Bengaluru, June 29 (PTI) Members of the Bike Taxi Welfare Association staged a hunger protest on Sunday, demanding to lift the ban on bike taxis in Karnataka and calling for an inclusive policy framework. They have also written an open letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the association, protests were held in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya, Davangere, and Ramanagara, with several bike taxi riders participating. App-based bike taxi services were suspended across Karnataka on June 16 ...Read More
Patna, Jun 29 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said all constituents of INDIA bloc may knock the door of judiciary against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Bihar if the Election Commission does not accept opposition parties objections about the drive. Singh accused the NDA government at the Centre of trying to erase the names of poor and marginalised voters from the electoral rolls through SIR ahead of the assembly polls in the state. "The...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will interact with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, during his visit to Dharamsala to inaugurate a zonal conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) on Monday. The theme of the Conference is 'Good Governance in the Digital Era: Managing Resources, Defending Democracy, and Embracing Innovation'. The Zone II of the CPA comprises the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, and the Union Territ...Read More
Jalna, June 29 (PTI) Reservation activist Manoj Jarange appealed to the Maratha community on Sunday to participate in a statewide march, which he said would be the "final fight" to secure the quota under the OBC category. He said the march would start from Antarwali Sarathi village in Jalna district on August 27 and culminate in Mumbai by August 29. "We will not return until we get the reservation. This is our final battle, and we are not going to back down," Jarange told a massive gathering i...Read More
Bhopal, Jun 29 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning Suma Uike from the state's Balaghat district associated with a self-help group involved in mushroom farming and animal husbandry during his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast. Yadav said under the leadership and guidance of PM Modi, the state government is working towards bringing a change in the lives of women, youth, poor people, and farmers, leading them on t...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 29 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said his party does not oppose Hindi but only its "imposition". He was talking to reporters after copies of the June 17 government resolution on the three language policy for schools was burnt at a well-attended protest event in south Mumbai. The Shiv Sena (UBT) also held similar protests across the state. "We have burnt the copies of the GR which means we don't accept it. We don't oppose Hindi but we will not allow its impo...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu will visit Uttar Pradesh for two days from Monday, her office said. The President will grace the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute at Bareilly on Monday, it said. On the same day, she will grace the first convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, said a statement issued by the President's secretariat on Sunday. On July 1, the President will inaugurate the Mahayogi Guru...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin said India should play left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Edgbaston Test against England to add more experience to their bowling attack and reduce the burden on pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah. Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs. "They are too much dependent on Bumrah. It's not easy because you need more experienced...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 29 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said justice was denied to victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir for decades before 2019. Sinha made these comments after meeting the family members of some of the Kashmiri civilians who were killed by terrorists since the eruption of militancy in 1990. "Today met family members of Kashmiri Civilians who were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. For decades, they were marginalised & their voices were not heard. Just...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan slammed the insensitive media coverage following the death of Shefali Jariwala. Dhawan penned a note on his Instagram handle on Sunday, questioning the need for covering "someone's grief". The 38-year-old actor didn't specify any name in the post. "Again one more passing of a soul being insensitively covered by the media. I just don't understand why do you have to cover someone's grief everyone looks so uncomfortable with this how is this be...Read More
Lucknow, June 29 (PTI) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to resolve the alleged scholarship issue faced by Dalit and tribal students studying in Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University-affiliated colleges across various districts. The BSP chief, in a post on X, said, "The scholarships of thousands of SC/ST students of dozens of colleges in various districts affiliated to Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University, Aligarh, hav...Read More
Guwahati, Jun 29 (PTI) A day after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pitched for removing 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the country's Constitution, state Congress hit back on Sunday pointing out that the BJP's own constitution contains the same words he is opposing. The opposition party questioned Sarma's remarks, terming it in conflict with the BJP's own document governing its functioning. "A person who has taken an oath by the Constitution (of India) and is in such a high position...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 29 (PTI) A senior government doctor's disclosure regarding a shortage of surgical equipment and delays in surgeries at the state-run Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital has triggered a controversy in Kerala, prompting the Health Department to order an inquiry. Haris Chirakkal, head of the Urology Department, had highlighted the issue in a strongly worded Facebook post, which he later deleted. However, speaking to reporters on Sunday, he maintained that his conce...Read More
Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has not utilised nearly half of the central funds allocated for building underground bunkers for border residents over the last five years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The revelation comes amid heightened calls for civilian safety, following last month's Operation Sindoor and the intense cross-border shelling. Responding to the Right To Information application filed by Jammu-based a...Read More
Dehradun, Jun 29 (PTI) Suruchi Inder Singh pipped Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to win the women's 10m pistol event at the national selection trials for Group 'A' athletes while Navy marksman Niraj Kumar completed a double in the 50m rifle 3 positions men's competition here Sunday. In a star-studded final, Suruchi finished with a score of 245.6, 1.1 better than Bhaker who shot 244.5 to finish in second place, while the seasoned Rahi Sarnobat ended third with a score of 223.1. Suruchi was also ...Read More
Chennai, Jun 29 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday conveyed to the Centre that 8 fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lanka and sought its intervention to ensure their safe return. Writing to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Stalin said: "I wish to draw your urgent attention to a matter of grave concern affecting the livelihood and safety of Indian fishermen, particularly those from Tamil Nadu." The CM said it has been reported that the Sri Lankan authorities on June 29, ...Read More
Lucknow, Jun 29 (UP) The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department will plant 1.14 crore saplings along roadsides, to mark Van Mahotsav from July 1 to 7, an official statement said on Sunday. The move comes as a part of the state's monsoon plantation target of 35 crore trees during the 2025 year. According to the statement, the nodal agency for the plantation drive, the forest department has completed preparations for the campaign. A total of 52.43 crore saplings have been prepared in 2,586 nurseries ac...Read More
Ranchi, Jun 29 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a 'red' alert, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand till July 1, an official said. Jharkhand's capital Ranchi, which has been experiencing light to moderate rainfall since Sunday morning, is likely to receive heavy rainfall till the morning of July 2, the IMD official added. The 'red' alert (take action), predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, was issued for Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, Sarai...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Three persons have been arrested in connection with the fatal attack on a 25-year-old man in Delhi's Rohini, police said on Sunday. The victim's relative also sustained injuries in the attack. According to the police, the incident took place in the Aman Vihar area on June 26, when the victim, Deepak, was returning home from the market with his wife and brother-in-law, Parveen. Both Deepak and Parveen were suddenly attacked by three men with a knife and sustained multipl...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Jun 29 (PTI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday expressed grief over the death of three persons in a stampede near Lord Jagannath's chariots in Puri. Kambhampati in a post on X said: "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate stampede at Saradhabali, Puri. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families." "I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannatha to grant strength to those in mourning and bless the injured with a swift and complete recovery. May His divin...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre has set a target of achieving USD one billion in turmeric exports by 2030. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the National Headquarters of Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, he said the board would focus on packing, branding, marketing and export of the commodity. The turmeric board would work towards ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, export of their produce, besides research and development, he sai...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Election Commission will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it extract the relevant portion to be attached with the enumeration form for the special intensive revision of the voters' list. According to the instructions issued by the poll authority to its Bihar poll machinery, the 4.96 crore voters -- 60 per cent of the total electors -- who were listed in the 2003 special intensive...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Amul has retained its position as India's top food brand, with brand value of USD 4.1 billion followed by Delhi-NCR based Mother Dairy with USD 1.15 billion brand value, as per the latest Brand Finance report. Britannia was ranked third on India's top food brand list, while Karnataka-based dairy cooperative Nandini was at the fourth rank and Dabur was at the fifth place. Amul has retained its position as India's No. 1 food brand, according to the Brand Finance India 100...Read More
Jaipur, Jun 29 (PTI) Four labourers died and three got injured after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to the police, some labourers were filling a 10 feet deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in and the labourers got trapped underneath Upon hearing the cries, other workers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediate ef...Read More
Bengaluru, June 29 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said the government would respond in accordance with the law to the High Court notice regarding the proposed 'Cauvery Aarti' near the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) reservoir in Mandya district. The Karnataka High Court had issued the notice on Friday in response to a petition challenging the event, citing potential ecological and safety concerns. "Whatever it is, we will respond as per the law. No one will obstruct p...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Aamir Khan-starrer "Sitaare Zameen Par" has collected over Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office. Directed by R S Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir alongside Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. Billed as a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed movie "Taare Zameen Par", it released in theatres on June 20. The film opened with Rs 10.7 crore nett at the domestic box office. The total box office collection stands at Rs 107.78 crore nett, according to a pres...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad in Telangana on Sunday. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Union MoDS (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP MP K Laxman, BJP Lok Sabha member from Nizamabad D Arvind and several other party leaders were present on the occasion. Earlier, Kishan Reddy and other leaders received Amit Shah when he arrived at Hyderabad's Begumpet airport. Taking to X, BJP's T...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Indian IT majors are aggressively repositioning themselves as AI-native firms, focusing on high-margin applications and integration over high-risk, capital-intensive foundational research. A deep dive into the FY25 annual reports from the industry behemoths --- TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra -- indicates that in the global AI race, India's tech titans are not competing to invent foundational AI, they are positioning themselves to become premier integrators of it....Read More
Bengaluru, June 29 (PTI) Karnataka Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain on Sunday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar may get an opportunity to become the Chief Minister of the state within the next two to three months. These remarks from a legislator considered close to Shivakumar come amid renewed speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka later this year. The buzz resurfaced following Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna's recent statement hinting at "revolutionary" political de...Read More
Puri, Jun 29 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday described the Puri temple stampede as "extremely tragic", and urged the Odisha government to expedite relief efforts. At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri on Sunday morning, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, they said. Gandhi al...Read More