HYDERABAD: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram said that the university is preparing to host its 84th Convocation ceremony on August 19 at the Tagore Auditorium, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. The event will celebrate the achievements of students and honour distinguished individuals who have made notable contributions to society. Addressing the media on Wednesday, he joined by Registrar Prof. G. Naresh Reddy, OSD to VC Prof. S. Jithendra Kumar Naik, Controller of Exa...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday chalked out a plan to keep a tab on punctuality, efficiency and honesty of State government employees. A decision in this regard was taken at the all-secretaries meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. "The issues like action taken for not being present in the office on time, early retirement of government officials and employees who are not performing their work properly, institutional strengthening of action taken against corruption, givin...Read More
Jajpur: A 17-year-old tribal girl from Sukinda Chromites valley in Jajpur district was allegedly trafficked to Madhya Pradesh, where she was sold and later married off to the buyer. Though the incident took place two weeks ago, it came to light after the family of the girl filed a complaint with Kaliapani police on Tuesday night. According to reports, two sisters from Sansailo village under Sukinda police limits allegedly conspired to sell the minor girl. The younger sister, who happens to be a ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the suo motu case titled 'In Re: City hounded by strays, kids pay price,' amid an ongoing debate over the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. Animal activists, celebrities, and some political figures have voiced their objections to the order, highlighting that Delhi and other NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram lack the necessary infrastructure for carrying out the mass relocation within such a l...Read More
Junior lightweight Abel Mejia has prepared for his upcoming bout by sparring Oscar Valdez and Joet Gonzalez, two opponents with conflicting styles. Mejia faces Aston Palicte in a six-round bout Friday at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. Mejia, 8-0 (5 KOs), was initially set to face a come-forward fighter, but now he is fighting a boxer who looks to counterpunch, Palicte is 28-8-1 (23 KOs). Mejia, a 22-year-old from Orange, California, credits the high-quality sparring with getting...Read More
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. In the 21st century, strategic advantage is increasingly defined not just by control over oil or gas, but by access to critical minerals. Among these, rare earth elements (REEs) hold unparalleled importance. REEs are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. They are used in permanent magnets, which are essential for electr...Read More
(Reuters) -Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it had taken pension fund Mercer Super to court, alleging it failed to disclose investigations into major member service failures, including wrong insurance refunds to deceased members. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said Mercer lacked adequate systems to comply with the reportable situations regime, which requires financial services licensees to promptly disclose ongoing investigations into significant breaches o...Read More
Hyderabad: North Telangana districts bore the brunt of heavy rains that disrupted normal life in many parts of the state on Wednesday. People in the northern districts were subject to harrowing times to reach their destinations due to the extensive damage to roads that was made worse by breaches across culverts and bridges on overflowing canals and water bodies. Meanwhile, flights were diverted at Shamshabad airport due to the heavy downpour in Greater Hyderabad limits. Hyderabad-bound flights ...Read More
The flyover is designed to carry metro trains and vehicles simultaneously to ease traffic congestion at the busy junction. The other side ramp of the flyover work is 90% completed, and PMRDA has scheduled to finish the entire project by October 2025. According to PMRDA officials, currently, 88-90% of the work is done. Ganeshkhind Road is being widened to 45 metres to keep traffic moving during construction. Ramps on the Shivajinagar and Aundh sides are almost ready. The Baner and Pashan side r...Read More
Pune: Thirty five year old Sainath, alias Khalibali Dattatray Janrao, was killed by a nephew and his friend in Ambedkar Vasti of Chandan Nagar after he reportedly misbehaved with the aunt, police said on Tuesday. The accused brutally attacked Janrao with hockey sticks, punched and kicked him mercilessly, leading to his death. To avoid the law, the accused nephew himself called up the police and informed them that they had found the victim in an unconscious state. But a deeper probe revealed the...Read More
Vijayawada: The newly-formed Group of Ministers (GoM) met for the first time on Wednesday at the Secretariat here to discuss the modification of district names and boundaries in Andhra Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Ministers Anagani Satya Prasad, P. Narayana, Vangalapudi Anitha, B.C. Janardhan Reddy, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Nadendla Manohar, and Satyakuamr Yadav. The GoM decided to submit its final report on changes to district, mandal, and village names and boundaries by September 15. To gat...Read More
Nellore: State Waqf Board Chairman Sheik Abdul Aziz has directed officials to ensure resumption of Waqf Board lands. Speaking at a video-conference with Inspector and Auditor of Waqf Boards (IAWB) and zonal officials at a State-level meet organised in Nellore, the Waqf Board Chairman said that the State government has been able to retrieve several acres from land-grabbers for the last 10 months across the State. He said that it was proposed to get atleast 50 per cent of lands in coming two mon...Read More
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs...Read More
The Supreme Court order came on an appeal filed by the father of wrestler Sagar Dhankhar challenging the March order of the Delhi High Court granting bail to Sushil Kumar. The Supreme Court Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar, facing trial in the 2021 murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankhar in Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and P K Mishra gave Kumar a week to surrender. The order came on an appeal filed by the father of Sagar Dhankhar ...Read More
NEW DELHI: In a significant decision coming two days after Justice J B Pardiwala-led two-judge bench's controversial order for removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR streets, Chief Justice B R Gavai Wednesday withdrew the case from that bench and posted it for rehearing on Thursday before a three-judge special bench led by Justice Vikram Nath.In the much-criticised Aug 11 order, Justices Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had directed Delhi and NCR civic authorities to "start picking up and roundin...Read More
The bench expressed displeasure over the justification given by the government to remove Gharat as SPP and said that the same was "not in a good taste". The Bombay High Court on Monday questioned the Maharashtra government over the manner in which erstwhile Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Pradip Gharat was removed from the trial in the case related suicide of Dr Payal Tadvi in 2019, allegedly due to harassment by her seniors. The court asked the government lawyer to check with Gharat and infor...Read More
Mumbai: BMC issues notices to owners of abandoned vehicles on public roads TNN Mumbai: The BMC has issued notices to 3,153 vehicle owners to dispose of abandoned, defunct, or scrapped vehicles, which have been illegally left on public roads. According to the civic body, by August 12, a total of 4,325 vehicles were found abandoned in the city, Eastern suburbs, and Western suburbs. Of these, 3,153 vehicle owners have been issued notices under Section 314 of the BMC Act, 1888, while 1,927 defunct o...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove...Read More
Patiala: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday flagged off the first train with a delegation of 500 women sarpanches and panches heading to Maharashtra to pay obeisance at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded and participate in the National Convention of Women Panchayats.Terming it as a 'red letter day', the CM said the delegation departed from the state on Wednesday for Maharashtra to participate in the National Convention of Women Panchayats. He said the delegation comprised represent...Read More
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentin...Read More
Katra: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the langar organisations for their significant contributions during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at the Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath. "Today's felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothing can beat the sp...Read More
MUMBAI: Two days after the Bombay High court asked the state government to check if senior advocate Pradeep Gharat would consider returning as special public prosecutor (SPP) in the 2019 Dr Payal Tadvi suicide abetment case, the state government on Wednesday told the HC that Gharat has expressed willingness to rejoin the case, which has seen multiple delays over the past five years. Additional public prosecutor Shreekant Gavand informed a division bench of justices Ravindra Ghuge and Rajesh Pat...Read More
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel looking into the levy of user fees or toll charges on National Highways (NHs) has raised concerns over the current practice of "perpetual tolling" even after project costs are recovered and a 3% annual escalation, irrespective of the highway quality, traffic volume, or user affordability.While recommending rationalisation and substantial reduction in toll charges on such stretches, its report has also mooted a "tariff authority" for toll fixation. The Public Acco...Read More
Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday presented the 'health vision document' in the Assembly.He outlined the govt's ambitious roadmap to make the state number one in every sector, particularly healthcare. Pathak said the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goes beyond infrastructure such as buildings and roads. It encompasses ensuring health, dignity, and equitable opportunities for every citizen. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is advancing on the path of development guided by the...Read More
A parking dispute between residents of Mundaka and Hajipur villages in Nuh district escalated into violence, resulting in four injuries and several motorcycles set ablaze. The clash, triggered by an argument between two young men, caused chaos and traffic jams. Police have registered a case and assured strict action against those involved in the violence and spreading misinformation. A dispute over parking spiralled into violence along the Haryana-Rajasthan border in Nuh district on Tuesday, le...Read More
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is slated to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 13, for questioning in connection to an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case. Sources indicate the probe revolves around the 1xBet app, with Raina's involvement stemming from potential endorsements. Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged ill...Read More
A shocking incident occurred in Judicial Layout. An assistant engineer with BESCOM was robbed. The 30-year-old woman was attacked inside her paying guest accommodation. An unidentified man allegedly held her at knifepoint. He molested her and stole her mobile phones. The Yelahanka police have registered a case. They are investigating the crime to identify the suspect. A 30-year-old assistant engineer with BESCOM was allegedly robbed at knifepoint by an unidentified man inside her paying guest a...Read More
The viral video from the Bandipur Tiger Reserve shows the elephant charging at the man and running after him before stomping on him. A dramatic incident unfolded in Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve when a wild elephant stomped on a tourist who was trying to take a photograph of the animal. The video is circulating on the internet, sparking a backlash against the man and a conversation about interfering with wildlife. Shared by Daniel Osorio, the viral video shows the elephant charging at the...Read More
Kolhapur: Several environmentalists have raised concerns over the public works department's (PWD) decision to plant nearly 60,000 trees alongside the highways of Kolhapur and Sangli districts. The plan includes planting non-native species like gulmohar along with a native species of kadamb tree. Environmentalists objected to the monotonous method and demanded that a mix of native plant varieties be planted.The PWD is currently running a campaign to plant such trees. So far, 11,000 trees were pla...Read More
KOLKATA: Election Commission Wednesday gave Bengal chief secretary Manoj Pant time till August 21 to comply with its directions to suspend four state officers and lodge FIRs against them and a data entry officer. The officers, working in Baruipur East and Moyna assembly segments, are facing allegations of lapses in voter inclusions in local electoral rolls.Pant, who met EC officials in Delhi much before the 5pm deadline he was set, told EC that Bengal had formed a three-member committee to probe...Read More