New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to inform about the documents considered during the 2003 intensive electoral roll revision in Bihar.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which resumed the hearing on a pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state said, "We would like ECI to state what documents were taken in 2003 exercise"....Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) With heavy rain triggering a flood-like situation in parts of Telangana, the state government on Thursday released Rs 1 crore each to the districts for relief operations. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced this during a video conference with District Collectors to review the situation. He directed the Collectors to be alert and take measures to prevent loss of life and property. They were directed to have special focus on low-lying and flood-...Read More
New Delhi: A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. According to the initial reports, the cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a langar (community kitchen) shed. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a fear of casualties, though official confirmation is awaited. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an ...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harwinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two persons. The accused, who are also BKI operatives, were actively conspiring to target government establishments using grenades, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Counter Intelligence, #Ferozepur successfully foiled a major terror p...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court briefly heard a petition filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seeking a directive to the central government to allot residential accommodation in the national capital to its national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.On Wednesday, Justice Sachin Datta scheduled the matter for a detailed hearing on August 25, placing it at the top of the court's board.Representing AAP, Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra argued that under the...Read More
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat has witnessed a wave of patriotism and civic pride as part of the ongoing 'Har Ghar Tiranga - Har Ghar Swachhta' campaign, held from August 8 to 15 under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. More than 1.20 lakh schools and colleges across the state engaged over 22.40 lakh students in patriotic activities, such as painting, rangoli, letter writing, quizzes, fancy dress, and mehendi competitions. Citizens participated in large numbers, with 5.45 l...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As heavy rainfall lashed the national Capital, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Delhi government, questioning its preparedness and sarcastically dubbing it a "government of four engines." Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly and former Delhi Chief Minister, Atishi, took to social media platform X to share a video of waterlogged roads in Chha...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused, the prosecution is preparing to take them into custody immediately. Anil Nishani, senior counsel who made submissions on behalf of the prosecution, stated on Thursday, "We are waiting for the copy of the judgement. As soon as we receive it, the accused will be taken into custody." Nishani further said, "We were confident that the accused's bail would be c...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any urgency. I...Read More
Kasaragod (Kerala), Aug 14 (PTI) The Kerala governor's directive to universities in the state to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14 led the RSS-affiliated student wing ABVP to mark the occasion at a college here on Thursday, triggering clashes with the CPI(M)-backed SFI. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) observed the day by putting up posters about it at a government college, following which activists of the Students Federation of India (SFI) turned up in bigger ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today said the Supreme Court's reference to the Pahalgam terror attack, while discussing the grant of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, underscores the Government of India's continued lack of confidence in the region's stability. The Supreme Court today sought the central government's response in 8 weeks on Jammu and Kashmir's statehood petition filed by Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and Khurshid Ahmad Malik. The Supreme Court aske...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court briefly heard a petition filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seeking a directive to the central government to allot residential accommodation in the national capital to its national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal. On Wednesday, Justice Sachin Datta scheduled the matter for a detailed hearing on August 25, placing it at the top of the court's board. Representing AAP, Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra argued that under...Read More
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): Ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebration, a grand Tiranga Rally was organised in Rajouri on Thursday featuring a 2-kilometre-long National Flag. The rally saw a huge participation of people filling the atmosphere with patriotic fervour. Police officials were also stationed to maintain tight security. Earlier, on Wednesday, the Bhaderwah valley witnessed a vibrant Tiranga Rally organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, led by SDPO Bha...Read More
Dharmasthala News: Excavation To Stop? Karnataka Govt. To Decide Soon Amid Mounting Pressure Karnataka Govt. likely to end Dharmasthala Excavation amid mounting pressure. Congress government under pressure from devotees and party MLAs to halt excavation at Dharmasthala. SIT probing alleged 'mass burial' finds no evidence in 13 excavation sites; only one skeletal remain recovered. MLAs urge CM Siddaramaiah and Home Minister to stop dig, citing backlash from Hindu devotees. Opposition BJP raises i...Read More
Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR Weather: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Red Alert in Place Till August 16 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as the region experiences heavy rainfall. According to the forecast, intense showers are expected to continue until August 16, potentially causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and local flooding in several areas. Authorities have advised residents to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. #delhiweather #weatherupdat...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Thawwur Rana, accused and conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, till September 8, 2025. Special Judge Chander Jeet Singh passed the order while also permitting Rana to speak to his brother thrice a month to hire a private lawyer. The court specified that these calls must be made during the presence of jail officials, with conversations restricted to Hindi or English. The entire exchange will be recorde...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the "ground realities" in Jammu and Kashmir must be weighed before restoring its statehood. Hearing a petition seeking enforcement of the court's December 2023 order to restore statehood promptly after the September-October 2024 Assembly election, a bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, with Justice K Vinod Chandran, stressed that "incidents like Pahalgam" cannot be ignored. "You have to take into consideration the ground realities......Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to inform about the documents considered during the 2003 intensive electoral roll revision in Bihar. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which resumed the hearing on a pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state said, "We would like ECI to state what documents were taken in 2003 exercise". The remarks came after advocate ...Read More
New Delhi: Amidst subdued response from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), question was raised in the Lok Sabha earlier this week whether the government proposes to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Lok Sabha CPM MP from Bihar's Arrah and Utkarsh Verma Madhur, Samajwadi Party LS MP from Kheri raised the question in the lower house on August 11, seeking response from the Finance Ministry regarding the details thereof and along with the reasons for introducing UPS. The UPS pension scheme introduc...Read More
New Delhi: Heavy rain swept across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), including Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, early Thursday (August 14), bringing much-needed relief from the lingering summer heat but also throwing morning traffic into disarray. However, several low-lying areas were left submerged, and a viral clip of a man navigating a flooded Delhi street in an inflatable boat quickly captured the internet's attention. The downpour began in the early hours, drenching ne...Read More
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday bagged the highest number of Gallantry Medals in the country on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, with 127 personnel being honoured for their exceptional bravery, the Ministry of Home (MHA) said. Out of the 233 Gallantry Medals announced this year, 152 security personnel from the union territory have been recognised for their gallant actions. The MHA said among the 152 personnel, the J&K Police top the list with 127 awards, followed by th...Read More
Shimla, Aug 14 (PTI) Cloudbursts and flash floods in several districts of Himachal Pradesh caused massive destruction, with 396 roads closed for traffic, houses damaged, vehicles washed away and some panchayats in Shimla cut off. No loss of life has been reported, officials said on Thursday. Since Wednesday night, Kandaghat has received 100 mm of rainfall, Jatton Barrage 87 mm, Una 85.4 mm, Solan 81.4 mm, Olinda 76 mm, Shillaroo 73 mm, Shimla 69 mm, Kufri 66 mm, Jubbarhatti 65.2 mm, Kasauli 62...Read More
Jainagar, Bihar: A shameful incident is sparking fury and outrage among locals from the Jainagar area of Madhubani district of Bihar. In a video that is going viral on social media, a coaching teacher is seen doing indecent acts with a student. It is being said that this video is related to a coaching institute named Mathematics located in Bhelwa Chowk Gali of Jaianagar. The teacher was identified by his name, Rakesh. According to reports, this is the second incident in which the same teacher h...Read More
New Delhi: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. About The Moratorium Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the final s...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who earlier in the day announced the launch of "VoterAdhikarYatra", against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, is "frustrated". He linked his "frustration" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuming the office in 2014. Also Read | Has India Introduced the 'QuantumAl' Investment Platform? PIB Fact Ch...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
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who earlier in the day announced the launch of VoterAdhikarYatra, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, is frustrated. He linked his frustration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuming the office in 2014. Prasad told ANI, ... Rahul Gandhi is a person who abuses someone and then runs away... ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the fina...Read More
Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah will hoist the national flag at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru at 9 am before reviewing the parade and receiving the guard of honour Bengaluru is in final preparations for the 79th Independence Day celebrations, with Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground set to host the event on August 15. The district administration, along with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has made all necessary arrangements for the event, The New Ind...Read More