Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Yash Dayal finds himself in hot water in a matter related to exploitation of a woman on the pretext of marriage. As reported by India Today, a complaint has been filed against the pacer on the Chief Minister's online grievance portal, IGRS. The report mentioned the girl is from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The report citing sources mentioned that the Chief Minister's office has sought a report from the Circle Officer (CO) of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. It added ...Read More
Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has initiated a significant upgrade in its power distribution system across its jurisdiction. Starting from July 1, it is compulsory for new power consumers to install smart meters at their own cost.Smart power meters aim for better energy management. However, it is still not clear about switching over to smart meters for existing customers in its jurisdiction of five districts, including Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, and...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said Indian fishermen continue to be arrested by Sri Lankan authorities because of an agreement signed during the Emergency period, which stripped them of fishing rights in certain sea areas, news agency PTI reported. Speaking at an event organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha to mark 50 years of the Emergency, Jaishankar said the agreement would not have happened if Parliament had been working properly back then. 'No debate, no consensus' "Big decis...Read More
Rajasthan aims for a USD 350 billion economy. The government plans to use AI in agriculture to boost productivity. Skill training will make youth employable. New policies will reduce logistics costs. A Centre of Excellence of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture will be established. Logistics parks linked with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor are planned.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said the state government is working to transform Rajasthan into a USD 350 billion e...Read More
Inaugurates 'Youth Adda' platform, launches CM Yuva mobile app, unveiled ODOP Common Facility Centre projects Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday alleged that the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh were too busy fueling caste-based conflicts, which left the youth of the state struggling with an identity crisis. Launching initiatives to promote entrepreneurship during a ceremony in Lucknow to mark World MSME Day, the CM said the past governments not only encouraged caste-based divisions...Read More
Asha Bhosle celebrated her late husband, music composer RD Burman's 85th birth anniversary by paying tribute to his harmonium and awards. Singing maestro Asha Bhosle is celebrating her husband, late music composer Rahul Dev Burman, on his 85th birth anniversary today, June 27. She remembered him on the day by paying special respect to his most cherished possession, his harmonium, along with the many awards and medals proudly displayed around his photo. Asha Bhosle, in a beautiful pastel saree ...Read More
Iulia Vantur, Iulia Vantur shines, Iulia Vantur debut short film, Iulia Vantur Iulia Vantur is all set to mark a significant milestone in her career with her acting debut in the upcoming short film Echoes of Us. The newly released trailer offers a compelling glimpse into the poignant narrative, capturing moments of emotional intensity and cross-cultural resonance. Alongside seasoned actor Deepak Tijori and Spanish actress Alessandra Whelan Merediz, Iulia Vantur makes a striking impression, sign...Read More
According to the documents, both apartments are located on the 17th and 18th levels of a residential project named DLH Enclave. The two apartments measure 4,200 sq ft, and the balcony is 3,800 sq ft, bringing the total area to 9,603 sq ft. Documents show that the apartment and three parking spaces were purchased from Dev Land and Housing Limited. The transaction was registered on June 20, 2025, for which a total stamp duty of ₹1.65 crore and registration charges of Rs. 30,000 were paid. The...Read More
Donald Trump claims he prevented a war between India and Pakistan. He says he used the threat of halting trade deals to de-escalate tensions. Trump mentions phone calls with leaders from both nations. He also notes a meeting with Pakistan's Army Chief. India maintains that the ceasefire understanding came from direct talks between military officials.US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan and told the two countries that America...Read More
The Uttar Pradesh government aims to marry over one lakh couples through its Samuhik Vivah Yojna by 2025. Strengthened oversight and technology integration will ensure transparency and accountability. The scheme, enhanced with increased financial assistance, intends to uphold social dignity and uplift the underprivileged. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced ambitious plans to facilitate the weddings of over one lakh couples under its Samuhik Vivah Yojna by 2025. This initiative, highligh...Read More
Bengaluru: Nearly three years since inauguration of the towering statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda near the airport in 2022, the city is still awaiting to see the 23-acre theme park planned around it come to life.While Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Heritage Area Development Authority's (NKHADA) officer in-charge Usha Rani brushed off queries about the delay saying, "We have so many other things to plan and we don't have time for this", preparations are in full swing to lay foundation stone for its new hea...Read More
The police have found that while during the day, he attended lectures at the IIT, during the night, he would sleep on the sofas kept on the ground floor for students. The 22-year-old man, who was booked for allegedly spending nearly 20 days inside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai despite not being a student, was arrested Wednesday after police found that he had used 21 e-mail IDs and made sure "not to leave behind any proof". Sections of cheating and forgery were also added in the FIR against th...Read More
New Delhi: The Congress has signalled that party leader Rahul Gandhi is in no hurry to accept the Election Commission brass' invitation to him to have a discussion on the merit of his often repeated allegation of irregularity in the conduct of Maharashtra and Haryana elections. After party president Mallikarjun Kharge chose to be non-committal on Gandhi accepting the EC invite, the Congress leadership once again wrote to the poll body, reiterating its demand for a copy of the electoral roll and ...Read More
Surat: A pilgrimage turned into a nightmare on Thursday morning when a bus carrying 20 pilgrims -- nine of them from Surat -- plunged into the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand, leaving three dead, eight injured and nine missing. Among the deceased was 17-year-old Dreamy Soni, a bright student from Surat who had recently passed her Class 12 science exam with 89% and dreamed of joining an IIT.The incident occurred near Gholtir village on the Badrinath National Highway, between Rudraprayag and Gaucha...Read More
The installation process is expected to be completed by July, following which robotic-assisted surgeries will commence. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in Himachal Pradesh to introduce surgeries using cutting-edge robotic technology. A state-of-the-art surgical robot -- procured at a cost of Rs 28 crore on the lines of AIIMS Delhi -- has already arrived at the institute. The installation process is expe...Read More
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 105 new orange-coloured electric buses and a new depot in Narela, emphasizing the BJP government's commitment to improving public transport. Gupta criticized the previous AAP government for alleged corruption and mismanagement within the DTC. The new buses are equipped with modern features, and officials aim for complete electrification of Delhi's bus fleet by 2027.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (De...Read More
Thousands of pilgrims, including foreigners, congregated in Digha, West Bengal, for the Rath Yatra festival. The Chief Minister, along with cabinet members, initiated the chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Rituals commenced in the morning with 'Pahandi Vijay' at the newly-built Jagannath Dham Temple, followed by the idols being placed on the chariots amid devotional chants and festivities.Thousands gathered from different parts of the state to attend the Rath Yatra f...Read More
Once the flyover is thrown open for the public, the traffic woes to enter ORR from Kondapur would be resolved and it will be helpful for those travelling to the IT corridor also. The traffic congestion at Gachibowli junction will be significantly reduced and travel time of motorists will also be saved to a large extent. The flyover was built under the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP) at a cost of Rs. 182.72 crore. It is 1.2 km long and 24 meters wide with six lanes. Its specialty is ...Read More
Varanasi: Recalling the horrors of Emergency, Union minister of agriculture, farmers welfare and rural development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused the Congress of undermining democracy and demanded that the party should apologise to the nation for the excesses committed by it.Recalling his personal experience, he said that the horrors of the Emergency, which tore apart democracy, remain vivid in his memory. "Fifty years ago, in its arrogance and pride, Congress launched a direct assault ...Read More
MUMBAI: Bombay high court has ordered a fertility centre to preserve the frozen semen of a deceased unmarried man pending hearing of a petition by his mother who wants to use it to continue the family line. The fertility centre had refused to release it to her.The woman's son had chosen to preserve his semen during chemotherapy. Justice Manish Pitale said if the semen sample is destroyed before the matter is decided, the purpose of the petition would be "frustrated".The mother's petition said wh...Read More
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a new registration number plate category for hydrogen fuel operated vehicles. Commercial vehicles will feature a green top and blue bottom with yellow figures. Private vehicles will have a similar color scheme but with white figures, while rental cabs will display a black top, blue bottom, and yellow figures.The transport ministry has proposed a new category of registration number plate for hydrogen fuel operated vehicles. According to a ...Read More
Govt looking to provide life and accident benefits to gig workers Platform or gig workers will likely get life and accident insurance covers in addition to health insurance if the government goes ahead with its plans for the social security corpus. "We are mulling a proposal to extend life and accident insurance benefits from the fund that aggregators would contribute to. A portion of the fund would be utilised for these benefits, while the remainder would be secured for future social safety n...Read More
No one was reported injured, a Delhi Fire Services officer said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Bawana industrial area early Friday22 fire engines were deployed to control the fire at the factory in BawanaThe fire was reported at around 4:15 am from a factory in Sector-4. No injuries have been reported Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A massive blaze erupted at a factory in Bawana industrial area i...Read More
All suspects entrusted with carrying out blasts in four major locations of Assam, including the one that occurred in Bokakhat last week, have been arrested by the police and the grenades meant for the purpose recovered from them, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attends mock Parliament on the 1975 emergency, in Guwahati, Assam, June 25, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo The 'key person' involved with the plan is still absconding, thou...Read More
Actor Raghuvir Yadav, who plays Brij Bhushan Dubey in "Panchayat", has decoded the real reason behind "Panchayat" being so loved. He said it's India, in its truest form as it showcases everyday stories of small towns, told with so much heart. Raghubir said: "It's incredible how Panchayat has resonated with everyone -- children, young adults, elders -- across villages, cities, and even overseas. When I was in Australia for a play, people of all ages came up to talk about the show." "At first, I...Read More
Guwahati: To bar illegal immigrants from acquiring Aadhaar cards, the BJP led government in Assam is planning to make the rules for issuing Adhar cards and birth and death registration stricter. Aadhaar cards to adults (above 18 years) will now be issued by Deputy Commissioner only. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while talking in Guwahati, "Very soon, we will implement a decision where Aadhar cards to adult citizens will be issued only by DCs. This will ensure that no illegal immigran...Read More
Srinagar, June 27: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, at a high-level security review, visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to assess operational preparedness and evaluate the prevailing security dynamics in the sensitive Poonch-Rajouri sector. The GOC commended Romeo Force for its sustained and proactive counter-terrorism operations in the region, underlining the need to maintain relentless pressure on infiltrating groups and preser...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Beijing's bid for enhanced regional leadership suffered a setback Thursday when India rejected signing a joint statement put before members of the China-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organization, saying it was pro-Pakistan in not mentioning April's terror attack on Indian tourists. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the statement diluted India's position on critical issues such as terrorism and regional security, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Pre...Read More
India has initiated litchi exports from Punjab, sending 1.5 tonnes to Doha and Dubai this month, facilitated by APEDA in collaboration with Punjab's Department of Horticulture and Lullu Group. Punjab produced 71,490 tonnes of litchi in 2023-24, contributing significantly to India's total production. India has exported 1.5 tonnes of litchi fruit, for the first time, from Punjab to Doha and Dubai this month, the commerce ministry's arm, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development A...Read More
The woman did as they said but within the next few days found that they were inflicting burn wounds on her son using a candle and also beating him," an officer said. The Mumbai police on Thursday arrested a couple from Bhandup for allegedly inflicting burn injuries on the two-year-old son of a house-help working at their place, claiming it would 'exorcise' him. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The accused couple told the maid that her son was possessed due to which he was "hyperactive" and they ...Read More