New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Centre of betraying farmers by removing the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, alleging that the move was taken under pressure from the US. Kejriwal said the decision would render domestic farmers uncompetitive, as US cotton would now be available Rs 15-20 cheaper per kg than Indian cotton. He claimed that India's textile industry will procure cheap...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) US researchers have developed a new and highly effective generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to rapidly detect exposure to the H5N1 virus -- behind avian influenza or "bird flu", and bolster national surveillance as the virus continues to spread in other animals. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, revealed that the AI tool quickly scans notes in electronic medical records and identifies high-risk patients who may have be...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput have added another feather to their professional lives, as they collaborate for a new venture. As partners in both life and work, the star couple look forward to balancing their personal bond with a shared vision. Mira Rajput heaped praise on her husband, hailing his passion and disciplined approach toward life. "Shahid's passion for dance and his discipline toward work and fitness have resonated with this projec...Read More
Mumbai, August 28: Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen has celebrated daughter Alisah's 16th birthday with a loving message. She went on to praise her achievements, kind heart, and new role as school captain. Sushmita took to Instagram, where she shared 19 images featuring her along with Alisah and her elder daughter Renee. It featured their happy moments from their holidays and celebrations together. For the caption, she wrote: "Happpyyyyyy 16th Birthday Shona @alisahsen47 T...Read More
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa on Thursday called for urgent intervention from the Union government to support exporters hit by the US tariff hike. He criticised New Delhi for remaining "mute" without consulting key states such as Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra during what he described as "extremely tumultuous times." In a social media post, Rajaa said Tamil Nadu had consistently supported the Centre when Washington imposed tariffs in the name of national interest. "While we i...Read More
Mumbai: A tragic incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district has left an entire community devastated after a portion of a four-storey building collapsed in Virar, killing 15 people, including a mother and her young daughter who had just finished celebrating birthday. The collapse occurred shortly after midnight on August 27, when the rear section of the 13-year-old Ramabai Apartment in Vijay Nagar crumbled without warning. Among the victims were 24-year-old Aarohi Joyal and her one-year-old daug...Read More
Doddaballapura: Festivals are an occasion when the artists let loose their creativity. While the Ganesh festival is known for the huge idols of Lord Ganesh, an artist is drawing attention for making idols that are just a little more than a centimetre long. Jyoti Shantaraju can create beautiful Ganesh idols in various shapes and sizes, with the miniature size bringing in a unique charm. The smallest idol made by her is just 1.2 cm in size, which she claims has found a place in the Universal Book...Read More
New Delhi, August 28: Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd. (MASPL) to manufacture the main fuselage of its H125 helicopter, marking a strengthening of the collaboration between the two companies and the government's 'Make in India' drive. Work on the project will begin immediately at the MASPL factory in Bengaluru, with the first fuselage delivery scheduled for 2027. "This new contract with Mahindra Aerostructures is a testament to the strong capabilities...Read More
New Delhi, 28 August 2025: With a significant approach towards synergizing the City Gas Distribution Plan, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has come across a remarkable milestone. To achieve the target, a strong and coordinated synergy between the states and the entities is imperative. PNGRB has set a Minimum Work Programme (MWP) target of 12.63 crore PNG Domestic Connections, 18,336 CNG Stations, and 5.46 lakh inch-km of pipeline infrastructure to be achieved by 2034 and has assi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India AI market is on the cusp of hyper-growth phase, seen at USD 28.8 billion by 2025 but faces severe talent crunch with only one qualified engineer available for every 10 open GenAI roles, a report by TeamLease Digital said on Thursday. As per the report, the most in-demand capabilities are specified prompt engineering, LLM safety and tuning, AI orchestration, agent design, simulation governance, and AI compliance and risk ops are among increasingly sought-after AI sk...Read More
"It's been close to 3 months since we last posted here. The Silence wasn't Absence. It was Grief," wrote RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wait for an IPL title finally ended on June 3, when they defeated Punjab Kings by six runs and clinched their maiden title. To celebrate this joyous occasion with their fans, the franchise planned to organise an event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, however, the celebrations met an unexpected tragedy. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and ot...Read More
The first look of Shilpa Shirodkar as Shobha in the upcoming epic Jatadhara is out. The poster, unveiled on Wednesday, instantly grabbed eyeballs for its dark, mystical energy and Shilpa's striking screen presence. The makers are calling Jatadhara a supernatural epic that blends mystery, tantra, and human greed. And if the first look is anything to go by, Shilpa's character is set to become the heart of the film. Shilpa Shirodkar said "I am so happy and thrilled to be a part of Jatadhara. It's...Read More
Aryavir plans to take advice from his father, former international Virender Sehwag The Delhi Premier League has given some young stars an ideal platform to excel. In the ongoing season, some blazing performances have been witnessed, especially from budding batters. One of the young stars who has made a name for himself is Virender Sehwag's son, Aryavir. The young batter, playing for the Central Delhi Kings, smashed two consecutive fours off Navdeep Saini, an India international, in his 16-ball ...Read More
IN-SPACe facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to Indian companies, aiming to reduce import dependence and boost self-reliance. These technologies span sectors like biomedical, solar panel bonding, and aerospace. The agreements, involving NSIL and recipient industries, mark a significant step in commercializing space technologies and expanding their applications beyond the space sector. India's space sector promoter IN-SPACe on Wednesday said it has facilitated the transf...Read More
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in recent decades become strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff, imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil, was added to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many imports from the South Asian nation. It takes total duties as high as 50% for goods as var...Read More
Skoda India Announces Exchange Carnival Across 6 Major Cities Skoda Auto India rolls out a special Exchange Carnival this August across its expanding network of showrooms, offering customers a seamless experience while upgrading to a Skoda. As part of the initiative, the brand is hosting an extensive Exchange Carnival featuring free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on old car trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the Skoda Auto India model range. Also Read: PM Modi T...Read More
(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell as traders looked past US efforts to force India to quit buying Russian crude, and broader markets carried a risk-off tone. Global benchmark Brent dropped below $68 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $64. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stepped up the pressure on New Delhi to halt purchases of Russian energy after Washington doubled a levy on imports from the country to 50%. Calling Indians "arrogant," he cast the conflict in Ukraine as "Modi's war,...Read More
Mexico plans to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, affecting goods like cars, textiles, and plastics. This move, part of Mexico's 2026 budget, might extend to other Asian nations. China opposes these restrictions, emphasizing the importance of independent decision-making among nations. Mexico's government is poised to implement higher tariffs on imports from China, targeting sectors such as automotive, textiles, and plastics as part of the forthcoming 2026 budget proposal. This development wa...Read More
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 28: Surat based, Abril Paper Tech Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of sublimation heat transfer paper, is planning to raise up to Rs. 13.42 crore from its SME public issue. The company has received approval to launch its public issue on SME Platform of Bombay Stock Exchange. The public issue opens for subscription on August 29, 2025 and closes on September 02, 2025. Interactive Financial Services Ltd. is the book running lead manager of the issue. Also Re...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi...Read More
Bengaluru : The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by ISRO to five Indian companies. The tripartite agreements were signed between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient industries, and IN-SPACe at its headquarters in Ahmedabad. The transfers are aimed at driving commercialization, strengthening self-reliance, reducing imports, and enabling wider applications of space technologies in sectors such as a...Read More
Hyderabad : In a significant stride toward inclusive healthcare, Ashray Akruti -- an NGO dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities -- has strengthened its partnership with Optum India by launching the Ashray Akruti Mobile Hearing Clinic. This fully equipped mobile unit is designed to deliver comprehensive hearing healthcare services directly to underserved communities in Hyderabad, bringing essential care to the doorsteps of those who need it most. The initiative brings state-of-the...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28: Swiggy Limited, India leading on-demand convenience platform, is set to redefine dining experiences yet again with the return of its much-anticipated Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2025. Starting August 22, during the entire upcoming festive season of 2 months, food lovers across 50+ cities in India can enjoy up to 50 discount on dining at 20,000+ top restaurants across categories including cafes, pubs, bars, luxury dining, and family dining res...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh on Thursday backed Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil who is facing sexual harassment charges over allegedly sending obscene messages to some women. He accused the police of registering false case against the suspended Congress member without receiving any complaint or finding evidence. "FIR lodged by the Crime Branch against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was a "false case" and will not stand in court," he said. The Congress MP from Mavelikkara...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Thursday called the US's 50 per cent tariff on India a tariff war against a sovereign nation and urged the Centre to pursue its own independent economic and foreign policies. "Our party, the Communist Party of India, strongly condemns what the Trump administration is doing as far as the tariff is concerned. It is nothing but a tariff war on sovereign independent nations in the world," Raja told ANI. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Thursday hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks labelling the 'Gujarat Model' as a "model of theft," accusing him of misleading people and undermining democratic institutions. Sharpening his attacks, the Union Minister stated that whatever Rahul Gandhi says is far from reality. This came after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi augmented his allegations of "vote theft" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Un...Read More
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Centre of betraying farmers by removing the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, alleging that the move was taken under pressure from the US. Kejriwal said the decision would render domestic farmers uncompetitive, as US cotton would now be available Rs 15-20 cheaper per kg than Indian cotton. He claimed that India's textile industry will procure cheaper imports before October...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Class 5 Girl Found With Severe Burns in Washroom of Amla Tola K...Read More
Nalanda: Bihar's Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar was attacked and chased by angry villagers for nearly a kilometre on Wednesday, August 27, when he visited Jogipur Malawan village in Nalanda district to meet the families of nine people killed in a recent road accident. Villagers Alleged Delay According to officials, the minister, accompanied by a local MLA, arrived at the village to offer condolences. Within minutes, a large group of residents surrounded them, expressing anger over wh...Read More
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Chamoli Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory informing about the blockage of Joshimath-Malari road route due to debris falling before Surai Thota. Continuous work is being done to remove the debris using JCB machines on the route, and the route is expected to open by evening. Also Read | Fake Job Racket Busted in Jharkhand: Over 200 Unemployed Youths Duped With False Promises of Employment in Seraikela, 4 Arrested. "The Joshimath-Mal...Read More