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Kolhapur witnessed a massive turnout on Sunday (August 3, 2025) as thousands of locals walked in a silent protest, urging authorities to the bring back 36-year-old elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, from NGO Vantara's wildlife rehabilitation facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Elephant relocated to Gujarat facility run by Vantara from Kolhapur; devotees bid emotional adieu Vantara is the brainchild of Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and is supported by Reliance Industries L ...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 >
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 228 individuals, including 27 women, for their involvement in various cybercrimes between 1 January and 31 July this year. The arrests were made through its seven cybercrime police stations across Telangana and other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The director of TGCSB, Shikha Goel, said that the arrested people are linked to 1,313 cybercrime cases nationwide and 1 ...Read More >
The new NCERT textbook will be introduced in schools from 2025-26. It presents Mughal emperors like Akbar and Aurangzeb. The book describes Akbar's rule as a blend of tolerance and brutality. Aurangzeb is portrayed as a military ruler. He imposed taxes on non-Muslims. The textbook includes details of conquests, religious decisions, and cultural contributions. Akbar's reign was a "blend of brutality and tolerance", while Aurangzeb was a military ruler who banned "un-Islamic" practices and reimpo ...Read More >
Kerala Governor said gurus are "great souls" and "deserve respect". (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar defended guru puja as part of Indian culture and traditionThe CPI(M)-led LDF government criticised pada puja rituals in two CBSE schools in KeralaEducation Minister Sivankutty condemned the feet washing of teachers as against democratic values Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Monday addressed the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) in New Delhi as the chief guest. Addressing the occasion, Shah said that the 63rd Foundation Day of the Bharat Vikas Parishad is a very important day for those who desire India's development from an Indian perspective. He said that if any organization runs undisputedly for 63 years, it is a significant achievemen ...Read More >
Chaotic scenes played out near the Martyrs' Graveyard in Srinagar this morning as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reached the memorial to pay tributes and police personnel tried to stop them. Sharing a video on X, Mr Abdullah said, "This is the physical grappling I was subjected to but I am made of sterner stuff and was not to be stopped." "I was doing nothing unlawful or illegal. In fact, these 'protectors of the law' need to explain under what law they were trying to stop us f ...Read More >
Srinagar , July 14 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday trained guns at the JK police for trying to stop him from reciting Fatiha (prayers) in the memory of 22 "martyrs" who were killed for protesting against Maharaja Hari Singh's rule. "We are nobody's slaves," Abdullah asserted, adding that he must be informed under which law he was stopped from visiting the Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar's Naqshband Sahib. The Jammu and Kashmir CM said that despite attempts to stop him, he ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jul 14 (PTI) Activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Monday took out a protest march to a CBSE school in Mavelikara in this coastal district against a "pada puja" ritual held recently. DYFI is the youth outfit of the ruling CPI(M). The protesters alleged that children were made to wash the feet of not just teachers but also that of a local BJP leader who attended the ritual at the school, Vivekananda Vidya Peedom, last week. The Left activists, incl ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A day after being placed under house arrest and barred from visiting the martyrs' graveyard on "Martyrs' Day", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with his cabinet colleagues, legislators and senior National Conference (NC) leaders, on Monday visited the site at Nowhatta in Srinagar to pay homage to the 22 Kashmiris killed on July 13, 1931. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accompanied by Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary, CM's Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, cabinet minis ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (foot washing ritual) in two CBSE schools in the state. Arlekar questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't u ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't understand which c ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't under ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs organised 'Dakshin Samvad' in Hyderabad as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event became a vivid testimony to linguistic harmony, the multilingual consciousness of the nation, and the continuous progress of the Hindi language. In her welcome address, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, Anshuli Arya, said in a press note, 'Today's celebration - 'Dakshin Samv ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): As part of the nationwide strike called by central trade unions and farmer organisations, workers across Himachal Pradesh joined protests at district and block headquarters, bringing public services to a near halt in several areas, including the state capital, Shimla. Braving heavy rains, hundreds of workers, including sanitation staff, health workers, bank employees, and anganwadi and midday meal workers, participated in demonstrations demanding ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday extended support to protests by teachers at Azad Maidan against the Maharashtra government's dilly-dallying over the disbursement of partial grant to them. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, who visited the venue, accused the MahaYuti government of becoming a slave of Delhi. Earlier, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar also met the protesting teachers and extended his support to them. "I have come to promise you today that we will not sit still un ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tension ran high in Chapar recenue circle of Dhubri District on Tuesday when alleged encroachers tried to attack police personnel during an eviction drive.The mob damaged excavators by pelting stones at them and hitting them with bamboo sticks, prompting security forces to resort to a baton charge to disperse them.Chapar circle officer Shashee Bhusan Raj Konwar said the people suddenly charged at the eviction team with bamboo sticks and pelted stones at them during the drive at Chiraku ...Read More >
Coimbatore: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was very strong in Tamil Nadu and the alliance would form govt in the state by winning 210 seats in the 2026 assembly election.He praised the BJP govt at the Centre for allocating Rs63,000 crore to implement the metro rail project in Chennai when the AIADMK was governing the state. "We (AIADMK) could get many schemes with the help of the central govt in the future. Without the Centr ...Read More >
New Delhi: A new report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Tuesday flagged misuse of ecommerce platforms, social media and online payment services to fund terror activities. "Serious and evolving terrorist financing risks have been highlighted with a warning on gaps in countries including India and their abilities to fully understand terrorism financing trends and respond effectively," the latest report stated. "Today's report outlines current and evolving methods employed by terroris ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ten central trade unions have announced a nationwide general strike on Wednesday, July 9, to protest against what they call the Narendra Modi government's "anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies." The unions are opposing the implementation of four new labour codes and the recently introduced Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. The striking unions include INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC. They have also condemned the Election Commiss ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure the safety of two-wheeler riders. "The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets," an official statement said on Saturday.The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, it added. "With over 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he and MNS head Raj Thackeray have come together to stay united as the cousins shared a political stage for the first time after two decades on the issue of Marathi identity and "imposition" of the Hindi language. Addressing a "victory" rally in Worli here to celebrate the rollback of the Hindi language GRs (resolutions) by the BJP-led government, Uddhav hinted at contesting the upcoming civic elections together. "We have c ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday. In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of "Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi," under which it is crucial to make our "thousands of years" old culture, its history and the inspiring figures, accessible to our youth and warriors, according to a release. He said that the land of Pune is the birthpl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday signed off a speech at a Pune event attended by Union minister Amit Shah with the slogan "Jai Gujarat", and set off a controversy with opposition parties accusing him of betraying Marathi pride. The Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) accused the Shiv Sena chief of prioritising political appeasement over Maharashtra's interests. Defending himself, Shinde said he first said "Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, calling him a "super premium frequent flier PM." In a social media post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The Super Premium Frequent Flier PM will be in Trinidad & Tobago today." The Congress leader further highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Caribbean nation while referring to the deep-rooted connections between India and Trinidad and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing the poll body of conspiring to deprive 20 per cent people of their voting rights, and asked it not to act at the behest of ruling party. Addressing a press conference here, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said the EC should act within its limits set by the Constitution and be a "slave" to democrac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing the poll body of conspiring to deprive 20 per cent people of their voting rights, and asked it not to act at the behest of ruling party. Addressing a press conference here, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said the EC should act within its limits set by the Constitution and be a "slave" to democrac ...Read More >
Kolkata gangrape case: The main accused in the Kasba gangrape case Monojit Mishra wanted capital punishment for the culprits of the RG Kar rape case that shook the nation last year, a new report has said as new chilling details emerge regarding the crime. One of the women, quoted by Anandabazar Patrika, has accused expelled TMCP leader Mishra of sexually harassing her during a college picnic in 2023. "Alcohol arrangement was made under the supervision of Monojit. I went to a room to get my pho ...Read More >
Patna: A fresh political confrontation erupted on Monday over RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's controversial remark that he would throw the new waqf law "into the dustbin" if elected to power in Bihar.The BJP strongly criticised the statement, accusing the RJD-Congress-Left alliance of attempting to stir Muslim sentiments. In response, Tejashwi and his allies vowed to intensify their opposition to what they described as the BJP's "communal agenda".BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Tej ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30: BJP leader and Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey has shared a document released by the US intelligence agency CIA in 2011 and alleged that more than 150 Congress MPs were "funded" by the Soviet Union, who acted as "agents" of Russia. He said that this was happening under the leadership of late Congress leader H.K.L. Bhagat. Dubey shared some documents, which he claimed were released by the CIA in 2011, on his X handle on Monday. He titled his post as "Congress, Corruption, an ...Read More >
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