Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) expressed worry regarding the removal of over 65 lakh names from Bihar's electoral list. Tejashwi Yadav demanded transparency and questioned the basis for the deletions. He challenged the Election Commission's (EC) criteria, especially concerning migrant voters. Yadav also claimed his name was deleted, a statement refuted by the Patna District Magistrate (DM). A day aft
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has encouraged farmers to diversify their crops beyond paddy to leverage government initiatives, highlighting the disbursement of the 20th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment to over 34 lakh farmers in the state. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday urged farmers to diversify into crops other than paddy to take advantage of government schemes
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Two Nigerian nationals were found dead at a house in Uttam Nagar in Delhi's Dwarka on Sunday, an official said. The bodies were discovered on the first floor of a building located behind a clothes showroom in Chanakya Place, under the Dabri police station jurisdiction. The premises had been rented by a man identified as Henry, he said. The deceased have been identified as
CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante
Prof. Sanoo was an excellent teacher, orator, public activist, social worker, writer, and literary critic and in step with the State's progressive achievement, says Pinarayi Vijayan Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condoled the death of critic and orator M.K. Sanoo who passed away in Kochi on Saturday. Recalling Sanoo's contributions to Kerala society and history through his activities, disco
Jamnagar: Vantara, the animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation initiative run by the Reliance Foundation, has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding the relocation of a 36-year-old female elephant, Mahadevi (also referred to as Madhuri), from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mutt in Kolhapur to Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar. In a statement
The closing ceremony of the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday witnessed some dramatic moments when veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan made some controversial statements on the State government's project to promote filmmakers from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities and the one for women filmmakers, with Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian countering
India is importing more crude oil from the United States. Imports have increased significantly since January 2025. The rise is particularly noticeable in the April-June quarter. The financial value of these imports has more than doubled. India's imports of LPG and LNG from America have also increased. Both countries are optimistic about their relationship. India has dramatically increased its cru
On August 3, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that India's first bullet train service will begin very soon, and will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to two hours and seven minutes. From the Bhavnagar terminus, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off three express trains - the Ayodhya Express, the Rewa-Pune Express, and the Jabalpur-Raipur Express. Madhya Pr
Sony LIV's latest Telugu original, Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans, has quickly become one of the most anticipated political dramas of the year. Directed by Deva Katta and Kiran Jay Kumar, the series unpacks the ideological clash between two best friends turned political rivals -- a tale set against the turbulent backdrop of united Andhra Pradesh between 1974 and 1983. At its core, Mayasabha is
New Delhi: The government is pushing exporters to build and promote homegrown brands to cope with the 25% tariff imposed by the US. It has also sought industry inputs on an employment-linked scheme for certain exports such as marine goods which now faces threat from Ecuador due to the higher tariffs. Officials said reducing testing charges for smaller exporters levied by the Export Inspection Cou
Air India cancelled its Singapore-Chennai flight AI349 on Sunday due to a technical issue requiring extra maintenance time. Passengers were offered hotel stays, full refunds, or free rescheduling. The airline said efforts are underway to fly passengers to Chennai soon and minimise inconvenience. New Delhi, Air India on Sunday cancelled its flight from Singapore to Chennai due to a technical issue
Derek O'Brien claims Bharatiya Janata Party fears discussing Bihar's SIR. He calls it silent invisible rigging. Trinamool Congress will tutor the Modi coalition on parliamentary procedure. This will help them discuss the issue. Opposition demands SIR discussion in Parliament. They will also march to the Election Commission office on August 8. The Monsoon Session faces disruption due to protests.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi, interacted with affected families, reviewed relief efforts, and assured full support from the State and Centre after flash floods and cloudburst devastation. In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi district, including r
Speculation about Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha expecting their first child has resurfaced after Chadha's humorous response on 'The Indian Kapil Show.' He hinted at a 'good news' announcement soon, fueling the rumours that initially sparked from Chopra's relaxed outfit choice earlier in 2024. However, a source close to the actress has denied these claims, emphasizing Chopra's busy travel sche
The 4th batch of devotees arrived in Poonch for the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, receiving a warm welcome. Source : PTI Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 1 (ANI): The 4th batch of devotees for Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra arrived in Poonch on Friday. The devotees received a warm welcome from the locals and the administration. A local, Balbeer Singh told ANI, "Today, thousands of pilgrims ha
India's semiconductor market is projected to more than double, reaching $100-110 billion by 2030, up from $45-50 billion in 2024-25. A government statement highlighted the urgency to build secure, diversified chip supply chains amid global reliance on Taiwan. India aims to become a trusted global hub, backed by ₹76,000 crore in incentives and over ₹1.55 lakh crore in industry investments. India's
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting
The banks of the Cauvery in Tiruchi were abuzz on Sunday with thousands of people gathered there to celebrate the Aadi Perukku festival on the 18th day of Tamil month of Aadi. Women, newly-wed couples, and children thronged Amma Mandapam bathing ghat in Srirangam. Devotees, mainly newly-weds, offered special prayers and puja. Many devotees took a dip in the Cauvery, which was in full flow. They b
high-income households could face losses of up to USD 5,000, noted the report. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * US tariffs may raise average household bills by about $2,400 in the short term * Low-income US households could face losses of around $1,300, three times relative burden * High-income US households may lose up to USD 5,000 but face less financial strain D
NEW DELHI: Mahadevi, an elephant once rescued from poor conditions at a religious institution in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, might soon be sent back, despite all the care and recovery she received at the Vantara Wildlife Centre in Gujarat. A few months ago, Mahadevi was shifted to Vantara after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) raised concerns about her health and treatment at the Swa
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted reforms in police recruitment since 2017, addressing past corruption and nepotism. He emphasized transparent processes under the 'double-engine government,' resulting in over 2.17 lakh police recruits and improved infrastructure, and hailed the reservation for women and Agniveers, enhancing law and order in the state. On Sunday, Uttar Prade
New Delhi: Delhi govt's Fee Regulation Bill for private schools, slated for introduction in the upcoming assembly session beginning Aug 4, has triggered sharp criticism from education activists, parent groups and the opposition that alleges it entrenches bureaucratic overreach and disempowers parents.The bill proposes a multi-tiered structure comprising school-level committees, district appellate
The SonaSPEED lab's Simplex Permanent Magnet Stepper Motors successfully powered ISRO-NASA's NISAR mission launched via GSLV-F16. Developed in Salem and Bengaluru, these motors played a crucial role in fuel regulation and engine control during India's latest Earth observation satellite mission. Bengaluru: When the GSLV-F16 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on the eveni
Kaynes Circuits India is poised to invest Rs 4,995 crore for setting up an advanced electronic component manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, said people aware of the developments. The plant would produce 74-layer PCB, HDI PCB, flexible PCB, high-performance laminates, camera module assembly and wire harness assembly, the people said. This would mark the first large scale investment
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Delhi-based Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS) to pay arrears of Rs 25,000 per month to MBBS interns from the 2022 batch, saying they deserved it as a "matter of right". A bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar passed the order while hearing a petition filed by medical graduate Abhishek Yadav and others thro
Berhampur: A 35-year-old man was allegedly throttled to death and bobbitised by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practising witchcraft at Malasapadar in Gajapati district on Saturday night, police said.After killing Gopal Mallick near the Harabhangi dam, the accused tied a stone slab to his body and dumped it in the reservoir, police said."A police team rushed to the spot and recovered the
Thackeray's remarks came as Maharashtra recently witnessed a growing Hindi-Marathi language controversy Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of having a double standard over protecting regional identity. Thackeray pointed to Gujarat as an example to support his argument. The MNS chief, while addressing a gatheri
The complainant firm refused to give any bribe to the accused customs officer; despite this the accused officer continued demanding bribe money from the complainant firm A Customs Department superintendent was arrested on Saturday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,20,000 from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm for facilitating clearance of con
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday criticised the state government over the law and order situation in the wake of tensions in Pune's Yavat village following an alleged objectionable social media post. Sapkal alleged that the police are failing to maintain law and order and are instead engaged in other activities, leading to repeated incidents of unrest in the state. "T