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New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Sept 5: Motilal Nehru Public School (MNPS) celebrated Teachers' Day with great enthusiasm, honoring the dedication and invaluable contribution of teachers in shaping young minds. The celebration was graced by Chairman Akhilesh Dubey, Hon. Secretary Dr. D.P. Shukla, Principal Sangeeta Singh, Vice Principals Rakhi Mitra and Bindu Ahuja, along with members of the school's managing committee. The program began with a welcome address by Anikek Das, followed by the felicitation of teache ...Read More >
The father of the RG Kar victim claimed his wife was denied hospital admission. He alleged this happened due to government pressure after she was injured in a protest. The mother sustained injuries during a march. She was protesting the anniversary of her daughter's death. Police deny using force. The father of the RG Kar victim on Sunday alleged that his wife, who was injured in 'police lathicharge' during the previous day's protest march, was "denied" admission to a private hospital after the ...Read More >
Officials said they could make out it was not a case of suicide as soon as they reached the house. Hours after he got a rakhi tied by his 14-year-old cousin, a 33-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya raped her, killed her and hung her body from a noose to make it look like a suicide, the police said on Tuesday. The next day, he went back to the house when the police were carrying out their investigation to try and misguide them, but ended up making them suspicious when he did not let the ...Read More >
Kendrapara (Odisha), Aug 12 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five people, including one of her close relatives, at a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Tuesday. All five accused have been detained and are being interrogated, an officer said. The 10th standard student lodged a complaint with the Rajnagar Police Station on Monday, alleging that a relative of the minor had visited her residence on Raksha Bandhan on August 9, and taken her to a deserted place wh ...Read More >
Delhi news: Woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. Four men allegedly gangraped a 24-year-old woman at a party in north Delhi's Civil Lines on Sunday night, police said on Tuesday. According to the Hindustan Times, a police officer said on Monday that the woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. She's reportedly employed with a Gurugram-based firm. "In her complaint, she said she received a call from a male friend on Sund ...Read More >
Kendrapara: Police on Wednesday arrested four more persons for their alleged involvement in the gang-rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Kendrapara district. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has risen to five. Police on Tuesday arrested a 29-year-old close relative of the survivor, who allegedly lured her to a secluded location where she was assaulted by the five men. All five have been booked under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Protection of Children f ...Read More >
NewsVoirBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12: DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia, celebrates siblinghood this marks Raksha Bandhan, with two unique brother-sister pair.Two young children, Ayan Khan and Papali Gaan were battling with a blood disorder called thalassemia major, but their siblings saved them by donating their blood stem cells.India faces a pressing healthca ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India's 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Ma ...Read More >
Kendrapara (Odisha), Aug 12 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five people, including one of her close relatives, at a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Tuesday. All five accused have been detained and are being interrogated, an officer said. The 10th standard student lodged a complaint with the Rajnagar Police Station on Monday, alleging that a relative of the minor had visited her residence on Raksha Bandhan on August 9, and taken her to a deserted place wh ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 8: Every August, it is common to find yourself racking your brain, trying to think of the perfect Raksha Bandhan gift for your sibling. This year, you can make things easier for yourself by gifting them the all-new moto g86 Power as a token of your love and appreciation. Launched on 30th July 2025, the moto G86 Power expands the brand's mid-range g-series. What makes this latest launch stand out among other motorola 5G mobiles is the impeccable balance of premium ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday intervened in the matter of a north Delhi restaurant denying entry to a guest in traditional Indian wear on the grounds of not following the outlet's 'western dress' code. As the news of Pitampura-based eatery's action reached Assembly premises, BJP's Jangpura legislator Tarvinder Singh Marwah sought action against those who disrespected Indian ethnic clothes. Marwah told IANS, "Whoever has done this must be punished ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) TV actress Sumbul Touqeer, known for her performance in the show 'Imlie,' has opened up about her unique Raksha Bandhan tradition. She shared how she celebrates the festival by tying rakhi to her sister Sanya. When asked if she ever wished she had a real brother, Sumbul shared, "I never really felt that way. I've never had the feeling that I needed a brother. I have a younger sister, Sanya, and I tie Rakhi to them." "In a way, I think we all protect each other an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 8: Every August, it is common to find yourself racking your brain, trying to think of the perfect Raksha Bandhan gift for your sibling. This year, you can make things easier for yourself by gifting them the all-new moto g86 Power as a token of your love and appreciation. Also Read | Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till August 11 Amid Protests Over Various Issues. Launched on 30th July 2025, the moto G86 Power expands the brand's mid-range g-series ...Read More >
Koraput: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida arrived in Koraput on Friday on the opening day of her five-day official tour of five key districts. Soon after her arrival at Jeypore Airport, Parida was accorded a rousing welcome by a host of leaders, including representatives of women's groups. She expressed her heartfelt thanks to local leaders, officers, and other dignitaries for their grand welcome at the Airport. During her Koraput visit, the Deputy CM is slated to tour the stra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] August 8 (ANI): A proposed 100 per cent US tariff on semiconductor imports, announced by President Donald Trump, could force a strategic shift of Taiwan's chip production landscape, potentially pulling more of the island's semiconductor operations onto American soil, reports Focus Taiwan. Liu Pei-chen, a researcher at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, warned that Trump's tariff threat signals a shift from incentive-driven industrial policy to one defined by force. "No ...Read More >
New Delhi: Banks will have extended holidays this week between August 4 and August 10, as per the RBI bank holiday list. However, it must be noted that these holidays will not be staight holidays for all branches across the country. Banks will be closed in various states for different festivals and regional celebrations being observed this week. 8 August, Friday: Bank Branches closed in Gangtok for Tendong Lho Rum Faat. 9 August, Saturday: Banks Branches closed in Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneshw ...Read More >
The 4th batch of devotees arrived in Poonch for the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, receiving a warm welcome. Source : PTI Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 1 (ANI): The 4th batch of devotees for Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra arrived in Poonch on Friday. The devotees received a warm welcome from the locals and the administration. A local, Balbeer Singh told ANI, "Today, thousands of pilgrims have been coming here for the past four days from every corner of India. They have come to visit Baba ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is ...Read More >
Ujjain, Aug 3 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said 1.27 crore beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Yojana will get Rs 250 in their bank accounts on August 7 as a Raksha Bandhan gift, which he described as a "small token of love from a brother". This amount is over and above the Rs 1250 beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme get every month, he added while addressing a Raksha Bandhan celebration organised by women working at 'Best Lifestyle' company here. "Every woma ...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 >
Bank holiday today: All scheduled commercial banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Digital banking services remain available for transactions, offering convenience during holidays. Upcoming holidays include Tendong Lho Rum Faat and Raksha Bandhan.As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, all scheduled commercial banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. However, they operate as usual on the first, third, and fif ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Friday again said that the Election Commission is involved in, what he called, vote theft, about which foolproof evidence will be provided soon. "We have open and shut proof that the Election Commission is involved in vote theft. Most importantly, whoever in the Elections Commission is involved in this exercise, right from top to bottom, we will not spare you," Rahul told reporters outside the Parliament. Rahul Gandhi warned the officials that ...Read More >
Due to inclement weather conditions along the yatra routes, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu starting Thursday. The decision was made as a precautionary measure due to heavy rains affecting pilgrim movement from base camps in Kashmir. Authorities on Wednesday announced that the Amarnath Yatra will be suspended from Jammu on Thursday due to the inclement weather conditions. "In view of the inclement weather conditions on the yatra routes, as an abundant precaution, the o ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a ...Read More >
JAMMU: The fifth batch of the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra was ceremonially flagged off on Friday in Jammu. On this occasion, Rajesh Chhibber, Trustee of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), gave the green signal to the convoy of pilgrims and offered his heartfelt blessings. He extended good wishes to all the Shiva devotees who have come from across the country and prayed to Baba Chattani for the safety and spiritual fulfillment of their journey. Neeraj Deenoria, National Convenor of the Bajrang Dal, ...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 >
JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra remained suspended for the second consecutive day Friday, because of inclement weather, officials said.No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to set out from Jammu via the twin routes -- Baltal and Pahalgam -- for the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas.This is the second suspension of this year's annual pilgrimage. Earlier, on July 17, it had been stopped temporarily due to heavy rains at the twin base camps in Kashmir.This year's Amarnath Yatra commenced ...Read More >
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