Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to stop using the term 'harijan' in communications, officials said on Wednesday. The government suggested to the authorities concerned that words like 'Scheduled Caste' in English and 'anusuchita jati' in Odia or other national languages should be used to "denote persons belonging to Scheduled Castes as notified under Article 341 of the Constitution", according to a letter issued on Aug...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to prepare necessary plans for the allocation of Bhudhar numbers for lands across the state. At a review of the Revenue and Housing Departments at the Command Control Center on Wednesday evening, the Chief Minister enquired about the status of the applications received during the recently held revenue meetings. The CM instructed the officials to develop a mechanism for the speedy completion of the mutations and registering ...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
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday appealed to the District Revenue Ministerial Employees to call off their strike and return to their work immediately. The minister said the Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue department has directed all the Collectors to reject leave applications, treat absences as unauthorised and enforce "No Work, No Pay" rule. Pujari warned that if the employees do not return to duty, their roles could be abolished and the Revenue departm...Read More
New Delhi: A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday the suo motu case titled 'In Re: City hounded by strays, kids pay price', amid an ongoing debate surrounding the relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. Animal rights activists, celebrities, and several political figures have raised objections to the order, stressing that Delhi and other cities in the National Capital Region such as Noida and Gurugram do not possess adequate infrastructure to carry out a la...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday decided to set up 38 model mandis (agri marketing yards) in 30 districts of the State in two years with a cost of Rs 300 crore. A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a proposal in this regard along with six others. These model mandis have been designed to provide seamless and efficient platforms for farmers, traders and other stakeholders by integrating all essential marketing activities under one roof, with...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, "Today (August 13), based on BSF's intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was reco...Read More
Vijayawada: YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, alleging that he maintained a "hotline" with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi through Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Addressing a press conference in Vijayawada, Jagan questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on the YSRCP's 'vote chori' allegations after the 2024 elections. "When there was a 12 per cent variation between votes polled and votes counted last year, why...Read More
MUMBAI -- Indian exporters are scrambling for options to mitigate the fallout of the United States' threatened tariff salvo against the world's most populous country. Many warn of dire job losses after US President Donald Trump said he would double new import tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent if India continues to buy Russian oil. "At 50 percent tariff, no product from India can stand any competitive edge," said economist Garima Kapoor from Elara Securities. India, one of the world's larg...Read More
New Delhi: A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the suo motu case titled 'In Re: City hounded by strays, kids pay price,' amid an ongoing debate over the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. Animal activists, celebrities, and some political figures have voiced their objections to the order, highlighting that Delhi and other NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram lack the necessary infrastructure for carrying out the mass relocation within such a limited time. Additional...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, "Today (August 13), based on BSF's intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was recov...Read More
The buzz surrounding War 2 has reached a fever pitch, and at the heart of this frenzy is none other than Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., popularly known as NTR. One of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, NTR commands a fan following that stretches far beyond India's borders. His every big-screen appearance turns into a festival for movie lovers, and this time, the celebration is bigger than ever. With War 2 set to release on August 14, 2025, ticket pre-sales have already kicked off in s...Read More
The Supreme Court Wednesday delivered a significant blow to the Telangana government, nullifying the appointments of Prof M Kodandaram and Amir Ali Khan as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) under the Governor's quota. The top court's decision comes after a long-drawn legal battle challenging their nominations. The ruling, which also effectively removed the two men from their positions, stems from a petition filed by Dasoju Sravan and Satyanarayana. The petitioners argued that the appo...Read More
The Supreme Court has given the Telangana government six weeks. They must present a plan to restore the Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court insists on replanting uprooted trees. It emphasizes sustainable development. The court is balancing development with environmental protection. Earlier, the court questioned the felling of trees. It warned of potential action against officials. The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted six weeks to the Telangana government to come out with a "good proposal" for...Read More
Junior lightweight Abel Mejia has prepared for his upcoming bout by sparring Oscar Valdez and Joet Gonzalez, two opponents with conflicting styles. Mejia faces Aston Palicte in a six-round bout Friday at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. Mejia, 8-0 (5 KOs), was initially set to face a come-forward fighter, but now he is fighting a boxer who looks to counterpunch, Palicte is 28-8-1 (23 KOs). Mejia, a 22-year-old from Orange, California, credits the high-quality sparring with getting...Read More
INDIA bloc leaders are set to meet in Parliament to strategize amidst escalating tensions. The opposition has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged vote theft during past elections, leading to protests and detentions. Rahul Gandhi's accusations have ignited a political firestorm, with the BJP accusing the opposition of undermining the constitution. The leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet in Parliament at 10:15 am on Tuesday to discuss their strategy for the pro...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13 (UNI) Amid tight security, full-dress rehearsals for the 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today at all district headquarters across Kashmir, marking the final preparations for the August 15 events. Various contingents of J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, IRP, CAPFs, NCC Cadets & students from different schools participated in full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day parade. The ceremonies also incl...Read More
Dadar Kabutarkhana was covered by the BMC recently. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the formation of an expert committee to examine the pigeon-feeding controversy, while putting the brakes on the proposal of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to allow "controlled feeding" between 6 am and 8 am until public opinion is sought. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor was hearing petitions on the closure of a nearly a century-old Kabutarkhana in Dadar. Ma...Read More
The driver of the school bus abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene after the accident, they said. Sunny and Joginder, whose parents work in the Bari Brahmana industrial estate, were on their way to Samba when the accident occurred, the officials said, adding that a hunt is on to trace and arrest the bus driver who was reportedly driving rashly. In another incident, a woman and her toddler son were killed after the SUV they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in ...Read More
Vijayawada: The Group of Ministers (GoM), formed by the State government to provide recommendations on changing the names and boundaries of districts, mandals, and villages, will hold its first meeting this Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for 11 am at the Conference Hall on the first floor of the second block in the Secretariat, said revenue minister Anagani Satya Prasad on Monday. The minister said that the previous YSRCP government's reorganisation of districts was done without a clear, c...Read More
Narendra Modi may speak at the UNGA in September. The 80th session starts on September 9. Donald Trump will address the session on September 23. Modi is scheduled to speak on September 26. Trade talks between India and the US continue. Trump imposed tariffs on India. India says the tariffs are unjustified. The UNGA session will address global conflicts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, acc...Read More
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) conducted searches at six locations in Tamil Nadu including Tenkasi, Chennai, and Tiruchirapalli in connection with a case registered at CBI, BSFB (Bank Security & Fraud Branch), Bengaluru on the directions of the Madras High Court. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint from Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai, alleging that a Kancheepuram-based company, along with its associated entities and unknown public servants,...Read More
Hindupur MLA says 1,000-bed Centre of Excellence for cancer care to come up in two phases on 21 acres at Thullur, with first 500-bed facility set to be operational by 2028 at a cost of ₹750 crore Hindupur MLA and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna on Wednesday, August 13, launched the construction of the Amaravati campus of the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute at Thullur. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Balakrishna said the new facility would be built on 21 acres and ...Read More
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. In the 21st century, strategic advantage is increasingly defined not just by control over oil or gas, but by access to critical minerals. Among these, rare earth elements (REEs) hold unparalleled importance. REEs are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. They are used in permanent magnets, which are essential for electr...Read More
(Reuters) -Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it had taken pension fund Mercer Super to court, alleging it failed to disclose investigations into major member service failures, including wrong insurance refunds to deceased members. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said Mercer lacked adequate systems to comply with the reportable situations regime, which requires financial services licensees to promptly disclose ongoing investigations into significant breaches o...Read More
India's top five exporters are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, accounting for almost 75 percent of the total merchandise exports in FY25 The Central government wants states to provide support to exporters to cushion the blow from tariff-induced pain and has reached out to states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, a report by the Business Standard said on August 11. The report, citing government officials and exporters, said the President Donald Trump-im...Read More
Mumbai: An 11-year-old boy died after falling off the 6th tier of a Dahi Handi pyramid during a practice session in Dahisar (E) late on Sunday, reports Nitasha Natu. The incident occurred days before the Janmashtami festival on Aug 15, plunging the neighbourhood into gloom. An FIR was registered against the Dahi Handi mandal president for negligence. Under state govt guidelines, children below 14 years of age are not allowed to participate in pyramids.Mahesh Jadhav was the oldest son of migrant ...Read More
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r...Read More
Vijayawada: The construction of a new, state-of-the-art cancer care campus for Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH&RI) has officially begun in, a part of Andhra Pradesh's capital region. The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday by the hospital's chairman, Nandamuri Balakrishna, in a traditional puja ceremony. The project, which faced significant delays after its initial foundation stone was laid in 2019, is now moving forward following the new state governm...Read More
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of being the "mother of electoral fraud" and citing a series of alleged manipulations in elections dating back to the early years of independent India. In a social media post on X accompanied by an infographic, the BJP listed five instances between 1952 and 1987, claiming that Congress leaders, including former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, engaged in malpractices ...Read More