Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 11 (ANI): A war of words erupted in Tamil Nadu between the ruling DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and the opposition party AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). On Thursday, Tamilisai Soundararajan, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in alliance with the AIADMK, stated that the government is drawing funds from temple trusts to build colleges, but not from minority institutions. Soundararajan said, 'Actually, former chief minister Edappadi Palaniswam...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Delhi administration for politicising the sacred Kanwar Yatra by defunding long-standing community-run camps and redirecting funds to BJP-backed and affiliated organisations. Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj said, 'Every year, we supported all Kanwar camps--irrespective of their political affiliations--by arranging tents, l...Read More
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Seers are other Hindu community members have welcomed the decision of the Uttarakhand government to launch 'Operation Kalanemi' a campaging against anti social elements who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people under the pretext of 'Sanatan Dharma' by posing as seers, and have called for strict action against such fake people. President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, welcomed this decision and asserted that strict a...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): As Supreme Court of India allowed the Election Commission of India to continue with the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar electoral rolls, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioners challenging ECI's directive said that all the 'merits' remain open to them and court has given the time to reply by the end of July. He mentioned that the Supreme Court 'clearly' suggested the inclusion of three documents, namely Aadhar, EC voter ID, and ra...Read More
Shilphata (Maharashtra) [India] July 11 (ANI): On July 9, the first breakthrough was achieved in the 21 km long tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata in Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of a 2.7 km continuous tunnel section. Out of the total 21 km tunnel, 5 km is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining 16 km will be built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on the occasion of World Population Day on Friday said that India has great strength because of its large population. Shivakumar said this strength should be used through better education, healthcare, and equal chances for everyone. He added that when every person is empowered, the country can move forward. In a post on X, DK Shivakumar wrote, 'India stands at a unique moment in history, with the power...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): As Kanwar Yatra commenced, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government will take strict action against those who are deceiving people, hiding their identity and harming Sanatan under Operation Kalanemi. 'Those who are deceiving people here, hiding their identity, hurting faith and belief, harming Sanatan, such people will be identified, a campaign will be run against such people and those who are hurting religion a...Read More
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 11 (ANI): Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das attended the 25th National Fish Farmers' Day. In his address, Das expressed deep appreciation to all fish farmers from Tripura and across the country for their relentless efforts in boosting fish production and contributing to the state's economy. The event was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the College of Fisheries, Tripura, under the Central Agricultural University. The event was graced by several dignitaries fro...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged Indian businesses to expand globally, not only in markets but also in ideas and solutions. 'Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It's easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but the real problem is when gender discrimination is subtle...Read More
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Yash Sahu, the son of Kanhaiya Lal, the tailor who was murdered in Rajasthan's Udaipur, said that despite having video evidence, the criminals have not been punished for the last three years. His statement comes after the Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered a stay on the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', which was set to hit theatres on July 11. 'Despite having video evidence and everything else, the criminals have n...Read More
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): After the Delhi High Court ordered a stay on the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' on Thursday, producer Amit Jani said that they will move to the Supreme Court to challenge the verdict. 'We had screened this film for their lawyer Kapil Sibal, so even after the screening, he had to oppose it because he had taken fees for it. Today the High Court said that this film is being stayed right now. We are going to the Supreme ...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Thursday. On this occasion, the Chief Minister presented her with the holy prasad of the four Dhams of the state. Earlier, the Chief Minister gave strict instructions to the officials to start Operation Kalanemi against the impersonators who cheat people and play with their sentiments in the name of Sanatan Dharma in Devbhoomi Uttara...Read More
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said that the opposition was blaming the Election Commission amid the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise since they have already anticipated their defeat in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. 'The Constitution has established a process, and the Election Commission operates under a constitutional framework to conduct elections, maintain voter lists, and add or remove names from voter ...Read More
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): As it is time to reach the Quarter-final stage of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025, it was Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Association of Bihar who finished their campaigns with a win in their respective matches in Division 'A'. In the first match, Hockey Mizoram won 4-0 against Delhi in Division 'A'. Captain Vanlalrinhlui (13', 34') led from the front and stood out to be the top goal scorer after scoring a brace for her side...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Finance, Bhartruhari Mahtab, met Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday. Stating that he had a very 'meaningful' discussion with the RBI Governor, Mahtab informed that a wide range of information on the economic situation and the financial system of the country was discussed during the meeting. The BJP MP stated that the next meeting will be held on Ju...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10 (ANI): The West Bengal government on Thursday submitted a sealed progress report on the alleged rape of a 24-year-old Law student to the Calcutta High Court. The state also produced the case diary before a division bench comprising Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Smita Das De, which reviewed the victim's statement under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS) and the medical records. The court directed that a copy of the progress report be handed t...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): After the Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission (EC) to continue with its voter list revision exercise while asking the constitutional body to consider including Aadhar and ration cards as ID proof, Congress MP KC Venugopal on Thursday said that it seemed like that the EC would go with the suggestion of the apex court. '...It is a relief for the democracy. The matter will now be heard on July 28. The Supreme Court has given its views through this that A...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Amid ongoing devastation caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday announced the government's decision to shift the flood-affected College of Horticulture and Forestry from Thunag in Mandi district to Sundernagar, citing massive infrastructure damage and safety concerns. Addressing the media, Negi said that keeping in mind the stu...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed the speculation about a change in the state's leadership, asserting that there has been no discussion on the change of the CM in the Congress circle. Speaking at a media conference at Karnataka Bhavan, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that the issue of change of Chief Ministers is a creation of the media, and there is no room for speculation. Replying to reporters regarding the handover of power of the Ch...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar offered wishes on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. In a post on X he said, 'Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I bow to all the Gurus. The knowledge and guidance of the Gurus shape our lives.' https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943149215766712441 A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts ...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh administration on Wednesday continued its crackdown on the properties of Chhangur Baba in the Balrampur district for the third consecutive day. He is the alleged mastermind of a religious conversion gang and was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law and Order Amitabh Yash on Thursday informed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked the ATS for the FIR in ...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Assam Police in the early hours of Thursday pushed back five Bangladeshi citizens and three Rohingyas back to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle, informing about the development. 'Protecting Assam's interests is foremost! Early this morning, Assam Police PUSHED BACK 5 Bangladeshis and 3 Rohingyas back to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi. Illegal infiltrators WILL ...Read More
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India] July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered a high-level inquiry into the recent bridge collapse on the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand. The Chief Minister has entrusted a team of experts to conduct a detailed investigation and prepare a report on the repairs, inspections, and quality checks carried out on the bridge. According to the Department of Information, based on the preliminary investigation, four officers have been s...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a formal investigation against Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, who faces serious allegations related to religious conversions, misuse of foreign funds, and activities that could potentially threaten national security and disturb communal harmony. As part of its inquiry, the ED on Thursday sought detailed information about Chhangur Baba from local police authorities, the District Magistrate, and multiple banks. Offic...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday conducted a field inspection of the areas affected by heavy rains under the Raipur area in Dehradun. He met the local people at Kirsali Chowk, IT Park, Nanurkheda, Amwala, Tapovan, and Shanti Vihar, and listened to their problems. He stated that the safety of the public is the top priority of the state government. During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed the district administrati...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday condemned the recent incidents of women being secretly filmed and harassed in public spaces, with videos circulated online. He emphasised that such acts are crimes that betray the values of Karnataka's society and pledged to take firm action against the perpetrators. In a message posted on X, Siddaramaiah said, 'It pains me deeply to see women being secretly filmed and harassed in public spaces, wit...Read More
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 10 (ANI): A joint search operation by the Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is currently underway in the dense forests of Khanater Top in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, despite challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall. According to sources, a significant quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives have been recovered from the area during the operation. The search ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court has ordered to issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah's wife in connection with the alleged illegal site allocation scam in MUDA. The High Court division bench on Thursday heard the appeal filed by CM Siddaramaiah challenging the Governor's permission for the investigation into the MUDA scam. In the meantime, it was ordered to issue a notice to Siddaramaiah's wife in the wake of the non-issuance of the notice. The High Court div...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said India's continued purchase of crude oil from Russia helped stabilise energy prices globally, and halting oil trade from Russia would have spiralled crude prices to over USD 120-130 per barrel. When asked about buying Russian oil during a press interaction, Minister Puri explained that Russia produces over 9 million barrels per day and is one of the world's largest crude oil producers. If, out of global oil s...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Central government on Thursday approved the release of Rs 1,066.80 crore to the states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, which were affected by floods and landslides. Among the six flood affected states, Assam received Rs 375.60 crore, Manipur Rs 29.20 crore, Meghalaya Rs 30.40 crore, Mizoram Rs 22.80 crore, Kerala Rs 153.20 crore, and Uttarakhand Rs 455.60 crore, as Central share from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), menti...Read More