Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provi...Read More
Thane/Mumbai, Aug 3 (PTI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists allegedly vandalised a dance bar near Panvel in Navi Mumbai, prompting police to register a case against 15 individuals, officials said on Sunday. A viral video shows some men storming into Night Riders Bar on the outskirts of Panvel late on Saturday night, vandalising furniture, smashing liquor bottles, and damaging the property, police said. The incident occurred hours after MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned the functioning...Read More
Patna: Body of a 70-year-old 'mahant' (priest) was found at Bahadurpur ghat of Gandak river under Minapur police station area in Muzaffarpur district on Sunday. Associated with Ram Janki Muth, the priest went missing on Saturday night, prompting a search operation by the muth's officials and the police. Locals suspect a land dispute related to the muth might be the motive behind the murder. Police, however, said an investigation is going on.The deceased was identified as Rambabu Singh (70), a re...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense rainfall activity across Kerala over the coming days, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south Tamil Nadu. Several districts in the state have been placed under Orange and Yellow alerts till August 7, with southern Kerala likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall. According to the IMD, the weather system currently lies at an altitude of 5.8 km above ...Read More
Complaints are routed directly to authorities for quick resolution The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh directive for all food business operators (FBOs) across the country, including restaurants, cafs, dhabas, and street-side eateries, to visibly display their FSSAI licence or registration certificate along with a QR code that links to the Food Safety Connect App. This move, according to the authority, is aimed at empowering consumers and making it easier ...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Four fishermen from Kankadapal village under Baliapal block in Odisha's Balasore district have gone missing after setting out to sea early Saturday morning. A massive search operation involving multiple agencies is currently underway. The missing have been identified as Gopalgiri, his sons Madhusudan Giri and Rabindra Giri, and Madhusudan's brother-in-law, Jagannath Pal -- all members of the same extended family. According to local sources, the group left the shore around 8 am in ...Read More
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is...Read More
Mumbai: More than 1,000 citizens, including Jain spiritual leaders, undertook a protest march from Colaba Jain Mandir to Gateway of India on Sunday, to protest the ban on feeding pigeons in the city.Jain muni, Nareshchandra Ji Maharaj, also announced a fast unto death on Aug 10 in order to demand the resumption of feeding of pigeons. "Hundreds of pigeons have died of starvation in Mumbai in the past few days because the state authorities have forcibly stopped animal lovers from feeding the birds...Read More
Panvel, Maharashtra - In a late-night incident that has sparked an inquiry, members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) allegedly stormed into the Night Riders Bar on the outskirts of Panvel on Saturday night, vandalizing the premises and causing important damage. The party cited concerns over alleged obscenity at the establishment. According to police reports, a group of MNS workers descended upon the Night Riders Bar, leading to the destruction of furniture, the smashing of liquor bottle...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former Telangana minister K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday cautioned people that if they vote for the ruling Congress party in by-elections, it would stop even the existing welfare schemes. He strongly criticised the Congress party's 20-month rule in Telangana, calling it incompetent, anarchic, and riddled with corruption. Rama Rao was addressing a meeting of party workers from the Jubilee Hills constituency, where the...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Sunday uncovered a staggering pile of disproportionate assets allegedly amassed by Golap Chandra Hansdah, a Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) posted in Boudh district. Acting on credible inputs, simultaneous house searches were launched across multiple locations linked to Hansdah, revealing wealth far beyond his known sources of income. According to officials, the raids led to the seizure of a double-storeyed building measuring approximately 3,300 square fe...Read More
Hyderabad: Nandigama police have registered a case under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act against a 40-year-old man for allegedly marrying a 13-year-old girl. The case came to light nearly two months after the marriage was performed.The minor, who recently returned to her parents' house and rejoined school, appeared visibly disturbed, prompting a concerned teacher to speak with her. During the conversation, the girl revealed that her mother had allegedly forced her into marriage in May. The...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 2 (ANI): The monsoon's continued onslaught in Himachal Pradesh has severely crippled essential services across the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 10:00 AM on August 2, a staggering 383 roads remain blocked, 747 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 249 water supply schemes are down due to rain-triggered damage. The situation marks a sharp escalation from earlier days, with national highways NH-305, N...Read More
The authorities identified the accused as Sandeep Dhaka, an army personnel. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Accused identified as anarmy personnel, drove car onto Meerut Cantt railway platform while intoxicated * Vehicle had Jharkhand number plate and came close to waiting train * Case registered under multiple railway and police act sections; vehicle seized Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode In a shocking breach of railway safety, a m...Read More
A man from Madhya Pradesh danced at his friend's funeralHis friend had asked him to bid farewell with dance and joyA video of the moment has gone viral on social media A man from Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district kept a heartfelt promise to his late friend by dancing during his funeral procession. A video of the moment has since gone viral on social media. In Jawasia village of Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, Ambalal Prajapat touched hearts when he danced with tears in his eyes during the final jou...Read More
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More
Nashik, Aug 3 (PTI) A 16-year-old Class X student was beaten to death at a coaching centre allegedly by two of his classmates in Maharashtra's Nashik city over a previous fight on seating arrangements in their school, a police official said on Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday night in Satpur and the deceased has been identified as Yashraj Tukaram Gangurde, a resident of Ashok Nagar,, the official added. "On July 31, Gangurde had an argument with his classmates over seating arrange...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (Maxim News): The State Task Force team of the Prohibition and Excise department on Saturday night raided a farmhouse at Shankarpally and caught six persons who were using drugs. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The sleuths seized 20.21 grams of hashish, 05 grams of LSD Blots, five bottles of liquor, three cars and six mobile phones from them. According to the officials, Abhijit, simpson, Parthu, Goyal, yeshwanth and Sevio denis, all IT employees were arrested while two others inc...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In the ongoing second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Central Delhi Kings' Yash Dhull lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational century -- the first of DPL 2025 -- to guide his team to a commanding 8-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers. Chasing a target of 175, Dhull put on a batting masterclass, remaining unbeaten on 101 off just 56 deliveries, laced with eight fours and seven sixes. His composed yet aggressive innings ensured Central...Read More
The Delhi Assembly session will be held from August 4 to August 8, with the government set to introduce an education bill for discussion, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. Addressing reporters, Gupta also announced that the Assembly would adopt the e-Vidhan Sabha model for the first time, marking a shift to paperless proceedings. "This time the assembly session will start from 4 August and will continue till 8 August. An education bill will be brought in this session, which will be ...Read More
Mayurbhanj (Odisha): Collector and District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj, Hema Kanta Say, sharing information on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Agniveer Vayu Recruitment drive, said that people from 12 Indian states will participate in the recruitment drive, including people from the tribal areas of Mayurbhanj. The drive will be conducted from August 27 to September 4, 2025, in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Statement Of The Collector & District Magistrate Of Mayurbhanj While speaking to ANI on Saturda...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (Maxim News): In a major decision to ensure public health and food safety, it is now mandatory for all food establishments, irrespective of their size, not only in Hyderabad but across the State and country to display their QR code food licenses in areas that can be easily spotted by customers. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp the food safety regulatory authority Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs), including restaura...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) To impart quality health services, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced the government would open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, taking the total number of such clinics to 1,081. Addressing the gathering at a function to mark inauguration of WhatsApp Chatbot for 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics, the Chief Minister said "it is a historic day in the healthcare sector of Punjab as a total of 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state have been connected to a What...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collect...Read More
Dibrugarh (Assam), Aug 3 (PTI) A woman, her daughter, and two others were arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing a person in Dibrugarh district of Assam, police said. According to a senior official, police arrested four persons in connection with the alleged murder of Uttam Gogoi alias Sankai, who was found dead at his residence at Lahon Gaon in Jamira. "We have arrested four persons in connection with the murder of Uttam Gogoi. His wife, daughter and two others were arrested and brought to ...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Continuous rains over West Bengal, coupled with the slowing down of the supply chain, have led to prices of vegetables skyrocketing in Kolkata markets, as well as in several other cities and towns across districts. In Kolkata markets, a cauliflower, which was being sold at Rs 30 a few days ago, is now being sold at Rs 50 to 60. Pointed gourd is being sold at least Rs 50 per kg, as against Rs 30 a few days back. A large-sized brinjal is being sold at Rs 100 per kg...Read More
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis...Read More
Thane: A 53-year-old man reportedly jumped into Kasheli Creek from the Kasheli Bridge in Thane on Sunday morning, The incident occurred around 8:30 am. Soon after receiving information, officials from the Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF) and local authorities reached the spot and began a search operation. It is suspected that the man may have drowned, though no body has been recovered so far, as reported by ABP Majha. TDRF teams have been searching the creek using boats for over seven hours...Read More
New Delhi, August 3: Two students from Manipur sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by unidentified bike-borne assailants in Delhi's Vijay Nagar locality during the early hours of July 31. Delhi Police have since arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the attack, officials confirmed on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Krishna and Krishna Kashyap. The victims, identified as Zerry and Shepherd, both hailing from Manipur and currently stu...Read More
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday expressed grief over the tragic accident at the Ballikurava quarry in Bapatla district, where four workers lost their lives and several others were seriously injured. The incident occurred when large rocks fell on workers engaged in quarry operations. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in the accident. After speaking with officials, CM Chand...Read More