceased have been identified as Neera Verma and her sister Chandni. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday on the pilgrimage route. Family members said Amit Verma (40), his wife Neera (35), their daughter Vi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) A Communist Party of India delegation met the full bench of the Election Commission of India on Thursday and discussed issues ranging from the ongoing special intensive revision in Bihar to the implementation of model code of conduct, party General Secretary D Raja said. The meeting was held as part of a series of interactions the poll panel is holding with political parties. Raja told PTI that they were invited by the Election Commission for the meeting. The delegation ...Read More
New Delhi: The investigation into the alleged dowry death of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati has taken a new turn, with hospital staff claiming that Nikki told them she suffered burns due to a cylinder blast at her in-laws' home. According to a doctor and a nurse present at the time, Nikki was conscious and able to speak when she was brought to the hospital on 21 August. According to the media reports, CCTV footage from outside the hospital shows Nikki being carried out of a car by her mother-in-law, f...Read More
Mumbai- Lollapalooza is coming to India for its fourth run, bringing several popular artists such as Linkin Park with it. The American rock band has made it official; they're coming to India for the first time with their guitars revved up on January 25, 2026. Hopefully fans will be rocking it out with them at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai. The announcement was made through a newsletter shared to fans, with Linkin Park co-founder even stating -- "India has been somewhere we've wanted to play f...Read More
New Delhi: Smartphone addiction is increasing continuously from children to youth, which is also a matter of concern for everyone. You must have seen in many schools and colleges that students carry smartphones to pass their free time. As soon as they get a chance, they start using smartphones in the classroom itself. To deal with the increasing addiction to smartphones, a few days ago, Australia decided to ban social media for teenagers. Now South Korea has made a big decision regarding mobile...Read More
Moscow: India has invited Russian companies to invest in innovative space ventures in the country and tap its vast market, Ambassador Vinay Kumar has said. The Government of India has offered lucrative schemes to create a conducive atmosphere in the space industry, Kumar said while addressing a function at the Indian Embassy here Tuesday to mark the second National Space Day. The event commemorated the deployment of the Pragyan Rover on the Moon aboard Chandrayaan-3 August 23, 2023. Recalling...Read More
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress' Lok Sabha leader Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday said that it was his party MPs who forced Union Home Minister Amit Shah to sit in the fourth row and present the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament. Addressing the foundation day event of his party's student wing Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), Banerjee said, "They brought a Bill to change the Constitution at midnight thinking they will pass it. They thought the country is their property and they c...Read More
Mumbai: Filmmaker-choreographer and YouTube star Farah Khan has announced a new show titled "Aunty Kisko Bola" and welcomed her brother Sajid Khan and Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja as the first judges for it. Farah took to Instagram, where she shared a video of Sunita and Sajid coming on stage. The text on the video read that "Welcome to the grand talent show... Hunt for India's No.1 aunty. A talent show only for aunties. Hunar ki koi age nahi hoti." "TOMORROW!! Our new show on my channel.. AUNT...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 28 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday suspended all its committee meetings till September 5 in view of the inclement weather. Jammu and Kashmir has been pounded by heavy rain for days, triggering flash floods and landslides at several places. In an official communique, the Assembly Secretariat said that all meetings of House Committees, including Financial Committees and other committees, stand postponed or cancelled in light of the adverse weather condi...Read More