Bengaluru: Commentingon the legal action against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for allegedly issuing derogatory remarks against Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, questioned why no action has been taken against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has repeatedly spoken disrespectfully against officials. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, he said Congress leaders have accused Legislative Council member N. Ravikumar of making derogatory remarks...Read More
Bengaluru: Yediyurappa demands apology from Priyank KhargeThe BJP Central Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B S Yediyurappa, has slammed state Minister Priyank Kharge's remarks about banning Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling it a "senseless statement," and demanded that he apologise to the people of the country. Speaking to reporters on Saturday at the BJP State Headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru, Yediyurappa said, "Priyank Kharge has stated th...Read More
Bengaluru: Ata time when whispers of a leadership change within the Karnataka Congress are growing louder, a sudden move by the party high command to appoint Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as the chairman of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) OBC Advisory Council has triggered intense political speculation and a fresh round of criticism from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement, which caught many within the state Congress off guard, is being widely seen by political w...Read More
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, while asserting that Vokkaligas and Lingayats were considered OBCs at the national level, said that the OBC Advisory Council meeting was being held to uplift the Backward Classes. He was speaking to reporters at Bijjahalli in Kanakapura taluk. The Deputy Chief Minister said, "There are many wings in the party for various sections of society like minorities, SC/ST, etc. Jains and Sikhs are also part of minority wing. The BJP gets restless if it d...Read More
Hyderabad: BRS party working president and former minister Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) has expressed his deep anger that the Revanth government has been neglecting to solve the problems of farmers of the State. He lamented that there was no farmer assurance benefit in the Congress government and added that there was also no farmer loan waiver benefit. He expressed his concern that even if the farmers take out loans and do agriculture, they were facing the shortage of fertilizers for thei...Read More
Hyderabad: An Army recruitment rally under the Unit Headquarters Quota is scheduled to be held at Joginder Singh Stadium (formerly Thapar Stadium), AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from July 31 to September 14. A defence communiqué stated that the rally aims for the enrolment of candidates for the following positions - Agniveer General Duty (GD), Agniveer Clerk/SKT (AOC ward only), Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Std) - Chef, Artisan Miscellaneous Works, Dresser, and Washerman, Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Std) -...Read More
Bengaluru: 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 ruling Congress, ...Read More
Hyderabad: A book 'Stop - Don't Buy Jewelry Until You Read This' written by author Devansh Alijar aims to educate people about the precautions to take when buying gold and diamond jewelry, as well as the scams that can occur in this process. The book launch event was held in Jubilee Hills on Sunday. On this occasion, author Devansh said that people from all walks of life, from the poor to the rich, buy gold and other jewelry in their lifetime. However, very few people are aware of the methods u...Read More
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, includ...Read More
Hyderabad: ChiefMinister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Vanamahotsavam on Monday at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU). The program is being organized by the Forest Department, with students from the university, forest lovers, volunteers, and local residents expected to participate in large numbers. Addressing the media on Sunday, PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Aldas Janaiah, said that the university has been home to eucalyptus and subabul varieties of trees for d...Read More
New Delhi: CII president Rajiv Memani said India requires a 10 per cent average nominal GDP growth annually to achieve its Viksit Bharat vision by 2047. He highlighted that the interim trade pact with the US will remove uncertainty and provide access to a larger market for Indian firms. India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4-6. Nominal GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a country, measured using current market prices, without adjusting for inflation, unlike real GDP. ...Read More
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard...Read More
New Delhi: Smilingand beaming, looking healthy and happy, India's own Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla looks out of the famous cupola of the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shukla reached the ISS on June 26 on a 14-day mission and is now completing his assigned scientific tasks. He earlier told Prime Minister Narendra Modi he sees no borders from space. Axiom Space says the crew - commander Peggy Whitson, pilot Shubhanshu "Shux" Shukla, and mission specialists Slawos...Read More
Gadwal: On the occasion of the 39th death anniversary of former Deputy Prime Minister and social reformer Babu Jagjivan Ram, a grand tribute ceremony was held at his statue located in the Madiga locality of Aiza town. The event was organized under the aegis of the Akhilapaksha Committee (All-Party Committee) of Aiza, drawing participation from various political and social representatives. Garlanding the statue with floral tributes, speakers at the event recalled Jagjivan Ram's immense contribut...Read More
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) said on Sunday that Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a shining example of unwavering commitment... Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) said on Sunday that Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a shining example of unwavering commitment to India's integrity, cultural pride, and democratic values. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighted Mookerjee's immense contributions to nation-building. Addressing the commemoration of th...Read More
Ongole: National Lok Adalat held in all the courts across Prakasam district on Saturday successfully resolved over 5,300 cases and facilitated settlements worth approximately Rs 8 crore, announced District Principal Judge A Bharathi. National Lok Adalat, conducted under the directives of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), addressed a wide range of pending cases across the district's judicial system. The judge announced that they had successfully disposed of 155 civil cases, around 5,20...Read More
Hyderabad: BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was discharged from a corporate hospital in the city on Saturday. He returned to his Nandinagar residence, where he will continue to rest for a week. Soon after reaching his residence, the BRS leaders made a beeline to meet the party chief. KCR was admitted to the hospital on Thursday with mild fever and general weakness. Following preliminary investigations, the doctors found that he had high blood sugar levels and low so...Read More
Hyderabad: In accordance with the directives established by the Election Commission of India (ECI), C Sudharshan Reddy, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana, has sent show cause notices to 13 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) that are no longer active within the State. Under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, registration of a political party is for the purpose of participating in elections. However, as per ECI records, these RUPPs have not fiel...Read More
Hyderabad: Expressing happiness over the huge success of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's meeting at the LB Stadium, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said it is the result of Congress workers' relentless efforts. In a release here on Saturday, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to every Congress worker and leader who contributed to the success of Samajika Nyaya Samarabheri held in Hyderabad. "From grassroots workers to top state leaders, everyone played a key role in making the event a grand s...Read More
Bengaluru: The investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) into the sensational gold smuggling case has revealed that Kannada actress Ranya Rao has played an active role in global smuggling syndicate. The probe further revealed that the role of public servants in assisting her at the Bengaluru International Airport airport has also come out in open and their roles are under scrutiny. The ED has issued a detailed press statement in this regard on Friday. The ED stated: "Ranya Rao's inv...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana PCC working president T Jagga Reddy asserted here on Saturday that BRS working president K T Rama Rao has no right to question Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. At a press conference in Gandhi Bhavan, he maintained that since "You (KTR) and your brother-in-law Harish are second-bench leaders If you want to question Revanth, first make your father resign from the post of the Opposition Leader, take the post of Opposition Leader yourself, then speak; only then will your words be...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasised that all kinds of legal protection should be provided to child victims from sexual harassment. Addressing the State Level Meet -2025 on POCSO here on Saturday, the CM said that the government has already launched the "Bharosa" project for the protection of girls and 29 centres which are already functioning in the State. The centres are providing legal and medical aid, and counseling through police to the victims. Stating that Telangana becam...Read More
Vijayawada: The state government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has made significant strides in ensuring irrigation water for Rayalaseema, with Rs 3,890 crore allocated for the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project. During a review on Saturday at camp office, the Chief Minister evaluated major irrigation projects, including Handri-Neeva, Polavaram Left Canal, and north Andhra initiatives, alongside reservoir levels and water management strategies. Starting July 15, 3,850 cusecs of w...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will embark on a two-day Delhi tour from Sunday. During his visit, the Chief Minister will meet Union Ministers and seek their approval for pending projects in the Telangana. The CM is also planning to meet Union Minister for Chemical and fertilizers JP Nadda and bring to his attention to the urea crisis in the Kharif season. Recently, Agriculture minister T Nageshwara Rao wrote a strong letter to the Union ministry demanding for the release of State q...Read More
Vijayawada: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), which met on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved land pooling of an additional 20,494 acres of land from seven villages in the greenfield Amaravati capital region. The land pooling will be done in four villages of Amaravati mandal and three villages of Tullur mandal. Already sitting on a land bank of 54,000 acres of land for the greenfield capital city, the government is in the process of po...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The death toll of workers from Odisha in the explosion at the chemical factory in Telangana rose to nine, with authorities confirming the identity of one more person using DNA-based analysis, an officer said on Saturday. The latest victim of the factory blast was identified as Purna Chandra Sahu, a native of Sukarpada in Cuttack district, said Pritish Panda, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Directorate of Odisha Parivaar. With his death, a total of nine persons from Odisha were kill...Read More
Srinagar: Srinagar experienced the hottest July day in over seven decades on Saturday as a persistent heatwave continued across Kashmir, officials said. The maximum temperature in Srinagar reached 37.4 degrees Celsius, which is 7.8 degrees above the seasonal average. This temperature marks the third highest ever recorded in the city, and the highest since 1953. The all-time highest temperature in Srinagar is 38.3 degrees Celsius, which was observed on July 10, 1946. Additionally, the tourist ...Read More
Bengaluru: The BJP Central Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B. S. Yediyurappa, has slammed state Minister Priyank Kharge's remarks about banning Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling it a "senseless statement," and demanded that he apologise to the people of the country. Speaking to reporters on Saturday at the BJP State Headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru, Yediyurappa said, "Priyank Kharge has stated that if they (Congress) come to power at the Cen...Read More
Hyderabad: The death toll in the June 30 explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram industrial area in the Sangareddy district rose to 40 on Saturday, following the death of one more person who was undergoing treatment in a hospital. Officials said that a 48-year-old person from Uttar Pradesh, who had suffered more than 70 per cent burns in the explosion, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital in the afternoon. Nineteen of the injured persons were undergoing treatment...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 6 (ANI): The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign of the electoral rolls in Bihar is progressing rapidly and recognizing the efforts of the Polling station officials, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar has announced a special incentive of Rs 6,000 for each. This additional honorarium is aimed at acknowledging their hard work and commitment during the intensive revision process. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree...Read More