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Mysore/Mysuru: The decades-old Registered Post service of the Postal Department is poised to enter the pages of history, with the Union Ministry of Communications -- the authority overseeing Telecommunications and Postal Services in India -- officially discontinuing the service effective Sept. 1. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that has been integral to secure postal communication for decades. The Ministry has announced that the Registered Post facility will now be merged wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Two bills aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach were given approval on a single day on Wednesday in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued protests by the Opposition. While the Rajya Sabha passed a century-old colonial-era 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025', the Lok Sabha approved the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' amid the din. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said it was a hi ...Read More >
Saharanpur: A Samajwadi Party member has been booked by the Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly operating an unauthorised school in Saharanpur, where children were taught politicised alphabets, The Times of India reported on Monday. The FIR, registered at the Dehat Kotwali police station, was based on a complaint filed by a youth identified as Maan Singh, who accused Farhan Gada of politicising education and misleading children. He alleged that the children were being taught phrases like "A for ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47- ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (PTI) BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra on Monday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa of "distorting history and disrespecting the legacy" of the Mysore royal family, particularly Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in a dispute over the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. Responding to Mahadevappa's recent claim that Tipu Sultan had laid the foundation for the KRS dam, the BJP MLA took to 'X' to criticise what he called an "attempt to ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP has said the Congress-led government in the state is conspiring to rename the reservoir after erstwhile Mysuru king Tipu Sultan. This reaction came in response to the controversy stirred following the statement of a Karnataka Minister regarding the KRS dam, Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, had stated that Tipu Sultan was the first to lay the foundation stone for the dam, but nobod ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has said the Congress-led government in the state is conspiring to rename the reservoir after erstwhile Mysuru king Tipu Sultan. This reaction came in response to the controversy stirred following the statement of a Karnataka Minister regarding the KRS dam, Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, had stated that Tipu Sultan was the first to lay the foundation stone for the dam, but nobody dared to say this. Hi ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 220th death anniversary of freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai was observed across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, with leaders from various political parties paying rich tributes to the valiant hero of the Kongu region. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led the state in honouring the revolutionary. At a ceremony held in Guindy, Chennai, Stalin garlanded a statue of Chinnamalai and paid floral tributes in the presence of Ministers Ma Subramanian, P.K. Sekar Babu, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
Mandya: Social Welfare Minister and Mysuru District In-Charge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has claimed that the foundation stone for the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Dam was first laid by Tipu Sultan, though no one dares to speak about it openly today. Speaking at a public event after laying the foundation stone for a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan within the existing Ambedkar Bhavan premises in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, on Sunday, Mahadevappa asserted that it was Tipu Sultan who initially planned and ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collect ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India, Aug 3, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian-run Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after conflict with Pakistan. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and closes officially on August 9, but organisers said that lashing rains had damaged narrow paths forcing a premature end. Official Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said in a statement late Saturday that 415,000 pilgrims had taken part. Many of the faithful ...Read More >
Nagpur: In the current global scenario, India must strive to become self-reliant, but that goal will remain incomplete unless the country rediscovers its own identity, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Friday.Speaking at the inauguration of the Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar International Gurukul at the new Waranga campus of Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University on Wardha Road, Bhagwat underscored the critical link between cultural self-awareness and nation ...Read More >
In a key pre-festive announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday declared that nearly 40,000 Durga Puja committees across the state would receive a grant of ₹1.10 lakh each from the state government. This marks a significant increase from last year's grant of ₹85,000 and comes before the election year. While addressing a gathering of Puja organisers, Banerjee said, "The government stands by the people. Durga Puja is not just a religious celebration; it is a cultural ...Read More >
Chennai: Municipal administration minister K N Nehru on Saturday called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami a coward. In a statement, Nehru said, "(Union home minister) Amit Shah is repeatedly saying there will be power sharing in Tamil Nadu. Palaniswami, a coward, who could not respond to Amit Shah, has no right to criticise the DMK alliance."Recalling the comments of Palaniswami about meeting Amit Shah in Delhi, Nehru said, "Palaniswami is shamelessly saying he knocked on the doors ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. Also Read | Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Su ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), Jul 19 (PTI) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday claimed crimes against women were increasing in Tamil Nadu and that even young girls were not safe. He alleged that criminals were getting emboldened and flayed the ruling DMK for not ensuring safety for girls and women. Addressing a rally here as part of his statewide campaign to "protect people, and redeem Tamil Nadu", Palaniswami said, "the culprit who allegedly raped a ten-year-old girl in G ...Read More >
Every year, July 19 marks the birth anniversary of Mangal Pandey, a pivotal figure in the Revolt of 1857. In 2025, we observe his 198th. Why is Mangal Pandey's role significant for your UPSC History current affairs preparation? In this edition of 'Beyond the Nugget,' explore the contributions of other prominent leaders of the revolt. Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up on your knowledge. Here's your knowledge nugget on Mangal Pandey and othe ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Before the creation of Meghalaya, both these blocks w ...Read More >
Raipur, Jul 19 (PTI) A day after the Enforcement Directorate arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged liquor scam, the Chhattisgarh Congress on Saturday announced it will stage economic blockade across the state on July 22. The economic blockade is in protest over misuse of Central agencies against opposition leaders and to protect natural resources of Chhattisgarh, state Congress chief Deepak Baij said at a press co ...Read More >
Gangtok, Jul 19 (PTI) Vehicular movement on a stretch of National Highway-10 connecting Sevoke in West Bengal and Sikkim's Rangpo has been temporarily halted due to landslides and rockfall, officials said on Saturday. Clearance activities are underway on the stretch following landslides at Birik Dara in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, they said. The road is closed for all vehicular movement along the stretch since 11 am on Friday, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corpora ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. Also Read | Garib Rath Express Train Fire: Blaze Erupts in Engine at Sendra Railway Station in Rajasthan's Beawar District; All Passengers Safely Evacuated ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India and the US teams have concluded the fifth round of talks for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in Washington on July 17, an official said. The negotiations were held for four days (July 14-17) in Washington. Also Read | Garib Rath Express Train Fire: Blaze Erupts in Engine at Sendra Railway Station in Rajasthan's Beawar District; All Passengers Safely Evacuated (Watch Video). "The Indian team is coming back," the official said. India's chief negotiato ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on the occasion of his birth anniversary, describing him as one of the leading warriors who challenged British colonial rule. In a post shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Respectful tribute to the great freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. He was one of the foremost warriors who challenged British rule. His courage and valour will continue to in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday claimed the ED arrested former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's son as he was about to raise in the assembly the issue of forests in the state being allegedly "handed over" to the Adani Group, and accused the BJP of trying to "crush the voice of the people". The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of the senior Congress leader, in an alleged liquor scam-linked money laundering ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday said that the Centre would not show any favouritism towards Andhra Pradesh at the expense of Telangana, or vice versa.He emphasised the importance of both states working together to resolve water-sharing issues amicably. Addressing the media, he advised both states to address their concerns constructively. He also questioned chief minister A Revanth Reddy, asking why, despite taking office in Telangana well before Chandrababu Naidu did in AP, ha ...Read More >
Mathura, July 19 (UNI) Six people died and two others are in critical condition after a car overturned when it was hit by an unknown vehicle on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura. The car occupants were going from Delhi to Agra. The accident happened in the Baldev police station area early Saturday morning, police said. After the accident, passersby informed the police. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot, rescued the occupants from the car, and sent them to the ...Read More >
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