New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has flagged the "perceived reluctance" among several senior central government officials to give appointments to people, saying such interactions can give insights into ground realities, and clarify misunderstandings about government policies or intentions. In a letter to the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments, the country's top bureaucrat also said that such meetings should be held in offices and not clubs o...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 15 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed relief and optimism over the postponement of the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen. He described the development as comforting and hopeful, noting that it provides additional time to secure the termination of her sentence. Vijayan attributed the decision to the persistent efforts and intervention of Kanthapuram AP Abubacker Musliyar and others, i...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Eight time Olympic gold medalist sprinting legend Usain Bolt will be visiting India from September 26 to 28, with Delhi and Mumbai being a part of iconic athlete itinerary. This will be Bolt second visit to India following his maiden trip back in 2014. Speaking about his trip, Bolt said as quoted by Olympics.com, I am excited to return to India. The energy, the people and the passion for sports here is truly unmatched. I have a lot of fans in India and am real...Read More
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) [India], July 15 (ANI): Eight people were killed after a vehicle carrying 13 passengers met with an accident near the Suni bridge in Muwani town of Uttarakhand Pithoragarh district, a police officer said on Tuesday. Pithoragarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rekha Yadav confirmed the incident and stated that a rescue operation is currently underway. Eight people died after a vehicle carrying 13 people crashed near the Suni bridge in Muwani town. The police officials ha...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Delhi Vigyan Bhawan on July 17 (Thursday), according to an official statement from the ministry. The awards will be given in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State, MoHUA Tokhan Sahu, the statement added. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 marks the ninth edition o...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): A new show Rangeen, which stars Viineet Kumar in the lead role, was announced on Tuesday afternoon. Produced by Kabir Khan and Rajan Kapoor, Rangeen is touted to be a humorous and poignant exploration of love, loyalty and self-discovery, brought to life. It is created and written by Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi, and directed by Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua. As per the makers, Rangeen follows the story of Adarsh, a simple man whose world is turne...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 15 (ANI): Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthiran on Tuesday hit out at Chief Minister MK Stalin Ungaludan Stalin outreach scheme, saying that there were 500 and more election promises made by the Stalin government and alleged that most of the DMK poll promises remained unfulfilled. There were 500 and more election promises made by Stalin and he claims he has fulfilled 90 percent of the election promise, which is not right, said Nagenthiran, slamming the D...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India is making efforts to diversify its supply on rare earth materials and also establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical minerals, which are crucial for the clean energy technology and for electronics sector, sources said. India is not only looking to expand its cooperation with African nations in critical minerals but also countries in South America. It is actively pursuing free trade agreements (FTAs) with resource-rich nations like Chi...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. According to the release, this is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update their child details at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre. A child under the age of five enrols for A...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 15 (ANI): Director Pa Ranjith extended his condolences to the family of stunt artist Mohan Raj after he lost his life on the sets of the film Vettuvam in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Taking to his X handle, Pa Ranjith opened up about the unexpected death of the experienced stunt artist Mohan Raj on the sets of his film Vettuvam during the shoot. Titled Neelam Production Condolence Note, Pa Ranjith expressed his sorrow on the passing of Mohan...Read More
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Golden Temple in Punjab Amritsar received another bomb threat on Tuesday. The dog squad has been deployed at the Golden Temple premises as part of a security check. The holy site for Sikhs received a bomb threat via e-mail for the second consecutive day. Pratap Singh, Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), demanded strict action against the miscreants. Pratap Singh told reporters, Golden Temple is the centre of faith of t...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15(ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the Delhi Master Plan 2041 (MPD-2041), bringing together key stakeholders, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Delhi Home and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood also attended the meeting, which comes a day after a separate review session on the provisions of the MPD-2041 was conducted at the Delhi Secretariat. The Delhi Development ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Jasprit Bumrah performance across both the innings during the third Test against England at Lord, saying that showing his greatness in different ways has become a part of the bowler legacy. An unfortunate dismissal of Mohammed Siraj at the hands of Shoaib Bashir, with the ball rolling back into the stumps after a landing on the pitch, marked the end of India stubborn resistance at Lord, with Ravindra Ja...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla upon his return to Earth following the successful completion of Axiom-4 mission, describing the achievement as a significant milestone for India growing presence in space exploration and international scientific cooperation. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, A hearty welcome to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he comes back on Earth after his space journey. His...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. The apex court recor...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), William Selvamurthy, hailed the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow Axiom-4 crew members, calling it a proud and historic moment for India and its 1.4 billion citizens. Speaking to ANI, Selvamurthy said, Welcome back, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, and also the other three crew members of the Axiom IV. It a great moment for us, the 1.4 billion people of o...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has debunked media reports claiming that the Ministry has directed the issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosas, jalebis, and laddoos, calling them misleading, incorrect, and baseless. The Union Health Ministry had separately issued an advisory which is an initiative towards making healthier choices at work places. It advises about display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, ...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Ins...Read More
PNN New Delhi [India], July 15: NIVITA HUF, a forward-thinking enterprise committed to innovation and business excellence, is pleased to announce the acquisition of OMWEB, a digital services company recognized for its expertise in web development, digital transformation, and technology solutions. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in NIVITA HUF long-term vision to expand its footprint in the digital and technology sector. By integrating OMWEB talent, technology, and clien...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his team for successfully completing the historic Axiom Mission 4 and returning safely to Earth. https://x.com/myogiadityanath/status/1945069704571167024 In an X post, the Chief Minister hailed the achievement as a proud moment for India, particularly for Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the team courage and dedication to scientific advancement. Welcome bac...Read More
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such...Read More
PNN Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a complete suite of SEO features under a single dashboard, simplifying accessibility for th...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to Shambhu Dayal Shukla, the father of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, following the latter successful return to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission - 4. During the telephonic conversation, the Defence Minister expressed happiness over Shubhanshu safe return and said the entire country is proud of his achievement. We thank god for the safe landing o...Read More
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from arrest to Indore-based cartoonist Hemant Malviya for his objectionable caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar granted interim anticipatory bail to Malviya after he submitted an apology. It directed him to file the apology in Hindi in the form of an affidavit and directed the parties to complete the pleading...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): After some media reports claimed that Indian snacks like Samosa, Jalebis, etc will carry health warnings, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of Sugar and Oil boards is general advisory to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product. It further clarified that the advisory of the Union Health Ministry has not been selective towards I...Read More
BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], July 15: Dreame Technology, a global leader in smart home appliances, has officially entered the offline retail space in India, through a partnership with Croma, marking a pivotal step in its growth strategy for the market. Following strong demand and consistent success on Amazon India, the brand is now bringing its intelligent cleaning and grooming innovations directly to physical retail--making its products more accessible, experiential, and tangible for ...Read More
Mumbai, July 15 (ANI/ARAB NEWSWIRE): One year ago, India played host to a wedding that captured not only the nation imagination but also the world attention. The marriage of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani in July 2024 was more than a union of two individuals; it was a powerful assertion of India cultural identity, spiritual depth, and global reach. In a world where weddings often lean toward the performative, the Ambani-Merchant nuptials were a conscious reassertion of meaning--where traditi...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Speaking to ANI, Shukla mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. I dont have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him... said Asha Shukla. Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were af...Read More