New Delhi: A fierce thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, swept across Delhi-NCR in the early hours of Thursday. The city was drenched as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the day, with rain starting around 2 am and continuing into the morning. In the Kalkaji area of South Delhi, the stormy weather took a dangerous turn. Amidst the lashing rain, a huge tree, unable to withstand the force of the wind and the sodden ground, gave way and crashed down. It landed s...Read More
Bahraich (UP): A 15-year-old boy died while practising for a race at a government-aided inter college in Nanpara in Bahraich district, college officials said on Thursday. Himanshu, a class 9 student at Sa'aadat Inter College and a resident of Bhaggapurwa village, was participating in a 100-metre sprint with about a dozen classmates on Wednesday as part of preparations for Independence Day celebrations. Witnesses said he crossed the finish line in third place but collapsed unconscious moments l...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi and its adjoining areas again witnessed heavy rains on Thursday, throwing normal life out of gear. Amid continuous rainfall in the national capital territory (NCT), A biker reportedly died after a tree fell on him in the Kalkaji area. As the tree uprooted and fell on the biker, authorities rushed to the spot after receiving the information. A rescue operation was launched . Visuals From The Spot (Disturbing Visuals, Viewers Discretion Required): However, he could not survive....Read More
Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a digital portal, through which indigenous people living in "sensitive areas" can apply for arms licences. Sarma said the aim of the initiative is to enable responsible citizens to aid and assist the government in maintaining peace, and law and order situation in the state. He said the licences will be granted after proper scrutiny and a multi-layered process. The CM said the licences will be granted to those...Read More
Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, launched a digital portal enabling indigenous residents of "vulnerable and remote" areas to apply for arms licences. Unveiling the facility at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Sarma said the initiative aims to empower indigenous communities facing genuine threats to their lives by providing "an extra layer of security". "This scheme is about safeguarding our indigenous people in the most vulnerable corners of Assam. With s...Read More
Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have arrested nine individuals, including seven militants affiliated with various proscribed groups, from multiple districts, officials said on Thursday. A joint team of the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles apprehended an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) involved in extortion from Nugaipokpi Maning Leikai in Imphal East district on Wednesday. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Three mili...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Two senior police officers from Odisha have been selected for the prestigious President's Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. According to the list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, ASP Rabindra Panda and Commandant Naresh Patel will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to policing and public service. In addition to this recognition, nine Odisha Police personnel will receive the Medal for Gallantry for their exceptional brav...Read More
Nagaland Lottery Sambad Today (August 13, 2025): If you've won the Nagaland State Lottery today, congratulations! Here's everything you need to know to successfully claim your prize. The Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries, based at P.R. Hill Junction, Kohima - 797001, manages the entire lottery system and oversees the claim process. To collect your winnings, follow these official steps: According to the official Nagaland State Lottery guidelines, the state government authorizes each distr...Read More
Bengaluru: The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan in connection with the fan murder case and also ordered the authorities to take him into custody immediately. The court has similarly cancelled the bail of Darshan's partner, Pavithra Gowda and five other accused persons, who will also be taken into custody immediately after the order. A bench comprising Justices R. Mahadevan and J.B. Pardiwala pronounced the verdict, stating that the High Court's decision in ...Read More
Mumbai: The RBI will introduce a new mechanism from October 4 for clearance of cheques within hours of being presented to banks, reducing the current time period of up to two working days. Cheques will be scanned, presented, and passed in a few hours and on a continuous basis during business hours. The clearing cycle will be reduced from the present T+1 days to a few hours....Read More
NEW DELHI: In a major setback to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda and five others, the Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Karnataka High Court's order of granting bail to them in the Renukaswamy murder case. "The order (Karnataka High Court) is set aside, and the bail granted to the accused is set aside," said a two-judge Bench of the top court, headed by Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan, on Thursday. The court, which had earlier reserved the judgment on Jul...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | Ne...Read More
Hyderabad: Officials issued a flood warning after eight gates of Himayat Sagar reservoir were opened on Thursday morning, August 14, discharging 10,000 cusecs of water into Musi River. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) stated that the decision was taken as heavy inflows due to incessant rain have brought the reservoir to a near-full tank level of 1,763.50 feet. As of 9:00 am, the water level of Himayat Sagar was at 1,762.40 feet (2.678 TMC) with inflows of 17,50...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, reserved the contentious case on the fate of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, days after its earlier directive ordering their blanket removal from public spaces sparked street protests, political criticism, and outrage from animal rights groups. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria is now seized of the matter, which was urgently listed after Chief Justice B R Gavai said, "I will look into it," in response to a me...Read More
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday said Partition Horrors Remembrance Day makes us eternally vigilant to defend the integrity of Bharat from disrupting forces of outside and also from within and noted how friends could become foes? In a post on X, Pawan Kalyan noted, Hearing painful and horrific stories from partition times make us to dwell deeply into human nature. How neighbors could become blood thirsty killers a...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court of India has rejected the bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan, who along with his partner Pavithra Gowda, are the key accused in the fan murder case. The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision. While the High Court had granted him bail, the Supreme Court rejected the plea. A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the verdict to revoke Darshan's bail. During the hearing, the Supreme Court had obj...Read More
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl...Read More
Jalgaon: Suleman Rahim Khan Pathan, a 21-year-old man, was killed through beating in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. He was familiar with a 17-year-old girl. The event occurred on Monday when Suleman traveled to Jamner to complete online applications for police recruitment. In the afternoon, as he sat in a cafe with the girl, 8 to 10 men grabbed his mobile phone and unexpectedly assaulted him. They pulled Suleman to his village and violently assaulted him, making him lose consciousness. When h...Read More
Mumbai: The Supreme Court of India has rejected the bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan, who along with his partner Pavithra Gowda, are the key accused in the fan murder case. The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision. While the High Court had granted him bail, the Supreme Court rejected the plea. A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the verdict to revoke Darshan's bail. During the hearing, the Supreme Court had objected to the High Court'...Read More
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) and other senior officials of the department. The occasion celebrated the digital launch and unveiling of the Cow Milk and co-branded dairy products, a step forward in...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Manipal Hospital Vijayawada conducted an organ donation awareness programme at VR Siddhartha University, Kanuru, on Wednesday, attended by around 2,000 students. The session featured talks by Dr Rajesh Bathini, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, and Dr Hari Prasad N, Consultant - Urology & Renal Transplant Surgery. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Utham Sharma was present, along with chief guest A Mohan, Joint Transport Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh. The event aimed to dispel ...Read More
A pickup van crashed into a parked truck in Rajasthan's Dausa district in the early hours of Wednesday, killing 11 people, including seven children, and injuring eight others, police said. IMAGE: Injured persons being carried to a hospital after a pickup van crashed into a parked truck in Rajasthan's Dausa district. Photograph: ANI on X The passengers of the pickup vehicle were returning to their village in Uttar Pradesh's Etah after visiting Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji temple when the acci...Read More
BAREILLY: Authorities in Rampur district are on high alert after bird flu outbreak was confirmed at a poultry farm at Sehore village of Bilaspur tehsil, where around 15,000 chickens died over the past week. Laboratory tests in Bhopal confirmed the presence of avian influenza, prompting DM Joginder Singh to convene an emergency meeting on Monday.The affected poultry farm has been sealed, and officials have ordered the immediate culling of all remaining birds. A ban has also been imposed on sale o...Read More
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong...Read More
Bengaluru: India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded a yellow alert till Aug 18 and issued a forecast of moderate-to-heavy rain over parts of south-interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru and the coastal belt. Along with widespread rain, IMD officials forecast gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 50 kmph across northern plains and parts of south Karnataka.CS Patil, a scientist at IMD Bengaluru, said a well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression over...Read More
The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Andhra Pradesh until August 19. South Coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall, while other regions will likely face heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and other trough systems are contributing to the increased rainfall activity. The IMD forecast "heavy rainfall and thunderstorms" at isolated places across Andhra Pradesh for the next seven...Read More
Chennai: A 17-year-old Class 11 student collapsed and died inside a private school in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the district and sparking intense public attention after video footage of the incident surfaced online. About The Incident The student, identified as Mohan Raj of Mel Theru in Villupuram, had arrived at school as usual and taken his seat in the classroom when the tragedy occurred. Eyewitnesses said he suddenly fainted and fell to the floor witho...Read More
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster managemen...Read More
Due to a number of important festivals and observances, schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed from August 14 to August 17, giving students in the state an extra weekend this August. To establish a four-day holiday break, important occasions like Janmashtami, Independence Day, and Chehlum fall in succession. Under the UP government's 2025 vacation calendar, the break will be available to the majority of public and private schools in the state. For a comprehensive list of August 2025 school hol...Read More
Independence Day Red Fort Tickets: India is preparing to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with great pride and enthusiasm. This year marks the 79th Independence Day, a moment of immense national pride as the country remembers its hard-earned freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. The day is observed as a national holiday across the country, with the Tiranga (Indian tricolour) proudly hoisted at government buildings, schools, public places, and homes. Patriotic songs fill the air, while pa...Read More