Puri, Jul 6 (PTI) Around 15 lakh devotees on Sunday witnessed Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra's 'Suna Besha' (golden attire) ritual on chariots parked in front of the 12th-century shrine in Puri amid unprecedented security arrangements. The servitors decorated the idols with golden attire. The 'Suna Besha' started at 4.45 pm, much ahead of the scheduled time of 6.30 pm, an official said. The sibling deities - Lord Balabhara, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - ...Read More
Patna, Jul 6 (PTI) With several businessmen in Bihar flagging security concerns in the aftermath of the murder of industrialist Gopal Khemka, the Bihar government on Sunday came out with an assurance that all such issues will be looked into and addressed. Chief Secretary (CS) Amrit Lal Meena, whom a delegation of Bihar Industries Association (BIA) had met a day earlier, said security will be given to the business community as per norms. "A delegation met me. I have assured them of appropriate ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation on Sunday announced a reward of USD 50,000 for the senior Indian women's team following their historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time through the qualifiers. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign, winning all four matches convincingly to seal their spot at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. India's last appearance at the continental showpiece came in 2003, when there were no qualifiers. ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category for the 11th consecutive day on Sunday, the cleanest spell recorded so far this year. The AQI was recorded at 76 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). It has remained below 100 throughout the last 11 days, after plunging from 134 (moderate category) on June 25 to 94 (satisfactory) on June 26. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered '...Read More
Nashik, July 6 (PTI) Incessant rains raised water stock in various dams in Nashik district to 68 per cent of their capacity, while the water level in the Godavari and Darna rivers has increased, officials said. The water level in the Gangapur dam which supplies water to Nashik city has also increased due to heavy rainfall in its catchment areas. The water stock in various dams has increased to 34,341 MCFt (68.03 per cent), officials said. Nashik city received 31 mm of rainfall in nine hours e...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Puducherry administration has launched raids against private drug retailers flouting the ban on sale of anti-tuberculosis drugs in contravention of norms. The joint enforcement raids are being conducted by the State TB Cell in collaboration with the Department of Drugs Control. The Puducherry administration in alignment with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) implemented the ban on the sale of anti-TB drugs by private chemists, Dr S Govindarajan, ...Read More
Bengaluru, Jul 6 (PTI) The OBC Department of the Congress has proposed appointing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as one of the members of its Advisory Council, sparking a debate once again on the CM change in Karnataka. Though Siddaramaiah said it had nothing to do with him shifting to national politics, the opposition BJP said that the Congress top leadership's move is seen as a signal that the CM may vacate the post. There has been speculation within political circles, especially among the ruli...Read More
Sambalpur/Cuttack, Jul 6 (PTI) The authorities of Hirakud Dam in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Sunday released the season's first floodwater after sounding an alert to the districts in downstream of river Mahanadi, officials said. The season's first flood water was released after a traditional puja. The sluice gate number 7 was first opened as done every year, chief engineer S K Behera told reporters. He said that at least 20 such gates were opened by 6 pm on Sunday. The chief engineer said ...Read More
Patna, July 6: Asserting that he was contesting the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday voiced his support for the introduction of domicile policy in government jobs in the state. Paswan, who heads the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), made the announcement while addressing a rally in Saran district that borders his Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency. "People have been asking me whether Chirag Paswan will contest the assembly elections. I want to announce from...Read More
Kolkata, Jul 6 (PTI) Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that he would release the names of 50 leaders of the TMC's students' wing who are allegedly targeting pupils, specifically women, like Monojit Mishra, the prime accused in the rape case at a law college in south Kolkata. Adhikari alleged that all these leaders belong to the 'bhaipo (nephew) gang', an apparent reference to TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee. "Th...Read More
Chandigarh, Jul 6 (PTI) Senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, gathered to pay tributes to Tarn Taran MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal who passed away recently. Pubjab Chief Minister Mann said Sohal came from a humble background and went on to become a doctor and later joined politics to serve people. He was a hardworking and dedicated leader and was loved by all sections of people, the chief minister said. Sohal, the AAP MLA from Tarn Taran, died over a week ago ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Delhi Police has busted a cannabis-supply network with the arrest of five people, including an Odisha-based supplier and a Noida-based receiver, a senior officer said on Sunday. A total of 25 kg of cannabis was seized from the receiver's residence during a follow-up operation. Police had earlier arrested two people, Mukesh and Rajesh, and seized 288 kg of cannabis concealed in a truck cavity, the officer said. During the subsequent investigation, the remaining links ...Read More
Lucknow, Jul 6 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a major plantation drive on July 9 aimed at planting a record 37 crore saplings in a single day. This year's plantation campaign is expected to be the biggest to date, with massive participation from public representatives, government employees, students, NGOs and community groups, a government statement said on Sunday. The government has also urged people to upload pictures of the planted saplings on designated websites and en...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai will be felicitated at the Maharashtra legislature complex here on July 8 after he took charge of the highest judicial office in May. The event will also feature an address by the CJI on the topic "The Constitution of India", the legislature secretariat stated in an official release on Sunday. The felicitation ceremony will be organised in the Central Hall of the Vidhan Bhavan. The programme is being organised in honour of Justice ...Read More
Dehradun, Jul 6 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday enjoyed a jungle safari in Corbett National Park and participated in the mass planting of over 1,000 saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. In a post on X, the chief minister said that during the safari, a wonderful and thrilling glimpse of wildlife was seen and said, "This experience amidst biodiversity became an opportunity to connect with the precious heritage of nature." Dhami said that, as a result of...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday paid his tributes to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary and said his vision of inclusive development reflects in the BJP-led Centre's policies. The railway minister paid a visit to the Sangh ideologue's statue in Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Park at Delhi Gate and placed flowers there. Vaishnaw said Mookerjee made a monumental contribution to shaping modern India. "Dr Mookerjee championed In...Read More
Guwahati, Jul 6 (PTI) Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday alleged corruption in the construction of a lavish building in Assam's Diphu allegedly owned by a "close friend" of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and said it is much bigger "sheesh mahal" than that in Delhi which was occupied by a former CM. Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, also claimed that nobody in Assam is following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'na khaaonga, na khane doonga' (will neither ...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Amid violence against Hindi-speaking people, Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Sunday drew parallels between the Pahalgam terror attack and the beating of "Hindus" in Mumbai, which he said is condoned by some leaders. In a veiled attack on Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray who reunited on Saturday at a joint rally for the cause of Marathi people, Shelar said the state is watching how some leaders are "enjoying other Hindus being beaten up". Th...Read More
Rajpipla (Gujarat), Jul 6 (PTI) Gujarat AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava was arrested on charges of attempt to murder after he allegedly attacked a taluka panchayat functionary at Dediapada in Narmada district, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday during a meeting organised at the prant office in Vasava's constituency Dediapada. Vasava was arrested late Saturday night, the police said. Vasava was produced in a local court this afternoon, which sent him in judicial custody and he i...Read More
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals....Read More
Itanagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Pema Khandu and DyCM Chowna Mein on Sunday extended greetings to Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 90the birthday. Parnaik in a message described the Dalai Lama as a "living embodiment of compassion, peace, and timeless wisdom". The governor said the Dalai Lama's teachings have inspired millions across the world, offering guidance on the path of righteousness, inner strength, and harmony. "...Read More
Kolkata, Jul 6 (PTI) TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Sunday alleged that ECI's order for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar was intended to deprive the bonafide young electorate from voting in this year's polling, and the panel's next target would be West Bengal. Moitra, who has moved the Supreme Court challenging the order of the ECI, alleged that it violates several provisions of the Constitution and the Representation of People (RP) Act, 1950. "They (EC) have now introduced...Read More
Itanagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Remembering Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik on Sunday said it was a moment to renew the nation's commitment to unity, integrity, and self-reliance. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of year-long celebrations of Mookerjee's birth anniversary, the governor said his contributions go beyond politics and represent a powerful blend of conviction, patriotism, and transformative leadership that con...Read More
Cuttack, Jul 6 (PTI) The Odisha Cricket Association on Sunday announced the launch of the Odisha Pro T20 League, a franchise-based T20 tournament that will debut in September featuring six teams. The OPTL is designed as a premier platform to nurture emerging talent, offering players high-intensity competition, wide exposure, and the opportunity to showcase their skills alongside some of the best in the sport, OCA stated. "We are confident this league will become a major force in Indian domesti...Read More
Mumbai, July 6 (PTI) With MNS resorting to street-fighting over Marathi, actor and singer Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has dared the Thackeray cousins to drive him out of Maharashtra for speaking in Bhojpuri. Hitting back, an MNS leader said Yadav should visit Maharashtra if he has guts. Yadav had unsuccessfully contested the 2024 elections from Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency against Samajwadi Party's Dharmendra Yadav. "I am giving an open challenge. I do not speak Marathi. ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) In an effort to reduce water loss and generate renewable energy, the Delhi government is planning to repair a 17-km section of Munak canal and cover it with solar panels, water minister Parvesh Verma said on Sunday. The Munak canal has two main branches -- the Delhi Sub-Branch (DSB) and the Carrier Lined Channel (CLC) -- that are suffering from significant leakage and inefficiency. In a first-of-its-kind move, the DSB, a raw water stream starting from Haryana and merging...Read More
Agartala, Jul 6 (PTI) A statue of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee will be installed at the Agartala Town Hall to mark his 125th birth anniversary next year, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday. Saha made the announcement while addressing a programme at the town hall on the 124th birth anniversary of Mookerjee, whom he remembered as a Hindu Bengali icon. The town hall will also be renamed as the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Town Hall, he declared. "Syama Prasad Mookerjee's c...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Amazon sees a future centred around 'collaborative robotics' where machines are geared to amplify human capability and potential, rather than replace them, according to Tye Brady, chief technologist at the e-commerce giant's robotics unit. Amazon, which recently deployed one-millionth robot in its global operations and introduced 'DeepFleet', an AI technology to optimally coordinate movement of robots across fulfilment network (its intelligent warehouses), asserts that ro...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) "Metro...In Dino", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu, has collected Rs 9.5 crore nett at the domestic box office in two days. Featuring a star-studded cast of Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkana Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta, the film released in theatres worldwide on Friday. According to the tracking site Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 6 crore nett at the domestic box office on its second day, ...Read More
Patna, Jul 6 (PTI) The Election Commission on Sunday asserted that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar was "being implemented smoothly at the ground level" and "there is no change in instructions". The EC on June 24 issued instructions to carry out an SIR in Bihar, apparently to weed out ineligible names and ensure only eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll. In a statement here, the EC made it clear that while voters were required to "submit their docume...Read More