HYDERABAD: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday directed officials to prepare a practical and scientific plan to ensure adequate irrigation for the Kharif season crops in the state. The minister said the plan must take into account current reservoir levels, inflows during this monsoon season, and the total ayacut that can be irrigated from each of the water sources. At a high-leve
Puri, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a chilling incident that has shocked Odisha's Puri district, a minor girl was reportedly set ablaze by unidentified assailants near a river embankment in Balanga. The attack, which took place on July 19, has triggered urgent police action, including the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). According to the complaint lodged by the victim's mother, Mah
Patna: The number of polling stations in Bihar increased to 90,712 in the light of rationalisation conducted as part of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in the state. This change occurred following a directive from the Election Commission, ensuring a maximum of 1,200 voters per polling station. Prior to rationalisation, there were a total of 77,895 polling stations in the state.
Srinagar: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted extensive raids across four districts of the Valley in a terror-linked case involving recruitment and encrypted communication with cross-border handlers. Ten suspects have been detained for questioning. Officials said the searches were carried out in Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal
New Delhi, July 19: The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) handle posted on X, "Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri @myogiadityanath, met Prime Minister @narendramodi." Sharing an X post about the meeting, CM Yogi wrote, "I had the honour of meeting the wo
New Delhi: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has reportedly initiated legal action against a US-based publication and a global news agency over recent reports that allegedly implied one of the pilots of the ill-fated Air India (AI-171) flight was responsible for the June 12 plane crash. According to media sources, the pilots' body has alleged that the reports were published without any substa
Chennai, July 19: The makers of director Sathyan Anthikad's eagerly-awaited family drama 'Hridayapoorvam', featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on Saturday released the teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Mohanlal took to his social media timelines to share the link to the teaser of the film on YouTube. He wrote, "#Hridayapoorvam official teaser #August28
Bhubaneswar: Authorities imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar Saturday night and declared the hospital ward area a prohibited zone after tensions escalated over the treatment of a teenage girl who was set on fire in Odisha's Puri district. The Commissionerate Police directed the protestors to vacate the hospital premises, and three platoons of poli
Jammu, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in the West African country Niger is a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, said his wife on Saturday, requesting the Central government's intervention for his safe release. Sheela Devi said that her husband Ranjeet Singh was working as a senior safety officer at Transrail Lighting Limited, an integrated power tr
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Super" to win the top
Amritsar, Jul 19 (PTI) Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Saturday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not visiting Amritsar even once despite the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee receiving e-mails threatening to blow up the Golden Temple in the past few days. He pointed out that the security around the Golden Temple is the responsibility of the Central and the state government
Guwahati: Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of the late Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed in Meghalaya, has called for a CBI probe into his brother's murder. Vipin alleges that a recently leaked phone conversation casts doubt on the role of Sonam Raghuvanshi's (Raja's wife) entire family in the case. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Raja
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Twenty-four members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Saturday agreed on various key issues to be raised during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday. A virtual meeting of the INDIA parties was held today, which was attended by leaders and representatives of 24 INDIA parties. They included Congress president Mallika
Imphal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) declared an indefinite shutdown on the movement of Kuki tribals within the foothill regions of Naga-inhabited areas, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expressed concern on Saturday over the shutdown. The FNCC stated that the bandh is a peaceful but firm protest against what it describes as threats to the ancestral lan
Vijayawada, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The YSR Congress Party has strongly condemned the arrest of Lok Sabha MP and Party floor leader P.V. Midhun Reddy, calling it a clear case of political vendetta by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. YSRCP leaders and former ministers Botsa Satyanarayana, Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani), Ambati Rambabu, Merugu Nagarjuna, and party general secretary G. Srikanth Reddy
New Delhi: Three Indian players have pulled out of the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL) match against Pakistan, after facing heavy criticism from fans. Several reports suggest that Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan have made the decision considering the political tensions between both the countries after the Pahalgam attack. India and Pakistan don't play bilateral matches
The police alleged numerous inspections were carried out in Nizamuddin Markaz. The Delhi High Court on Thursday quashed 16 cases against 70 Indian nationals for housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said, "Chargesheets quashed." The court passed the judgment on 16 petitions relating to 70 Ind
Months before his death, Shivaprakash had written to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner raising alarm over threats to his life. The Karnataka High Court, on Friday, directed BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj to present himself before investigating authorities on July 19 at 11:30 am in connection with the brutal murder of a known rowdy-sheeter in the city. The court also instructed that the interrogation f
The captain of an Air India plane that crashed last month killing 260 people had promised he would return home hours before jetting off on the doomed flight. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, was the senior pilot onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that plummeted into a residential area in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 people on board and 19 people on the ground. The veteran aviator, who had more th
Guwahati: Northeast's biggest city, Guwahati, shines at the 44th national rank in the 3-10 lakh population category, a significant leap from 402nd rank last year, in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Thursday. Besides Guwahati, all the other cities across the northeastern states lag behind in the assessment. However, six cities -- Nort
A delegation of MahaVikas Aghadi met Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday (July 18, 2025) and requested him to decline permission to the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill against extremist left wing organisations. The delegation submitted a memorandum printed on the letterhead of Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson Ambadas Danve, requesting the Governor to send the Bil
Mr Dubey defended his earlier statements and said he would not retract them. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Nishikant Dubey refused to retract his earlier threat against Marathi people in Maharashtra * Raj Thackeray warned Dubey of drowning him in Mumbai's sea in response to the threat * Raj Thackeray opposed Hindi imposition and urged residents to learn Marathi u
Speaking at the rally, Raj also said he was not opposed to any language. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Raj Thackeray said MNS will shut schools if Hindi is made mandatory in Classes 1-5 in Maharashtra * He spoke at a rally in Mira Bhayandar near Mumbai about Hindi education in state schools * Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated Hindi will be taught in state s
Government vehicle seized after refusing to provide escort to minister Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) M Sundaresan revealed that he was harassed by senior officers, transferred, cornered, and humiliated after submitting a report to the state human rights body on the custodial torture of an ex-MDMK party worker and an electrician arrested in connection with the murder of a retired woman ins
Reliance Foundation ESA supports underprivileged children The interactive exhibition invites children aged 4 to 12 years old to discover the magic of light, shadow, and colour through playful, hands-on exploration. On July 18, to mark the opening, 100 children from disadvantaged backgrounds were invited to enjoy a fun-filled experience at the Light Atelier exhibition, supported by Reliance Found
AI image NEW DELHI: A first-year MD student at AIIMS Patna was found dead in his hostel room on Friday, triggering shock and concern among students and staff at the premier medical institute. According to news agency ANI, the deceased has been identified as Yadvendra Shah, a native of Odisha. Police said his room had remained locked since morning, and his mobile phone was ringing unanswered, promp
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai, advancing India's digital security and skill development goals. The center focuses on cybersecurity training, emphasizing women empowerment and inclusivity, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's Digital and Skill India visions, and supporting India's ambition to become the world's skill capital. Union Minister o
The ministry of labour and employment, on Friday, notified relaxed criteria for subscribers of the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation. As per the notification, the beneficiary family will be eligible for a minimum assurance benefit of Rs 50,000 in the event of death of an employee even if his average provident fund balance is less th
Debutant Ahaan Panday's film 'Saiyaara' directed by Mohit Suri, opened to good responses in theatres on Friday. The film's emotional arc and impressive performances have won over many. Actor Ananya Panday known for her work in films like 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' took to social media to celebrate her cousin brother Ahaan Panday's success, with the caption 'A star is born'. Ananya also shared two pictu
The Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), appointed by the Telangana government to analyse the data of the caste survey, submitted its comprehensive report to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Saturday (July 19, 2025). The Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), appointed by the Telangana government to analyse the data of the caste survey, submitted its comprehensive report to C