New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Election Commission of India on Thursday strongly responded to the vote theft allegations, stating that the attempt to create a false narrative against the poll body is a direct attack on the Indian voters and assault on the integrity of election staff. Reiterating the law that one person is allowed to cast only one vote, the Election Commission again demanded a written affidavit with proof of a person voting twice in any election. The statement came in resp...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tore into the Congress on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, calling the 1947 Partition a dark chapter born out of appeasement politics that shattered Sanatan Bharat unity and inflicted deep wounds on the nation, a press release said. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with reviving this forgotten history by declaring the day in 2021. Today, the entire country mourns, remembering the horrors of August 14, 194...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that there was "no immediate threat" to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya who is on death row in Yemen for murder. It then listed the matter after eight weeks. The counsel for petitioner organisation Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, which is extending legal support to Priya, requested a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta to adjourn the matter. The apex court was hearing a plea seeking a direction to the Ce...Read More
Independence Day 2025: Commuters should avoid affected roads and use alternative routes. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued detailed traffic advisories ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort, while the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, will hoist the national flag at Chhatrasal Stadium. Commuters are advised to plan their travel to avoid expected large gatherings and significant traffic disruptions...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) has received a total of 23,557 claims and objections over the draft voter list after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, out of which 741 complaints have been disposed, a press note said on Thursday. According to the press note by ECI, after 14 days, no claim or objection has been submitted by any political party. A total of 87,966 forms have been received from new electors on attaining 18 y...Read More
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya government has asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to convince Bangladesh for permission to erect border fencing closer to the international boundary to secure a 40 km unfenced stretch without leaving villages outside the fenced area, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. Under international norms, border fencing is built 150 yards inside a country's territory. But in Meghalaya's case, this would result in several villages falling within "no man's land...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Union government's stand on a batch of applications demanding the time-bound restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. A Bench of CJI B.R. Gavai and K. Vinod Chandran was hearing pleas contending that the continued delay in restoring statehood is "gravely affecting the rights of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and also violating the idea of federalism". The applications argued that the failure to restore stateho...Read More
Shillong, August 14: The Meghalaya government has urged the Union Home Ministry to persuade Bangladesh to allow border fencing closer to the international boundary, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. The move aims to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch without leaving villages outside the fence. Under international norms, fencing is built 150 yards inside a country's territory, but in Meghalaya's case, this would place several villages in "no man's land," affecting their safety, he added....Read More
Pune, Aug 14 (PTI) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's lawyer on Thursday withdrew from a Pune court the plea claiming apprehension of threat to the parliamentarian from followers of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The lawyer, Milind Pawar, said the court has accepted withdrawal of the plea. Earlier on Wednesday, hours after filing the plea, the lawyer said it was filed without Gandhi's consent and would be withdrawn. Pawar is representing Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Satyak...Read More
Patna, Aug 14 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected districts on Thursday. Around 25 lakh people have been affected in 10 districts by the floods with several rivers in spate due to torrential rains, officials said. Kumar chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday over the flood situation and directed officials to make necessary arrangements for the affected people. The affected districts are Bhojpur, Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Lakhisa...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) has received a total of 23,557 claims and objections over the draft voter list after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, out of which 741 complaints have been disposed, a press note said on Thursday. According to the press note by ECI, after 14 days, no claim or objection has been submitted by any political party. A total of 87,966 forms have been received from new electors on attaining 18 y...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in Nauka Tiranga Yatra organised at the Boat Club in the state capital Bhopal under the Har Ghar Tirangacampaign on Thursday. CM Yadav also released hot air balloons of tricolour and sang Ye desh hai Veer Jawano ka song on the occasion. He told reporters, Four days before the independence day, the entire nation is enjoying the atmosphere of patriotism under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. I exte...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly elections in Bihar, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced the launch of VoterAdhikarYatra against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and called on people to join this people movement Making the announcement in a post on X, the Congress MP said, From August 17, with #VoterAdhikarYatra, we are launching a direct fight against vote theft from the soil of Bihar The announcement came am...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police has once again emerged as the leading force in the country in terms of gallantry awards, securing a record 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. Among the awardees, Inspector General of Police (Security) Sujit Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, have been honoured with prestigious gallantry medals for their exemplary leadership, professionalism, and fearless service in one of...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, a total of 1,090 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to duty. The honours include 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). The Medal for Gallantry is conferred...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Kerala Higher Education Department has issued a directive prohibiting the observance of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in colleges across the state. In an email circular, the department stated that such events could disturb communal harmony and foster religious rivalry. Universities have been instructed to notify all affiliated colleges to comply with the order urgently. Reacting to the directive, SFI State Secretary PS Sanjeev s...Read More
Dispur (Assam) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has taken a key decision, including amending building byelaws to ensure ease of doing business. Procurement of 500 MW power, approval of 1500 MV pumped storage project and approving financial sanction of the remaining amount of Rs. 375 crores for the continuation of Ayushman Asom Yojna to provide free medical treatment to the beneficiaries were among the key decisions taken in the meeting. As...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly objected to political leaders using phrases like "Vote Chori" to allege electoral malpractices. Sources said the poll body views such language as an attack on the dignity of Indian voters and the integrity of election officials. According to sources, the Commission says the "One Person, One Vote" principle has been firmly in place since the first general elections of 1951-52, and any allegation of duplicate v...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): As India marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the Congress, blaming the party for India partition. Many of our country revolutionaries and freedom fighters were hanged on the gallows. The freedom fighters of the country were subjected to inhuman tortures, but in 1947, when we gained independence, just a day before it, the Congress leadership, in the height of appeasement, had the country p...Read More
New Delhi, August 14: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly objected to political leaders using phrases like "Vote Chori" to allege electoral malpractices. Sources said the poll body views such language as an attack on the dignity of Indian voters and the integrity of election officials. According to sources, the Commission says the "One Person, One Vote" principle has been firmly in place since the first general elections of 1951-52, and any allegation of duplicate voting must be ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd - one of the leading cement companies of India, today announced the launch of JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in the journey ahead. This move signals the operational rollout of JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its broader ambition to support infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, the company's flagship grey cement brand known for...Read More
New Delhi: The whole problem of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR is because of "inaction" of local authorities, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while reserving its order on the interim prayer seeking a stay on the August 11 directions passed by the apex court. A two-judge bench of the top court had on August 11 directed authorities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to start picking up stray dogs from all localities "at the earliest" and relocate the animals to dog shelters....Read More
Kadapa: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) registered a resounding victory in the Pulivendula ZPTC by-election, with candidate Latha Reddy winning by a majority of 6,035 votes. YSRCP's Hemanth Reddy lost his deposit, securing only 683 votes, while Congress and independent candidates polled less than 100 votes each. Eleven candidates contested, and the election recorded a 74% voter turnout. Minister Savita hailed the result as a victory for democracy and said Pulivendula had gained freedom a day bef...Read More
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out searches at bookshops across Poonch district to seize the 25 books banned by the Lieutenant Governor's administration in the Union Territory. "Acting on directions regarding the forfeiture of 25 books identified for promoting false narratives and secessionism, police conducted searches of bookshops across the district", a police officer said. During the extensive searches at multiple locations across the district, no such books were ...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the murder case of 33-year-old fan Renukaswamy, who was allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and killed by the actor and his associates. The court observed that granting bail in this case could adversely impact the trial and influence witnesses. Court Slams High Court's Bail Order A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan overturned the Karnataka High Court's earlier decision, calling ...Read More
New Delhi: As Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a committee to probe charges of corruption against Justice Yashwant Varma, resignation is the only option left for the Allahabad High Court judge to avoid removal by Parliament. The inquiry committee comprises Supreme Court judge Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and senior Karnataka High Court advocate B V Acharya. "The committee will submit its report as early as possible. The proposal (for removal of ...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in 'Nauka Tiranga Yatra' organised at the Boat Club in the state capital Bhopal under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga'campaign on Thursday. CM Yadav also released hot air balloons of tricolour and sang 'Ye desh hai Veer Jawano ka' song on the occasion. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. He told reporters, "Four days befo...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) has received a total of 23,557 claims and objections over the draft voter list after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, out of which 741 complaints have been disposed, a press note said on Thursday. According to the press note by ECI, after 14 days, no claim or objection has been submitted by any political party. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hour...Read More
Thrissur: Former MLA Anil Akkara alleged in a Facebook post that Subhash Gopi, brother of Union Minister Suresh Gopi, and his wife Rani possess not only double voting rights but also two voter ID cards each. In the Eravipuram Assembly constituency in Kollam, Subhash Gopi is registered under voter ID number WLS0136077, while his wife Rani is listed under WLS0136218. Meanwhile, in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, Subhash appears in the electoral roll under FVM13971173, and Rani under FVM13971...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The whole problem of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR is because of "inaction" of local authorities, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while reserving its order on the interim prayer seeking a stay on the August 11 directions passed by the apex court. A two-judge bench of the top court had on August 11 directed authorities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to start picking up stray dogs from all localities "at the earliest" and relocate the animals to dog shelters. While h...Read More