New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Railway Protection Force (RPF) welcomed Sonali Mishra, IPS (1993 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre) as the new Director General of RPF, marking a historic first in the 143-year journey of the Force. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as DG/RPF until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Mishra brings over three decades of distinguishe...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India star seamer Mohammed Shami has been named in the East Zone 15-member squad for the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 34-year-old seamer last played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, where he took six wickets in nine games for his new team, Sunrisers Hyderabad. In November 2024, he played his last first-class match for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. Ishan Kishan is named captain of the 15-member squad, which also includes India...Read More
New Delhi [India] August 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 2200 crore in Uttar Pradesh Varanasi on Saturday. In a post on X, PM Modi said, For my family members in Kashi, tomorrow, August 2, is a very special day. Around 11 in the morning, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several projects related to education, health, sports, tourism, and connectivity. On this occasion, I will also h...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): The situation is now under control in Yavat village in Pune district after tensions flared over an alleged objectionable social media post by a youth, said police. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Pune district, Sandeep Singh Gill, said a few villagers gathered in protest, and some youngsters tried to vandalise a structure, but no one was injured. The boy was taken to the police station and action was initiated. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Singh Gill sa...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 1 (ANI): Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta (UYSM, AVSM, YSM), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command of the Indian Army, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister Camp Office on Friday. During this, discussions were held to establish better coordination between the military and civil administration in the border areas of the state. On this occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that t...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday expressed confidence that its relationship with the United States will continue to move forward and it remains focused on the substantive agenda the two countries are committed to. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the regular media briefing that the bilateral partnership with the United States has weathered several transitions and challenges and the two countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnershi...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 1 (ANI): Slamming Rahul Gandhi for backing US President Donald Trump Indian economy dead remark, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday stated that the Congress leader was not just anti-BJP, but anti-India too. The last 7 days have exposed Rahul Gandhi badly. People now understand that he is not anti-BJP; he is anti-India. When PM Modi is doing everything gracefully, talking to different nations, Rahul Gandhi is defaming the country... Sarma said whi...Read More
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, sources said. LOC is issued to prevent a person from leaving the country while the probe is underway. The ED has not released an official statement on the matter yet. ED move comes after the agency summoned Anil Ambani for questioning in the case and directed him to...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday criticised the state government decision to appoint Manikrao Kokate as the new Sports Minister after removing him as the Agriculture Minister. Chavan remarks come after a video of Kokate playing online rummy during a legislative council session went viral, sparking widespread criticism. He questioned the government priorities, emphasising that corrupt ministers ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Actor Vikrant Massey has come a long way in his career. And now, on August 1, he achieved a milestone moment with the National Award win for his heart-touching performance in 12th Fail. On Friday, the winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. Announcing the names of the awardees, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker declared Vikrant the Best Actor. Vikrant shares this special honour with Bollywood superstar Sha...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that Section 144 had been imposed for 48 hours following a tense situation in Yavat village at Daund Taluka of Pune District after a youth posted an alleged objectionable social media post. The Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, arrived at the site to meet the affected people, said that the situation was now under control and appealed for calm. Speaking to the media persons, Ajit Pawar said, After today incident,...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 1 (ANI): Indian Navy Football Team (INFT) earned a crucial 2-1 win over I-League side Real Kashmir FC (RKFC) in a closely contested Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Friday, to earn the first victory in the competition since 2021. Goals from Vijay Marandi (6) and Sreyas V G (70) ensured full points for the Sailors, while Franck William Sessegnon 64th-minute strike proved to be a consolation for the Snow Leopards...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels overwhelmed to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Call...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Reliance Infrastructure Limited has denied allegations of fund diversion and said it has informed stock exchanges that it had publicly disclosed the company financial statements. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned industrialist Anil Ambani for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, official sources said on Friday. Anil Ambani has been directed to appear before investigator...Read More
Fazilka (Punjab) [India], August 1 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal launched an anti-drug curriculum for school students under the ongoing War Against Drugs campaign, stated a release. The syllabus, aimed at educating over eight lakh students from classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 government schools, marks a critical phase in Punjab fight against narcotics. Calling it a new chapter in the battle against drugs, Kejriwal emphasised the importa...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla sharply criticised Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday, following his endorsement of former US President Donald Trump statement calling India economy dead. Forget about the world; no one takes Rahul Gandhi seriously in India. Their allies also call him insensible and immature. I would say the statement he has given, Shashi Tharoor and Rajiv Shukla should accept it. When the ques...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 20 (ANI): Former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin collectively spoke on the alleged rift between them, with the recently retired Ashwin saying that even if the Indian spin great was indeed jealous of his success at one point, it was justified and human. As Harbhajan stepped away from Tests in 2015 after a 103-match-long career with 417 wickets, Ashwin took his place as the first-choice spinner. Harbhajan decline coincided with Ashwin r...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan romantic drama Dhadak completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Sairat, featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor debut in Bollywood. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his character from the film, expressing his gratitude. 7 years! Time truly does fly. Loo...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address critical issues in Parliament, particularly regarding, defence, foreign policy and electoral structure. Gogoi emphasised the importance of the PM Modi presence in Parliament to provide clarity on Pahalgam terror attack, responding to US President Donald Trump claims about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and Election Commission functioning, particula...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): CPI(M) leader John Brittas on Sunday launched a scathing attack at the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi following his remarks for the ruling party in Kerala and said that the state unit of Congress here has allied with Bharatiya Janata Party. Brittas said that rather uniting the opposition, Rahul Gandhi is trying to create confusion among secular forces. The remarks were made by Rajya Sabha MP after Gandhi stated that he is ideologically fighting both CPI(M) a...Read More
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with t...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Sunday criticised the decision by the World Championship of Legends (WCL) to call off the India-Pakistan match, stating that politics should not be mixed with sports. There is no need to drag politics into sports. Had the match been held in India, it would have been serious. But the match is in England. We have defeated Pakistan in the war. We have also defeated their Cricket Team. So, the ...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 20 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to don the director cap after almost a decade with the film Killer. The actor has shared the first look of his character from the film. In a post on his Instagram handle, SJ Suryah shared a poster featuring him holding a gun while standing next to a luxurious car. In the next poster, the actor was seen holding actress Preethi Asrani, who plays the lead heroine in the movie. As per the first look poster, SJ Suryah appears to be...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 20 (ANI): Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker and BJP leader Numal Momin has lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her a half-Hindu after she alleged that the BJP government in Assam was persecuting Bengali-speaking citizens for asserting their linguistic identity. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Momin said, Mamata Banerjee is giving a statement that is very much condemnable, and not a single Assamese person will support this statement...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the Bihar government for its handling of unemployment in the state. Kharge said the large turnout at the Mega Employment Fair organised by the Youth Congress in Bihar proved that the BJP and its allies had failed the youth of the state. In a post on X, Mallikarjun Kharge wrote, The massive turnout at the Mega Employment Fair organized by@IYCin Bihar has proven that the BJP and its opportunistic allies ...Read More
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged Kanwar yatris to expose elements masquerading as hooligans that aim to defame the holy yatra and inform the administration immediately. Yogi Adityanath warned that strict action will be taken against miscreants who try to disrupt the peace and harmony during the yatra. Speaking to the reporters, Yogi Adityanath said, ...A few elements are making continous attempts to harm and defame ferv...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday. The visit to the UK is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the state visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. According to the MEA, PM Modi visit to the UK will be his fourth visit. He will hold wide-ranging discussions with his UK counterpart on the entire...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Congress workers on Sunday paid tribute to the former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on her death anniversary. Remembering her mother, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said Sheila Dikshit gave the best development model in the country during her tenure as Chief Minister of Delhi. It has been six years since she passed away. She was my mother as well as our leader who made Delhi. Whenever we remember her as more than a leader, we remember her as the one who...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt has said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is projected to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by Euro 25.5 billion every year. She highlighted that under this FTA, there are provisions for tariff reductions on 90 per cent of traded goods between the two countries. However, it is not only about tariffs, which are indeed a crucial aspect that will benefit ...Read More