New Delhi: At least seven people, including a child, were pulled out from the rubble and rushed to the hospital after a four-storey building collapsed in the Janta Mazdoor Colony of northeast Delhi Seelampur on Saturday morning. The multi-agency rescue operation is underway, and so far, seven people have been pulled out from the debris. Officials at the spot say they received a call at 7 am regarding the building collapse. Locals say the building was an old construction and prone to such an ac...Read More
Mumbai: Imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh, and classification of offences registered under it as cognisable and non-bailable are key features of a special bill passed by the Maharashtra legislature to curb activities of Left-wing extremist organisations. The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, passed in the council on Friday and in the assembly on Thursday, has introduced strict measures against individuals and organisations involved in activities declared...Read More
Noida: No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said. Noida International Airport on Friday issued an advisory for builders and local authorities and others to follow height limits within 20 km radius of the airport. Getting a clearance for any such activity with the area is not merely a regulatory formality but a vita...Read More
Jammu: The Indian Army has launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra deploying 8,500 troops and a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) grid on the twin routes to the cave shrine, an official on Friday said. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high shrine commenced on July 3 from the valley via twin tracks -- the traditional 48-kilometre-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Balta...Read More
New Delhi: Aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Saturday said it continues to support the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash, hours after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the incident that occurred in Ahmedabad. "Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected on the ground in Ahmedabad. We continue to support the investigation and our customer,"...Read More
New Delhi: In a win for India, 'Maratha Military Landscapes', representing extraordinary fortification and military system envisioned by the Maratha rulers, was on Friday inscribed on the coveted UNESCO World Heritage List. This is India's 44th property to receive the recognition. "This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity and historical continuity," the Culture Ministry said. Prime Minister...Read More
New Delhi: Soon after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, Air India acknowledged receipt of the 15-page preliminary report and said it continues to fully cooperate with the AAIB and other authorities. "We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time. Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully cooperate wi...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file its response within three months regarding a petition challenging the mandatory inclusion of Kannada as a subject in CBSE and CISCE-affiliated schools across the state. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice CM Joshi, during a hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by C Somashekar and other parents and teachers of students studying in CBSE a...Read More
Tiruvallur: Lok Sabha MP Sasikanth Senthil on Friday said its a masterclass in institutional insecurity, patriarchal control and communal paranoia. Only in today's India can empathy across communities be seen as a threat. On the row over Janaki vs State of Kerala, Sasikanth took to X and cited a report in which the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has objected to a scene showing the protagonist named Janaki, who's a rape survivor, being helped by a man from another community. "Janaki ...Read More
Raigad: Maharashtra Police have revealed more than 1,000 boats are currently working without proper registration in the outskirts of the district. This has raised serious questions regarding smuggling, ambushes, or other illegal activities. On June 6, all the systems in Raigad district were alerted after receiving information about a suspicious boat on the Korlai beach. However, during the investigation, it was found that this was not a boat but a buoy that had been carried from Pakistan. Warn...Read More
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said the Supreme Court order on pleas challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar makes it clear that "no stay was asked for by any of the petitioners", and hoped the ruling will save a vast majority of voters from being disenfranchised. The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar, voter ID and ration cards as valid documents during its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ...Read More
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched 'Operation Kalanemi' - a campaign against people impersonating as 'sadhus' and fleecing people. In local parlance this kind of impersonation is known as 'Kalanemi,' - meaning someone who is hiding his true identity. On the second day of this operation, the Dehradun Police achieved a big success, having arrested many imposters, including those from other states roaming in Uttarakhand. In the first two days 25 impersonators were ...Read More
Hyderabad: Veteran director Suneel Darshan has reacted strongly against Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's reported demand for an 8-hour workday on movie sets as "unreal" and "impractical" in the context of movie making. His remarks have fanned a raging debate within the industry about work hours, actor availability, and professionalism on shoots. During an interview with a news agency, Darshan, who has directed movies such as Talaash and Andaaz, argued that if an actor insists on working short...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive here late Friday night to inaugurate the new BJP State Committee Office and launch the party's campaign for the upcoming local body elections. Shah is expected to land at Thiruvananthapuram airport around 10 pm, where he will be received by BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar and other senior leaders, an official statement said. The formal inauguration of the state office will take place at 11 am on Saturday. Shah will hoist the...Read More
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday extended the tenure of Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan till August 22 next year, according to an official order. The extension comes at a time when the country is preparing for the mega census with caste enumeration and amid the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA's) resolve to end Naxalism by March next year. India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027, with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and ...Read More
Chandigarh: The Cyber Cell of Chandigarh Police on Friday registered a case against senior Punjab cabinet ministers, Harpal Cheema and Aman Arora after Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, filed a complaint against them, alleging that they tampered a video of him and circulated it on the social media to malign him. Bajwa said, "AAP has done a PhD in lying, forgery and doctored videos. I had filed a complaint with the Chandigarh Police and today they have registered a case against Punjab AA...Read More
New Delhi: State-owned NHAI on Friday said it has strengthened the process for reporting 'loose FASTag' for blacklisting users to ensure smooth tolling operations. In view of upcoming initiatives like the annual pass system and multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling, it is critical to address this issue to ensure FASTag authenticity and system reliability, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said in a statement. "To ensure smooth tolling operations and strengthen reporting of 'loose FA...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana CID has uncovered a series of financial irregularities and procedural violations in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) during its ongoing investigation. The probe has revealed that Rs. 2.32 crore sanctioned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was misappropriated by senior HCA officials, including its president Jagan Mohan Rao. According to the FIR and remand report, the CID found that Jagan Mohan Rao forged the signature of former Andhra Pradesh min...Read More
Hyderabad: Amanda Anisimova's fairytale run has led her to the final of Wimbledon 2025. The World No. 12 pulled off an upset in the semifinal in the Women's singles, beating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals on Thursday. Anisimova will be up against Paris 2024 bronze medallist Iga Świątek in the final of the tournament. Maiden Grand Slam final appearance for Anisimova The 13th seed inked her 13th career victory against a top-10 player in two hours and 36 minutes to appear in her fi...Read More
Hyderabad: Santosh Singh's romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, based on Ruskin Bond's classic short story The Eyes Have It released in theatres on July 11. The film marks the much-talked-about debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, and pairs her opposite critically acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey. With music by Vishal Mishra and presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the movie promises a blend of romance, introspection, and emotional depth. But now that the film is final...Read More
Bengaluru: Karnataka Police have arrested a Punjab-based man for allegedly uploading private photos and videos of young girls and women on social media. The accused, Gurdeep Singh (26), has a degree in hotel management and has been living with his brother in KR Puram, Bengaluru, for the past three years. Police said that Gurdeep had come to the city in search of a job, but he was unable to find one. "He started taking side roads, recording photos and videos of young girls in metro and bus stat...Read More
New Delhi: A man died after a three-storey shop building collapsed near Pul Mithai in North Delhi's Lohia Chowk area early on Friday, officials said. The shops were part of the Azad Market area. Manoj Sharma,46, an employee at one of the shops housed in the building, was trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure. He was pulled out of the debris and taken to the Hindu Rao Hospital, where he was later declared dead, the official added. He said Sharma had been an employee of the shop fo...Read More
Hyderabad: Taking wickets on consecutive deliveries is a unique thing, but taking five wickets on five consecutive deliveries is once in a lifetime moment. Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher scripted that moment as he became the first professional cricketer to take five wickets on five deliveries on the trot. The remarkable achievement was inked during the Munster Reds' emphatic victory over North-West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy at Pembroke Cricket Club in Sandymount, Dublin. F...Read More
Hyderabad: With the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy levelled at 1-1, the third Test is expected to produce an exciting passage of play as both sides are aiming to take a lead at the iconic venue of Lord's. England posted 251/4 on Day 1 as their ace batter Joe Root remained not out on 99. He etched history en route to his knock and achieved a unique feat against the Indian team. First player to score 3000 runs against India Although not completing his century might be a disappointing development for ...Read More
Port Blair: The Indian Coast Guard rescued two United States nationals stranded about 53 miles south of the Nicobar Islands, officials said on Friday. ICG Ship Rajveer carried out the rescue operation after the US consulate in Chennai sent a distress message about the stranded US-flagged sailing vessel. The Indian patrol vessel navigated through rough sea conditions to rescue the US nationals. "The Indian Coast Guard saved two US nationals stranded in a distressed yacht, a US-flagged sailing ve...Read More
Srinagar: Over 1.45 lakh devotees have so far performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last eight days as another batch of 6,482 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Friday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, so far over 1.45 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "Another batch of 6,482 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. First escorted convoy of 107 vehicles carrying 2,353 Yatris left at 3.20 a.m. for Bal...Read More
New Delhi: The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform 'jal abhishek' at temples. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the day started with the 'Mangala Aarti', followed by the opening of the temple gates for public darshan. Devotees, filled with enthusiasm, formed long but orderly queues, eager to seek the blessings of Baba Vishwanath."Today is ...Read More
New Delhi: Priya Nair will become the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) effective August 1, 2025, with India's largest FMCG firm announcing her appointment on Thursday. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, has been appointed for five years. She replaces Rohit Jawa who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. Jawa took over as the CEO and MD of HU...Read More
Hyderabad: Celebrated worldwide every year, World Population Day helps to raise awareness of major problems connected with population growth. This Day is commemorated annually on July 11 to signify the critical urgency of addressing population-related problems. 'Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want' is the theme of the day this year. World Population Day was created by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, following interest from the Day of Five Billion, which happened ...Read More
New Delhi: Just a day before 'Udaipur Files' - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder was set to hit theatres, the Delhi High Court has imposed an interim stay on its release, acting on a petition filed by Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind. The release has been put on hold following allegations that the movie spreads hatred and defames a particular community. As per sources, in the petition, Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind claimed that the film contains objectionable content that targets and defames a particular religion, and cite...Read More