New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Eight people, including a 14-month-old child, were injured after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Seelampur area of North-East Delhi on Friday morning. The injured have been identified as Parvez (32), Naved (19), Siza (21), Deepa (56), Govind (60), Ravi Kashyap (27), Jyoti (27), and a 14-month-old child named Ahmad. All the injured were taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital, except the infant, who was referred to GTB Hospital. Rescue operations a...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed compensation cheques to people who lost their shops in the fire that broke out at Dilli Haat, INA on April 30. She said that the Delhi government has provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans affected by the incident. This new government of Delhi (BJP government) has provided compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to the 24 affected people within 60 days of the incident. We have also waived of...Read More
Davanagere (Karnataka) [India], July 12 (ANI): In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a man allegedly bit off his wife nose during a heated altercation over a loan repayment in Mantaraghatta village in Davanagere district, Karnataka, police said. According to the police, the incident took place on July 8 when the victim, 30-year-old Vidya, sustained serious injuries after her husband, identified as Vijay, allegedly attacked her following a dispute over paying a loan instalment. Vijay ver...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari has responded to BJP leader Amit Malviya criticism of the Congress party stand on Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage, stating there is a clear difference between linking Aadhaar to Voter ID and using Aadhaar, which contains biometric identifiers, merely as proof of identity. In a post on X, Manish Tewari wrote, It does not really require rocket science to figure out that there is a difference between linking the Aadhar ID to the Voter ID and the...Read More
Ramban(Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): Four people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred at Ukhral Senabathi in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The District Administration Ramban has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 1 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 25,000 each for the injured. In a post on social media platform X, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan sta...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): India foreign exchange reserves (forex) witnessed a slip of USD 3.049 billion to USD 699.736 billion for the week ending July 4 amid the uncertain global trade environment, official data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed. In the preceding week, the country forex reserves registered an uptick of USD 4.8 billion to USD 702.78 billion. In the week ending July 4, according to the RBI data, the major component of the forex reserves, the foreig...Read More
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], July 12 (ANI): Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight-test of the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) Astra equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker, off the coast of Odisha. In an X post, Patnaik wrote, Congratulate DRDO on the successful flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) As...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta called upon all political parties to rise above partisan lines and formulate a common minimum program to collectively address the issue of illegal immigrants in the national capital. His remarks came in response to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recent directive to the Chief Secretary, seeking stricter regulations for the issuance of Aadhaar cards in Delhi. The directive followed reports of a large number of Aadhaar ca...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that the spirit of Telangana is similar to the ethos of America since both are special in seeking friendship and strengthening the ties, a release said. Participating in America Independence Day celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday, the Chief Minister extended warm greetings to American citizens. The CM observed that the world has completely changed after America attained independence. America unveiled ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India aviation industry is projected to record a net loss in the range of Rs 20-30 billion in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), broadly in line with the estimated losses for FY2024-25 (FY25), according to the credit rating firm ICRA. The firm said in a report that these losses are expected to continue compared to a net profit of around Rs 16 billion in FY2024 due to the anticipated pressure on yields as airlines strive to maintain adequate passenger load facto...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): A preliminary investigation into the Air India flight AI171 crash has revealed that just seconds before the aircraft lost power and went down near Ahmedabad airport, one pilot asked the other why he had cut off fuel to the engines, an action the second pilot reportedly denied, saying, did not do so. In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cut off. The other pilot responded that he did not do so, the preliminary rep...Read More
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financia...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs organised Dakshin Samvad in Hyderabad as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event became a vivid testimony to linguistic harmony, the multilingual consciousness of the nation, and the continuous progress of the Hindi language. In her welcome address, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, Anshuli Arya, said in a press note, Today celebration - Dakshin Samvad - i...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday. Bhatt also filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station in Patna in the matter. As per the written complaint, the death threat was issued by an Instagram user under the name Tiger Meraj Idisi. The threat was issued due to Paswan growing popularity. The ac...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released the preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12. The crash killed 260 people, including 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and 19 people on the ground. The report outlines a harrowing sequence of events that unfolded within 90 seconds of takeoff, ...Read More
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): In a remarkable decision taken at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, India official nomination for 2024-25 cycle, Maratha Military Landscapes of India got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India 44th property to receive this recognition. This global accolade celebrates India enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity, and historical continuity. Prime Minister Nar...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed happiness after the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were officially inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. These military landscapes, developed between the 17th and 19th centuries, feature extraordinary fortification systems that showcase the complexity and strategic prowess of Maratha defence systems. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943729944716034532 In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, Delighted ...Read More
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success....Read More
Tesla New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car company Tesla is finally entering India this month, the company announced on Friday, putting out a teaser on its India-focused X handle. Coming soon, reads the brief X post, attached with a graphic that indicates Tesla will be in India this month (July 2025). Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India; instead, they are opening showrooms here, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy had indicated in early Ju...Read More
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): With the beginning of the holy Sawan month on Friday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the Kanwar Yatra in Ujjain and also showered flowers to welcome the Kanwar Yatris. Yadav also highlighted that the state government would ensure tight security arrangements for all Kanwar Yatris, along with appropriate facilities. He further added that instructions in this regard were already issued. The Chief Minister welcomed Kanwar Y...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey on Friday convened a meeting with Deputy Secretary General, M. Satyanarayan, Technical Director, Syed Sabir Pasha, Director of National Teams, Subrata Paul, Indian Women National Team Head coach Crispin Chettri and Assistant coach Priya PV, to chart the Indian Women National Team preparation plans for the AFC Women Asian Cup Australia 2026. It was decided to organise the 2025-26 Indian Women League seas...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11 (ANI): Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru roared with pride and purpose as Day 1 of the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship concluded on a high note, showcasing talent and determination by over 262 para-athletes representing states across the country. This edition of the championship holds critical importance as it serves as the final selection trial for the Indian contingent heading to the prestigious New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Champio...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): A Two-Day Offline National Workshop on Best Practices for Teaching English to Deaf Students Using Indian Sign Language (ISL), was organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), on July 10th - 11th in New Delhi, according to an official statement from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. ISLRTC is an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): As opposition parties continue to object to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja on Friday questioned the poll panel decision to not include the Election Card, issued by the Commission itself, as one of the accepted documents. The CPI leader remarks come after the Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to continue its exercise while also asking them to consider a...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Special Ops 2, the show team including actos Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi and director Shivam Nair on Friday visited the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Special Ops 2 team met with officials Rajesh Kumar, IPS - CEO, I4C; Nishant Kumar, Director, I4C; and Roopa M, Director, I4C. They all indulged in an insightful conversation that delved into the compelling overlap of cyber threats in reality and fiction. On meeting the...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, has written a detailed letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday urging the BJP government to immediately bring legislation to protect 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from being scrapped in the national capital. Atishi highlighted the grave implications of the blanket ban on end-of-life (EOL) vehicles, stating that the move could adversely impact the lives of lakhs of middle-c...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organisations on July 12 at around 11:00 AM via video conferencing. According to the Prime Minister Office, PM Modi will also address the appointees on the occasion. Reacting to this, Prime Minister Modi posted on X, and emphasized that the government is determined to increase youth participation in building a Viksit ...Read More
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 11 (ANI): Targeting the Election Commission over voter list revision exercise in Bihar, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday alleged a conspiracy to prevent crores of citizens from practising their right to vote. He said that no poor person or labourer can complete the formalities that the EC demands in such a short time. Just before the upcoming assembly elections, the Election Commission proactive approach...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): In a groundbreaking operation, the Anti-Robbery Squad Cell (ARSC) and Crime Branch of Delhi Police have apprehended a notorious kidnapper and proclaimed offender who had been evading the law for an astonishing 25 years. The accused, Suneet Agarwal alias Pappi alias Babli, a mastermind of kidnapping and extortion, had seemingly vanished into thin air, only to be tracked down by the relentless efforts of the Delhi Police team. The 46-year old fugitive kidnapper ...Read More