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Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, ...Read More >
Rajkot: A disturbing incident has sent shockwaves through the police department in Gujarat's Kutch district, after a 25-year-old woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was allegedly strangled to death by her live-in partner, a CRPF jawan, in Anjar late Friday night. The victim, Aruna Natubhai Jadav, was posted at the Anjar police station and had been residing at Gangotri Society-2 in Anjar. Originally from Derwada village in Surendranagar district, Aruna was reportedly in a relationship with the ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his be ...Read More >
Mumbai: Drivers working with ride-hailing platforms have begun an indefinite strike in Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur, demanding meter-based fare system. The protest, led by the Indian Gig Workers Front, started on Thursday with cab drivers stepping away from their services. Autorickshaw drivers are expected to join the strike later in the evening today. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings ...Read More >
Delhi: In a major reform intended to ease business by cutting out bureaucracy in the hospitality sector, the Delhi government eliminated the eating house registration and lodging certificate (a police document) for those establishments looking to serve liquor. Before, a lodging certificate was required in order to get an excise licence to serve alcohol in hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Given how long the police took to process lodging certificates, this often caused a delay in obtaining the liq ...Read More >
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the admit cards for the Haryana Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025. Registered candidates can check their CET admit card 2025 at the official website - cet2025groupc.hryssc.com."Vide public notice dated 08th July, 2025 schedule of Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 of Group-C posts against Advt. No. 01/2025 was published. In continuation to above, the admit cards for all the candidates who have submitted their duly completed application ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, the US has designated The Resistance Front, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a foreign terrorist organisation. The group claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians - the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. India welcomed the US move, saying that the terror tag to TRF shows how strong the India-US counter-terrorism cooperation is. ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday came out in support of his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, alleging a witch hunt, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a charge sheet against the businessman husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of Leh and Kargil regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "My best wishes to Kavinder Gupta on being appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. But this res ...Read More >
Indore: Indore has once again been named India's cleanest city, keeping its top spot for the eighth year in a row. It was followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai in the 'Super Swachh League' category of the government's annual cleanliness survey. In the 'Swachh Shahar' category, which looks at cities with over 10 lakh people, Ahmedabad came first, while Bhopal and Lucknow took second and third places. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced the results on Thursday. Over 14 crore peop ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving in Karnataka, the entire country is following it. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that in the entire country, Congress Party has stood for the welfare of the people. After independence, till today, whenever the Congress Party is in power, ei ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been postponed, following sustained diplomatic efforts to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution between her family and the victim's relatives.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a briefing, said, "This is a sensitive matter and the Government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistan ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly strangling his five-year-old stepdaughter and dumping her body in the Arabian Sea. The body was discovered floating near Sassoon Dock in Colaba on Tuesday morning, leading to the swift arrest of the accused.According to the police, the child had been reported missing from the Antop Hill area in Central Mumbai a day earlier. Her mother, Nazia, who works as a housemaid, and Imran Shaikh, the accused, had approached the Antop Hill ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's Grand Mufti Sheikh Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar played a key role in the postponement of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen. He contacted Yemeni Islamic scholars and made them understand the issues, paving the way for last-minute relief for Nimisha, whose death sentence was scheduled to be carried out on Wednesday. ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
New Delhi: The demolition of a house in Bangladesh linked to legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's lineage has triggered strong concern from the Indian government. The building, located in Mymensingh city, is the ancestral home of Ray's grandfather, renowned children's author and publisher Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury. He was also the father of the celebrated poet Sukumar Ray. The property is currently owned by the government of Bangladesh. ...Read More >
Shubhanshu Shukla Earth Return: Indians can't stop celebrating as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully returned to Earth from his 21-day space stay. His parents' emotional reactions further won over the internet's heart. Let's take a look at some of the most viral reactions: "HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR INDIA IN SPACE! Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force returns safely after a successful 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom-4!" a user read. ...Read More >
UP TGT Admit Card 2025 will be issued soon. Candidates can download their hall tickets on the official website: upsessb.pariksha.nic.in. Know examination schedule here. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Sewa Chayan Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad will release the admit card for UP TGT 2025 exam soon. Candidates who registered for the exam can download their hall tickets on the official website: upsessb.pariksha.nic.in using the login credentials. The exam is scheduled to be held on July 21 and 22 ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: A 44-year-old woman in Navi Mumbai was found hanging from the ceiling at her residence in Gothavale village of Rabale area on July 8, said the police on Monday. Following an investigation into the matter, the police have registered a case of abetment against her live-in partner. The officials said the woman is survived by her two daughters from her previous relationship. The daughter alleged that the accused threatened their mother about sharing her objectionable pictures and videos ...Read More >
New Delhi: With just 48 hours left for death row convict Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, officials in Delhi are making frantic efforts for a stay on her execution in Yemen. All possibilities, including engaging Iran, an ally of Houthis (the rebel group controls key portions of northern and western Yemen, including the jail where Nimisha Priya is lodged), are being explored, Times Now has learnt. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a planned operation by the anti-narcotics wing EAGLE, 14 individuals were caught allegedly trying to buy ganja from a known peddler near a bank in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Among those detained were two couples, one of whom had brought their four-year-old child along. While the husband was taken into custody, the wife and child were allowed to leave. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The move by the administration of US President Donald Trump to lift restrictions on exports of chip design software to China is being seen with caution in India, with experts advising the government to ramp up its domestic chip design capabilities to take on competition from Chinese companies. For India, developing its own chip design software is a strategic necessity, not only to build resilience but also to lead the next wave of semiconductor innovation, experts said, urging targete ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A Rs 2.88 crore pilot scheme by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to provide cooked chicken‑rice meals to 5,000 stray dogs has sparked a debate online as well as on political platforms. Aiming to curb aggressive canine behaviour, the city plans to deliver daily meals at 100 geo‑tagged feeding points, but reactions from activists, politicians and residents have been sharply divided. ...Read More >
Delhi Weather: A day after several parts of the national capital were lashed by rain on Sunday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the stifling humidity but also causing waterlogging in many areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted generally cloudy skies for today. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely to occur, continuing the spell of wet weather in the region. ...Read More >
Mumbai News: In a shocking incident, a 52-year-old man died after falling from the 18th floor of a building while defecating from the edge of a shaft in Mumbai on Sunday, the police said. An official said the deceased had an upset stomach. The officials suspect that he might have gone to the top floor for some work, and could not control his bowels and sat on the shaft to relieve himself. However, he lost his balance and fell, reported PTI. ...Read More >
Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025-26. The agreements were signed during Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda's visit to Dammam and Riyadh between July 11 [...] Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, f ...Read More >
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