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Hyderabad: North Telangana districts bore the brunt of heavy rains that disrupted normal life in many parts of the state on Wednesday. People in the northern districts were subject to harrowing times to reach their destinations due to the extensive damage to roads that was made worse by breaches across culverts and bridges on overflowing canals and water bodies. Meanwhile, flights were diverted at Shamshabad airport due to the heavy downpour in Greater Hyderabad limits. Hyderabad-bound flights ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The newly-formed Group of Ministers (GoM) met for the first time on Wednesday at the Secretariat here to discuss the modification of district names and boundaries in Andhra Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Ministers Anagani Satya Prasad, P. Narayana, Vangalapudi Anitha, B.C. Janardhan Reddy, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Nadendla Manohar, and Satyakuamr Yadav. The GoM decided to submit its final report on changes to district, mandal, and village names and boundaries by September 15. To gat ...Read More >
The Supreme Court summoned Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and other poll records to recount votes in a sarpanch (village head) election in Haryana. The case involved the Gram Panchayat of Buana Lakhu village in Panipat district. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and N Kotiswar Singh ordered the recount after a dispute arose over the election results. The recounting was done inside the Supreme Court, overseen by its registrar, and was fully videographed in the presence of both p ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
Patiala: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday flagged off the first train with a delegation of 500 women sarpanches and panches heading to Maharashtra to pay obeisance at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded and participate in the National Convention of Women Panchayats.Terming it as a 'red letter day', the CM said the delegation departed from the state on Wednesday for Maharashtra to participate in the National Convention of Women Panchayats. He said the delegation comprised represent ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 y ...Read More >
NELLORE: Sarvepalli MLA and former minister Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy has accused Pulivendula MLA and former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of being intolerant of democratic developments in his own constituency. Speaking to media in Nellore, he said for the first time in 30 years, nominations had been filed and polling held for Pulivendula ZPTC, which Jagan Mohan Reddy cannot digest. Somireddy charged that during the YSRCP regime, large-scale irregularities in sarpanch, MPTC and ZPTC ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed grief regarding the death of eleven pilgrims in Gonda district. Their vehicle fell into a canal. He announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased's families. Instructions were issued for immediate medical assistance to the injured. The vehicle was en route to Prithvinath Temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the death of 11 pilgrims after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Gonda distric ...Read More >
A day before the monsoon session of Parliament, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that his party will raise several key issues, including US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan for a proposed US trade deal. Demanding a clarification from the centre, Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must give a statement regarding Trump's claims of "ceasefire" in the name of the trade deal. "The first question is related to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): A day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday criticised US President Donald Trump, calling him eager to become the 'Sarpanch of the world.' Jha's remarks came after Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in exchange for a proposed US trade deal. Jha also raised concerns over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor and called for discussions in the Monsoon s ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday criticised US President Donald Trump, calling him eager to become the 'Sarpanch of the world.' Jha's remarks came after Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in exchange for a proposed US trade deal. Jha also raised concerns over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor and called for discussions in the Monsoon session on why India was ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): A day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday criticised US President Donald Trump, calling him eager to become the Sarpanch of the world. Jha remarks came after Trump repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in exchange for a proposed US trade deal. Jha also raised concerns over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor and called for discussions in the Monsoon session ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and other parts of the state, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to remain vigilant and take proactive measures. The Chief Minister has asked the GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Energy and Police wings to work in coordination during rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas. In his directive, Revanth Reddy also ordered the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disast ...Read More >
Srinagar: Searches are being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-intelligence wing at multiple locations in the Valley in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Searches are being conducted to locate terrorist sleeper cells and recruitment modules. The CIK searches are being conducted in six locations in Ganderbal, two in Budgam ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The villages across the state are buzzing with excitement as hopeful candidates prepare for the upcoming local elections. Various party leaders are actively seeking votes, while leaders from the Backward Classes (BC) are focusing on forming alliances in several villages to strengthen their chances. In addition, key party leaders and influential figures are being approached for election tickets, with reports indicating that some have requested tickets for their wives this time.Party le ...Read More >
Margao: A dispute between local and non-local cab operators in Cavelossim has intensified, with both sides approaching South Goa SP Tikam Singh Verma for action.The controversy erupted after Cavelossim sarpanch Dixon Vaz said non-local taxi operators cause conflicts with local cabbies, prompting the All Goa Drivers' Union (AGDU) to seek action for allegedly inciting locals against them. In its complaint, AGDU accused Vaz of making "false and misleading" statements on social media, claiming non-l ...Read More >
The Supreme Court questioned the SIT investigating Ali Khan Mahmudabad's Facebook posts about Operation Sindoor, suggesting it was broadening its probe unnecessarily. The court limited the SIT's investigation to the two FIRs concerning the Facebook posts and directed them to conclude the inquiry within four weeks, barring further summons for Mahmudabad. His interim protection from arrest remains in effect. The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the special investigation team (SIT), set up to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The third season of the Oriental Cup, a school football tournament in the national capital, will be held from July 21-29, the organisers said on Thursday. Started by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, the tournament will take place at the Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi. Also Read | Which Team Ben Stokes Is Part of in The Hundred 2025? Here's the Franchise England Test Captain Will Play For in 100-Ball Competition. There will be 24 te ...Read More >
Margao: A dispute between local and outside taxi operators in Cavelossim has intensified, with both sides approaching South Goa SP Tikam Singh Verma seeking action.The controversy erupted after Cavelossim sarpanch Dixon Vaz said outside taxi operators cause conflicts with local cabbies, prompting the All Goa Drivers' Union (AGDU) to seek action from SP Verma for allegedly inciting locals against them.In their complaint, AGDU accused Vaz of making "false and misleading" statements on social media ...Read More >
Kendrapara/Bhubaneswar: After being grounded for over a month, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi's helicopter was finally loaded onto a trailer truck and moved out of Kendrapara Autonomous College on Wednesday. The chopper has been transported to Mumbai by road for repair work. As per reports, CM Majhi had been on a visit to Kendrapara on June 9 in a Heligo H145 helicopter to attend programmes marking the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. During his visit, he was accompanied by ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
Vadodara: The bail application of AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava was rejected by the sessions court in Narmada district on Monday. Vasava approached the sessions court after a lower court rejected his bail application earlier.Vasava's advocate said he will now apply for bail in the Gujarat high court. Chaitar Vasava, the Dediapada MLA, was arrested by Dediapada police on charges of attempted murder on July 6 after he allegedly assaulted a taluka panchayat functionary in Dediapada. Vasava got into troubl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Buoyedby the 'success' of sanna biyyam scheme, which touched 95% of the distribution for 3-months ration (June, July and August), the Congress party is making all out effort to encash it now. The scheme is being highlighted as part of a campaign for upcoming local body polls, even as the number of beneficiaries receiving ration in the state has reached 3.14 crore. According to party sources, despite the financial crunch faced during the implementation of six guarantees, the distribut ...Read More >
Gurugram, Jul 11 (PTI) Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, an accused in the 2023 Nuh violence case, Friday said he has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking permission to take part in a religious procession on July 14, the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan. Bajrangi, who formed the Gau Raksha Bajrang Force, has a long association with controversies. Violence erupted in Nuh in July 2023 during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession after it was attacked by a mob. Five people, including ...Read More >
Gurugram, Jul 11 (PTI) Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, an accused in the 2023 Nuh violence case, Friday said he has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking permission to take part in a religious procession on July 14, the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan. Bajrangi, who formed the Gau Raksha Bajrang Force, has a long association with controversies. Violence erupted in Nuh in July 2023 during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession after it was attacked by a mob. Five people, including ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: In a major step towards social justice and political empowerment, the state cabinet, chaired by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, Thursday approved a proposal to extend 42% reservation to Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies. The quota will be enforced through an ordinance, paving the way for holding panchayat elections with enhanced BC representation.In another key decision, the govt will soon issue a notification for 17,084 additional govt jobs, supplementing the 60,000 posts alread ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO' ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 10 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government will present in the state assembly a draft bill for harsher punishment against the sacrilege acts on Friday. Addressing the media after chairing a cabinet meeting, Mann said the government will seek the opinion of all stakeholders and religious bodies for the proposed legislation. The chief minister also took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his foreign visits and said he finds time to tour foreign coun ...Read More >
Nellore: In a political setback to former minister Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy, Mekala Prasanna, the sarpanch of Utukuru Peddapalem village in Vidavaluru mandal, tendered her resignation from the YSR Congress (YSRC) on Thursday and joined the Telugu Desam (TD). The sarpanch reportedly said she took the decision after coming to know about the derogatory comments Prasanna Kumar Reddy had made against Kovur MLA Prashanti Reddy. Sarpanch Prasanna, accompanied by her husband Polayya and suppo ...Read More >
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