Hyderabad: Arjun Tendulkar, son of former India batter Sachin Tendulkar, has got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of the prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The ceremony was a private affair attended by friends and family members from both sides. Arjun Tendulkar's cricket career The left-arm fast bowling all-rounder plays for Goa in domestic cricket and has featured for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He kicked off his domestic career in the 2020...Read More
Hyderabad: Olympic bronze medalist and father of Leander Paes, Vece Paes, passed away at the age of 80 at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday night. A member of the bronze-winning Indian hockey team in the 1972 Olympics. Vece turned 80 last April. The sports community is saddened by the loss of the former hockey great. Apart from hockey, he also played cricket, football and rugby. Career achievements Beyond Olympic medals and an illustrious playing career, Vaes will be remembered by fans...Read More
New Delhi: As nation observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Thursday (Aug 14), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day serves a reminder of people's enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together. Remembering the struggle and pain endured by people during the partition, which forced millions to leave their homes, the PM termed it a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval an...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad...Read More
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader B Sriramulu has invited K N Rajanna, who was recently sacked as minister from the Congress government, to join the party along with his son and MLC Rajendra Rajanna, even as a state minister and some ruling party legislators met the MLA. This group of Congress MLAs, along with Minister Satish Jarkiholi, met Rajanna at his residence on Wednesday and held discussions. "The whole community (ST/Valmiki) and its leaders are with you, come to the BJP. You and your son co...Read More
New Delhi: At least nine officials of Delhi's Tihar Jail, including the jail superintendent, have been placed under suspension over an alleged extortion racket operating inside the prison to offer facilities to the prisoners for money. The lawyer, representing Delhi government, told the High Court that disciplinary action has been initiated against the officials in connection with the alleged extortion racket, which involved both the staff and inmates. It has been alleged that several facilitie...Read More
New Delhi: India is all set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday with grandeur, gaiety, fervour and enthusiasm. The historic Red Fort has been decorated to celebrate the occasion. President's Speech On the eve of the Independence Day celebration, President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday. In her address, Murmu will describe India's journey to the path of development. She will also describe new opportunities and challenges for India in the coming days besides high...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state...Read More
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac...Read More
Pune: Satyaki Savarkar, the complainant in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged comments against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has filed an application before the court seeking to prosecute the Congress leader for 'perjury' or lying under oath. The plea, filed before the special court for MPs and MLAs, accused Gandhi of making "false and misleading statements" regarding the receipt of a video clip which, Satyaki claimed, contained defamatory remarks made by Gandhi about the Hindu...Read More
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders...Read More
Hyderabad: Rajinikanth's much-awaited Coolie has finally hit theatres. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film brings together a stellar cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Pooja Hegde. Released just ahead of Independence Day, Coolie comes as Rajinikanth marks 50 glorious years in cinema. On social media platform X, the reactions have been pouring in since the early morning shows. Many fans are hailing the first half as vintage Rajinikanth magic. One exci...Read More
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the anti-conversion law to make it harsher, with stringent provisions like punishment up to life imprisonment and heavy fines being added to the new bill. The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill-2025 was approved in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, official sources said. According to the bill, apart from strict punishment for illegal religious conversion, provisions such a...Read More
Hyderabad: Taylor Swift doesn't just release an album. She builds a story, a treasure hunt, and a marketing masterclass all at once. Her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced in the early hours of Tuesday (India time), is no exception. The lead-up started with a mysterious countdown on her official website. Fans noticed the timer would hit zero on the 12th day of the month at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET - and speculation went into overdrive. By the time the clock ran out, Swift was sit...Read More
Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, a high alert has been sounded along India's western border with Pakistan to strengthen security and prevent any untoward incident. On Monday (Aug 12), the Border Security Force (BSF) launched 'Operation Alert', which will continue till August 17, with an aim to tighten border security, especially in sensitive areas like Jaisalmer, and prevent any suspicious activity from across the border. BSF personnel have been placed on full aler...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to recall a part of the judgment it delivered on May 15, 2025, allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to utilise Rs 500 Cr from Shri Banke Bihari temple funds, at Vrindavan in Mathura, for its ambitious scheme to build a corridor around the shrine. Several thousand devotees visit the temple every week. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. The state government, earlier this month, had contended before ...Read More
Hyderabad: Nearly a decade after her explosive exit from Bigg Boss 10, controversial contestant Priyanka Jagga is making headlines once again. The reality TV star, known for her fiery clashes and particularly her spat with host Salman Khan, has now claimed that she will be returning to the show in its upcoming 19th season. Taking to Facebook on Tuesday, Priyanka shared several throwback pictures from her time on Bigg Boss 10. Alongside the pictures, she included a note about her eventful time o...Read More
New Delhi: Turning down the Opposition's demand for a discussion of electoral roll revision in Bihar, the government asserted in the Lok Sabha that matters pending before the judiciary cannot be discussed on the floor of the House. As soon as the Lower House met again at 2 PM after two earlier adjournments, the opposition parties continued with the protests demanding a discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar by the Election Commission. Speaking ...Read More
New Delhi: Adani Group on Monday said it is not exploring any tie-up with Chinese firms such as BYD for battery manufacturing and clean energy technology. In a stock exchange filing, Assam Govt, Not Adani Acquiring Land Near Guwahati Airport: Himanta Ltd, the group's flagship firm, said reports of a tie-up with Chinese companies BYD and Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology are incorrect. "The Adani Group is not exploring any form of collaboration with BYD for battery manufacturing in India," it...Read More
New Delhi: Amid rising concerns over arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital, the Delhi government is set to introduce a new bill in the monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly, beginning on Monday, with an aim to provide relief to parents. The proposed Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation Bill, 2025, aims to make school fee regulation transparent and accountable. The decision of the government comes in response to several complaints by parents who...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in the trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The apex court, however, rebuked Gandhi and told him to speak in Parliament rather than on social media. It also asked the Congress leader how he came to know that 2000 km of land was occupied by the Chinese. A bench comprising justices Dipankar Datta and A ...Read More
In Japan, the Indian Pavilion- titled Bharat Mandap at the World Expo 2025 being held in Osaka attracted over 20,000 visitors yesterday, as people came to witness the richness of India's cultural heritage, space achievements, and handicrafts. The Indian Embassy in Japan, on a social media platform, mentioned how the visitors experienced a yoga session embracing India's age-old journey towards holistic wellness....Read More
Hyderabad: Shibu Soren is no more. The 'Dishom Guru' (Teacher of the country in Santhali language), as he was popularly known, played a major role in Jharkhand's political journey. Soren breathed his last at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, his son and current Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Monday morning in a post on X. The senior Soren's leadership and pivotal role in the broader Jharkhand movement, particularly against the Mahajani system of moneylenders, have made a mark ...Read More
New York: India portrays itself as being one of America's closest friends in the world, but imposes massive tariffs, engages in "cheating" on immigration policies, and its purchases of Russian oil are financing the Ukraine war, a top aide to President Donald Trump has alleged. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, in an interview to Fox News Sunday, said that Trump has said very clearly that "it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing oil from Russia...Read More
Mussoorie: The Uttarakhand Tourism Department's recent order mandating online registration for tourists before visiting 'Queen of the Hills' Mussoorie has irked local traders and Opposition leaders, who expressed concerns stating that the move will have a direct impact on tourism. While the government has said that the purpose of this exercise is to control the crowd and assess the exact number of tourists, it has reportedly sparked confusion among many. Traders and hoteliers are apprehensive ...Read More
New Delhi: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren died at Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi today. He was 81. The former three-time Chief Minister of Jharkhand and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) patriarch had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness. His son and current Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is currently in Delhi, announced his father's death. "Respected Guru Dishom has left us all. Today, I have become empty," read the English translation of Hemant's post in Hindi on...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the leaders like US President Donald Trump will get a befitting reply when India becomes the world's third-largest economy. The chief minister asserted the nation is no longer dependent on the United States for exports and global recognition. "The whole world is standing with open arms to do business with India. People like Trump will get a befitting reply when we develop and rise," said Gupta addressing the silver jubilee celebration o...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): In Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three days in the districts of Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal and Udham Singh Nagar. In view of the alert issued by the IMD, the Dehradun district administration announced the closure of all schools up to Class 12 and Anganwadi centres on August 4, 2025. Also Read | Drug Party Raided in Hyderabad: 6 Techies Arrested for Consuming LSD ...Read More
New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau, the central government's nodal agency for disseminating information, has officially dismissed as fake the social media posts claiming India was considering suspending bilateral agreements with the United States, days after US President Donald Trump's 25% plus penalty move against India. The PIB's Fact Check unit, in a post on Sunday evening, said several social media posts are falsely claiming that the External Affairs Ministry has stated "India may susp...Read More