Mumbai : Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday announced in the state Assembly that the government will take stringent action against builders who deny Marathi people homes in Mumbai. His announcement comes amid an ongoing agitation launched by the Shiv Sena-UBT, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, demanding further development of the Marathi language while strongly opposing the 'imposition' of Hindi language from Class I. The question was raised by Shiv Sena-UB...Read More
Chennai: The Madras High Court has withdrawn the Rs 1 lakh fine imposed on Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran after he appeared in person and apologized in a contempt of court case. Rukmangathan, a lawyer and former councilor of Chennai Municipal Corporation had filed a case in the Madras High Court seeking an order to file a report on the steps taken against illegal constructions in the fifth zone of the city. The High Court which heard the case ordered action to be tak...Read More
Rohtak: Squadron leader, Lokendra Sindhu, from Haryana, one of the two pilots killed in the Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday, had become a father only a month ago and talked to his brother hours before the crash. The devastated family members of Sindhu are yet to come to terms with the irreparable loss as it prepared to perform the last rites at Dev Colony in Rohtak city. Sindhu, along with Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh, was killed in the Jaguar fighter jet crash on...Read More
Deoghar: The month-long Shravani Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the country's eastern region, began in Jharkhand's Deoghar district on Thursday. Jharkhand Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar, Rural Development Minister Dipika Pandey Singh and Labour Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav inaugurated the fair with traditional rituals at Kanwariyapath in Dumka bordering Bihar. According to the Saka Calendar, the fair is organised during the 'Shravan' month. Shravan will conclude on August 9...Read More
Ranchi: A consensus was reached between Bihar and Jharkhand on the long-standing Indrapuri reservoir water sharing dispute at the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council held here at Hotel Radisson. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Minister Vijay Chaudhary put forth their views in the meeting. As per the agreement reached between the two states, out of the 7.75 MF water flowing out of Indrapuri reservoir, Bihar will get 5.75 MF and Jharkhand 2 MF Apart from this, West Bengal ...Read More
Raipur: Chhattisgarh government has suspended 22 officers posted in the Excise Department accused in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam case in the state. These include 5 Deputy Commissioners, 5 Assistant and District Excise Officers besides 12 Assistant Commissioners. The suspension of the officers comes after the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) on July 7, filed the fourth supplementary charge sheet in the alleged liquor scam case believed to have taken place between 2019 and 2022 during the tenu...Read More
Hyderabad: On the momentous occasion of the 10th anniversary of Baahubali: The Beginning, the makers of the blockbuster film announced an epic celebration - the theatrical release of a combined version of the two-part saga. Titled Baahubali: The Epic, this two-part film will hit cinemas worldwide on October 31, 2025. The news was shared on social media by the film's makers, who also unveiled a new poster to mark the announcement. The caption accompanying the post read, "10 years ago, a question...Read More
Ernakulam: In a major setback for the Kerala government, the High Court's Division Bench on Thursday has refused to interfere with the court's single bench order that cancelled the rank list for the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical) entrance examination. The Division Bench dismissed the government's appeal against the order after detailed arguments. The court's direction is believed to significantly impact further admission procedures. Clarity is yet to emerge on how a new rank l...Read More
Bengaluru: Brushing aside talks of a leadership change in the Karnataka Government later this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday reiterated that he would continue as CM and complete a five-year tenure. However, he was quick to add that he would abide by the decision of the Congress high command with regard to the leadership change. "As of no,w there is no vacancy for the CM post. I am very much there as the CM and I will continue (for the remaining tenure). Even Shivakumar (Deputy C...Read More
Hyderabad: Linda Yaccarino has resigned from her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of X, formerly known as Twitter, marking an end to her two-year tenure in the high-profile position dedicated to the social media platform. In an X post, Yaccarino shared that the role of CEO for X was a great opportunity in her career and thanked Musk for entrusting her with an "extraordinary mission" of protecting free speech and making X an "Everything App". She also thanked her team for their dedication, ...Read More
Lucknow: The Hajj Committee of India has begun accepting online applications for Hajj 2026 and set a deadline of July 31, 2025. This year, the 'Short Duration' Hajj option has been introduced for the pilgrims to choose from. However, the new offer has sparked debate in Uttar Pradesh as many community leaders have raised concerns. According to an official, the 'Short Duration' Hajj scheme will allow pilgrims to undertake a compressed 20-day pilgrimage instead of the traditional 40-day journey. ...Read More
Hisar: In a shocking incident, Principal Jagbir Singh of Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School in Narnaund, Hisar, Haryana, was stabbed to death by two students. After committing the murder, both students fled the spot. The police are investigating the incident. Principal Stabbed to Death Principal Jagbir Singh of Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School in Bans Badshahpur village of Narnaund, Hisar, was stabbed to death by two students. The gruesome murder took place on the premises of the s...Read More
New Delhi: Communist Party of India Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and urged him to use "every possible diplomatic and humanitarian channel" to secure a stay on the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen. In a letter to Jaishankar, Kumar said reports indicate that the execution may be carried out within days. "Nimisha's case has not only shaken the conscience of the public but also raised serious concerns about the lack of l...Read More
Amravati: Tourists are now enjoying a panoramic view of the picturesque Chikhaldara, which is surrounded by mountains and green forests. Paramotoring has been started by the Maharashtra Forest Department along with Paramotoring pilot Ashish Tomar at Chikhaldara in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. A lot of tourists, who especially love adventure sports, visit Chikhaldara. Because of paramotoring, tourists can enjoy the view of the the deep valley at Bhimkund, Gavilgad Fort, Skywalk Point, C...Read More
New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the next Dalai Lama will be from a free and democratic country and definitely not from China. He, however, said the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama starts only after an incumbent passes away and hoped and prayed the 14th Dalai Lama will live for another 40 years. "In fact, as I said, His Holiness' health is very good. And this time too -- on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration -- His Holiness said that he will l...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad on Thursday said his act of assaulting a staffer at an MLA hostel canteen for serving "stale food" may have been harsh, but it led to a swift action from the government on the food quality issue despite repeated complaints earlier. A viral video footage showing the Buldhana MLA slapping and punching an employee at the Akashwani MLAs' hostel canteen here on Tuesday night for serving "stale food" has drawn widespread condemnation from government and opp...Read More
Ernakulam: A Kerala native is among two individuals who tragically died when two small aircraft collided mid-air during a flight training session in Canada on Tuesday at 8:45 am. Sreehari Sukesh (23), a native of Thrippunithura in the Kochi district, was undergoing the training for a commercial pilot course when the fatality happened near the Steinbach South Airport in Canada's Manitoba. Adam Penner, President of the Harv's Air Pilot Training School, confirmed that the collision happened during...Read More
Hyderabad: Another day, another headline about Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, after he attended the 65th birthday party of his former girlfriend, Sangeeta Bijlani. Held at a high-end restaurant in Bandra, the party had many familiar faces from entertainment industry, including Arjun Bijlani, a TV star who posted photos of himself with Sangeeta and Salman that got people talking about. Dressed casually in a black t-shirt and blue denim jeans, Salman Khan looked dapper as ever. The actor sporte...Read More
Jammu: A fresh batch of more than 7,300 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Thursday morning, officials said. About 1.28 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine, located at a height of 3,880 metres, since the commencement of the 38-day annual yatra from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district on July 3, the officials said. According to the officials, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday. In a post on X, the CM Patel said, The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an ...Read More
New Delhi/Chandigarh: A crucial meeting was held in Delhi on Wednesday to discuss and resolve the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute between Punjab and Haryana. The meeting, chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, was held in presence of Chief Ministers and officials of both the states. After an hour-long discussion, both Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini expressed satisfaction over the outcome and seemed hopeful about resolving the issue. Next ro...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has drawn massive public ire and political backlash after a video showing him beating up a canteen worker at the All India Radio MLA hostel in Mumbai went viral on social media. The incident sparked heated debates during the ongoing monsoon session of Maharashtra legislature, with the Opposition accusing Gaikwad of misusing power. In the video, the ruling party MLA from Buldhana can been seen slapping an employee of the canteen after he was ...Read More
Hyderabad: Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and the Watch Ultra at the Unpacked July 2025 event alongside the next generation of foldable devices -- Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE. The company says that its new wearable devices are the thinnest Galaxy Watch models for continuous health tracking, packed with advanced sensor technology and an AI-powered experience. Galaxy Watch8 Series Features One of the highlighting features of the Galaxy Watch8 series is the disp...Read More
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday agreed to initiate special recruitment for the key gazetted posts in Ladakh, the Union territory government said in an official statement. Out of the total gazetted vacancies identified across departments, over 230 posts will be prioritised by the UPSC in the first phase. These include 125 posts of medical officer in the Health and Medical Education Department, 75 posts of lecturer in school education, and 32 posts of assistant ...Read More
Bengaluru: Police have arrested three persons on charges of gang raping a 35-year-old woman and then looting money and valuables from her here on Monday. The matter came to light after the survivor, who works at a private company, lodged a complaint at Parappana Agrahara police station on Tuesday. Based on the complaint, police registered a case, launched an investigation and arrested the three accused identified as Raghu, Kenchegowda and Madesh. All three are residents of Hebbagodi area, polic...Read More
Amritsar: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President and senior advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday demanded the death penalty of the culprits of sacrilege. Dhami said, "The culprits of sacrilege should get the death penalty. After 2015, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) government brought a strict law against sacrilege by amending Section 295-A, but till date, neither the incidents of sacrilege that took place in Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Sri Darbar Sahib and elsewhere ha...Read More
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) was, is and always be with the electors of India, in the wake of allegations from Opposition parties including Congress of working at the behest of the BJP by carrying out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. The statement by the Chief Election Commissioner came hours after the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who led a Mahagathbandhan march to the Bihar Electi...Read More
Hyderabad: Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE in India and globally. The next-gen foldable devices from the South Korean Tech giant come with flagship processors, a new AI-powered user interface, and improved hardware. The Fold7 is 215 grams in weight, making it even lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It is now just 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm thick when unfolded. The device comes with a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display, which is no...Read More
Chandigarh: The Punjab Police on Wednesday said they have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Rinda and recovered a cache of arms from a forest area in Gurdaspur. Preliminary investigation has found that the consignment was pushed into India by Pakistani agencies and Rinda as part of a premeditated plan to carry out attacks at multiple locations in Punjab aiming to disrupt public peace, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. Acting swiftly ...Read More
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has handed over assets worth ₹3.82 crore to the Karnataka State Waqf Board following the conclusion of a money laundering investigation related to the misappropriation of fixed deposit funds. According to an official press release, the case began after Karnataka police registered an FIR against two officials of Vijaya Bank and Syed Siraj Ahmed, a First Division Assistant with the Waqf Board. The Waqf Board had issued two cheques worth Rs 4,00,45,465 t...Read More