Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in recognition of her contributions and dedication to various social and environmental causes. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the actress was felicitated for her ongoing efforts towards environmental conservation and animal welfare. Raveena took to her Instagram ha...Read More
While Rajeeve took a dig at Jacob saying that those who had announced to shift their business from the state were still continuing here, Kitex Groups chairman Sabu Jacob gave a sharp reply saying that Kerala is not the "paternal property" of anybody. The minister and the businessman crossed swords a day after a delegation of Andhra Pradesh government visited Jacob here and invited him to invest in that state. Andhra Pradesh Textiles Minister S Savitha visited the headquarters of the Kitex Garm...Read More
How to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara? It was the million dollar question Rohit Sharma and his Mumbai teammates discussed the most in a huddle during their junior cricket days, as they knew the Saurashtra batter could ground them to the dust over two or three days of persistent batting. Rohit reminisced that the wicket of Pujara was often the difference between a victory or defeat for his team in age-group matches, the early signs of the doughty batter who made 7,195 runs at 43.60 with 19 tons and 3...Read More
West Bengal assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay is set to table a resolution on Tuesday, commending the Indian armed forces for their precise strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The resolution will also strongly condemn the brutal attack on tourists in Pahalgam, expressing shock and anguish over the loss of 26 innocent lives in the Baisaran Valley.West Bengal assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay will table a resolution on Tuesday, appreciating the role of armed forces for their pre...Read More
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation that has formed over southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The upper air cyclonic circulation persists at around 5.8 km above mean sea level and is being closely monitored by the met department in Bhubaneswar, said director Manorama Mohanty. The northern limit of the southwest monsoon continues to pass through Bhawanipatn...Read More
Government official caught taking Rs 1.5 lakh bribeLokayukta police laid trap after complaintSurvey supervisor arrested, probe on A senior official of the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) was caught red-handed on Friday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh, officials confirmed. The accused, Narendra Kumar (51), who serves as a survey supervisor at KIADB Bengaluru, was arrested following a trap laid by Lokayukta police. The investigation was initiated after a comp...Read More
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh on Sunday got engaged to Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Priya Saroj at The Centrum, a five-star luxury hotel in Lucknow. The ceremony got together a mix of personalities from the cricket and politics. The couple arrived at the venue together in coordinated white and pink outfits. The hall was adorned with intricate floral arrangements and vibrant lighting and welcomed over 300 guests, including several prominent figures. Prior to the ceremony, Singh visited ...Read More
The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs (File) Ahmedabad: The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,...Read More
The Odisha government will ban the sale of non-vegetarian food and liquor within a 2-km radius of the Jagannath temple in Puri, law minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Sunday. IMAGE: evotees throng the Jagannath Temple for the 'Suna Besha' ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, in Puri, July 17, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo Speaking to reporters, he said the decision is part of the state government's broader initiative to preserve the sanctity of the holy town. ...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Sunday caught Dhiman Chakma, Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a local businessman. According to an official press release, Dhiman Chakma was caught red-handed today while demanding and accepting Rs 10 lakh as the first installment of a total bribe demand of Rs 20 lakh. He allegedly threatened to take adverse action against the businessman's enterprise if the bribe was not paid. The Sub-Coll...Read More
Dindigul Dragons burnt both their reviews in the opening over in the hope of overturning the wide call from the umpire Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin was seen fuming during the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The 38-year-old who plays for Dindigul Dragons was judged LBW off the bowling of Sai Kishore, who plays for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. Ashwin was seen in a long argument with the umpire, and he was thundering off the field and was seen hitting his pads in anger with the bat. "Ashwin is sayin...Read More
Panaji, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has defended his decision to order suspension of a doctor from a state-run hospital, citing the latter's "arrogant behaviour" towards a patient. The minister on Saturday said he will not apologise for standing up for a patient who was denied care. Rane said he took the action after receiving a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that his mother-in-law was mistreated by the doctor in the casualty ward of the Goa Medical College and Hospi...Read More
Guwahati: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday urged Meghalaya director general of police (DGP) to expand the investigation to examine all possible leads and forensic evidence in the case of the alleged murder of tourist Raja Raghuvanshi from Madhya Pradesh and the disappearance of his wife, Sonam, in the northeastern state. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang to submit a detailed report within three days and advised collaboration with national agencies...Read More
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box of...Read More
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More
India News Live Updates: IAF airlifts kidney, cornea as multi-organ donation saves lives of 5 persons Five persons received new lease of life through a multi-organ donation after a brain-dead patient's organs were transplanted across different parts of the country, with one kidney and a cornea being airlifted by an Indian Air Force aircraft from Bengaluru to Delhi. The Indian Air Force (IAF), in a post on X, shared details of the coordinated operation and photographs of the airlift on Saturday...Read More
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed demands for accountability regarding the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede. He stated the government had no role and criticized the BJP for politicizing the tragedy. Siddaramaiah mentioned police negligence caused the congestion. He confirmed suspensions and transfers following the incident. The CM approved the Vidhana Soudha event but distanced himself from the stadium celebrations.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday rejected calls for political accountability...Read More
Resignation is the only option before Justice Yashwant Varma to avoid impeachment by Parliament as the government pushes for bringing a motion to remove the Allahabad high court judge over alleged corruption. IMAGE: Justice Yashwant Varma. Photograph: ANI Photo/span> Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his case before lawmakers in any of the House, Justice Varma can announce that he is quitting and his verb...Read More
The long-awaited expansion of the Telangana Cabinet reflected the Congress Government's commitment to social justice and inclusive representation. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy gave the final touches on Saturday (June 7, 2025) night on what appears to be a politically astute, yet socially balanced reshuffle, since the all the three new Ministers are from the marginalised communities. Telangana Cabinet to meet twice a month to accelerate policy implementation; earlier met once in 2-3 months ...Read More
Mumbai: With Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad raising questions daily on the master plan approved by CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP's Ashish Shelar, in reply, called Gaikwad for an "open discussion" on the Dharavi redevelopment project. He denied special benefits were given to the Adani Group, lead developer for the project. In a social media post, Gaikwad said she was ready for discussion and asked him to "inform the time and place" but set one condition -- "that it happen in presence of Dharavikars."Gaik...Read More
NEW DELHI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday visited forward posts along the LAC in the Garhwal, Uttarakhand region to review the operational and administrative readiness of the deployed forces. The Army in its statement said, "During his visit, the COAS interacted with troops guarding the frontiers and commended them for their unwavering dedication, resilience, and professionalism. He emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of operational prepared...Read More
India suspended Indus Waters Treaty after the Pakistan-linked Pahalgam terror attack Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Pakistan has sent four letters to India urging a reconsideration of the suspended Indus Waters Treaty amid a looming water crisis. India insists that the treaty will remain on hold until Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism, emphasizing security concerns. New Delhi: Pakistan has written four letters, one after another, requesting India to reconsider i...Read More
STUNNING Facts About Jammu & Kashmir's Chenab Rail Bridge You Need To Know | PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the Chenab riverbed -- 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower -- the bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aimed at transforming connectivity in the region. Located in Reasi district, it connects the remote villages of Kauri a...Read More
Some members of the community were holding a protest on rail tracks and stalled a passenger train in Bharatpur district on Sunday afternoon after taking part in a Mahapanchayat to press their various demands, including on reservation. The agitators had kept the rail services halted for over three hours between Fateh Singhpura and Dungeria stations, affecting about 10 to 12 trains on the route, the officials said. The protesters had gathered on the railway tracks and stopped the 54794 Mathura-S...Read More
Sangaldan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "Pakistan attacked both Kashmiriyat and Insaniyat in Pahalgam on April 22. That was intended to incite violence in India and cripple the earnings of hardworking Kashmiris". "Pakistan's repeated attempts to disrupt this progress mean that it stands against humanity, social harmony and economic prosperity," he said addressing a public gathering at Katra. The PM said that this deliberate attack on tourists was meant to sabotage the flourishin...Read More
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's second visit to Tamil Nadu in two months aims to strengthen the BJP's position before the 2026 Assembly election. Amidst alliance challenges within the NDA, including leadership disputes in the PMK and discontent from the DMDK, Shah's visit seeks to consolidate allies and strategize for victory against the ruling DMK.Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah arrived on Saturday night, his second crucial visit to Tamil Nadu in two months, to rev up the party mac...Read More
LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident, a Muslim man from Udhopur village in Deoria district of eastern UP allegedly died by suicide claiming he was offering himself as a sacrifice to the Almighty. The victim identified as Ish Mohammad, 60, reportedly slit his throat with a knife on the occasion of Bakrid on Saturday. Hearing him groaning, the family members rushed to him, finding him lying in a pool of blood. He was immediately rushed to Gorakhpur Medical College, where he died during the treatment. ...Read More
Despite initial doubts after the 2024 elections, Narendra Modi's third term as Prime Minister appears stable, with strong support from allies. The BJP has rebounded with state election wins, while the Congress struggles to maintain momentum. Experts suggest Modi's leadership remains dominant, with no clear alternative in sight, as his government confidently advances its agenda.When Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the third time on June 9, 2024, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was quic...Read More
Adityanath stressed that GST is a consumer-driven tax regime, and therefore, areas with larger populations should be contributing more to the state's revenue.Source : PTI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday called for a strong crackdown on shell companies and fraudulently registered firms, terming any attempt to exploit benefits meant for legitimate traders as "unforgivable." Chairing a high-level review meeting of the State Tax Department, the Chief Minister emphasised the...Read More
Mark Carney declined to answer if he believed Indian PM had a role in murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Canada's prime minister Mark Carney has defended his decision to invite India's prime minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, despite Canada's federal police's conclusion that the murder of a prominent Sikh activist in British Columbia was orchestrated by the "highest levels" of the Indian government. Carney declined to answer reporters' questions over whether...Read More