Srinagar- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, on Wednesday said that the recent seizures of rotten meat in the Valley are unlikely to be the result of a single day's lapse and are more plausibly linked to a prevailing demand-supply gap. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the full-dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, Bidhuri said the Chief Minister has already convened a meeting on the issue and directed concerned departments to take st...Read More
PATNA: Verbal exchanges between Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav have heated the ongoing political row over double EPIC cards in the state. On Wednesday, Sinha displayed his matriculation and higher education degrees to prove he was 57 and counter Yadav's allegations about age discrepancies. Yadav had earlier alleged that Sinha was registered as a voter in both Lakhisarai and Patna districts and claimed inconsistencies in ...Read More
A Delhi court on Wednesday (August 14, 2025) acquitted MP and former chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, accused of allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries. Additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal also acquitted Bhupender Singh, then public relations officer of DCW. The prosecution alleged Mr. Singh disclosed the minor rape victim's name to electronic media at Ms. Maliwal's behest. According to the FIR, the ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met a group of seven people from Bihar, who were declared as "dead voters," by the Election Commission in the recently published draft voter rolls in the state. The group had travelled from Bihar to Delhi as the Supreme Court was hearing the petitions against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar. Sharing a video on X, in which he is seen interacting with the group, Gandhi said, "There have been many interestin...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Light rainfall was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) elevated the 'yellow' alert to a 'red' warning for the day. Visuals from early morning showed steady rain drenching areas of the National Capital, Noida, and Gurugram. These fresh spells come just days after heavy downpours across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other parts of the National Capital Region earlier this week, which had led to several ...Read More
CHENNAI: The plan to house stray dogs permanently in shelters seems impractical even with the number of dogs estimated in 2019 livestock survey. As per the survey, Tamil Nadu has 4.41 lakh stray dogs. If the state decides to build a shelter to house 200 dogs each, they would need 2,200 shelters. As per the Animal Welfare Board of India guidelines on animal birth control, the recommended size for kennels is 12 sq ft per dog. To accommodate kennels alone for the 4.41 lakh strays, the state would ...Read More
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Signalling another showdown with Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the state government has instructed colleges not to implement the Raj Bhavan's directive to observe 'Partition Horror Day' on August 14. Higher Education Minister R Bindu told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday that the state government was against observance of 'Partition Horror Day' on campuses across the state on the eve of Independence Day as it would lead to "communal polarisation". Bindu said the go...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Telangana government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was in the process of coming up with a detailed and holistic development plan with respect to the Kancha Gachibowli forest area, where large-scale felling of trees had taken place in April this year. After hearing these submissions, the apex court in its order granted six weeks to the Telangana government to come out with a "good proposal" for holistic restoration of the Kancha Gachibowli forest site, saying the...Read More
Mumbai: Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, her businessman husband Raj Kundra and another unidentified person have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating a city-based businessman of Rs 60.48 crore in a loan-cum-investment arrangement linked to their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. The FIR, initially lodged at Juhu police station under various IPC sections for cheating and forgery, was reportedly transferred to the EOW as the sum involved ...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will constitute a search committee to shortlist candidates for the posts of Vice-Chancellor at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (AKTU) and Digital University, in a bid to break the deadlock between the Kerala Governor and the State government over appointments. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan suggested that both sides propose four names each, from which the Court will finalise the panel. One member will be nominated by t...Read More
Telangana government has ordered half-day schools in the GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) area for today and tomorrow, that is, August 13 and 14. The Indian Meteorological Department has announced that Telangana will experience very heavy rains for two days, Wednesday and Thursday. The government and officials are on alert and have declared holidays for schools in Warangal, Hanmakonda, Mahabubabad, Janagama, Yadadri, and Bhuvanagiri districts on these days. In these districts, th...Read More
Independence Day 2025: As India is gearing up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver her address to the nation on Thursday evening. This will be President Murmu's fourth address on Independence Day eve, and will be streamed live across the nation. The address will be broadcast live in Hindi, followed by the English version. For those who prefer to listen in regional languages, the address will be broadcast in various regional la...Read More
A Pakistani intruder was killed after being shot at by the Border Security Force while attempting to sneak into this side from across the International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo The Border Security Force said they are lodging a protest with their Pakistani counterparts over the incident. The officials said BSF troops noticed some intruder...Read More
"We are a nuclear power. If we go down, we'll take half the world with us," says Pakistan Army Chief. Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has been on a tour of the United States over several days, which included attendance at a farewell function for the chief of the US Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla. The trip is said to be Gen. Munir's second visit in less than two months. While in Tampa (where CENTCOM's HQ base is located), Gen. Munir also spoke at a private event for the Pakist...Read More
DMK party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * DMK accuses Election Commission of aiding BJP in mass voter deletions in Bihar under SIR process * DMK condemns removal of 65 lakh voters despite Supreme Court's warnings against mass deletions * DMK MPs met Chief Election Commissioner seeking reforms in voter roll verification and election transparency Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Tamil ...Read More
The yatra began on July 3 and was suspended from August 3 due to heavy rainfall in Kashmir. More tha 4.14 lakh devotees took part in the yatra. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated all security forces, Amarnathji Shrine Board, Jammu-Kashmir administration and voluntary organisations for their contribution in making the annual Amarnath Yatra safe and smooth. The yatra began on July 3 and was scheduled to conclude on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. However, authorities decided...Read More
This decision was taken at a special meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at the Raj Niwas. The meeting was attended by Gupta, office bearers of the Delhi Ramleela Federation, and senior officials from relevant departments. This year, the Ramlila in the capital will be held from September 22 to October 2. According to the chief minister, around 600 Ramleela performances take place in Delhi, of which 100 are conducted on a grand scale. Gupta said that a single window system is now ...Read More
The Central government introduced regulatory relaxations to enable the issuance of visas within a day, given proper submission of all documents, stated a release. Furthermore, two new portals--District Police Module (DPM) and Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP) were launched to strengthen the monitoring of illegal immigrants and foreigners overstaying their visas. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Kumar Sanjay, in a review meeting held on Wednesday with senior officials of the F...Read More
Ramesh Chennithala, Maharashtra Congress in-charge, stated that a decision regarding the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) contesting local body polls together is pending. While the Congress will discuss the possibility of an alliance, Chennithala mentioned the party has no objections to Uddhav and Raj Thackeray joining forces. Aaditya Thackeray emphasized the need for parties to unite to protect democracy. Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala has said there has been no decision yet on wheth...Read More
The Delhi High Court has demanded a response from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation following allegations that sanitary pad vending machines in metro stations are faulty. A lawyer, Nikhil Goyal, petitioned for immediate installation of fully operational machines, emphasizing the impact on women commuters' health and rights. The Delhi High Court has called upon the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for a response concerning a plea that highlights the malfunctioning of sanitary pad vending machi...Read More
Fadnavis instructed the administration to take measures to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience during the festival, beginning August 27. "He also expressed the expectation that tableaux based on Operation Sindoor be dedicated to the soldiers," an official statement said. The chief minister instructed the grant of continuous five-year permissions to idol makers, similar to public Ganesh mandals. He said idol makers should renew these permits every year. They should also take advantage o...Read More
Rahul Gandhi has voiced his apprehension regarding the Supreme Court's order. The order directs authorities to relocate stray dogs in Delhi to shelters. Gandhi stated that removing stray dogs is a step backward. He advocated for sterilization, vaccination, and community care. Gandhi believes these methods can ensure safety without cruelty. New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has expressed his concern over the Supreme Court order that directed the authorities in the Nationa...Read More
Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 for women's cricket. With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming event for women's cricket and its potential to further promote the sport. During a panel discussion in Mumbai on Monday, former captain Mithali Raj and ex-India allrounder Yuvraj Singh joined India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, batt...Read More
The outlook for air cargo over the coming months is uncertain, with a dynamic trade environment making it difficult to predict market developments. In a market update, freight forwarder DSV identified two key challenges for the air cargo market: The ending of the US de minimis exemption for China and increased ocean freight capacity via the Suez Canal. DSV explained that as a result of the ending of the de minimis exemption, e-commerce supply chains between China/Hong Kong and the US are shift...Read More
A record of 1,261 Ph.D. degrees will be given at the 84th convocation ceremony of Osmania University to be held on August 19. The ceremony is noteworthy as the university will present Governor's Gold Medal for best Ph.D thesis in English by a Scheduled Tribe student, an initiative of the university Chancellor and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, to promote tribal scholarship. The university also instituted the Professor Samudrala Satyanarayana Murthy Memorial Gold Medal in MBA Finance. Addressing t...Read More
The injured woman was rushed to a hospital, where she was declared dead. (Representational) Mumbai: A 75-year-old woman was crushed to death after she got trapped between the rear wheel of an electric BEST bus and a parked car in the upscale Malabar Hill area of south Mumbai on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred opposite the state-owned Sahyadri Guest House around 9.10 am when the bus from Mumbai Central depot was heading towards the Kamla Nehru Park, an official said. He said the v...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Moscow for talks with Sergey Lavrov, addressing trade, energy, and cooperation. Discussions will likely cover India's energy procurement from Russia, amid US tariff concerns, and preparations for President Putin's visit. The Ukraine conflict and the need for dialogue will also be on the agenda. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Moscow next week to hold crucial talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, amid some s...Read More
The schools shall function only in the morning shift in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area, School Education Director said in an official communication late Tuesday. The official announced holidays for all the government and private schools in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts. Meanwhile, state Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed all irrigation department officials to be stationed at the place of their duty and be fully vig...Read More
The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all SPs to review all pending grievances and fresh grievances of women and girls. Amid a slew of cases in Odisha involving young women setting themselves on fire, the state government has asked police to review women's grievances and take proactive measures. On July 12, a 20-year-old student of a leading government college in Balasore district self-immolated over alleged inaction by authorities over her co...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Describing the state's law and order situation to be 'under control', chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reaffirmed his govt's priority for women's safety. Reviewing the crime control measures amid concerns raised by opposition parties about alleged lawlessness, Majhi highlighted a decline in major crimes."The chief minister underscored the govt's zero-tolerance stance on women's safety, directing police officers to remain in action mode in enforcing this policy. He direct...Read More