New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor slammed the trolls after her video surfaced on the internet, where she is heard chanting the "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" slogan at Dahi Handi event during the Janmashtami celebration, and said there will always be an issue no matter what she does. The video, which has been circulating on the internet, shows Kapoor at an event in Mumbai, as part of the promotion for her upcoming film "Param Sundari". In the video, the 28-year-old actor was heard say...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Governor C P Radhakrishnan, who has been named as the NDA's vice-presidential candidate, at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Radhakrishnan later left for New Delhi. At the airport here, Fadnavis, accompanied by state Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, presented to the governor a book containing the unpublished letters of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a release from the Raj Bhavan sai...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) Net leasing of office spaces in Bengaluru fell 3 per cent to 6 million sq ft during the January-June period of this calendar year, according to real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. Net absorption or leasing refers to the net change in occupied space within a given market over a specific period. Across eight major cities, the consultant's data showed that the net leasing rose 24 per cent to 27.8 million sq ft in January-June 2025 from 22.5 million sq ft in the cor...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) With the opposition not participating in a special discussion in Parliament on India's first astronaut aboard the International Space Station, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lauded Subhanshu Shukla's feat on Monday and said all Indians are proud of his recent mission that will help serve as a powerful symbol of India's ambitions in human spaceflight. He also said Shukla's "historic flight" has inspired a new generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineerin...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) The operating profit of telecom companies in India is expected to grow 12-14 per cent to about Rs 1.55 lakh crore this fiscal, driven by more data consumption and rise in average revenue per user, Crisil Ratings said on Monday. The "robust" operating performance, along with declining capital expenditure intensity of leading players post 5G rollout, is seen improving free cash flow, supporting credit profiles of leading players in the industry. The telecom industry benef...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) The government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) portal on Monday, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya said, urging employers and first-time employees to take benefit of the Rs 1-lakh crore central scheme. The Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme on July 1, 2025. With an outlay of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, the central sector scheme aims to incentivise the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs in the country, over a...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said his party welcomes with an open mind the candidacy of Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan for the post of vice president but remained non-committal on supporting him as "he is an NDA candidate". "We are happy that he is the vice presidential candidate. Before him (then Maharashtra governor) Shankar Dayal Sharma was vice president and went on to become the president. When any person linked to Maharashtra is selected for su...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (PTI) Actor Ramya, also known as Divya Spandana, on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to cancel the bail granted to actors Darshan and Pavithra Gowda in the Renukaswamy murder case, calling it a strong message that "all are equal before law." "The SC judgment today on setting aside bail to Darshan and others in the Renukaswamy murder case sends out a strong message -- all are equal before the law," she wrote on Instagram. Urging people to maintain faith in the justi...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian women's team completed a 10-day preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here ahead of the ODI World Cup at home with focus on strength and conditioning besides match simulations. India, who have never won a world title, will be expected to end their ICC trophy drought in the 50-over showpiece beginning September 30. "The camp aimed to enhance fitness levels, fine-tune skills and prepare the squad for the challenges ahead," said the BCCI in a social ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) When Salim-Javed envisioned "Sholay", the character to first take shape was that of a dreaded dacoit. Little did they imagine that the role played by a newcomer in an otherwise star-studded film would create cinema history. Gabbar Singh was unlike any antagonist audiences had seen before, portrayed to the T by Amjad Khan in his first major role in the industry -- a sadistic, unpredictable and merciless outlaw who killed without hesitation, mocked fear, and treated cruelt...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 14 (PTI) The gangrape of a 21-year-old mentally challenged and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur district echoed in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday during the marathon debate on "Vision 2047". The Balrampur incident occurred late on Monday night, when two men allegedly chased down the road and raped the woman as she was walking alone to her home from her maternal uncle's house. According to the woman's brother, she is mentally challenged and speech-impaired. The discussion...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Delhi government's "Helmet Wearing Consequences" campaign at Connaught Place, urging people to see road safety and civic responsibility as forms of patriotism. The initiative, aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting the habit of wearing helmets, seeks to highlight not only the importance of this safety measure but also the dangers of neglecting it, according to a statement. Speaking at the event, attended by Tra...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) Apart from Kishtwar district, which witnessed a cloudburst in a remote village killing at least 38 people, other places in the Jammu region are also facing the brunt of heavy rains. In Rajouri district, two minor children were injured when their house collapsed due to heavy rains in Khargala village, officials said, adding that the children were hospitalised. The continuous rain caused the sudden collapse of the residential house of SPO Altaf Hussain Shah in the Gali Pindi ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will build dog shelters in all 12 civic zones and launch a dedicated helpline for residents to report stray animals, as part of a stepped-up plan to address the issue of stray dogs in the capital. On average 10,000 dogs are being sterilised and vaccinated every month, officials said. The Supreme Court, which is hearing challenges to an earlier order directing the relocation of strays to shelters, has reserved its verdict. On Thur...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Police evicted agitating conservancy workers on Wednesday midnight from the protest site following a Madras High Court ruling against blocking public pathways and the Opposition parties strongly condemned the police and the ruling DMK for the late night action against the protesters. Opposing privatisation, the workers were protesting in front of Rippon Buildings, the headquarters of Chennai Corporation since August 1. Chief Minister MK Stalin said his Dravidian model gov...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Delhi Police has apprehended a 15-year-old boy from Turkman Gate in central Delhi for allegedly selling banned Chinese 'manjha', police said on Thursday after seizing 16 rolls of the deadly kite string from his possession. Chinese manjha is prohibited under Delhi government notifications for posing a severe threat to human life, birds and the environment. The operation was conducted on Wednesday when police identified the suspect carrying 16 rolls of Chinese manjha at a...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Fifty years ago, Tamil film "Apoorva Raagangal" gave birth to Rajinikanth, the superstar. As the actor celebrates his five decades in cinema with a new release in "Coolie", heartfelt wishes poured in from colleagues and cinestars for the actor. Directed by K Balachander, "Apoorva Raagangal" released on August 15, 1975 and featured Rajinikanth in a small role. Kamal Hassan, who happens to be the 74-year-old's first co-star, celebrated the occasion with a sweet post, whic...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The initial public offer of Regaal Resources Ltd, a maize-based speciality product manufacturer, got subscribed a huge 159.88 times on the closing day of bidding on Thursday, driven by heavy investors demand. The Rs 306-crore initial public offer (IPO) received bids for 3,35,73,63,312 shares against 2,09,99,664 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for non institutional investors received 356.73 times subscription, while the category for Qualified Institutional Bu...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said the Director General of Police of Prisons must exercise caution in the wake of the Supreme Court's strong observations regarding the alleged five-star treatment provided to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the jail. Parameshwara was responding to reporters' queries about the apex court decision to cancel the bail granted to Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The state Home Minister said, ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday expressed pain over the loss of lives in the cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and urged the authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations there. The massive cloudburst struck the remote mountain village of Chositi, killing at least 30 people including two CISF personnel and trapping many more. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said he was extremely pained by the loss of several lives in the tragedy. "My heart goes out to th...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Coffee Day Global, which operates popular café chain Café Coffee Day, has narrowed down its loss to Rs 11 crore, and its net revenue went up 6 per cent to Rs 263 crore in the June quarter of FY26. The company had reported a net revenue of Rs 248 crore, and its loss after tax was at Rs 17 crore in the corresponding April-June period a year ago, according to the regulatory filing by Coffee Day Global's parent entity Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd. Its Average Sales Per Day (A...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Patanjali Foods Ltd on Thursday reported a 31 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 180.35 crore in the June quarter due to higher expenses. Its net profit stood at Rs 262.72 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 8,912.69 crore in the April-June period of the 2025-26 fiscal year from Rs 7,202.35 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. During the June quarter, there was an increase in other e...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) IRB Infrastructure on Thursday posted an over 45 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 202.4 crore in the June quarter of FY26, supported by higher revenues. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 139.9 crore in the April-June period of the 2024-25 financial year. According to an exchange filing, its total income rose to Rs 2,164.5 crore in the first quarter from Rs 1,971.6 crore in the same period a year ago. Revenue from services was ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army has joined the relief and rescue operation at the cloudburst-hit Chisoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, in which 30 persons have died and more than 100 have been injured, officials said. "In the aftermath of a cloudburst at the Chisoti village in Kishtwar, troops of the White Knight swiftly mobilised for relief and rescue operations," a Jammu-based PRO said. The efforts are centred on safeguarding lives and aiding survivors, he said, adding that ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cancelled 'At Home' tea party and cultural events during Independence Day celebrations on Friday following the loss of lives in a cloudburst in Kishtwar district. A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 38 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said. "In light of the tragedy caused by the cloudburst in Kishtwar, I have taken the decision to cancel the 'At Home' tea party tomorrow (Fri...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin will not take part in the tea party to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi on Independence Day, the Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday. The chief minister's boycott of the "At Home Reception" is to show opposition to Governor Ravi, who "acts against the interests of Tamil Nadu people," the state government said in an official release. Also, the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian will boycott convocation ceremonies of 2 state varsit...Read More
Jammu: A rescue and relief operation is in full swing at the cloudburst-hit Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. He asserted that Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible assistance. "Rescue & Relief Operations at Chashoti (Chositi) are in full swing. Men and machinery have been put at the site. Other teams have also been rushed," the L-G said in an X post. At least 20 people, including two CISF personnel, were killed and many...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of JSW Cement Ltd ended with a discount of nearly 1 per cent against the issue price of Rs 147 on Thursday. The company's stock opened at Rs 153, up 4 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. During the morning trade, it jumped 5.23 per cent to Rs 154.70. Later, it lost momentum and ended at Rs 146.05, down 0.65 per cent. On the NSE, the stock was listed at Rs 153.50, a premium of 4.42 per cent. But later, it ended at Rs 146.07 apiece, a decline of 0.63 per cent...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of gold loan NBFC Muthoot Finance on Thursday jumped nearly 10 per cent after the firm reported a 65 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated profit after tax for the June quarter. The stock surged 9.83 per cent to settle at Rs 2,757.55 apiece on the BSE. During the day, it jumped 11.48 per cent to hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,799. On the NSE, the stock zoomed 9.86 per cent to Rs 2,757.40. Intra-day, it rose sharply by 11.55 per cent to Rs 2,800 -- the 52-wee...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Delhi High Court would on August 25 consider the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking allotment of residential accommodation to its national convenor and former chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the national capital. Justice Sachin Datta adjourned the matter for a detailed hearing on the plea which seeks directions to the Centre to allot accommodation to Kejriwal. The petition said under the guidelines for allotment of accommodation from the general pool to polit...Read More