Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Ahead of the inauguration of Chhattisgarh assembly new building in Nava Raipur on November 1, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that the inauguration to be conducted on the Rajyotsav Silver Jubilee will be celebrated with full enthusiasm. We will celebrate the silver jubilee with full enthusiasm and invite PM Narendra Modi for the inauguration of the Assembly building... We have all come here to see the progress, and the work on it might as well...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 3 (ANI): After Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, claimed that his name was missing from the voter list, the Electoral Registration Officer in Patna on Sunday asked him to provide the details of the EPIC card he mentioned during his press conference, so that the matter can be thoroughly investigated. In a press conference on Saturday, Tejashwi said his name was not included in the new draft voter list being revised in Bihar. However, officials ...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by the NIA court, his wife Aparna Purohit said they were overwhelmed by the support. She also expressed relief that the long legal battle is finally over, and that truth has prevailed. Lt Colonel Purohit was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. People showered him with petals, bursting crackers, and holding up posters that said welcome kaka, expressin...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): It was yet another run-filled spectacle at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday as the DPL 2025 clash between Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers treated fans to explosive batting and thrilling momentum shifts. Put in to bat first, New Delhi Tigers overcame an early setback when opener Dhruv Kaushik departed for 5 off 6. However, Shivam Gupta and skipper Himmat Singh rose to the occasion, stitching together a brilliant 164-run stand for the second wicket, ...Read More
East Champaran (Bihar) [India], August 3 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday criticised the Election Commission over the alleged removal of names from the electoral rolls, but asserted that those whose names remain on the voter list are enough to remove BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the upcoming assembly elections. The Jan Suraaj founder also launched a scathing attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, saying that he has no issues to talk about. Yadav has claimed that his n...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 3 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, calling him anti-Indian and a traitor. Rahul Gandhi is an anti-Indian person. Rahul Gandhi is only with Bangladeshi and Pakistani Muslims. He is not with Indian Hindus and Indian Muslims, the Assam Chief Minister told reporters in Tamulpur while he took part in a BJP election campaign meeting for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elec...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that Delhi Police has referred to Bangla as Bangladeshi language and termed it a calculated attempt by the BJP to undermine the cultural identity and equate West Bengal with Bangladesh for narrow political propaganda. He also sought a public apology from the Delhi Police, the BJP, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Banerjee shared the letter on X and wrote, For months now, Bengali-spe...Read More
Bimalgarh (Odisha) [India], August 3 (ANI): A railway employee was killed and another seriously injured in an IED blast allegedly triggered by Naxalites near Rejanda, close to Topadih village in Odisha Bimalgarh district, on Sunday, officials said. According to officials, the deceased has been identified as Etwa Oram, a railway employee and resident of Bisra. His colleague, Budhram Munda, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The incident, which occurred near the Odisha-Jhark...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Namdhari FC continued their winning run at the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 4-2 victory over the Indian Air Force Football Team in a crucial Group A clash, here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Sunday. Samuel K opened the scoring for the Airmen in the 7th minute, but the I-League side responded with goals from Cledson Dasilva (penalty, 37), Amandeep Singh (45), and second-half strikes from Dharmpreet Singh (60) and substitu...Read More
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Janata Dal United (JDU) leader KC Tyagi on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on claims of his name missing in the draft electoral rolls of Bihar and said that he was spreading misleading propaganda. They are spreading misleading propaganda. The Election Commission has clearly stated that his name is there on the voter list, Tyagi told ANI. Yadav, a former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, had made allegations against t...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Delhi Police of describing Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, calling it scandalous, anti-national and unconstitutional. Sharing a letter by Delhi Police on X, Banerjee said, See now how Delhi police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as Bangladeshi language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and S...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was functioning like a puppet of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and said the opposition had solid evidence to support its claims. Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP further criticised the Election Commission for not maintaining neutrality in its public responses. The Election Commission is working as a puppet of the BJP. There is solid evidence for the allegati...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): After a senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet ground staff members at Srinagar Airport on July 26, the Indian Army on Sunday issued a statement saying it is fully cooperating with the authorities in the investigations into the case. The Army said it is aware of the incident and emphasised its commitment to high standards of discipline. It also assured full cooperation with authorities in investigating the matter. As per the statement from the...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the recent commissioning of India first Make-in-India Green Hydrogen Plant in the Deendayal Port at Kandla in Gujarat as a commendable effort, powering the country Net-Zero vision. In a historic milestone towards India clean energy transition, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) on Thursday commissioned the country first Make-in-India 1 Megawatt Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla, Gujarat. This is a commendable effort, cha...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provi...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Passengers scheduled to fly from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on Air India flight AI500 faced unexpected disruptions on Sunday as the airline cancelled the service due to a technical issue. The airline cited abnormal cabin temperatures on the ground as the reason behind the cancellation. In an official statement, an Air India Spokesperson said, Flight AI500 scheduled to operate from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on 3 August has been cancelled due to a technical issue causing ...Read More
Himachal Pradesh [India], August 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Sunday, predicted light to moderate rainfall in the next 12 hours in several parts of Himachal Pradesh. In the next 12 hours, light to moderate rain is likely at many places and heavy rain at one or two places in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una districts. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Sunday, visited the disaster-affected areas of Thunag, Bakshyar...Read More
Bhavnagar (Gujarat) [India], August 3 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off a new train from Gujarat Bhavnagar Terminus Railway station to Ayodhya. On the occasion, the Railway Minister said, A lot of new developmental works are being undertaken in Bhavnagar. Many new trains will also start from Bhavnagar. It is also emerging as a great hub of container manufacturing. PM Modi increased the budget for railway development projects by 29 times for Gujarat. 87 new stations...Read More
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. In a social media post on X, Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Pr...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Sunday, visited the disaster-affected areas of Thunag, Bakshyar, and Janjehli in the Siraj Assembly Constituency of the Mandi district. During the visit, the Governor met with the affected families and distributed essential relief materials. The Governor first interacted with disaster victims in Thunag and remarked that the subdivision has suffered the most damage in the recent natural calamity,...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the devastating impact of the monsoon season, with severe disruptions across vital public utilities and a mounting death toll. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 78 in road accidents attributed to treacherous ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Refuting the claims made by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India on Sunday said that assertions made by the former finance minister on the inclusion of migrant voters in Tamil Nadu are misleading and baseless. The poll body responded to P Chidambaram claim that there has been an addition of approximately 6.5 lakh migrant workers to the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu. ECI pointed out that f...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the country economy is strong, steady, resilient and its growth story continues. These affirmations come after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a X post on Thursday echoed US President Donald Trump view that the Indian economy was dead, and targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maharashtra Chief Minister attached the latest IMF World Economic Outlook rep...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collect...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended condolences over the death of 11 pilgrims after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh Gonda district, calling the incident extremely tragic. President Murmu prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured. At least eleven people were killed after a vehicle carrying pilgrims fell into a canal in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. The incident occurred under the limits of Itia Thok P...Read More
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): The third day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw two close encounters in Division B matches on Sunday. In the first match, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey. In contrast, in the second match, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu drew with the Hockey Association of Bihar, as per a Hockey India press release. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey 2-2, with Raeen Kehkasha Ali (25) a...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Amid the claims over deletion of names from the voters list in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that not a single claim or objection has been filed by any political party since the publication of the draft electoral rolls on August 1. From 1 August 2025 (3 PM) till 3 August (3 PM), all political parties put together have filed zero claims and objections for the addition of the names of eligible electors and deletion of the names of ...Read More