Ahmedabad: Three ceremonial elephants went berserk during Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on Friday. As many as 18 elephants had been decorated for the grand event of whom three went out of control and started running in the crowd. The incident occurred when the chariots reached Khadia locality of the city. It is alleged that the sound of loud DJ music agitated the elephants which went berserk and started running in the crowd. While a cameraman sustained minor injuries, no major loss of life and prope...Read More
Jammu: Backing Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's demand for removal of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' words from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday said that any right-thinking individual will endorse this demand. "I think any right-thinking citizen will endorse it because everybody knows that these were not part of the original Constitution written by Dr. BR Ambedkar and othe...Read More
New Delhi: The razing of a Durga temple in Dhaka's Khiliket area has cast a long shadow over India-Bangladesh ties, reviving questions about the safety of religious minorities in post-Hasina Bangladesh. With reports attributing the demolition to pressure from radical Islamist groups, the incident on Thursday represents a potential inflection point in India's foreign policy approach toward its eastern neighbour. "We understand that extremists were clamouring for demolishing the Durga temple in ...Read More
Srinagar: On a June afternoon, Mehwish sat anxiously in the waiting area of the Central Veterinary Hospital, clutching her ailing cat. Her pet has been battling a viral infection for days, and the worry on her face was unmistakable. "I've raised cats for five years," she says. "Seeing my cat suffer is unbearable. I just want her to get better." Beside her, Iram waited with similar concern. One of her cats was struggling to give birth, and the young woman's distress was evident. "I have five cat...Read More
Puri: Faith can move mountains and when it comes to Rath Yatra, faith can make devotees walk miles irrespective of their age. The destination for the devotees is of course Puri and several of them walk the miles singing kirtans (religious songs) with belief and dedication in their hearts. The devotees undertake the exercise for a glimpse of the Trinity as they emerge out of Srimandir for the journey to their aunt's place at Gundicha Temple. Madan Das is a part of a kirtan group that has been pa...Read More
Hyderabad: Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, a foldable smartphone in China. The phone features an 6.86-inch AMOLED inner display, a 4.01-inch outer display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 50MP dual rear camera setup. It packs a 5,165mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 runs HyperOS 2 out of the box. Notably, the new foldable smartphone is the successor of the Mix Flip debuted in China in July la...Read More
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to Andhra Pradesh's IT sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced the launch of a new campus in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in the state's digital growth. The project will be developed in three phases, with a total investment of ₹1,583 crore, and is expected to create employment opportunities for 8,000 people. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved the allotment of 22 acres of VMRDA land a...Read More
Hyderabad: Kamal Haasan has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap. The screen icon known for redefining Indian cinema with pathbreaking performances is now officially a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Haasan becomes only the second Indian actor ever to receive an invitation from the Academy. The first? Tamil star Suriya, who was inducted in 2022. But Haasan isn't the only Indian in the Academy's Class of 2025. This year, the Academy has inducted 53...Read More
Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council has approved several changes to the playing conditions in men's international cricket, including the updated boundary law and the use of just one ball in ODIs. Some of the new rules have already been applied in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Some of them are related to white-ball will be effective from July 2, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. Stop Clock in Tests Just a year after introducing the stop clock in white-ball forma...Read More
Rudraprayag: The death toll from the June 26 bus accident in Rudraprayag, where a mini-bus carrying pilgrims to Badrinath plunged into the Alaknanda River near Gholthir, has risen to five. Dead bodies of two deceased persons were recovered today, Friday, during ongoing search and rescue operations. Seven people remain missing, and efforts to locate them are continuing amidst challenging conditions in the muddy river waters. One of the deceased was identified as a 55-year-old Sanjay Soni from Ud...Read More
New Delhi: Any trade agreement with the US must not be politically driven or one-sided and India should protect its farmers, digital ecosystem, and policy space, economic think tank GTRI said on Friday. With India's chief trade negotiator in Washington DC and the clock ticking, the next few days could determine whether India and the US settle for a limited mini-deal or walk away from the negotiating table - at least for now, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. The two sides are l...Read More
Thrissur: At least three migrant workers were killed early Friday morning when a 40-year-old building they were living in collapsed in Kodakara town of Thrissur district. Police said that the people were getting ready for work at around 6 am when the incident occurred. Days of torrential rain severely weakened the building situated near Kodakara Panchayat office, according to officials from police and fire departments. A police official said that the two-storey laterite structure came crashing ...Read More
Hyderabad: Owls are known for their silent flight, enabled by their skin and feathers dampening the sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Scientists have taken inspiration from the owl to develop a new soundproofing material, which can be used in cars and manufacturing facilities to reduce traffic and industrial noise. Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the study -- Owl-Inspired Coupled Structure Nanofiber-Based Aerogels for Broadband Noise Reduction -- details ...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will jointly organise a protest march on July 5 against Maharashtra government's reported move to make Hindi compulsory up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy'. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut announced the move on Friday. Raut said, "We are not against any language. We have always respected Hindi. People like us have always valued it. Our party uses Hindi in many ways. However the recent decision to make Hindi c...Read More
Jaipur: A man was arrested and sent to jail here on Thursday for alleged sexual abuse, including rape, of his two minor daughters over five years, a senior police official said. Police filed an FIR after recording statements of the girls and their mother, who was initially apprehensive about filing a case against her husband. The case was registered at Sadar police station and the investigation was handed over to a senior police officer. Police said the sexual abuse had been going on for over fi...Read More
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it is closely following updates from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about radiation levels at the Iranian nuclear sites following attacks on them. New Delhi also reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward for early restoration of regional peace and stability. "India is closely following updates from the IAEA about the radiation levels in the affected site," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. His comme...Read More
Hyderabad: 'Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Day' was declared by the UN General Assembly on June 27. The purpose of MSME Day, a United Nations-recognized awareness day, is to advance the significance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in accomplishing development objectives and building resilient, inclusive economies. In addition to recognizing the perseverance and hard work of small business owners, the day calls on governments, businesses, and consumers to help them...Read More
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it has "noted" the recent visit of Pakistan Army chief to the White House, even as it asserted that the India-US partnership is grounded in shared democratic values, and "we remain confident in the trajectory of this most consequential partnership of the 21st century". At the weekly media briefing in the capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about the invitation that was extended to Field Marshal Asim Munir to the White House. US President Donald ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung...Read More
Puri: The pilgrim town of Puri in Odisha is all set to witness the Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025, which commences today (June 27) with thousands of devotees set to participate in this important religious event. During the festival, devotees pull grand chariots of three deities: Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and Sister Devi Subhadra. The three deities spend a week at the Gundicha Temple, after which they return to the Jagannath temple here. The Yatra attracts a massive crowd, giv...Read More
Dehradun: Central agencies CBI and ED have taken action in two separate cases in Uttarakhand. While the CBI has arrested a former bank branch manager in a bank fraud case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly raided the residence of a state government officer. According to the press release issued by CBI, it has arrested the former branch manager of Bank of India while taking action on an old case. The special thing is that this case is about 47 years old, in which the former branch ...Read More
June 25 (Rtrs) - India would not allow a UN investigator to join a probe of a crashed Air India jet that some safety experts had criticized for delays in analysis of crucial black box data, two senior sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Earlier this week, the United Nations aviation agency took the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to provide assistance following the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-8 Dreamliner crash killing 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. ...Read More
Satna: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has given a unique punishment to the Kotwali police station in-charge of Satna. For failing to serve a notice, the officer has been ordered to plant 1,000 fruit-bearing trees. The High Court directed that the trees be planted within two months and maintained for one year. The station in-charge has accepted the court's order. High Court order to plant 1,000 trees The Jabalpur High Court of Madhya Pradesh has issued a unique order to Kotwali Satna Station In-...Read More
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Hindi was a "friend to all Indian languages", adding that there should be "no opposition" to any foreign tongues. This comes as several political parties have criticised the Centre over three-language policy, accusing it of Hindi imposition."I sincerely believe that Hindi can't be opposed ('virodhi') to any Indian language. Hindi is a friend ('sakhi') of all Indian languages," Amit Shah said. Shah was addressing the golden jubilee ce...Read More
Ranchi: The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ranchi is an important festival from historical and religious perspectives. This Rath Yatra follows the tradition of famous Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri and its tradition is more than 334 years old. It is considered to be the second largest Rath Yatra in India. The Jagannathpur temple located on the Nilanchal hill of Dhurva area of Ranchi is a symbol of religious faith, historical pride and social harmony of Jharkhand. Established by Nagavanshi King A...Read More
Puri: Stage is set. The three gigantic chariots have been parked outside Singhadwar in Puri on Thursday, a day before the commencement of the world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings - Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. As per estimations, more than 10 lakh devotees are likely to congregate in the pilgrim city for the event this year. The grand chariot festival, held annually at Srimandir in Odisha's Puri, draws millions of devotees from across the country and beyond. It's tha...Read More
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India is in touch with China on several economic and trade issues, including the supply chain issue of rare earth materials. Addressing a weekly briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said, "On trade issues on rare earth, yes, we have been in touch with the Chinese side, both in Delhi and also in Beijing, and we have been talking to them as to how we can streamline the supply chain issue on rare earths." "We are in touch with the Chinese side o...Read More
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted nationwide searches at 42 locations in connection with alleged Mule Bank Accounts being used in cyber frauds, and arrested nine accused persons, the probe agency said on Thursday. According to CBI statement, acting on a specific tip off, the sleuths launched coordinated searches at 42 locations across five states - Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as part of Operation Chakra-V to deal with the menace of mul...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday lashed out at the Maharashtra government over its three-language policy, saying the BJP is on its way to impose dictatorship, and this decision was its example. Speaking to reporters here, Uddhav said, "Only two protests cannot stop this agitation. The agitation will go on till this (Hindi) compulsion is not taken back (by the Maharashtra government). This topic can be over in five minutes. If the (Maharashtra) Ch...Read More
India might ease fuel rules for small cars. Maruti Suzuki requested this change because small car sales are down. The government is worried about the drop in affordable car sales. Relaxing the rules could help Maruti, which sells many small cars. Other car companies are discussing this proposal. New rules may start in April 2027....Read More