New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an...Read More
Delhi Police booked Swati Maliwal in 2016. (File) New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted MP and former chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, accused of allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries. Additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal also acquitted Bhupender Singh, then public relations officer of DCW. The prosecution alleged Singh disclosed the minor rape victim's name to electronic media at Maliwal'...Read More
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday claimed irregularities in voter registration in Rae Bareli, Wayanad, Diamond Harbour, and Kannauj parliamentary seats and asked Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Abhishek Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav to resign as Lok Sabha MPs, alleging they secured victory in elections with "vote chori". Giving a slide-show presentation on the issue at the BJP headquarters here on an 'analysis' of electoral rolls in these constituencies represented by opposition leaders, form...Read More
Lucknow: Asserting that the state government was committed to contribute its bit in making the country developed by 2047, UP parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Khanna said on Wednesday that every citizen of the state needs to be associated with government projection of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh'.On the third day of the UP Assembly's Monsoon Session, a historic 24-hour debate on 'Vision 2047' began Wednesday, with senior ministers outlining plans for economic growth, social jus...Read More
Hyderabad: With the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy rainfall over Greater Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has placed its machinery on high alert, commissioner R.V. Karnan said on Wednesday. He inspected Musi River water levels and the ongoing Musarambagh bridge construction, stressing the need for continuous monitoring and swift response to safeguard communities and infrastructure. "Our priority is to protect residents and deliver critical infrastr...Read More
Anantnag, Aug 13: Cabinet Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma on Wednesday said that sports activities are key to curbing drug abuse and mobile phone addiction among children and youth. He also announced Khel Gaon for Brakpora in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. Speaking at a gathering in Bijbehara during the unveiling of the league trophy for the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL), Sharma began by extending Independence Day greetings. "I salute all the freedom fighters because o...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally remarked that the Election Commission's decision to expand the list of acceptable documents for establishing a voter's identity in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was "actually voter-friendly." A division bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi orally remarked that the expansion of documents leads to "expansion of choice" giving the voters "more options". Speaking for the bench, Justice Bagchi told one of the counsels...Read More
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged large-scale irregularities in voter registration in Rae Bareli, Wayanad, Diamond Harbour, and Kannauj - constituencies of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Abhishek Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav - and demanded their resignation from the Lok Sabha. The party claimed they won through "vote chori" and accused the Congress and its allies of running a campaign against the Election Commission to undermine the mandate of "honest and genuine Indian citizens" whi...Read More
Kolkata, August 13: Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee, has dared the BJP-led Central government to immediately dissolve the Lok Sabha and conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission of India (ECI) across the country and not selectively in poll-bound states. Using his social media handle, Banerjee said people of the country have been betrayed after the Election Commission claimed the voters' list in variou...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) Delhi-based Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) in Lucknow have joined hands to preserve, interpret and present India's heritage through innovative programmes, fostering awareness nationally and globally, officials said on Wednesday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between IGNCA and BSIP. It represents the first initiative in India to integrate science and culture on a unified platf...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd - one of the leading cement companies of India, Wednesday 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 and Kashmir.A statement issue here said that JK Super Cement, the company's...Read More
Bhubaneswar: A 65-year-old man, believed to be mentally unstable, was detained for questioning by Puri police on Wednesday after he allegedly scribbled a message on the wall of a Puri shrine, hinting at a terror plot aimed at Jagannath Temple. He was later released with a stern warning.The man was identified as Raghunath Sahoo. He is reportedly suffering from mental health issues and was recently released from a de-addiction centre. Last year, he had been arrested for assaulting a police officer...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: The 79 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) today organised a Tiranga Rally in Srinagar as part of the run-up to Independence Day celebrations.A statement issued here said that the rally commenced at 7:30 am from Amar Singh Club, Sonwar, and passed through RK Crossing, Aziz Bridge, Diamond Crossing, and Gupkar Road. A total of 75 officers and personnel of the unit, under the command of Sanjay Kumar, Commandant, 79 Bn, took part. They were joined by personnel fro...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is said to have been in no hurry to take up afresh the process of nominating the two MLCs Prof. Kodandaram and Amer Ali Khan under Governor's quota. The Chief Minister, according to sources close to him, would wait till the Supreme Court, which on Wednesday quashed the earlier nomination of two MLCs, gives its final verdict on September 17. "There will not be any adventurism in between that puts us in conflict with the judiciary," sources pointed out. ...Read More
New Delhi, August 13: The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'. The US State Department stated, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," according to NDTV. The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors known as Technical Support Teams (TSTs). These teams are deployed in Pakistan around the clock...Read More
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Wednesday conferred 'Suraj Samman' on 24 organ donors posthumously on the occasion of Organ Donation Day. A cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each was received by family members of the awardees.Health minister Mukesh Mahaling presented the awards after paying homage to the organ donors and their immediate family members. "Enlivening others in the aftermath of one's death through organ donation is a higher order of noble acts," he added.Mahaling said that because of the noble ac...Read More
CHENNAI: Armed with the order of the Madras High Court stating that the protesting cleanliness workers cannot block the pavement outside Ripon Building, the Greater Chennai City police arrested and forcibly removed the protesters from outside the Greater Chennai Corporation headquarters around midnight on Wednesday. By evening, the roads around Ripon Building were cordoned off and a large number of police personnel were deployed. Reports said more than 50 buses were deployed to ferry the worker...Read More
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Wednesday approved applications from 22 major enterprises involving investments of ₹1,478.71 crore, expected to generate over 4,000 new jobs. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by industries minister Balvantsinh Rajput to grant final eligibility certificates under the Incentive to Industries scheme.Speaking on the occasion, Rajput said, "Since the launch of the scheme, the state has attracted investments worth approximately Rs 1,48,336.35 crore, creating o...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar, a prime accused in the murder case of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, asking him to surrender within a week. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra allowed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by Dhankar's father, challenging a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Sushil Kumar. Sushil Kumar, along with others, is accused of allegedly assaulting form...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd -- one of India's leading cement manufacturers -- today announced the launch of its flagship JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a major milestone in the company's northern expansion. The move follows JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its vision to boost infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, known for its superior strength and durability, will now be manufa...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. The Chief Minister view has been cent...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsa...Read More
Balrampur, Aug 13 (UNI) Authorities in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman who is deaf-mute and has mental disabilities. The incident reportedly occurred while the woman was returning from her maternal uncle's home. The horror was captured on a CCTV footage that helped identify two suspects, police said during the day. The two accused, Ankur Verma and Harshit Pandey, were arrested following a pol...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 13 (UNI) BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) today described the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the appointments of two MLCs under the Governor's quota a slap on the face of the ruling Congress party and also the BJP. In a significant political development, the Apex court has struck down the nominations of Kodandaram Reddy and Ameer Ali Khan to the Telangana Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. The apex court's decision came while hearing a petition filed...Read More
Nagpur: Former MLA and Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu will challenge his conviction in Bombay high court after a Mumbai special court found him guilty of assaulting an IAS officer at the secretariat in 2019.On Tuesday, the court sentenced Kadu to three months in prison after finding him guilty under Sections 353 (use of criminal force to deter public servant), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 504 (intentional insult) of the Indian Penal Code. His sentence was suspended, and bail was ...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. Also Read | Nafisa Ali Calls Supreme ...Read More
Mumbai: Bombay high court on Wednesday appointed an expert committee to consider the impact that pigeon feeding and their droppings have on public health. The second point of reference for the panel is that if it is "found that the feeding of pigeons adversely affects public health, whether the activity can be permitted in a regulated manner without compromising public health or places to be designated and the nature of the regulations?""It is eminently in the larger public interest that such an...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India's 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Ma...Read More
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, "...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister's Development P...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India this month, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is expected to take part in SR (Special Representative)-level talks. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval serve as the special representative of India. India and China have been working to improve their relationship in recent months, marked by several significant developments. High-level talks between the ...Read More