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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expelled MLA Pooja Pal just hours after she publicly praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state assembly. Her speech, that lauded Yogi's "zero-tolerance" policy against crime, triggered action from the SP leadership. "First I was an exploited woman, then I became a politician. Today, I am removed," says Pooja Pal after expulsion. Pooja Pal emotionally thanked CM Yogi for delivering justice in the long-standing murder case of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has postponed its decision on an appeal to halt its previous order to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and place them in shelters. This development occurs in the midst of a major public outrage and legal challenges to the court's August 11th first order. On 11 August, a two-judge bench issued the first directive in a case regarding the increasing number of dog bite incidents in the area, especially involving youngsters. The court has stated that ...Read More >
New Delhi: A fierce thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, swept across Delhi-NCR in the early hours of Thursday. The city was drenched as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the day, with rain starting around 2 am and continuing into the morning. In the Kalkaji area of South Delhi, the stormy weather took a dangerous turn. Amidst the lashing rain, a huge tree, unable to withstand the force of the wind and the sodden ground, gave way and crashed down. It landed s ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
New Delhi: Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, leading to severe waterlogging in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the day, warning of intense rain in the region. The rain brought relief from the heat, but also caused waterlogging in several areas like Ram Nagar, Chanchal Park, and Ranhola Extension, troubling commuters. The IMD said moderate to heavy rainfall will continue in most parts of Delhi-NCR for the next few days, wit ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 y ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant policy shift, the government is preparing to allow private companies to mine, import, and process uranium, marking the end of a decades-long state monopoly in the country's nuclear sector. This strategic move aims to boost nuclear power production and attract substantial private investment, with the potential to meet 5% of India's total electricity demand if expansion targets are realized. According to the reports, the Narendra Modi-led government has set ambitious ...Read More >
New Delhi: New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of the peopl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore support package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to stabilise domestic LPG prices and ensure affordable access to cooking fuel for Indian households. The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹12,060 crore support package for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for the financial year 2025-26, as part of the broader ₹30,000 crore allocation to ensure affordable LPG access across India. This includes a targeted subsidy of ₹300 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Continuing his sharp criticism at the Election Commission, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi released a video on Friday, alleging massive electoral fraud and "institutionalised theft" in India's democratic process. In a video posted on X, Gandhi posed a series of challenging questions to the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of conspiring with the BJP and jeopardizing the integrity of the election system. The X post, captioned "Vote Chori is not just an electoral scam, ...Read More >
Sitamarhi, Bihar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a scathing attack against Lalu Prasad on Friday, asked if RJD supremo wants to save the Bangladeshis who are coming from outside and snatching the employment opportunities of the people of Bihar in the state. Addressing the public in Bihar's Sitamarhi, he said, "Who does Lalu Prasad want to save? ... Do you want to save those Bangladeshis who come from outside and snatch jobs of the people of Bihar?" Intensifying his attack against the RJD, h ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court in its ruling said that toll collection is unjustified if the highway is not properly maintained or fails to provide safety, easy access to commuters. Kerala High Court Judgment on Highways The court suspended toll collection for four weeks on the Edappally-Mannuthy stretch of NH-544, citing severe traffic congestion and poor road conditions. A division bench of Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Harisankar V Menon in their ruling said that the National Highways Auth ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India has announced the resumption of its full international operations starting October 1. The Tata-owned airline's decision comes after a temporary halt in international flights following the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. The airline's CEO, Campbell Wilson, revealed that a phased restoration of international operations has already begun, with select routes resuming services from August 1. The phased restoration plan ensures that Air India completes thorough verifi ...Read More >
New Delhi: BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has submitted a 30-page complaint to the Special NIA Court, levelling grave allegations of custodial torture and misconduct by officials involved in the Malegaon blast investigation. The court has acknowledged receipt of the complaint, which details both physical and psychological torture she allegedly endured during the early days of her custody. In her complaint, Sadhvi claims she was subjected to brutal third-degree treatment, repeatedly humil ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken strong exception to the claims made by senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram regarding the inclusion of migrant voters in Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls. Chidambaram had alleged that around 6.5 lakh migrant workers had been added to the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, terming it alarming and patently illegal. However, the ECI has rubbished these claims, describing them as misleading and baseless. ...Read More >
Patna: The controversy surrounding Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's alleged possession of two EPIC numbers has taken a new turn. Another case has come to light, involving the wife of CPI (ML) MP from Arrah, Sudama Prasad, who has allegedly been found to have two EPIC numbers. Amidst the electoral roll row in Bihar, this new revelation has raised questions about the prevalence of electoral irregularities in Bihar. Surprisingly, the CPI (ML) party, led by Sudama Prasad, is a pet ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 10-year-old child, who was reportedly addicted to playing video games on mobile, allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nangloi. The deceased child was found hanging from a dupatta inside his house when his parents were out at their work. On information, the Nangloi police rushed to the site and shifted the body for postmortem. A senior police official of the Delhi Police stated that the child was a student of class 5, who has allegedly committed suicide. The exact reason for his e ...Read More >
Patna: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, asking him to provide an explanation regarding the EPIC card number he mentioned during a press conference on August 2. According to the ECI, Tejashwi Yadav claimed that his name was missing from the draft electoral roll published as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. However, the poll body asserted that his name is indeed listed in the electoral roll and also p ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo ...Read More >
India vs England: Pacer Akash Deep got India's first breakthrough on Day 2 at the Oval, but unfortunately - his action after the dismissal has stirred a controversy. Akash got the wicket of Ben Duckett and then stopped him on his way and then gave him a send-off. The two also seemed to be chatting with each other during the episode and that has not gone down well with the fans, who reckon it was absolutely unnecessary. Duckett, who was looking dangerous, was dismissed for 43 off 38 balls. His in ...Read More >
Mumbai: A disturbing video has surfaced showing a man slapping a fellow passenger onboard a Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight, reportedly because the latter was experiencing anxiety during the flight. The incident occurred aboard an Airbus A321 aircraft shortly after its departure from Mumbai at 2:45 AM. According to reports, the assaulted passenger was suffering from a panic attack when another traveler slapped him. The act has drawn widespread criticism, with many calling for strict action agains ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death of a Delhi-based jeweller, initially believed to be an accidental electrocution, has now taken a chilling turn. The victim, 36-year-old Karan Dev, a jewellery businessman, died on July 13 in West Delhi's Uttam Nagar. The victim, 36-year-old Karan Dev, a jewellery businessman, died on July 13 in West Delhi's Uttam Nagar. His wife, Sushmita, rushed him to Mata Rooprani Maggo Hospital, claiming he had suffered an electric shock. Police are now investigating the case as a susp ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jul 19 (PTI) A gang, allegedly involved in the adulteration of coal imported from the US, was busted by the Rajasthan Police, leading to the arrest of an individual, a senior official said on Saturday. The gang was adulterating high-quality coal (petcoke) imported from the US, cheating cement and steel factories out of crores of rupees through this illegal operation, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh MN said. A team from the Crime Investigation Branch had been gatheri ...Read More >
Maharashtra: Hoardings put up by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena targeting Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray have emerged in Pune, days after Aaditya's remarks about the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the party's split. These billboards appeared shortly after Aaditya made comments alluding to the division within the party and indirectly hitting out at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In response, Shinde's Shiv Sena has accused Aaditya Thackeray of hypocrisy. Although the exac ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police ...Read More >
England vs India: Shubman Gill-led Team India will square off against Ben Stokes' England in the fourth Test match of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, from Wednesday, July 23rd. Currently, England are leading the five-match series by 2-1. Team India will be aiming to level the series in the upcoming match in Manchester. ALSO READ: Kane Williamson Believes Shubman Gill's Rise To India Test Captaincy Was Inevitable : 'Responsibility Is Somet ...Read More >
India's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market demonstrated impressive resilience in the first half of 2025, as 108 deals raised a healthy $4.6 billion. This effort, highlighted in an updated report by EY, is despite a clear 30 per cent reduction in transaction volume from the previous period, indicating a strategic turn towards quality rather than quantity in the country's public market environment. Although the number of transactions declined sharply, the aggregate fundraising proceeds register ...Read More >
Pune, Maharashtra: A senior bank manager died by suicide inside the bank premises in Baramati, Pune district, on Thursday night, with a note citing work pressure as the reason. The deceased, Shivshankar Mitra, in his late 40s, was serving as Chief Manager at the Baramati City branch of Bank of Baroda. Mitra had resigned from his post on July 11, citing health issues and workload, and was serving his notice period, a police official said. He was reportedly undergoing medical treatment at the tim ...Read More >
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