New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated several developmental projects in Shalimar Bagh, including a pilot project to convert overhead wires into an underground power network. The inauguration took place at the Janata Flats area, where CM Gupta was joined by Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. Speaking to mediapersons, CM Gupta said the government aims to make the national capital free from overhead wires. 'Making overhead wires underground is a pilo...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday criticised the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress party was 'born' from an 'industrial house.' In a post on X, Dubey shared a transcription of a debate in Parliament in 1969, started by the then Congress MP and former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar, claiming that Indira Gandhi received a total donation of Rs 1.20 crore for a bye-election. He further pointed out ...Read More
Ramban(Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): Four people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred at Ukhral Senabathi in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The District Administration Ramban has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 1 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 25,000 each for the injured. In a post on social media platform X, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan sta...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 12 (ANI): Refuting BJP leader Amit Malviya's allegation that Rahul Gandhi had 'humiliated' him by denying a meeting, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said his primary purpose in Delhi was to discuss Mysuru's Dasara Air Show with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 'My primary work in Delhi was to meet Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh to discuss the Air Show during Dasara in Mysuru. Shri @RahulGandhi has immense affection for the people of Karnataka,' Sidd...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): A significant meeting aimed at boosting cotton productivity was convened on Friday at the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting saw in-depth discussions on the history of cotton, the current scenario, challenges, and future strategies for increasing cotton productivity in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP MP Sambit Patra accused the Congress and Opposition parties of hypocrisy, stating they earlier opposed Aadhaar-voter ID linkage but are now demanding its inclusion. He said this shift exposes their 'double standards' on Aadhaar's role in electoral reforms. Speaking to ANI, Patra said, 'The way the Opposition and the Congress are opposing the Aadhar Card, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Tomy Thomas, husband of Nimisha Priya, the 37-year-old Indian nurse from Kerala who faces execution in Yemen on July 16 after being convicted of murder in June 2018, informed about the ongoing efforts to save her life. Thomas met with the Kerala Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, recently, who offered support to Nimisha's mother through video conferencing. According to Thomas, the Central government, the State government, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are...Read More
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from Lucknow...this is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has granted bail to a woman accused of pouring hot water mixed with chilli powder on her husband to kill him. This case pertains to an FIR registered at Nangloi Police Station. A charge sheet has been filed after an investigation. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Saurabh Kulshrestha granted bail to the accused Jyoti alias Kittu after considering that, as per MLC, the victim has suffered simple injuries. 'Insofar as the issue regarding ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs organised 'Dakshin Samvad' in Hyderabad as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event became a vivid testimony to linguistic harmony, the multilingual consciousness of the nation, and the continuous progress of the Hindi language. In her welcome address, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, Anshuli Arya, said in a press note, 'Today's celebration - 'Dakshin Samv...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday. Bhatt also filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station in Patna in the matter. As per the written complaint, the death threat was issued by an Instagram user under the name 'Tiger Meraj Idisi'. 'The threat was issued due to Paswan's growing popularity. T...Read More
Jaipur: In a landmark move to promote handball across the country, Prasar Bharati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI).The agreement is for a period of three years, under which Prasar Bharati will produce and broadcast all international and national handball events, organised by HAI on DD Sports, Waves OTT and other PB platforms.The MoU was formally exchanged between Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Dire...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed happiness after the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' earned the UNESCO World Heritage status, saying that it is a moment of immense pride for all countrymen. In a post on X, Amit Shah said, 'It is a moment of immense pride for all countrymen that UNESCO has included 12 forts associated with the life of Maharajadhiraj Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the UNESCO World Heritage list.' 'Just a few days ago, I visited the...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed happiness after the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' were officially inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. These military landscapes, developed between the 17th and 19th centuries, feature extraordinary fortification systems that showcase the complexity and strategic prowess of Maratha defence systems. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943729944716034532 In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Delight...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): In a remarkable decision taken at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, India's official nomination for 2024-25 cycle, 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 44th property to receive this recognition. This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity, and historical continuity. Prime Mini...Read More
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success....Read More
Tesla New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car company Tesla is finally entering India this month, the company announced on Friday, putting out a teaser on its India-focused X handle. 'Coming soon,' reads the brief X post, attached with a graphic that indicates Tesla will be in India this month (July 2025). Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India; instead, they are opening showrooms here, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy had indicated in early ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Assam LSA, the field office of Department of Telecommunications convened an interactive session with heads and representatives from premier engineering institutions including IIT, IIIT, NIT, and other engineering colleges across Assam at BSNL Bhawan in Guwahati as DoT rolled out Sanchar Mitra scheme nationwide. The focus of the session was to inform and expand the recently launched Sanchar Mitra Scheme, an innovative initiative aimed at engaging student volunte...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11 (ANI): Retired Justice John Michael D'Cunha has submitted a report to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah related to the M Chinnaswamy stadium stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives and left over 50 people injured. Siddaramaiah said that the retired High Court judge D'Cunha submitted the report on the stampede in two volumes, whose recommendations would be discussed in the forthcoming cabinet meeting. 'The retired High Court Justice submitted the r...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] July 11 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday questioned the intent behind the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024, recently passed in the Assembly, asking what the government has achieved in fighting against naxalites. Speaking to the media, Thackeray said does the bill ensure the safety of the public, or is it merely a BJP safety bill. 'What the Chief Minister has said, that this is a public safety bill, is it truly a public safety b...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 11 (ANI): After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of doing 'chunav chori (election theft)' in Bihar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday took a dig at the latter and said that Rahul's situation today is akin to the saying, 'blaming the stage for not knowing how to dance.' In a post on X, Pradhan dismissed Congress' 'Sanvidhan Bachao' rally in Odisha, calling it an examply of 'political tourism'. 'The 'Sanvidhan Bachao' rally org...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision asking the Election Commission (EC) to consider Aadhar, EPIC and Ration cards as Identification proof amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, and hoped for the 1995 precedent on Babu Lal Hussein case to be followed in 'letter and spirit.' 'Bihar Election 'Intensive Revision': ...Read More
PNN New Delhi [India], July 11: Aayush Wellness Limited, an Integrated Healthcare Company, proudly announces the launch of its - Brain Fuel Capsules, formulated to support cognitive function, memory retention and mental clarity using time-tested herbal ingredients. With this launch, the company continues to expand its nutraceutical product portfolio, addressing one of the most overlooked health challenges in modern society like poor memory, lack of focus, and a decline in clear thinking." With...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a woman and her four brothers in a case involving allegations of abetment to the suicide of her husband. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, delivering the verdict on July 10, stated that criminal conviction demands clear, direct, and proximate evidence and the court found no act of instigation, provocation, or encouragement by the accused that could be linked to the deceased's decision to take his own life. The case ...Read More
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India's most trusted and admired real estate developers, reported pre-sales of Rs 1,124 crore in Q1FY26, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year growth. The average price realisation improved by 9 per cent Y-o-Y, while customer collections for the quarter stood at Rs 857 crore. Commenting on the company's performance, Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Ltd., said, "As we enter our 50th...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11 (ANI): The Karnataka government is making strides in establishing a defence corridor in the state, with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responding positively to the proposal. Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet soon to discuss the project, which will cover two regions: Hubballi-Dharwad-Belgaum-Vijayapura in North Karnataka and Bengaluru Rural-Kolar-Chikkaballapur in South Karnataka....Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has released a report, putting out a slew of recommendations to deepen bilateral defence cooperation between the UK and India. Through the report, UKIBC offered suggestions to the UK government to strengthen commercial ties and align strategic priorities with India, including strengthening G2G ties, strategic communication, and industry engagement. UKIBC is a policy advocacy and strategic consulting not-for-profit, with a ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday alleged a possible rift between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after the latter's chief Mohan Bhagwat remarked on stepping aside at the age of 75 to allow for fresh leadership, saying that the comments are a veiled message to PM Modi, who will turn 75 later this year. 'It is a clear message and it is clearly directed at the person who is going to celebrate his 75th birthday in ...Read More
New Delhi [India] July 11 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah again dismissed speculation about a change in the state's leadership, asserting that there has been no discussion with the Congress high command about the change. 'How many times do I tell you, it (speculations around Karnataka CM post) was not discussed at all? This issue was not discussed at all with the high command,' Siddaramaiah said on Friday. Siddramaiah, who is in Delhi, met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharg...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): India's Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) market is estimated to have reached around Rs 64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a staggering Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 142 per cent during FY22-FY25, said market analytics firm CareEdge in its latest report. According to the report, the Gross Order Value of the quick commerce market will nearly triple from an estimated Rs 64,000 crore in FY25 to around Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28, registering exponential growth. Quick...Read More