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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday (October 2, 2025) hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on its completion of 100 years. "This Vijayadashmi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh completes 100 years of its uninterrupted journey of nation-building, through character building of individual citizens. During all these years, the RSS has done yeoman service to the people and the country," Raj Bhavan Tamil Nadu said in a post on X, quoting Mr. Ravi. "Whenever the nation or any part of it h ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved a hike in dearness allowance for its employees, increased the minimum support price for key crops, and okayed a mission to boost pulses output in the country, in decisions that will cost the Centre ₹1.2 trillion. In a festival-season bonanza, the Union cabinet approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners. Effective 1 July, the DA stands at 58% of the basic pay, and ...Read More >
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said over 10 lakh hectares of crops in Karnataka have been damaged due to rains and floods, as per initial estimates, and his government will provide an additional compensation of Rs 8,500 per hectare over the amount under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Speaking after an aerial survey of flood‑affected areas in Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgiri, and Vijayapura districts, Siddaramaiah said the state would also request the central government for addit ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty has received major relief from the Bombay High Court in the Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case. The HC has directed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return the actress's passport. Refreshing your memory, Rhea was arrested in the drug case back in 2020 after the sudden demise of her then-boyfriend, Sushant. However, she was granted bail the following month with the condition that she submit her passport to the NCB. Rhea recently filed a ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major relief to Rhea Chakraborty, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return her passport. The central agency had seized the actor's passport in connection with the 2020 drugs case linked to fellow-actor and her former partner Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The passport had been impounded as part of Rhea's bail conditions, but the high court said that as the actress has abided by all rules so far, there is no reason to doubt her pres ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 30 (PTI) Authorities relaxed the curfew for almost the entire day on Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said. Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people -- including a retired Army personnel -- who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and security ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured help to farmers who have been affected due to flooding in the Marathwada and other regions of the state, owing to heavy downpour. Shinde stated that the Mahayuti government has begun providing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in cash, along with rice and wheat, to those in need of essential items in the flood-affected regions. Reiterating the state government's stance to suppor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The school of economics at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) held the sixth edition of its Economics Conclave on September 29 and 30, resuming the annual series after a six-year gap caused by the pandemic. The student-led event, themed 'Shocks, Shifts, and Strategies: Mapping India's Macroeconomic Future', brought together economists, policymakers and young researchers from across the country. Niti Aayog vice-chairman Suman Bery, delivering the keynote address 'India's Macro Challeng ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Extending assistance to those hit by floods, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that farmers will be given Rs 7,200 per acre to remove sand and silt from their fields under the 'Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme, along with a sharp increase in crop loss and housing compensation. He said the state govt will begin disbursing compensation from Oct 15, ahead of Diwali.Winding up the discussion on the last day of the two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea (Vi) has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking waiver from paying interest, penalty and interest on penalty on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Vi, in its application, has sought to amend its previous petition that sought quashing of the DoT's additional AGR demand of ₹9,450 crore till FY19. The amended application is now seeking exemption from the payment of interest, penalty and interest ...Read More >
New Delhi: Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea (Vi) has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking waiver from paying interest, penalty and interest on penalty on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Vi, in its application, has sought to amend its previous petition that sought quashing of the DoT's additional AGR demand of Rs 9,450 crore till FY19. The amended application is now seeking exemption from the payment of interest, penalty and interes ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Western Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar on Monday said punishment to the enemy will be much heavier then before as the Army, during an exercise, demonstrated integration of drones, counter-drone systems and unmanned platforms in live conditions. "In Operation Sindoor, there was lot of use of drones and taking learnings from that, we have strengthened our drone warfare training... The punishment given to the enemy this time will be much h ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Kalaburagi/Vijayapura: Heavy rainfall over the past week and excess water released from rivers and reservoirs in Maharashtra have triggered widespread flooding across northern Karnataka, impacting Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Vijayapura districts. Thousands of residents have been displaced, crops damaged, and roads and public infrastructure affected, while authorities continue relief and rescue operations in the worst-hit areas. In Kalaburagi district, the administration has opened 53 relief centres, ...Read More >
Dharashiv: The Tulja Bhavani Temple administration has taken the initiative to help the flood-affected people in Marathwada and has announced a donation of Rs 1 crore to the chief minister's assistance fund to help the flood-affected people in Marathwada. Several villages in Marathwada were affected by the floods due to heavy rains that lashed the entire region for the past few days. Water entered the houses and farms, and several people became homeless. The temple has announced it will pay Rs ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said that all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure people do not face hardships due to heavy rains and floods in Hyderabad. In a statement, he stated that families affected by the flooding in catchment areas, following the lifting of gates at the twin reservoirs, have been shifted to rehabilitation centres. Around 500 people displaced from Shankar Nagar have been accommodated at the Sha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a big relief for Delhi residents, the government will waive 100% of the late payment surcharges (LPSCs) on water bills for domestic consumption and government establishments, starting next month. This move will not only directly benefit consumers who have been burdened with inflated bills thanks to compounding interest, but also strengthen the financial health of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The waiver scheme, which will run till March 31 next year, will benefit around 29 lakh regist ...Read More >
The Delhi Jal Board has also slashed surcharge rates from 5% to 2% per billing cycle. In a big relief for lakhs of Delhi households reeling under inflated water bills, the Delhi government on Friday announced a 100% waiver on late payment surcharges for domestic consumers and government establishments. The scheme will roll out next month, likely around Diwali or Karwa Chauth, and will remain open until March 31, 2026, Water Minister Parvesh Verma said after chairing a Delhi Jal Board meeting. ...Read More >
Shimla: Una (civil) subdivisional magistrate Vishwa Mohan Dev Chauhan failed to secure any immediate relief from the Himachal Pradesh high court on Friday after his anticipatory bail plea was deferred in a case where he faces rape charges filed by a national-level athlete.The Himachal Administrative Service (HAS) officer had approached the high court on Thursday, but a bench led by Justice Rakesh Kainthla denied any interim protection and instead issued a notice to the state govt, demanding the ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab govt moved a resolution on the first day of the state assembly's special session on Friday to demand a Rs 20,000-crore special financial package for flood relief from the Centre and criticising the Prime Minister's Office for not responding to Punjab chief minister's repeated requests for a meeting to give an account of the full scale of the disaster.The resolution will be tabled on the second day of the session. Moved as part of the debate on 'Rehabilitation of Punjab', the r ...Read More >
The BAPS temple is made entirely of Jodhpur sandstone. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Rajasthan's Jodhpur was inaugurated on Thursday. The temple is envisioned as a sanctuary of devotion, peace, and cultural pride. The Mandir is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830 CE), founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, who taught about moral living and social upliftment. Its creation is inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose vision led to the establishment of over 1,200 temples, cultural cen ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Over the last four days, unusual rainfall in large parts of the state -- 30 districts in four regions, especially the politically sensitive Marathwada - has washed away farmlands and villages. It is estimated 50 lakh hectares of land have been affected by the devastation and the number of affected farmers is likely to cross 3.5 million. As farmers are not just staring at losses but also the possibility of a year or more without any crop due to the erosion of soil in the affected farmlan ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today convened a meeting with senior officials of the Jal Shakti Department to address the ongoing water supply challenges in Habbakadal Constituency and its adjoining areas. During the meeting, Rana emphasized the need for urgent and sustained interventions to improve water distribution and service delivery. He directed officials to prepare and implement a structured water supply roster aimed at ensuring timely and predictable distr ...Read More >
Dehradun, September 16: The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand's Dehradun has suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River, swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara, inundated the temple premises. Several feet of sand and debris entered the temple complex, submerging the Shivling and leaving deep cracks in the walls. While officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far, the scale of destruction is being described as severe. The water level, which ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Consumers will get the benefits of reduced GST on medicines that have been manufactured and on chemist shelves before the new rates are implemented from September 22. The sweeping GST reforms unveiled on September 3, among other measures by the central government, have provided a substantial relief on health care, with taxes being either fully exempted or brought down to the lowest slab. Since then, there has been a widespread query about what will happen ...Read More >
Dehradun, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand's Dehradun has suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River, swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara, inundated the temple premises. Several feet of sand and debris entered the temple complex, submerging the Shivling and leaving deep cracks in the walls. While officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far, the scale of destruction is being described as severe. The water l ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone on Tuesday to get a detailed update on the situation arising from heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke with the chief minister, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. Also Read | Cracks Within AIADMK? Edappadi K Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid Turmoil in Party, Likely To Meet BJP Leader A ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone on Tuesday to get a detailed update on the situation arising from heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke with the chief minister, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. "There has been a lot of damage to houses and government properties. Livelihood is affected..PM Modi and Union Home Minist ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed concern over the extensive damage caused to shops and hotels due to heavy rainfall in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area and directed officials to speed up rescue and relief operations.The torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.In a social med ...Read More >
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