VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra P...Read More
Mumbai: Actress Shefali Jariwala, famous for her appearance in the music video Kaanta Laga and her stint on Bigg Boss 13, died at the age of 42 in Mumbai. According to close relatives of the actress, she died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai late Friday night. Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, after she suffered a heart attack, but doctors reportedly declared her dead upon arrival. Her family has yet to issue an official statement reg...Read More
Kolkata: The medical examination corroborated a law college student's allegation that she was gang-raped, a senior official of the Kolkata Police said on Friday. The first-year student of South Calcutta Law College complained to the police that she was gang-raped inside the institution by an alumnus and two senior students of the institution on the evening of June 25. All three accused were arrested on Thursday. The medical examination of the 24-year-old woman was also conducted on the same da...Read More
New Delhi: The CBI has filed charge sheets against two individuals in separate cases of murders allegedly committed by two Indian citizens in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, officials said on Friday. In one case on the request from the UAE, the CBI has filed a charge sheet against Inder Jit Singh, who had allegedly killed another Indian national Rama Lingam Natesan in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2008. It is alleged that Singh used to purchase international SIM cards from Natesan on credit basis an...Read More
Hyderabad: National Insurance Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 28. This day focuses on the importance of having insurance and helps people understand its benefits. It also reminds everyone to regularly check their insurance plans to ensure they are current and meet their needs. Insurance offers security, covering loved ones and recovering losses in the event of damage, illness, or death. From term insurance to life insurance, to health insurance, to home insurance, to car insuranc...Read More
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a t...Read More
New Delhi: India on Friday strongly rejected a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague regarding two hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it has never recognised the so-called framework for dispute resolution with Pakistan. India rejects this so-called "supplemental award", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, referring to the ruling in the case related to Pakistan's objections to Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects. In its ruling, the Court...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, saying that his statement on the Constitution is a brazen attempt to dismantle the core ideals of the Indian Republic. The RSS leader recently said that socialism and secularism words should be removed from the preamble of the Constitution. In a post, Vijayan said, "RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call to review secularism and socialism in t...Read More
Leh: To promote scientific curiosity and astro-tourism in Ladakh, the first Ladakh Astro Festival started today in Leh. It is organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The day-long programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scientists, local authorities and students. A key highlight of the event was a public talk titled 'Moon - an enigma, and India's lunar missions', delivered by Dr. V Girish, Deputy Director ...Read More
New Delhi: India's telecom sector continued to soar in May 2025, recording notable growth across broadband, mobile, and wireline markets, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), reported PTI. Broadband users surged to nearly 975 million, driven by a 60 per cent jump in fixed wireless (5G FWA) adoption. While the wireline segment grew steadily, wireless users touched 1.168 billion, despite a slight dip in metro areas. Tele-density remained robust, especially in urban zones....Read More
Dhanbad: The revised Jharia Master Plan approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has generated new hopes among the affected population in the Dhanbad coal belt. Underground fires have been burning in Jharia belt for almost 100 years. Thousands of people are living above these underground fires. These fires have resulted in severe land degradation, subsidence, coal mine fires and other socio-environmental problems. The total ...Read More
New Delhi: In a sensational incident in Delhi's Bawana area on Friday morning, gangster Manjit Mahal's nephew Deepak was shot dead. Deepak's daughter was also injured in the attack. Police suspect that the Nandu gang based in London may be behind the attack. Deepak used to work in share trading after B Tech. On Friday morning, Deepak went out for a walk with his parents and daughter. When he was walking ahead on the Nangal-Bawana road, bike-borne attackers opened fire. Deepak was hit by about s...Read More
Bengaluru: A day after Cooperative Minister K N Rajanna predicted big changes in the state politics after September, senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy said Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah will complete his five-year tenure and there was no question of him making way for anyone mid-way. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Rayareddy said some people have been spreading rumours that Siddaramaiah will be changed after he completes two and a half years in office. "This is all created by som...Read More
New Delhi: The Sugamya Bharat App, a flagship initiative of the Government of India dedicated to enhancing accessibility for divyangjan and elderly citizens in India, has been recently revamped to provide a more user-friendly and impactful experience, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on Friday. The recent revamp of the app introduces several enhanced features, including a more intuitive and user-friendly interface, AI-powered chatbot support to assist users in real time...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall continues to lash Kerala due to a deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, causing a rapid rise in the water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam. Tamil Nadu has issued a warning, stating that the shutters will be opened once the water level crosses 136 feet. Mullaperiyar Water Level Nears Tipping Point Water is flowing into the dam at a rate of over 4,000 cubic feet per second. As of 8 am Friday, the water level was recorded at 135.05 feet. If the inflow cont...Read More
New Delhi: Admitting that lightning strikes, heatwaves and urban flooding are major cause of concern for India, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has adopted a two-way approach to counter such natural calamities. According to Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, additional secretary (disaster management) in the Home Ministry, the NDMA has identified more than 50 sensitive districts in 10 states which are prone to lightning strikes and heat waves and accordingly a national programme has been in...Read More
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has started the PhD admission process for the academic year 2025-26 but the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) launched an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday night in protest against exclusion of June 2025 UGC-NET candidates and refusal to reinstate the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) as mode for admission. According to the official schedule released by the university, the online submission of PhD application forms will be ope...Read More
Hyderabad: Indian Motorcycle, an American motorcycle brand, has officially announced the updated price list for the MY2025 stock in India. The updated prices apply to all Indian Motorcycle dealerships across India. Models such as the Chief, Chieftain, Challenger, Springfield, Pursuit, and the Roadmaster have gone through this latest price update. Indian Motorcycle MY2025 price list The cruiser-style motorcycle lineups, such as the Chief and Springfield, start from Rs 23.52 lakh (ex-showroom) a...Read More
Hyderabad: Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G smartphone in India, expanding the M-series lineup. The new handset features a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. The device runs on OneUI 7 based on Android 15. Notably, it is the successor of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, launched in India last July. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Price, availability ...Read More
Jaipur: In a shocking incident reported from Rajasthan, a man has been allegedly sexually abusing his minor daughters for a long time in the Sadar police station area here, police said. Police have arrested the accused following a complaint by his wife with the help of an NGO. He has been taken into remand while the victim has been sent for medical examination. "A woman had come to a hospital with her two daughters complaining of a stomach ache, but the doctors suspected sexual abuse of the gi...Read More
Hyderabad: The global phenomenon Squid Game returned for its third and final season on June 27. Fans had been eagerly waiting for the conclusion of the survival thriller. The new season wasted no time in delivering shocks, betrayals, and high-stakes drama as it picks up where Season 2 left off. Kang Dae Ho betrays the group, leaving Seong Gi Hun, the main character, in a dangerous situation. Soon after, Gi Hun is captured and a new deadly game begins. Contestants are pushed to the edge as ruthl...Read More
New Delhi: Gold prices opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday, tracking a decline in international bullion rates. This slide was largely attributed to a modest rise in the US dollar and a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Both reasons dented demand for safe-haven assets. On the MCX, August gold futures opened at Rs 96,261 per 10 grams, down from the previous close of Rs 97,087. By 2:30 PM, prices had slipped further to around Rs 95,756(down by Rs 1,331). Similarly...Read More
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said the government is unlikely to implement the air conditioner temperature range of 20 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius anytime soon and that it will be introduced gradually over time. Asked at the India Climate Summit when the new AC temperature range would be implemented, Yadav said any such situation "may arise only after 2050". "I do not think it will happen immediately; capacities will be gradually built for it over tim...Read More
Guwahati: The Assam government is mulling stricter Aadhaar card issuance rules for adults as part of its efforts to curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Toughened Aadhaar card issuance rules will also further boost the state government's efforts in detecting and deporting illegal foreigners, he added. "Today, we discussed a proposal where Aadhaar cards for adults will be issued only after thorough verification. The Cabinet will take a deci...Read More
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) has informed the Madras High Court that it intends to arrest MLA Poovai Jaganmoorthy, who is allegedly the mastermind in a kidnapping case, and has sought permission for his police custody. The case, which also involves ADGP Jayaram and others, is currently being heard in the Madras High Court. Jaganmoorthy's Defence When the matter came up again for hearing on Thursday before Justice G Jayachandran. The senior cou...Read More
Hyderabad: The West Indies have coped with a blow in the first Test against Australia despite getting a 10-run lead in the first innings. Fast bowler Jayden Seales has been fined 15 per cent of his match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The bowler was penalised for his celebration on the first day of the opening Test between Australia and the West Indies. Jayden Seales was punished by the ICC ICC has mentioned in their statement that the pace bowler has been penalised und...Read More
Puri: "Kahe Salabega hina jati re mu jabana, Sriranga Charana tale karuachi Janana... (Salabega says, though born in a low caste, I live to serve at Lord Jagannath's feet)". This beautiful line from the song 'Ahe Nila Saila', one of Salabega's most revered hymns, still echoes through every Odia household, especially during the Rath Yatra festival. An ardent devotee of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, 'Bhakta Kabi' Salabega, as he is known, surrendered before the Lord in such a way that his love knew no bo...Read More
Ranchi: Opposition leaders wished the speedy reovery of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who is undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi since June 19. A team of specialists under Dr A K Bhalla, head of Nephrology Department is treating him and has stated his condition to be stable. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren, former minister Basant Soren, party's central general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya and many MLAs are present in Delhi. BJP state president an...Read More
Kolkata: A student was allegedly gangraped at a college in South Kolkata on Wednesday. The incident came to light on Friday after three suspects, including two students of the same college and another alumnus, were arrested by police on Friday. With the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Hospital still afresh, the allegation of gangrape of a student has evoked an outcry in the city. Kasba police station has already started investigating the incident. The Kolkata Police's Intelligence ...Read More
Srinagar: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's two close loyalists today rejoined Congress after "apologising and regretting their decision" to join Azad and form a separate party. Azad had left Congress after 40 years and formed his own outfit in September 2022. He had taken several senior Congress leaders along with him, including Ghulam Muhammad Saroori and Taj Mohidin. Both were longtime Congress leaders and had won several assembly elections in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir...Read More