Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered devastating landslides and flash floods, washing away shops, collapsing buildings, and cutting off highways. The state witnessed multiple flash floods across Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu, and Kangra districts, along with a cloudburst in Chamba. Hundreds of roads are closed, and essential services like electricity and water supply have been severely disrupted. Shimla Shops were washed away, buildings collapsed, highways were cut off and residential areas i...Read More
VMPLNew Delhi [India], August 26: The Practice of Immortality, by Ishan Shivanand, was launched to a packed audience at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, on August 24, 2025, marking a watershed moment for corporate wellness. Published by Penguin Random House and Hachette Book Group across 15 countries in 4 languages (English, Italian, German, Portuguese), the book became a USA Today National Bestseller. It claimed the #1 position on Amazon India within its first week. Among the most pre-ordered and most revie...Read More
Chandigarh: Taking exception to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's statement in Tamil Nadu about bringing the breakfast scheme, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday asked, "Instead of bogus promises, Mann should answer when will farmers get the loan waiver?" Chugh also questioned Mann, "When will the MSP top-up be fulfilled?"In a written statement, he added, "It has been over 40 months since the women of Punjab were waiting for the Rs 1,000 per month promised to them, yet n...Read More
Thousands of vehicles, including hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables for Delhi-NCR markets are stranded. Heavy rainfall and continuous landslides have brought life to a standstill on the Chandigarh-Kullu highway, creating a traffic jam stretching nearly 50 kilometres. Thousands of vehicles, including hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables for Delhi-NCR markets are stranded, NDTV reported. According to the officials, the Chandigarh-Manali highway has been blocked ...Read More
Lawyers in Delhi district courts will extend their strike through Thursday and Friday in response to a notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor (LG). The notification permits police to present evidence virtually from police stations. Advocates have been abstaining from work for five days, and a demonstration is planned outside LG House on Friday to protest the notification. The lawyers' strike in Delhi district courts will continue on Thursday and Friday to protest against a notification ...Read More
TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the BJP, accusing it of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to "select voters" instead of letting people elect governments, and warned that any attempt to delete legitimate voters will be met with protests in New Delhi. He alleged that the saffron party was trying to "snatch away the voting rights of Bengalis" ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, but asserted that the state's ...Read More
Heavy rainfall in Kashmir has led to a rise in water levels in rivers and streams, creating a "flood-like situation" in the Valley. Authorities in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday declared a flood after the Jhelum river crossed the danger mark. As of Wednesday evening, officials said that while the water level was flowing above the flood declaration mark at the Sangam gauge in south Kashmir and at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, the water level had started to recede at Sangam. At th...Read More
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in recent decades become strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff, imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil, was added to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many imports from the South Asian nation. It takes total duties as high as 50% for goods as var...Read More
(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell as traders looked past US efforts to force India to quit buying Russian crude, and broader markets carried a risk-off tone. Global benchmark Brent dropped below $68 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $64. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stepped up the pressure on New Delhi to halt purchases of Russian energy after Washington doubled a levy on imports from the country to 50%. Calling Indians "arrogant," he cast the conflict in Ukraine as "Modi's war,...Read More
The first look of Shilpa Shirodkar as Shobha in the upcoming epic Jatadhara is out. The poster, unveiled on Wednesday, instantly grabbed eyeballs for its dark, mystical energy and Shilpa's striking screen presence. The makers are calling Jatadhara a supernatural epic that blends mystery, tantra, and human greed. And if the first look is anything to go by, Shilpa's character is set to become the heart of the film. Shilpa Shirodkar said "I am so happy and thrilled to be a part of Jatadhara. It's...Read More
IN-SPACe facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to Indian companies, aiming to reduce import dependence and boost self-reliance. These technologies span sectors like biomedical, solar panel bonding, and aerospace. The agreements, involving NSIL and recipient industries, mark a significant step in commercializing space technologies and expanding their applications beyond the space sector. India's space sector promoter IN-SPACe on Wednesday said it has facilitated the transf...Read More
"It's been close to 3 months since we last posted here. The Silence wasn't Absence. It was Grief," wrote RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wait for an IPL title finally ended on June 3, when they defeated Punjab Kings by six runs and clinched their maiden title. To celebrate this joyous occasion with their fans, the franchise planned to organise an event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, however, the celebrations met an unexpected tragedy. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and ot...Read More
Aryavir plans to take advice from his father, former international Virender Sehwag The Delhi Premier League has given some young stars an ideal platform to excel. In the ongoing season, some blazing performances have been witnessed, especially from budding batters. One of the young stars who has made a name for himself is Virender Sehwag's son, Aryavir. The young batter, playing for the Central Delhi Kings, smashed two consecutive fours off Navdeep Saini, an India international, in his 16-ball ...Read More
Skoda India Announces Exchange Carnival Across 6 Major Cities Skoda Auto India rolls out a special Exchange Carnival this August across its expanding network of showrooms, offering customers a seamless experience while upgrading to a Skoda. As part of the initiative, the brand is hosting an extensive Exchange Carnival featuring free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on old car trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the Skoda Auto India model range. Also Read: PM Modi T...Read More
India is bracing for potential trade turmoil with the US as proposed 50% tariffs loom. Economist Swaminathan Aiyar suggests the dispute transcends trade, implicating geopolitics due to India's stance on Russian crude oil. Aiyar cautions about the impact on India's defense ties with the US, questioning future arms purchases if treated unfavorably. With just one day to go before the proposed 50% tariffs come into effect, India is bracing for a stormy phase in its trade relations with the United S...Read More
To accelerate modernization of banks worldwide HCL Technologies (HCLTech) today announced a global partnership with Thought Machine, a pioneer in cloud native banking technology, to accelerate the modernization of banks worldwide. The partnership aims to enable banks to rapidly transition from legacy systems and frameworks to intelligent, autonomous financial institutions powered by AI and cloud technologies. Thought Machine's Vault platform next-generation core banking and payments technology...Read More
Onam is the biggest festival in Kerala. People from all communities celebrate it, and the mood is always lively. The festival marks the homecoming of King Mahabali. He is remembered as a ruler who was fair and generous. Onam usually happens in August or September, in the Malayalam month of Chingam. The main day is Thiruvonam, which everyone looks forward to. In the days before Onam, homes are cleaned and decorated. Pookalams, which are floral designs, appear at entrances and courtyards. Flowers...Read More
The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas . The private unaided schools account for 31.9 per cent of enrolment nationwide," the survey report said. The CMS Education survey, part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey , focused specifically on household expenditure for currently e...Read More
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a downturn at the opening on Tuesday. This decline was triggered by concerns regarding potential U.S. trade measures, specifically the proposed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods. India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped at the open on Tuesday, pressured by worries over U.S. trade measures after the United States issued a draft notice proposing tariffs of as much as 50% on Indian goods starting Wednesday. At 9:32 AM, the S&P BSE...Read More
HANSALPUR, India, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Suzuki Motor (7269.T), opens new tab will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki (MRTI.NS), opens new tab. India will be the global production ...Read More
According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or Wednesday morning, posing a threat to already flooded villages. After Harike Headworks released 1.7 lakh cusecs of water on Monday afternoon, the Fazilka district administration cautioned people living in low-lying villages along the Sutlej Creek and appealed to them to immediately move to safer locations. According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or ...Read More
Keshav Upadhye, a young, dynamic and prominent face, has been working with the Bharatiya Janata Party for over two decades. In 2014, the then state president Devendra Fadnavis had appointed Upadhye as the spokesperson in his team. Owing to his journalistic background and better understanding of the socio-economic issues of the state, Upadhye made a mark as a spokesperson in a short span. He articulates the views of the party and aggressively defends the party on various platforms including the M...Read More
Meet 25-Year-Old Girl Who Was Miss Asia 2018 Winner, Now Bigg Boss 19 Contestant Who Overcame Cleft Lip Surgery And Owns a Crore-Worth Business; She Is...... In a shocking incident in Manali, a restaurant named "Sher-e-Punjab" was heavily damaged, only its front gate wall remained standing. Netizens are referring to this as a strange incident. Severe flooding in the Beas River has caused extensive damage in Manali, washing away buildings and damaging infrastructure along the riverbanks. The f...Read More
The model will be exported to over 100 countries including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Maruti Suzuki's first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-Vitara, from the company's Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. The model will be exported to over 100 countries, including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan, positioning India as Suzuki's global manufacturing hub for EVs. PM Modi said that the launch marked a milestone in the ...Read More
Punjab Police said on Tuesday they busted a cross-border arms smuggling racket in Amritsar with the arrest of a man from whom five sophisticated 9mm Glock pistols and four magazines were recovered. Director-General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused, Amit Singh, who was arrested on August 24, was in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers who were pushing weapon consignments to disturb peace and harmony in the state, adding that he was acting in connivance with his associate Gurpreet Singh ali...Read More
The push to "swadeshi" or indigenous goods got yet another push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, as India consistently hardens its stance against the US tariff regime affecting international trade. "Businessmen should keep a big board outside their establishments, saying they sell only 'swadeshi' goods," the PM said, referring specifically to the shopping season ahead on account of a series of festivals. He was speaking at an event in Ahmedabad in his home state of Gujarat. Also r...Read More
The reciprocal tariff does pose challenges, but the overlooked transshipment clause alters the competitive landscape, blunting some of the damage and might even create opportunities in some areas The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and India has escalated with Washington's decision to levy a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports effective August 7, followed by an additional 25 per cent tariff linked to India's purchases of Russian oil, effective August 27. The tariffs...Read More
Union minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at Sayeda Hameed, a former planning commission member under the Manmohan Singh government, for supporting Bangladeshis in India. After visiting some evicted sites in Assam on Sunday, Hameed had said: "Bangladeshis are also human beings; the earth is very big, even Bangladeshis can live here... Why should a human being be thrown out so mercilessly?" Reacting to this, Rijiju posted on X: "It is not about religion, but our land! If Assam becomes demographically ...Read More
Alia began her message: "I understand that in a city like Mumbai, space is limited - sometimes the view from your window is another person's home. But that does not give anyone the right to film private residences and push those videos online. A video of our home - still under construction - has been recorded and circulated by multiple publications, without our knowledge or consent. This is a clear invasion of privacy and a serious security issue." She mentioned how the act is unlawful: "Filmin...Read More
Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2025 | 12:00 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Water is India's lifeline - and its looming crisis. With 80% of the country's water needs met through fast-depleting groundwater, and erratic monsoons failing to replenish rivers and reservoirs, the thr...Read More