Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Friday hit out at retired Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer Mehboob Mujawar over his recent claims regarding Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning why he had remained silent for several years. His remarks came after Mujawar alleged that he was instructed to arrest the RSS chief amid the controversy surrounding the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the United States decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff, along with an additional penalty on India for importing oil from Russia, would affect not just the nation but also the individual states. It will impact the state also, and the whole country at large. I will discuss this issue with the concerned Minister, the Chief Minister told reporters. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed concern ove...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. As per the MEA, the projects will focus on key areas including food security, health, vocational training, and census preparedness. In a post on social media platform X, MEA stated, Fosteri...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India newly crowned chess grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh, shared her views on the recently concluded FIDE Women Chess World Cup 2025, which took place in Georgia, saying that this tournament has been her most significant test of resilience. Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian...Read More
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of Gramya Vikas Bhawan to be built at a cost of Rs 58.32 crore here. He also planted saplings on the campus. The Chief Minister said that this building will prove to be important in the field of rural development. Dhami said that the state government is promoting local livelihood through the One District, Two Products Scheme and is getting its traditional products recognised...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India] , August 2 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the draft voter list for Bihar, following a month-long special intensive revision (SIR) process. The EC said the public has one month to submit claims and objections, assuring that no name will be removed from the draft voter list without a stated reason. In a statement, the ECI clarified that the draft list has already been shared with all political parties and urged citizens to review their voter...Read More
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo...Read More
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Opening day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw some dominating performances with Goans Hockey, Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Mizoram winning their respective Division C matches while Manipur Hockey, Assam Hockey, Hockey Himachal & Delhi won their respective Division B matches, according to a release from Hockey India. In the first Division C match of the day, Goans Hockey defeated Jammu & Kashmir 2-1, with Prachi Parshu...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday categorically reject baseless allegations made in a UK Parliamentary Committee report that India, along with 11 other countries, is trying to silence or intimidate individuals and communities living in the UK. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations. According to Jaiswal, these c...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the FIDE Women World Cup 2025 medalists, Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy, in New Delhi today. Indian chess prodigy Divya and veteran Grandmaster (GM) Koneru made the nation proud with a dominant performance at the recently concluded tournament in Batumi, Georgia. Mandaviya personally felicitated Divya Deshmukh, who also became the 88th Grandmaster of the country a...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, is beaming with joy after winning his first-ever National Film Award. The actor bagged the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his powerful performance in Jawan. Even though he is recovering from an injury, Shah Rukh made sure to thank his fans and everyone who supported him on his journey. In a video shared on X, Shah Rukh appeared in a black t-shirt and a beanie, with his arm in a sling. He stood in f...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As part of the Indian Navy ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Manila, Philippines, said an official press statement. The visit is a testimony to Indian Navy commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. The ships, commanded by RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), were accorded a warm welcome by personnel of the Phili...Read More
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 1 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly criticised the 71st National Film Awards jury for their decision to award The Kerala Story the Best Director and Best Cinematography awards, alleging that the move lent credibility to a narrative rooted in the divisive ideology of the Sangh Parivar. By honouring a film that spreads blatant misinformation with the clear intent of tarnishing Kerala image and sowing seeds of communal hatr...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the poll body of being complicit in vote theft to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gandhi claimed his party has open-and-shut proof of the alleged electoral malpractice, which he likened to an atom bomb that will expose the ECI involvement when revealed. Talking to reporters on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision...Read More
Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, Bapatla District Police have successfully cracked a sensational cybercrime case involving a gang operating fake websites across India, an official statement said. Two accused from Rajasthan were arrested for creating fake websites in the name of prominent tourist and temple destinations and defrauding people. The gang created a counterfeit website resembling the official site of Haritha Resorts, Suryalanka, operated by ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] August 1 (ANI): As torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported alarming disruptions across key public utilities along with a grim death toll. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 5 PM on August 1, 283 roads remain blocked, 314 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 221 water supply schemes are non-functional due to relentless rainfall ov...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 1 (ANI): Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on Friday, according to a release from Durand Cup. Brazilian striker Clayton Silva starred with four goals (2, 35, 71, 90+3) while Slovenian forward Luka Majcen netted a brace (7, 39). Paul (53) and Jobby Justin (67) added to the tally. BSF FC lone goal came from Kisho...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): With the US administration under President Donald Trump imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods plus an unspecified penalty, India textile and garment sector is likely to face stiff competition from Bangladesh and Vietnam, who have been hit with comparatively lower tariffs, Ajay Srivastava, founder of trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), has said. Bangladesh and Vietnam are big players in garment exports and have a better tariff posit...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): After expelled JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna was found guilty in a rape case involving a domestic help, Special Public Prosecutor Ashok Nayak said the verdict sends a clear message that everyone is equal before the law. He added that the punishment in the case could range from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment. ...This happened 3-4 years ago, but she could not raise her voice due to her poverty... We examined 26 witnesses... Everyone is e...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Tension that erupted in Yavat village in Pune district, following a social media post, was brought under control by police on Friday, said police. Special Inspector General (IG) for Kolhapur, Sunil Phulari, told ANI that the situation had been peacefully stabilised after violence broke out involving stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism of property, including a religious place. The police said that the violence caused damage to two cars, a motorcycle, ...Read More
Shillong [Meghalya] [India], August 1 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday wrote a letter to Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai over the arrest of two Kerala nuns, saying religious persecution of any kind has no place in a democratic and secular nation. The CM Sangma condemned the arrest and demanded the withdrawal of the false case. The nuns from Kerala, Sister Vandana Francis and Sister Preethy Mary, were arrested at Durg Railway Station in Chhattisgarh on July 25 for allege...Read More
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 1 (ANI): The national-level Pradhan Mantri Kisan Utsav Diwas will be held tomorrow in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the event, the Prime Minister will interact with and address farmers across the nation and release the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. In line with this, the state-level Pradhan Mantri Kisan Utsav Diwas program will be held tomorrow, August 02, in Ga...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court heard arguements on the charge on behalf of Hema Yadav (Lalu Prasad Yadav daughter) in the Land for job scam case. It was argued that the CBI was cherry-picking to target Lalu family. CBI has charge-sheeted Lalu Yadav and his family in the case allegedly linked with the transfer of land parcels by candidates or their family members in the name of Lalu family members for Group D jobs in the railway. Special judge Vishal Gogne heard argum...Read More
NEW DELHI: India on Friday distanced itself from the White House's call to award the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, saying any such queries should be directed to Washington. This came after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that Trump had brokered peace in multiple global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan."As far as the statements of the White House are concerned, please take your question to them," said ministry of external affairs spokesperson ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday strongly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi repeated claims of vote theft, and called his statements deplorable and irresponsible. In a statement, the ECI stated that Rahul Gandhi neither responded to their official communication nor appeared when called. The Commission also accused him of making wild allegations and threatening its staff, but added that it will continue to work fairly and transparently. As...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): As the monsoon continues to batter Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed a grim picture as it stated that 173 lives have been lost, including 95 rain-related fatalities and 78 deaths in road accidents, between June 20 and August 1. According to the latest report released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on August 1, 283 roads remain blocked, including major stretches of National Highways 21...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday slammed the government decision to privatise Air India, saying it been a disaster. Tewari expressed frustration over the airline poor performance under Tata Group management, citing frequent flight cancellations and delays without explanations. In a post on X, Tewari said, Government of India should take @airindia back from the @TataCompanies. They have run the airline into the ground. Flights cancelled at the dr...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday criticised the Indian government response to US President Donald Trump remarks on India economy and the recent imposition of 25 tariffs on Indian goods. Chavan urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to respond strictly to Trump comments, questioning whether Trump is lying. Trump needs to be answered strictly by PM Narendra Mo...Read More