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
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
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
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
Raigad: When we think of the coastal Konkan, the pomp and show of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to mind. A familiar picture comes to mind of Lord Ganesh arriving in every house, the chanting of the 'aartis', the beating of drums and cymbals and the worship of Lord Ganesh that happens every day and night. But there is a unique village in Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district in Maharashtra where all these traditions are reversed. In this Sale village, no Ganesh idol is installed in any of the 125 houses. D...Read More
Nainital: An 86-year-old woman lost her life in a massive fire that gutted the Old London House, a 160-year-old heritage building here in Uttarakhand, late Wednesday night, officials said. Identified as Shanta Bisht, the victim was a sister of noted historian and environmentalist Professor Ajay Rawat. "She was trapped inside the wooden structure as the flames engulfed the entire building rapidly. Her son, Bollywood art director Nikhil Bisht, is also injured in the incident but was rescued on ti...Read More
Dehradun: India currently has 87,474 active landslide zones, spread across 179 districts in 19 states and union territories, a recent report released by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed. These danger-prone zones collectively cover about 4.2 lakh square kilometres, underscoring the scale of the challenge. Arunachal Pradesh ranks first with 26,213 landslide zones, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 17,102 zones across the nation. Uttarakhand stands third with 14,780 zones. The fi...Read More
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie...Read More
Jaipur, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the controversial Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment-2021, held for 859 posts, after major irregularities and a large-scale paper leak were exposed. Delivering the verdict, the single bench of Justice Sameer Jain observed that the leaked exam paper was spread all over the state and even reached the Bluetooth gang. The court noted the involvement of six RPSC members in the scam, making it impossible to allow the recruitme...Read More
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including...Read More
Tokyo: India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, underlined the importance of Quad amid the strained ties with the US and suggested that a discussion is likely to take place between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, during the former's visit to Tokyo. Speaking with ANI, Sibi George said, "Quad is an important framework, an important group of four like-minded countries coming together with concrete positive proposals to build a relationship for the peace,...Read More
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the occasion of Nuakhai, emphasizing the festival's significance in expressing gratitude to the country's farmers. In her message, she highlighted the importance of respecting agriculture and acknowledging the hard work of farmers who sustain the nation. The President's tweet conveyed her heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha and the entire country, saying, "On the occasion of the agrarian festival Nuakhai, I extend my heartfelt ...Read More
Kasaragod: A devastating incident has unfolded in Ambalathara, Kasaragod, where three members of a family were discovered to have committed suicide by consuming acid. The tragic event came to light on Thursday morning at approximately 4:00 AM. The deceased have been identified as Gopi, 60, Indira, 57, and their son Ranjesh, 32, all residents of Ambalathara Paraklayi. Another son, Rakesh, is in critical condition and is currently receiving intensive care at Kannur Government Medical College Hosp...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) The Maharashtra government is ready to talk with Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, but the efforts will have no meaning if he is rigid about bringing his protest to Mumbai, state minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said on Thursday. The water resources minister, who heads the cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota, told reporters in Shirdi that talks would eventually take place with Jarange in Mumbai if he decides to proceed to the state capital. The cabinet sub-committee will...Read More
Heavy rains in the Jammu region prompted the suspension of constable recruitment drives and the closure of all schools until August 27. Class 10 and 11 exams scheduled for Wednesday have also been postponed. The inclement weather has caused significant damage, including fatalities and damage to infrastructure, leading the Chief Minister to monitor the situation personally. Inclement weather in the Jammu region led to the suspension of the recruitment drive for the post of constable in different...Read More
A landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, causing injuries and prompting rescue operations. All trains from Katra have been cancelled. The region is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to rising river levels, flash floods, and damage to infrastructure, including a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway. The route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikula hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Raesi district was hit by a landslide on Tuesday, re...Read More
Bathinda/Ferozepur: The flood situation in Punjab is turning increasingly grim. On Tuesday morning, the release of 2.2 lakh cusecs of water from Harike headworks triggered fresh alarm for dozens of flood-prone villages in the border districts of Fazilka and Ferozepur. One of the most vulnerable points is the Kavawali bridge in Fazilka, which connects 10 villages to the district and lies close to the international border.The rising water level around the bridge has already forced residents of nea...Read More
New Delhi, August 26: Apple's plan to grow its production in India has faced another hurdle. Foxconn Technology Group, one of Apple's main assembly partners, has reportedly pulled back around 300 Chinese engineers from its factory in the country. This is the second time in recent months the company has had to take such a step. To keep operations running, Foxconn is reportedly flying in Taiwanese engineers to fill the gap. As per a report of The Economic Times, Yuzhan Technology, a Foxconn compo...Read More
Jammu: Nine people have reportedly lost their lives and over 10 houses have been damaged due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. Heavy rains lashed Jammu in the past 24 hours, disrupting daily life. Authorities confirmed that two people died when their house collapsed, while two others were killed in flash floods. A cloudburst has also been reported in the region. The district administration has urged residents to stay away from riverbanks and remain alert. Traffic on Natio...Read More
The Karnataka High Court on August 22 clarified that it had not passed an order allowing bike-taxi aggregators to operate and that the state was free to act, without harassing bike owners Days after they resumed plying bike taxis in Karnataka, Rapido has rolled out "Bike Direct" to continue operations, while Uber and Ola are no longer offering the service, two days after the Karnataka High Court clarified that it had not issued an order permitting them to operate again. Moneycontrol found that...Read More
India is planning to create an impregnable strategic weapon, along the lines of Israel's Iron Dome, which will act as a shield and sword during times of conflict. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has said that the Sudarshan Chakra air defence system will be India's very own "Iron Dome" or "Golden Dome", similar to the world-class defence system used by Israel to neutralise enemy missiles and drones. In his address at Ran Samwad 2025 in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow, Gen Chauhan said that buildi...Read More
* Surat Diamond Bourse is the world's largest office complex, surpassing the Pentagon in size * India's diamond exports hit a two-decade low due to weak Chinese demand and US tariffs * US tariffs on Indian diamonds will double to 50% on August 27, impacting exports severely Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has held that a husband cannot justify violence against his wife on the ground of anger or refusal to live with him, stressing ...Read More
Greater Noida Dowry Murder Case: In Greater Noida, Vipin, the primary suspect in his wife's dowry murder, was injured during a police encounter. He tried to escape after being arrested for allegedly torturing and killing his wife. Police opened fire when he attempted to flee. Vipin is now hospitalized under police guard. The investigation into the dowry death is ongoing. Greater Noida Dowry Murder Case: Vipin, the main accused in the Greater Noida dowry murder case, was injured in a police enco...Read More
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Waaree Energies on Tuesday said its US arm Waaree Solar Americas has secured an order to supply 452 MW of advanced solar modules to a leading American developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Scheduled for delivery across FY2026-27, these modules reinforce Waaree's growing presence in North America and highlight a strategic shift in how the US market is embracing Indian manufacturing strength to accelerate its decarbonisation goals, a company stateme...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 26 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the state from August 27 to 30 in the wake of heavy rains forecast. Incessant rains for the past two days have inundated villages across several districts of the state. "It has been raining heavily for the past few days and the weather department has predicted heavy rains for the next few days as well. "In view of this, all primary, secondary, senior secondary government and private sch...Read More
LIVE Updates Jammu Weather: Jammu Weather Live Updates: Continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu division has led to a sharp rise in water levels across most rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways. Major rivers like the Tawi and Ravi are now flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns over potential flooding and disruption in low-lying areas. Meanwhile, at least four people were reportedly killed on Tuesday in a heavy downpour in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. According ...Read More
New Delhi: The obsession to be one-up on other social media users can cause great harm. Driven by the desire to click the perfect selfie, people end up taking risks which can even cost their lives. For instance, there have been incidents in India where people have got run over while trying to take a selfie on a railway track, completely unaware of an approaching train. A recent study has revealed the world's most dangerous countries for snapping selfies. And would you believe it, India tops th...Read More
Leh, Aug 26 (PTI) The high altitude areas of Ladakh, including the 18,379-feet-high Khardung La pass - the second highest motorable pass in the world - witnessed the season's first snowfall as moderate rain lashed the plains in the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday. Most mountain passes have received light to moderate snowfall over the past 24 hours. This includes the Khardung La top, which serves as the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys, the 17,950-foot high Changla Top along the...Read More
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 26 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, here at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Udaygiri and Himagiri come from the Indian Navy's latest state-of-the-art Project 17 A and the commissioning marks the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants constructed at two different shipyards were commissioned simultaneously....Read More