New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that the NDA government is attempting a vote theft in Bihar, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that the people of INDIA Bloc and Mahagathbandhan have made the Election Commission a soft target and are continously targeting it. Speaking to ANI, Hussain also alleged that since the Bihar Bandh has started, the party workers have harassed people. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader T...Read More
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has launched the Nadi Utsav 2025 at Namsai in a bid to conserve aquatic life and restore fish populations in the river systems. As part of the initiative, 30,000 fingerlings of various fish species, including Rohu, Catla, Mrigal, Grass Carp, Labeo Gonius, and Labeo Kalbasu, were released into the Marua, Teang, and Namtenga rivers on Tuesday. The release also included endangered local freshwate...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. He said that the recognition reflected PM Modi impactful global leadership. Congratulations to PM Shri @narendramodiJi on being conferred with Brazil highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, Rajnath Singh said in a...Read More
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): The Dalai Lama recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan (HRNTT), as reported by Taipei Times. The 14th Dalai Lama, who turned 90 on Sunday, declared last week that the institution of the Dalai Lama would continue and that his...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday expressed concerns over the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls, saying that it is unfortunate that Indian democracy is facing questions regarding election processes. The NCP-SCP MP further stated that the Election Commission has an opportunity to demonstrate its impartiality and ensure the process is free from political influence. It is un...Read More
Modinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the 2025 season of the ASMITA league in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. The 2025 season of ASMITA began with the weightlifting league, where forty-two girls participated in eight different weight categories in a two-day event held in the Open category. In the current financial year 2025-26, 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines have been planned. The leagues s...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Wednesday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention to save Nimisha Priya, an Indian national facing execution by Yemeni authorities on July 16. As per the sources, Ms. Nimisha Priya was convicted for the crime of murder in Yemen in June 2018 and the local court handed out death sentence to her. We have been closely following the matter since then. We have been...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Emraan Hashmi and Himesh Reshammiya, a pairing that ruled the 2000s with their iconic music and thrillers, are making a comeback. The two are teaming up once again for an action-packed film titled Gunmaaster G9, set to release in 2026. The makers dropped a gripping announcement teaser on Wednesday, which caught fans attention in no time. The film, directed by Aditya Datt, also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana in key roles. In a video s...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Home Minister on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarat Vadodara district, in which nine people lost their lives. Taking to X, Amit Shah assured that the NDRF team has begun rescue and relief work at the accident site. He also offered condolences to the victim family. The accident that occurred in Vadodara district of Gujarat is very tragic. The NDRF team has reached the accident site and is engaged in relief and resc...Read More
PNN Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 9: Jindal Mobilitric, a division of M/s. Jindal Worldwide Limited, as JWL (here in M/s. Jindal Mobilitric Private Limited (the company) is a subsidiary of JWL), has revealed its EV model, which gives a range of 165 km, one of the highest in the industry. The company has submitted its products for homologation and is expecting government approval soon. As soon as the approval comes into place, the company plans to launch its products through the dealer netwo...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Vadodara bridge collapse and extended prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. In a message posted on X, the President wrote, The news of the death of several people in a bridge accident in Gujarat Vadodara district is extremely tragic. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families. My prayers are that all those injured in this acc...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 9 (ANI): A 43-year-old man died and 15 others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy in the Kukatpally area of Telangana Hyderabad, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, the deceased, identified as Seetharam, a daily wage labourer (mason), reportedly consumed toddy at HMT Hills on the evening of July 7. Later that night, he started vomiting and diarrhoea. As his condition worsened, Seetharam wife took him to Arundathi Hospi...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Delhi Police have apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals, including five who were posing as transgender people and begging under the Mukandpur Flyover in North West Delhi, for illegally residing in the country without valid documents, officials said on Wednesday. During the operation, police teams conducted checks on main roads, inner lanes, and red-light areas based on intelligence inputs. Five people dressed as transgenders were found begging under Mukandpur ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has stated that it was difficult to define the extent of Chinese government support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in terms of sharing of stalemate imagery and intelligence support. Speaking at an event in Delhi on Tuesday, the CDS also stated that there was no unusual activity on the northern borders during the Operation Sindoor conflict with Pakistan on the country western front. The first fact is that there w...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In the aftermath of the tragic fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi Karol Bagh that claimed two lives, NGO Kutumb has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged lapses by the store management, Delhi Police, Fire Services, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The application was filed in connection with an ongoing matter related to another recent tragedy, the July 27, 2024, incident in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three UPS...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the rainfall situation in Nagpur as the city witnessed severe waterlogging on Wednesday. The situation is under control, CMO Maharashtra said. In an X post, CMO Maharashtra wrote, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today reviewed the rainfall situation in Nagpur city-district with the Nagpur District Collector, Nagpur Municipal Corporation Commissioner, and Police Commissioner. The situation is curre...Read More
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 9 (ANI): At least three to four vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, Anand Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Jasani said. A part of the bridge connecting Anand and Vadodara has collapsed. Three to four vehicles have fallen into the river. Rescue operations are underway, Anand SP Gaurav Jasani said, while speaking to ANI. The Gambhira bridge,...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has confirmed that his official Instagram account, which was hacked on Tuesday, has now been fully recovered and is secure. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to share the update and thanked his followers and the Meta team for their support. In a detailed message, Unni stated that he was pleased to confirm his account had been successfully recovered. Im pleased to confirm that my official Instagram account @iamunni...Read More
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Kerala Ernakulam district on Wednesday with public transport and commercial establishments shut in the nationwide Bharat Bandh by the combine of trade unions. Supporters of the strike blocked Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Ernakulam to Kozhikode. Many travellers were seen waiting at the bus stops, unable to get buses. Left parties trade unions are staging a Bharat Bandh, alleging that the central government is...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision as the state launched a campaign to plant 37 crore saplings in a single day under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. He urged people to take part in the drive, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting its role in increasing oxygen levels and restoring forest cover. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Kumar Nishad said, ... I thank the Prime Minister ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Seven major Indian states raised a total of Rs 13,300 crore in the latest round of auction of State Government Securities (SGS), according to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). All participating states accepted the full amount they had notified for the auction. Madhya Pradesh led the fundraising drive, mobilizing Rs 4,800 crore through two securities. The state offered the highest yields in the auction, 7.14 per cent on a 16-year security and...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Wednesday led the Bihar Bandh protest in Patna against the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision to undertake the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Several senior leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, including CPI Genera...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Alia Bhatt former personal assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating the actress and embezzling money from her production company account. According to the police, Vedika, who was arrested in Bengaluru, had been working as a secretary for Alia Bhatt company, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt. Ltd. Due to her position, she was given access to and authority over the office financial matters. The polic...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad on Wednesday issued a clarification after a purported video of former allegedly beating a poor helpless canteen worker went viral on social media. Gaikwad, an MLA from Buldhana stated his repeated pleas to the canteen staff to serve quality food fell to deaf ears. I have been coming to Akashwani canteen for 30 years and staying here for 5.5 years. I have repeatedly requested that they serve good food. Eggs 15 days old, non...Read More
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 9 (ANI): The Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar River, connecting Vadodara and Anand districts of Gujarat, collapsed in Padra on Wednesday morning, officials said. Local administration teams rushed to the spot following the accident. Visuals from the site showed a section of the bridge in Padra, Vadodara district, completely caved in. More details are awaited. Sharing a video of the collapsed structure, the Congress party posted on X, In Vadodara, Gujarat, th...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Incharge of Communication, Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the Super Premium Frequent Flier PM is in Namibia today. PM Modi is travelling to Namibia for a State visit at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. It will be PM Modi first visit to Namibia, and the third ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia. In a post on X, the Congress leader said, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that there is no effect of the Bharat Bandh on any commercial market across the country, adding that they are functioning at their regular pace. Bharat Bandh has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pushing pro-corporate policies. The statement issued by Khandelwal said, There has been absolutely no effect of the so-called Bharat Bandh on any commercial marke...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): A young man named Sunny was stabbed to death outside his house in Arjun Camp, Mahipalpur of Vasant Kunj police station area on Tuesday evening, just as he returned home from work. Brother of the deceased, Dharamveer, said he was nearby when the incident happened and rushed to help, but Sunny was already badly injured. He was taken to the Spinal Injury Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Speaking to ANI, Dharamveer said, The incident happened around 5:30...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): Amid the Bihar Bandh protests, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to revise the electoral rolls, accusing it of acting as a wing of a political party. Speaking with ANI, Yadav said, The Election Commission has become a wing of a political party... Will two people from Gujarat decide which Bihari voter can vote and which cannot? He further allege...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): A sustained revival in vehicle sales is critical for long-term growth in the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) and insurance sectors, according to a report by Emkay Research. While there is a broad consensus that stress in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and unsecured personal loans (PLs) is largely behind, so a pick-up in vehicle sales is now essential for continued recovery. It stated, MFI revival and unsecured PL stress being largely behind is now a co...Read More