Chennai: The capital city is known as the Gateway to South India, and usually experiences hot and humid weather conditions during the summer and early monsoon months. The Chennai Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mix of rain and scorching heat across Tamil Nadu over the next few days. The city's weather is expected to remain warm and humid, with occasional chances of light rainfall due to the ongoing Southwest Monsoon influence. On Sunday, the capital city woke up at 05: 48 AM and...Read More
New Delhi: Allied Engineering Works, a leading smart energy meter manufacturer, has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The offering includes a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 400 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 75 lakh equity shares by promoter Ashutosh Goel, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Saturday. Use of IPO Proceeds The company plans to use the IPO proceeds mainly to expand its production infrastructure. A...Read More
New Delhi: Investors are gearing up for a crucial week on Dalal Street, with multiple domestic and global triggers likely to sway sentiment. The expiry of the 90-day suspension of US reciprocal tariffs on July 9 is being closely watched, especially in the context of ongoing India-US trade negotiations. The suspension was tied to a 26 percent import duty on Indian goods, initially announced during Donald Trump's presidency. A resolution or extension of the tariff pause could significantly impact...Read More
Bengaluru: With the arrival of the first weekend in July, Bengaluru is prepared for another typical monsoon day. Under partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light rain, the city maintains its stretch of pleasant and slightly humid weather, providing just enough coolness to avoid interfering with weekend activities. Cloudy skies are expected to remain the same throughout the day. The city woke up at 05: 58 AM. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range from 21 degrees Celsiu...Read More
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that Mumbai will experience cloudy conditions with moderate to heavy rainfall from July 5-7. Intense rainfall may result in water accumulation, especially in low-lying regions like Hindmata, Sion, Andheri Subway, Parel, and Dadar. Significant rainfall is expected, which could result in severe conditions in multiple areas. The lowest temperature is expected to hover around 25-27°C, whereas the highest temperatures could climb to 30-32°C....Read More
Mumbai: The chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, has said that any form of market manipulation will not be allowed. He was speaking in Mumbai on Saturday, a day after SEBI took strict action against US-based trading firm Jane Street and three of its related companies. Stronger Watch on Illegal Trading Pandey said SEBI has increased its market surveillance to catch and stop illegal trading activities. "Market manipulation is not going to be toler...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives, especially children, in the devastating floods in Texas and offered his condolences to the US government. In a post on X on Saturday evening, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened to learn about loss of lives, especially children in the devastating floods in Texas. Our condolences to the US Government and the bereaved families." As per CNN, Torrential rain has caused flash flooding in parts of...Read More
New Delhi: The main X (formerly Twitter) account of global news agency Reuters, (@Reuters), appeared to have been withheld in India on Friday, July 4, sparking concern and speculation across digital media circles. Users attempting to access the handle were met with a message saying the account "has been withheld in response to a legal demand." As of 11:30 pm IST, the account remained inaccessible in India, although it continued to be visible to users outside the country. The specific legal grou...Read More
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin extended his strong support to Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for their united stand against the Centre's three-language formula, calling their reunion a "storm of protest" that signals a widening resistance to what he calls "Hindi imposition" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared the stage for the first time in nearly two decades at the 'Voice of Marathi' rally held in Mumbai on Saturday, July 5. Th...Read More
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, o...Read More
Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai spoke at a felicitation event organised by the Advocates Association of Western India (AAWI) in Mumbai, delivering an emotional and thought-provoking address that touched upon judicial responsibility, constitutional ideals, and the sacrifices of the armed forces. The CJI reflected on the foundational values of India's Constitution, warning that unless social and economic inequality is addressed, "the entire edifice will collapse like a house of card...Read More
Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday assured that efforts are underway to increase the strength of judges in the Bombay High Court, which is currently functioning with less than 70% of its sanctioned strength. Speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Bombay High Court, CJI Gavai said, "As on July 1, the High Court is functioning with 65 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 94." He added that the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court has ...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Politics has begun after the Supreme Court sought a reply from the chief secretary on the 13% of held posts under the OBC quota. The Congress has said it will launch an agitation for giving 27% reservation to the OBC category. On the other hand, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said his government was committed to giving 27% reservation to the OBC category. A fresh bill will be brought to the House to make provision for reservation, he said. Yadav said the officers had been ...Read More
Mumbai: Central Railway has introduced the first local train rake equipped with a dedicated and specially renovated compartment for senior citizens recently. Meanwhile, Western Railway is in the process of launching a similar facility, with plans already underway. "Central Railway's Matunga Workshop has successfully rolled out the first Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) rake (local train) featuring a dedicated compartment for senior citizens in the Mumbai suburban network. The initiative, taken in i...Read More
Faridabad (Haryana), July 5: In a shocking incident, a deeply upsetting incident of animal cruelty has come to light from Haryana's Faridabad. The incident was recorded on camera by a witness and shared on social media. The heart-wrenching video shows a distressed pet dog chasing its owner's car after being abandoned on a busy road in Faridabad. Details About The Incident The video was shared on social media on X account "@TheViditsharma". The social media user claimed in the post that the inc...Read More
Solapur (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he must be receiving the blessings of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray after the estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, shared the public stage for the first time in nearly 20 years. The remarks of the Maharashtra Chief Minister came in response to Raj Thackeray's veiled attack on the former, where the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief stated, "What Balasaheb could not do, D...Read More
Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases and one death in the past 24 hours, the state's Public Health Department said on Saturday. A 76-year-old woman from Kolhapur district, who had underlying health conditions, succumbed to the infection after reporting fever and shortness of breath. This takes the state's COVID-19 death toll for 2025 to 41. According to the health department, the fresh cases reported on July 5 include four from Pune, two from Mumbai, and one each from Thane, Navi ...Read More
Chandigarh: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will convene a special two-day session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha next week in which it is likely to bring a law on the cases of sacrilege. According to official information, the session, which is likely to be convened on July 10 and July 11, though the final decision on the dates of the session will be taken in the Cabinet meeting which has been convened by chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday. However, since the previous session held ...Read More
Sikkim State Lottery Result | Image Credit: Wikipedia (Representational) The Sikkim State Lottery results for the Dear Donner Saturday Weekly Lottery at 6 PM will be announced today, July 05, 2025. The top prize for this lottery is a massive Rs 1 crore. We are keeping track of the results. If you have purchased a ticket and want to check if you are a winner, you can find the list here. Where to Check the Results? Participants can also check the official results on the Sikkim State Lottery web...Read More
Mumbai: In a major step to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the launch of special outpatient departments (OPDs) dedicated to TB care in all 16 of its suburban hospitals. This initiative aims to ensure timely diagnosis, specialist consultation, and free treatment for TB patients closer to their homes. Mumbai continues to witness a high TB burden, with over 53,638 new cases reported in 2024 alone. On average, the city sees ...Read More
New Delhi: Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has moved a writ petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to revise electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the ensuing Assembly polls. As per the petition, order of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, if not set aside, can "arbitrarily" and "without due process" disenfranchise lakhs of voters from electing their representatives, and disrupt free and fair elections and ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the d...Read More
Bihar: In the run-up to the Bihar state elections, the Congress Party has launched a distinctive initiative aimed at attracting women voters. As part of its women empowerment campaign, the party distributed five lakh sanitary pads for free across the state. However, a controversial element of the campaign has surfaced, causing a stir on social media. It is alleged that Rahul Gandhi's image is printed not only on the packaging of the sanitary pads but also on the inner layer. A video purportedly...Read More
Mumbai: Politics in Maharashtra is experiencing a major change as Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray come together once again after a lengthy period. A joint rally took place at Worli Dome, Mumbai, highlighting an unexpected partnership between their respective parties, the Uddhav Thackeray faction (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). In the midst of this surprising coalition, an individual resembling the deceased Bal Thackeray emerged at the rally, leaving attendees shocked as they trie...Read More
Kerala Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representational Image) The results of Kerala Lottery for Kerala Karunya KR-713 on Saturday, July 05, will be announced at 3 PM today and the official results will be published on the website at 4 PM. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping ₹1 Crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of these results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. Kerala Lottery: Results for Karunya Plus KR-713 for Thursday,...Read More
New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure the safety of two-wheeler riders. "The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets," an official statement said on Saturday.The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, it added. "With over 2...Read More
New Delhi: In a development that could significantly impact the upcoming high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition in the Supreme Court Saturday challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The petition alleges that the ECI's move is arbitrary and could potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. ADR, a non-partisan electora...Read More
Mumbai: Supriya Sule, a leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), expressed her frustration regarding the mandatory three-language formula in Maharashtra, questioning why it is enforced here when states like Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa do not have the same requirement, particularly regarding the teaching of Hindi from the first grade. During her visit to the Free Press Journal office, she discussed various issues, including her recent representation for Indi...Read More
Patna: Gopal Khemka, a famous businessman and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, was shot dead outside his residence in Bihar's Patna on Friday night. The incident took place around 11.40 pm on Friday in the Gandhi Maidan locality. Hours after Khemka's murder, CCTV footage of the crime has surfaced online. He was shot dead by a man wearing a helmet. In the CCTV footage, it could be seen that a man wearing a black helmet was standing outside the businessman's house. After a few moments, two ...Read More
Patna: Former Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has been declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Panj Pyare at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of Sikhism's five supreme temporal seats of authority. The decision comes after Badal failed to appear before the Takhat despite being summoned twice. According to sources, Sukhbir Badal was called to present himself before the Panj Pyare following allegations related to his role in supporting individuals found guilty of viol...Read More