Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A spine-chilling incident came to light in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur where two young men allegedly killed their father and disposed of his body in a canal on Sunday evening. According to reports, the incident unfolded in Agariya village under Majhgawan police station limits. The accused identified as Santosh and Ajay Chakraborty allegedly abused their father physically. Body has been recovered after 36 hours later Repotedly, The duo beat him to death and further tie...Read More
Commuters have been advised to avoid these stretches during the procession timings to prevent delays and congestion. Traffic movement in Delhi's Paharganj area will be affected on Thursday afternoon due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions, the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory on Wednesday. The advisory highlighted that the Paharganj samuhik shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession will occur on August 14, with restrictions and diversions commencing from 1.30 pm. The ...Read More
Ferozepur/Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) seized two pistols and heroin in two separate incidents near the international border in Ferozepur on Wednesday. According to information, residents of Bhakra village noticed a drone movement along the international border on Tuesday night. They informed the BSF, and during the search of the designated area on Wednesday morning, its security personnel recovered one big packet containing two pistols and three small packets of heroin (weighing 1....Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated on Wednesday IBM's new office in Mumbai. Far more than just a corporate milestone, the CM declared the opening as a pivotal step toward shaping the future of both Maharashtra and India. 'This is not a mere experience centre of IBM,' Fadnavis said in his address. 'But this is a place where the future of India and the future of Maharashtra will be shaped.' Highlighting the transformative poten...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): Congress and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) have announced that they will boycott the Independence Day Tea Reception hosted by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who has been 'acting against the people'. Congress MLAs will boycott the Independence Day tea reception on August 15 hosted by the Governor, state Congress President K Selvaperunthagai said in a statement. 'As a mark of protest against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who has been acting against t...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): Grand Master (GM) Karthikeyan Murali lit up Round 7 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 on Monday with a stunning win over GM Vidit Gujrathi, prevailing with the black pieces after a gritty battle. Meanwhile, German GM Vincent Keymer strengthened his grip on the title race with a clinical win over American GM Awonder Liang, leaving the former 1.5 points ahead of his closest competitors, Liang included, as per a press release from Chennai Grand Master...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Uttarakhand state government said that in the interest of the citizens of the state, the time limit for exemption of marriage registration fee of Rs 250 under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Rules has been extended till January 26, 2026, this decision has been taken by the government in public interest to further encourage the participation of citizens for marriage registration. In this regard, it has been clarified in the notification issued by...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): In a thrilling finale to the Pro Govinda League Season 3, the Alibaug Knights, represented by the legendary Bal Utsahi Govinda Pathak, Jogeshwari, emerged as the second runner-up, securing a prize of Rs 25 lakh. The high-energy tournament, inspired by the traditional dahi handi celebration, brought together the best Govinda pathaks from across the country at the Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, as per a press release from Pro Govinda League. Co-owned by chemicals en...Read More
JAMMU: In a landmark stride towards bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), JK Public School Kunjwani, in collaboration with FICCI FLO JKL, hosted an inspiring seminar for girl students of Classes IX and X. The initiative aimed to ignite curiosity, dismantle gender stereotypes, and motivate young women to take up Mathematics and Science for higher studies, preparing them to lead in a technology-driven world. The event brought together eminent speake...Read More
SRINAGAR: Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Sonali Mishra, on Wednesday called on Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to review and deliberate upon critical aspects of railway security in Jammu & Kashmir, including safeguarding the assets and ensuring passenger safety. The Chief Secretary and the DG RPF held an in-depth discussion on the prevailing security scenario, recent upgrades in the security apparatus and measures undertaken in light of Kashmir's railway integration with the nat...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Noting that India has done the right thing by not caving in to the Trump administration pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said the US called India a Tariff King but now the Tariff King in the world is the United States. In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swarup, who is a former High Commissioner to Canada, said steps being taken by the US President Donald Trump will event...Read More
KATHUA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the DISHA meeting with the district administration and various departments to address critical issues affecting Kathua, including illegal mining, infrastructure projects, and rising drug addiction. Dr. Singh issued firm instructions to combat illegal mining in the region, highlighting its threat to vital national infrastructure, such as the Keerian Gadiyal bridge and the expressway corridor. These projects, which are of immense national importa...Read More
Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has assured Khalid Jamil that he will have an uninterrupted two-year stint with the national team, a key factor that convinced the Jamshedpur FC coach to quit the club and take up the national team job on a full-time basis.Jamil, the first Indian to coach the men's national team since Savio Medeira in 2012 and the first full-time domestic coach since Sukhwinder Singh in almost two decades, has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend f...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Noting that India has done the "right thing" by not caving in to the Trump administration's pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country's agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said "the US called India a 'Tariff King' but now the 'Tariff King' in the world is the United States".In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swarup, who is a former High Commissioner to Canada, said steps being taken by the US President Donald Trump ...Read More
New Delhi, August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States' current relationship with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven largely by financial interests, while stressing that US-India ties remain strategic in nature. In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada and renowned author, said, 'We have to look at the US' relationship with Pakistan in a different lens from the US' relationship with India. I believe the current r...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said on Wednesday that Pakistan is rattled by India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has tried to stoke fear of nuclear war because Islamabad always wants external mediation. In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swaroop, a former High Commissioner to Canada, said US has imposed tariffs on India but it is the 'Tariff King' of the world and said steps being taken by the US President Donald Trump will ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: A soldier was killed in the Uri sector of Baramulla district along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, while a massive operation is underway in the area. This is the second such incident in Uri this week. The 15 Corps identified the soldier killed on Wednesday as Havaldar Ankit Kumar. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: J&K has been in a crisis due to an escalating stray dog population, the density of which, as per government data, is 23 dogs per 1000 people. The alarming figure underlines a growing public health and safety concern. However, the government's inaction on creating infrastructure and policies for managing the dog population scientifically has continued. Even with dogs becoming the centre of discussion across the country after the recent Supreme Court decision, J&K has almost s...Read More
New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day, three men were arrested for allegedly selling banned Chinese manjha in different parts of the city. A total of 112 rolls of the banned manjha were seized. Acting on a tip-off, Delhi Police's crime branch conducted a raid at a stationery shop in west Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Tuesday and seized 27 rolls of Chinese manjha. The accused, shop owner Yogesh, is a resident of Rohtak in Haryana.On the same day, another raid was conducted in east Delhi's Trilokpuri. Har...Read More
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Wednesday urged DMK district secretaries to form booth-level committees (BLCs) to ensure that there are no largescale deletions of voters similar to Bihar."We have seen the atrocities that unfolded in the guise of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in Bihar. Our booth level committees should be strengthened. So expedite the constitution of BLCs," Stalin said at a district secretaries meeting. He said he would personally monitor the process of se...Read More
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet's nod for a semiconductor facility in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a political controversy, with Opposition-ruled states accusing the Centre of weaning away investments and directing them to NDA-ruled states. The Centre's nod to a semiconductor manufacturing facility by Advanced System in Package Technologies Private Limited with an expected investment of ₹1,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh under Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has run foul of Opposition-ruled states....Read More
Katra, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated the Langar organisations for their significant contribution during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at Spiritual Growth Centre Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath. "Today's felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothing can b...Read More
Bijbehara, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the National Conference (NC) led government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to end the long delay in appointing 235 candidates selected for the Youth Services and Sports Department. Speaking at the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) cricket event in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, LG Sinha said the recruitments were made "fairly and transparently" on merit after reforms in the J&K Sports Council rules, which were origi...Read More
India had submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad selected as the host city. "Last week, senior officials of the Commonwealth Games visited Gujarat. They visited different places mentioned in our proposal where various games can be played," Sanghvi said. "There is a detailed procedure for it (bidding for Commonwealth Games). We are also going step by step for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games," he said, adding that the bidding process wil...Read More
Budgam, Aug 13: Residents of Hazerpora village in Beerwah district have urged the government to construct a new school building as the condition of the existing school structure has been deteriorating.Imtiyaz Amad, a local resident of Hazerpora told Rising Kashmir that the Government Boys Primary School Hazerpora was established in 1972. Since then the condition of this school building has been worsening consistently."During rainfall and snowfall, water seeps into the building from the roof, cau...Read More
Varanasi: At least five persons, including two women and a girl, were killed while several other passengers suffered injuries when a UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) bus rammed into a truck after veering into the wrong lane near Gureini petrol pump under the Khetasarai police station area of Jaunpur district late Tuesday night.Jaunpur district magistrate (DM) Dinesh Chandra and SP Kaustubh said seven severely injured passengers were taken to the district hospital, where four were dec...Read More
Jaipur: Riding on the crackdowns on power theft, focus on recovery, and replacement of faulty meters, Jaipur discom mopped up revenues of Rs 2,754 crore against a billing amount of Rs 2,710 crore in July. Out of the 18 circles, 13 generated revenues of over 100%, achieving the milestone, the discom said.In July last year, only three circles of the discom were able to achieve 100% recovery.In fact, all three discoms - Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer - revenues of Rs 4,645 crore in July this year, whic...Read More
Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has made 365 prime time shows/screening of Bengali films mandatory in multiplexes and movie halls to promote the spirit of Bengali 'asmita'. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government stated that in "every cinema hall, and in all screens of every multiplex in the state, 365 prime time shows/ screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day on all 365 days of the yea...Read More
New Delhi: The court submission made about a threat to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's life allegedly from some BJP MPs stood withdrawn on Wednesday night. The lawyer, who made the submission on behalf of Gandhi, in a statement announced withdrawal of the submission and AICC released his statement to the press. Lawyer Milind D Pawar said in a statement: "The pursis (submission) dated 13.08. 2025 was filed by me in the court without instructions from the client. The contents of the pursis were dr...Read More
Tripura: BSF organises motorcycle rally under "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign ahead of Independence Day Tripura (Agartala) [India], August 13 (ANI): Ahead of India's 79th Independence Day, in a spirited display of patriotism and unity, the Border Security Force (BSF), Frontier Headquarters Tripura, organised a Motorcycle Rally under the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The rally was flagged off by Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, Frontier HQ BSF Tripura, on Tuesday, the BSF said in ...Read More