CHENNAI: Signs of tension building up in the AIADMK-BJP alliance emerged on Thursday, with the two parties engaging in public sparring over sharing of power in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 assembly elections.A day after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that Union home minister Amit Shah had never spoken about forming a coalition govt in the state, former BJP state president K Annamalai countered the claim, stating that Shah had c
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says tha
Jaipur, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded a response from the state government regarding reports doing the rounds of a physical altercation involving an IPS officer within the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) or Chief Minister's Residence (CMR). Addressing the media at his Jaipur residence on Thursday, Gehlot said, "I have also heard these things. Some incident has definitely occurred - what exactly
New Delhi, July 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. In a post on X, PMO India, according to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, "Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri @manojsinha, met Prime Minister @narendramodi." The meeting came amidst heightened administrative and security focus in the Union Territory. Though details about what transpired du
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed the naming of Ahmedabad as the cleanest city of the country and termed it as a testimony to the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision behind 'Swachhta Abhiyan'. Shah said it was a moment of pride for residents of Ahmedabad as the city has been ranked at the top among the cleanest big cities in India in 'Swachh Survekshan 2024-25'. "This honour stands as a testim
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai distributed 151 new vehicles for the health department on Thursday, which will be allocated among all the districts. While talking to the media, CM Sai said, 'Our health department has been doing excellent work. The way the government is working to fulfil Modi's guarantee, good work is also happening in the health department. Today old vehicles have been scr
CHENNAI: Rejecting a veiled invitation issued by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to join their alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls, CPI state secretary R Mutharasan asserted that the DMK-led alliance, in which the Left party is a part, remains stronger. The CPI leader rebutted Palaniswami's claim of rolling out a red carpet, saying that it was blood-stained, referring to the BJP's presence in the tie-up. Speaking to reporte
Chennai, July 17: Reiterating the BJP's firm stance on establishing a coalition government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections, senior party leader and former state unit chief K. Annamalai on Thursday said that he will strictly adhere to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's position on the matter. A day after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) asserted that his party would form the next government in the state on its ow
CHANDIGARH: Amid torrential rains during the ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh, the state has witnessed large-scale devastation with 32 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 18 landslides reported so far. The total loss has touched Rs 883.15 crore, and the death toll stands at 109. In response, the state government has sought a special relief package from the Union Government to support the rehabilitation of families who have lost their hom
Chennai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reiterating the BJP's firm stance on establishing a coalition government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections, senior party leader and former state unit chief K. Annamalai on Thursday said that he will strictly adhere to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's position on the matter. A day after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) asserted that his party would form the next government in th
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's wh
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is ready to meet anyone under Union Minister JP Nadda's leadership for the welfare of disaster-affected people. Sukhu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday and demanded enhanced central aid for the state badly affected by flash floods and cloudbursts
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday took a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Rajasthan tour by raising the much-discussed Kanhaiyalal murder case of Udaipur. Gehlot asked Amit Shah what action he had taken so far to punish the accused in the Kanhaiyalal murder case. This should come before the people of the country and Rajasthan, Gehlot said. Addressing a press conference at his residence here, Gehlot said that
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): Bhartiya Janta Party Leader K Annamalai on Thursday reaffirmed the party commitment to the AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu, citing Union Home Minister Amit Shah statements that the BJP will be part of the government if the alliance comes to power. K Annamalai while interacting with the media said, ...Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said several times that the BJP will be part of the government... The
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is seeking a special financial relief package from the Central Government to support the state in the wake of devastating monsoon disasters. After returning from Delhi on Wednesday, Sukhu addressed the media informally on Thursday and shared key takeaways from his meetings with Union Ministers in the national capital. During my visit to Delh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is seeking a special financial relief package from the Central Government to support the state in the wake of devastating monsoon disasters. After returning from Delhi on Wednesday, Sukhu addressed the media informally on Thursday and shared key takeaways from his meetings with Union Ministers in the national capital. Also Read | Assam: 1 Ki
Jaipur, Jul 17 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should clarify why there was delay in taking Kanhaiya Lal murder case to conclusion in court. He said that the case was taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the night of the incident three years ago. Still, the central agency have not been able to even record statements, the former CM alleged. Kanhaiya Lal Sa
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): The ongoing monsoon season has claimed 109 human lives across the state between June 20 and July 16, 2025. Of these, 64 deaths were directly linked to rain-related incidents, and 45 fatalities were reported in road accidents. This was stated in the latest cumulative report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh. The data compiled by the State Emergency Oper
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): The ongoing monsoon season has claimed 109 human lives across the state between June 20 and July 16, 2025. Of these, 64 deaths were directly linked to rain-related incidents, and 45 fatalities were reported in road accidents. This was stated in the latest cumulative report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh. The data compiled by the State Emergency Oper
Jaipur: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah along with chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will attend Cooperative and Employment Festival at Dadiya village, Jaipur district, Thursday.The event is part of the celebrations for the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 and promises major initiatives for rural empowerment and youth employment in the state.At the event, Shah will unveil multiple cooperative sector projects aimed at achieving
Jaipur, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who is on a day's visit to Rajasthan, travelled by road to Dadiya, approximately 22 km away from Jaipur, after the helicopter did not take off due to adverse weather conditions. HM Shah reached Jaipur Airport on Thursday around 12.15 p.m. He was scheduled to travel by helicopter to Dadiya to attend a major public event. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the
Jaipur, Jul 17 (PTI) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reached Dadiya village near Jaipur to attend the Cooperative and Employment Festival. After reaching Jaipur airport, where Shah was received by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the Union minister proceded towards the village and inspected an exhibition of cooperative products. Shah is going to inaugurate 24 food grain storage warehouses and 64 millet outlets virtuall
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various projects, including Polavaram-Banakacherla and financial matters related to AP. At the outset, the Chief Minister conveyed his appreciation to the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, the Central Government for appointing senior TDP leader and former Union Minister P Ashok Gajapathi Raju as the Governor of Goa. Foll
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 S
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a key meeting to review the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041 (MPD-2041), which lays out the city's long-term urban development strategy. The meeting saw the participation of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior officials from key departments, including the Delhi Development Authority and Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The review followed a separate
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 st
New Delhi: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday to discuss critical state projects and pressing financial matters. During their meeting, the CM conveyed his appreciation to the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the Central Government for appointing senior TDP leader and former Union Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju as the Governor of Goa. The Chief Minister briefed the Home Minister on the state's nee
Shimla: Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the impact of recent flash floods and cloudbursts in the hill state. He apprised Shah that the state experienced damages estimated at around Rs 1,000 crore, with losses continuing as the monsoon season only just commenced.The disaster resulted in the loss of precious lives and severely affected key infrastructure,
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 15 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that the development of the country is not possible without developing the Janajati community. In view of this, he wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address some of the problems faced by the Bru people in the state. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the District Level Mega Campaign on Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan