Bengaluru, July 19: Close on the heels of AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala holding meeting with the Congress legislators, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's special allocation of Rs 50 crore each for the Assembly constituencies represented by Congress MLAs has kicked up a row. While opposition BJP has come down heavily on the government, charging that the State treasury was being treated
Shimla, July 19 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said the state government has undertaken many initiatives to strengthen the rural economy to provide more money to farmers. He was speaking to a delegation of milk producers associated with Kamdhenu Hitkari Society, who called on Sukhu to express their gratitude for enhancing freight subsidy from Rs 1.50 per
CHENNAI: MK Muthu, the eldest son whom late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi fielded as a film star to challenge matinee idol MG Ramachandran, died in Chennai on Saturday morning. He was 77, and had been ailing for some time. His mother Padmavathi died soon after Muthu was born, reportedly due to tuberculosis. When he was around 24 years old, Muthu made his acting debut in Pillaiyo Pillai (1972), penn
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), July 19: A shocking video has surfaced on the internet in which it can be seen that a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawan is being brutally thrashed by the Kanwariyas. Kanwariyas are the devotees who participate in the Kanwar Yatra. There are reports that the incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur. The incident was caught on camera and the video of the incid
Hyderabad: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's recently released film, Saiyaara, is still hitting the right note with viewers, becoming a box office surprise of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri, the musical romantic drama has been able to garner positive word-of-mouth, which has added considerably to its collections, in spite of minimal promotions and no prominent stars associated with it. Strong Open
Srinagar, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bilal Lone, separatist leader and son of slain senior separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone, said on Saturday that the separatist Hurriyat Conference is irrelevant and Kashmiris must look for their space within India. Bilal Lone is the younger brother of Sajad Gani Lone, former minister and chief of the Peoples Conference (NC). In an interview today, Bilal Lone sai
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 19 (ANI): Hailing the state of Kerala and its cultural history, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is not "merely a line on the map" but a "western coast of India." Shashi Tharoor was speaking at the Council for Community Co-operation programme on Peace, Harmony and National Development in Kochi. Also Read | Bihar Special Intensive Revision Exercise: 9
Chandigarh: Two days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's social media post accusing BJP and RSS of "manuvadi thinking'' and a subsequent meeting between the kin of the victim and Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini, the Hisar police has registered an FIR against unknown police officials in connection with the alleged killing of a Dalit youth. According to media reports, the FIR was registered on
Kolkata, Jul 19 (PTI) Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari "cautioned" police officers not to take sides, stating that the BJP was monitoring their every move. Addressing a press conference, Adhikari claimed 57 BJP workers were killed, over 1,000 injured and lakhs were displaced in the violence that followed the 2021 assembly elections. Also Read | Bihar Special Intensive Revision Exercise:
Shimla, July 19 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to move Supreme Court against the high court order to cut down fruit-laden apple trees on encroached forest lands in the state, horticulture and revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Saturday. The state government will file a special leave petition in the top court next week and seek a stay on the HC order, Negi told PTI. Also
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday laid the foundation for major projects worth ₹408.95 crore being undertaken by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) and KPTCL in Mysuru district. At his government's two-year achievement event held at Maharaja's College Grounds in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah, in the presence of Deputy
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 22 the Presidential reference on whether timelines could be imposed by judicial orders for the exercise of discretion by the President while dealing with bills passed by state assemblies. According to the cause list posted on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice of Ind
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): The release date of Ajay Devgn's highly anticipated film 'Son Of Sardaar 2' has been postponed after it was earlier scheduled to release in theatres on July 25. The makers dropped a new poster, which said, 'The laughter riot just got a new date. Son of Sardaar 2 will now release in cinemas on 1st August 2025 worldwide.' Check out. https://www.instagr
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) on Saturday called for a nationwide protest on August 8 against SIR. A statement by the Polit Bureau of the party alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is biased in favour of the BJP-led government and complicit with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar.
Chennai, Jul 19 (PTI) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington in Tamil Nadu on Saturday and addressed the student officers of the 81st staff course, permanent staff of the college and station officers. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he emphasised the importance of Tri-Services synergy demonstrated during the successful operations by the
Bhubaneswar, July 19 (UNI) The Odisha government has set an ambitious target to provide 10,000 high-yielding breed cows to farmers under the Kamdhenu Scheme to enhance milk production across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, while attending the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and OMFED in Cuttack today, said t
Warangal (Telangana), July 19 (UNI) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that the upcoming railway manufacturing unit at Kazipet is being built with cutting-edge technology and is set to emerge as a major manufacturing hub in the country. Accompanied by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and BJP Telangana President N. Ramachandra Rao, the Minister, inspected the ongoing wor
New Delhi [India] July 19 (ANI): India's initiative in developing a group standard for whole millet grains recieved global recognition during the 88th Executive Committee meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88) held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome from 14-18 July 2025. The milestone was approved at the 47th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC47) in 2024 and was revie
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India's leadership in developing international standards for whole millet grains received recognition at a key global food safety meeting in Rome this week, as the country continues to expand its influence in setting worldwide food regulations, an official release said on Saturday. The 88th Session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88),
New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) India's leadership in developing a group standard for whole millet grains was acknowledged at a session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome from July 14 to 18. According to a statement from the Union Health Ministry here, the appreciation came at the 88th session of the Executive Committ
Coimbatore, July 19 (UNI) Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda and Sai Shiva Sankaran notched brilliant victories in the MRF Formula 2000 and F1600 categories, respectively, as the first round of the MRF MMSC-FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 commenced at the windswept and slippery Kari Motor Speedway, amidst intermittent drizzle, today. In between, Coimbatore veteran and former champion
Patna: Unlike most rivers in north Bihar, the Bagmati crossed the danger level at Benibad in Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday while the Falgu and North Koel rivers in south Bihar recorded an abnormal surge in discharge volumes, taking a threatening turn at several locations in the Magadh division.Farmers engaged in paddy transplantation, however, welcomed the recent rainfall. For the past fortnig
The cities were evaluated based on 10 parameters and 54 indicators. Indore has retained its top position as the cleanest city in India for the eighth consecutive year. Surat and Pune were second and third. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Award on the city at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The cities were evaluated based on 10 parameters and 54 indicators. The Centre
New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh bore the brunt of monsoon fury as rain-related incidents claimed 18 lives, with the IMD on Saturday issuing alerts for heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Kerala. While torrential rain caused a flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan; heavy rainfall and landslides in some areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim affected normal life and disrupted
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday held simultaneous mass demonstrations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR across various parts of the country in an effort to equip Filipinos with the basic skills needed in an emergency. One of these demonstrations was conducted at the DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development, where more than 300 community members, town
Renowned Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat, whose real name was Venkat Raj, passed away at the age of 53 on a somber Friday in Hyderabad. As reported by 123 Telugu, Venkat had been struggling with severe kidney issues for several months. His condition progressively declined, leading to his admission into intensive care, where he was placed on both dialysis and ventilator support. Medical profe
'He's at his prime. He has got to make these next three, four years count. And I see him getting a lot of hundreds.' IMAGE: K L Rahul has been in great form with the bat in England, with 375 runs in the first three Tests at an average of 62.50, with two centuries and a fifty. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters K L Rahul is finally going through the 'best' batting phase of his career, said former
Playing in the knockout stage, Minerva FC recorded twin wins to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Gothia Cup. First they clashed with their Swedish counterparts Lerums IS in what turned into an unforgettable 9-0 win. From the very first whistle, Minerva meant business. K Chetan opened the scoring while Kamal added another. Gunando's brace and a goal each from Thokchom, Reoson,
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2025) In recent years, devastating floods have become an increasingly frequent threat across many regions of South Asia including Pakistan, wreaking havoc on homes, economy, livestock, agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure, affecting common man. While large-scale flood control projects often require extraordinary funding and time, wate
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav trained guns at the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the law and order situation in the state, saying that the BJP "has turned Bihar into Taliban." The attack from the RJD leader comes amid a spate of shooting incidents in the state. Tejashwi said that the state government, which is a coalition between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and J