New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Members at a meeting of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday expressed concern over air safety and surge in price of air tickets from Srinagar to other cities after the Pahalgam terror attack and sought clarifications from the officials present, sources said. The sources said members mentioned the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, in which over 250 people were killed, and sought clarification on air safety. The sources stated that Air ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): India's broadband subscriber base expanded steadily over the past year, adding 2 crore 5 lakh new users by the end of March 2025, reflecting an annual growth rate of 2.17 per cent, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yearly data released on Tuesday. The TRAI data shows that out of a total of 969.10 million internet subscribers, the number of broadband subscribers is 944.12 million and the number of narrowband subscribers is 2...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party's President Rajiv Bindal on Tuesday called for urgent government action to relocate and rehabilitate people displaced by the devastating flash floods and landslides that hit parts of Mandi district in late June and early July. Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Bindal emphasised the scale of destruction in the region and said the government must act with 'sensitivity and urgency.' 'The flood disaster has destroyed...Read More
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 8 (ANI): Thousands of pilgrims participating in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025 are receiving free langar services at the Jammu base camp and other locations, including the National Highway. Virender Kumar Sharma, who has been organizing the langar facility for the past 17 years, said, 'We have been running this langar for almost 17 years, and it's a completely free service. People come from far-off places, and whoever comes here, they have devotion towar...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police on Tuesday conducted searches at premises of the Hyderabad City Civil Court following an emailed bomb threat. According to a police official, 'The city civil court received a bomb threat mail today in the early morning hours at 3:15 am. The officials saw it at 11 am and informed us. The bomb squad and other officials are conducting a thorough search of the court premises. So far, nothing has been found. We will provide further details later.' ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Tuesday highlighted Central Government's series of sweeping policy reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accelerate oil & gas exploration. These reforms, aimed at promoting exploration & production in the field of oil and gas. The government believes that these changes to increase the ease of doing business for our exploration and production (E&P) operators are being made after stakeholder consultation at ...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police detained Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists protesting against Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the premises of Kerala University on Tuesday. The students entered the premises of Kerala University as they protested against Governor Rajendra Arlekar, alleging the 'saffronisation' of universities. The police tried to bring the situation under control as the students entered the university premises. The visuals sho...Read More
NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted court-ordered raids on factories suspected of producing fakes. The German shoemaker is pursuing legal action to counter growing counterfeit activity tied to its popular footwear. According to people familiar with the matter, court-appointed lawyers recently inspected several small-scale factories in India to seize suspected counterfeit Birkenstock products. ...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India] July 8, (ANI): One worker has died and another worker is reported missing after a massive rockfall at a quarry in Payyanamon near Konni, Pathanamthitta district, on Monday. The search for the missing worker is ongoing. Two workers, one from Odisha and the other from Bihar, were operating an excavator when a huge rock fell on top of it on Monday. The Fire Force and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) resumed search operations on Tuesday morning. By the end...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Adani Group on Tuesday launched the third film in its #HumKarkeDikhateHain campaign, titled 'Story of Suraj'. This film underscores the group's mission to drive sustainable progress through clean energy initiatives, transforming communities across the nation.The story of Suraj paints a picture of a town transformed by Adani's solar energy solutions. The film follows a character, Rakesh, who returns to his hometown after years and is moved by the dra...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to the State and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers. Bihar Chief Secretary S Siddharth said, 'Today, 43 agendas have been stamped in the Council of Ministers, in which the most important agenda is the formation of the Youth Commission. This commission is related to the youth of 18-45 years, which will have ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axion Mission 4, on Tuesday held an inspirational interaction with the students at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Meghalaya, expressing confidence that many children from 'small towns, big towns and all kinds of towns' across India will one day become astronauts in the future. 'I think they can and they will. Just keep working hard, and I...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Congress leader and member of Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not countering United States President Donald Trump's claim of stopping hostilities between India and Pakistan. In a post on X, Ramesh highlighted a few points made by Donald Trump. The X post read, 'For at least the 21st time in the last 59 days, President Trump has said that he - 1. Stopped the four-day India-Pakistan war in May. 2. The war was about...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Members of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday raised serious concerns over aviation safety following the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and the sudden surge in flight fares from Srinagar to other cities after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, according to sources. The Parliamentary panel today met with top officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives from major airlines. As per sources, several committe mem...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 8 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake struck Uttarkashi at 1:07 PM at a depth of 5 km, with the epicentre at a latitude of 31.22 N and a longitude of 78.22 E. Sharing an X post, NCS wrote, 'EQ of M: 3.2, On: 08/07/2025 13:07:05 IST, Lat: 31.22 N, Long: 78.22 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.' Further...Read More
Dhubri (Assam) [India], July 8 (ANI): A massive eviction drive, described as the largest in Assam's history, began this morning in the Bilasipara subdivision of Dhubri district. The operation is being carried out across Bilasipara East, Chirakuta Charuwabakhra, and Santoshpur areas. The eviction is underway with the deployment of hundreds of JCB machines and heavy police security. According to officials, the majority of residents had already vacated the area within the deadline earlier issued b...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Archaeological Survey of India has completed the repair work of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar (treasury) and the inventory-related work will begin after the valuables are shifted to the Ratna Bhandar, according to the temple's Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee. Arabinda Kumar Padhee also told ANI that a high-level committee headed by Justice Biswanath Rath will assist the Jagannath temple managing committee in the inventory-related work of all...Read More
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Social media influencer Rajshree More, who has demanded strict action against Rahil Shaikh, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, after he allegedly abused and threatened her following a road accident in Andheri West, reached the Amboli Police Station along with Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Sanjay Nirupam today. Speaking to ANI, she expressed gratitude towards Sanjay Nirupam, saying, 'I am thankful to (Shiv Sena l...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a car showroom manager was robbed of 30 lakh by some individuals who impersonated Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in the Chanakya Puri area of New Delhi. The incident occurred on June 20, police said on Tuesday. According to Delhi Police The manager, Anil, was on his way home after his shift when his car was intercepted by some individuals, One of the men was wearing a police uniform, while the other was in plain clothes, They clai...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Amid the Marathi language row in Maharashtra, Congress state chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Tuesday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that they have an 'issue with the diversity' of India. Speaking with ANI, Harshvardhan Sapkal said, 'All languages should be in harmony. But the BJP has a diversity issue. There is no reason to oppose Hindi, but the BJP has a plan to end this diversity. BJP has an agenda of raising Hindu-Muslim and India-Pakistan issues in e...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force on Monday addressed senior military officers on the conduct of joint operations, reaffirming their commitment to Tri-Service synergy and integrated warfare in future battle scenarios. According to the Indian Army, the address focused on joint operational planning, with particular emphasis on integrated maritime and air warfare. The briefing was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the concerned authorities, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources, the report is based on the initial findings of the probe of the Air India plane crash in which more than 250 people were killed. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday expressed surprise over the 'silence' of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his cabinet over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks amid the Marathi-Hindi language. Addressing the media, Sanjay Raut appealed to the Hindi-speaking leaders to condemn Nishikant Dubey's remark while firing shots at CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. 'Firstly, who is this Dubey? I appeal to the Hindi-speaking leaders...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 8 (ANI): A cloudburst was reported near Mukh village, close to Nandprayag Ghat in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said on Tuesday. No loss of life has been reported so far and an SDRF team has been sent to the location to assess the situation. On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand for the next four days. Heavy rainfall was expected in districts including U...Read More
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): A student named Pankhuri Tripathi, who had been unable to attend school for the past four months as she was unable to pay her school fees, is now back in class after getting help from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Pankhuri met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during 'Janta Darbar', a public meeting where people can share their problems with the Chief Minister. She gave him a letter explaining her situation and asked for help. The Ch...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): Adani Power, India's leading private thermal power producer, successfully completed the acquisition and resolution plan implementation of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL) for an aggregate consideration of Rs 4,000 crore, as per the official statement by the company. The company stated on Tuesday that VIPL is a 2x300 MW domestic coal-fired power plant located in Butibori, Nagpur district, Maharashtra. VIPL was undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolu...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): A 17-year-old boy named Aryan, son of Neetu and Sanjay, was injured in a firing incident that took place near Azadpur Terminal under the Adarsh Nagar Police Station area at around 10 pm on Monday, according to police officials The Delhi Police confirmed on Tuesday that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Speaking from the trauma centre, Neetu, Aryan's mother and an eyewitness, told police that three youths armed with firearms suddenly a...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8, ANI: Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, on the early hours of Tuesday took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to pay homage to YS Rajasekhara Reddyon on the 76th birth anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The X post read, 'On his birth anniversary, we pay homage to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. A truly compassi...Read More
Raigad (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Police beefed up the security along the Raigad coastline after the Indian Coast Guard informed the ICG Murud in the Raigad district that a 'suspicious' Pakistani boat had been spotted 2.5 to 3 nautical miles offshore near the Korlai coast. However, after the police investigation, it was discovered that the 'suspicious object' spotted is likely a fishing net buoy fitted with a GPS tracker, used to prevent nets from sinking and to facilitate...Read More
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 8 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Tuesday interacted with morning walkers at the Race Course walking trail as part of his campaign for the 2026 Assembly polls. Palaniswami started a statewide campaign titled 'Let's Protect the People, Let's Save Tamil Nadu' in the Mettupalayam area of Coimbatore District. He said that they are receiving a good respon...Read More