Bhubaneswar: A 65-year-old man, believed to be mentally unstable, was detained for questioning by Puri police on Wednesday after he allegedly scribbled a message on the wall of a Puri shrine, hinting at a terror plot aimed at Jagannath Temple. He was later released with a stern warning.The man was identified as Raghunath Sahoo. He is reportedly suffering from mental health issues and was recently released from a de-addiction centre. Last year, he had been arrested for assaulting a police officer...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: The 79 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) today organised a Tiranga Rally in Srinagar as part of the run-up to Independence Day celebrations.A statement issued here said that the rally commenced at 7:30 am from Amar Singh Club, Sonwar, and passed through RK Crossing, Aziz Bridge, Diamond Crossing, and Gupkar Road. A total of 75 officers and personnel of the unit, under the command of Sanjay Kumar, Commandant, 79 Bn, took part. They were joined by personnel fro...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is said to have been in no hurry to take up afresh the process of nominating the two MLCs Prof. Kodandaram and Amer Ali Khan under Governor's quota. The Chief Minister, according to sources close to him, would wait till the Supreme Court, which on Wednesday quashed the earlier nomination of two MLCs, gives its final verdict on September 17. "There will not be any adventurism in between that puts us in conflict with the judiciary," sources pointed out. ...Read More
New Delhi, August 13: The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'. The US State Department stated, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," according to NDTV. The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors known as Technical Support Teams (TSTs). These teams are deployed in Pakistan around the clock...Read More
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Wednesday conferred 'Suraj Samman' on 24 organ donors posthumously on the occasion of Organ Donation Day. A cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each was received by family members of the awardees.Health minister Mukesh Mahaling presented the awards after paying homage to the organ donors and their immediate family members. "Enlivening others in the aftermath of one's death through organ donation is a higher order of noble acts," he added.Mahaling said that because of the noble ac...Read More
CHENNAI: Armed with the order of the Madras High Court stating that the protesting cleanliness workers cannot block the pavement outside Ripon Building, the Greater Chennai City police arrested and forcibly removed the protesters from outside the Greater Chennai Corporation headquarters around midnight on Wednesday. By evening, the roads around Ripon Building were cordoned off and a large number of police personnel were deployed. Reports said more than 50 buses were deployed to ferry the worker...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13: The All India Football Federation has confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team. With previous head coach Manolo Marquez having taken a dual role with the national team and FC Goa, many questioned whether Jamil will take a similar role with his commitment to Jamshedpur FC. Jamil will exclusively take charge of the national team on a full-time basis and will...Read More
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Wednesday approved applications from 22 major enterprises involving investments of ₹1,478.71 crore, expected to generate over 4,000 new jobs. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by industries minister Balvantsinh Rajput to grant final eligibility certificates under the Incentive to Industries scheme.Speaking on the occasion, Rajput said, "Since the launch of the scheme, the state has attracted investments worth approximately Rs 1,48,336.35 crore, creating o...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar, a prime accused in the murder case of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, asking him to surrender within a week. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra allowed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by Dhankar's father, challenging a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Sushil Kumar. Sushil Kumar, along with others, is accused of allegedly assaulting form...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Residents are facing mounting transport woes after KSRTC redeployed more than half of its city circular electric buses to inter-district routes. While intended to expand sustainable travel options, the move has left urban commuters grappling with unreliable services and increased costs, directly impacting their daily lives and livelihoods.In 2023, under the Smart City initiative, KSRTC launched 113 electric buses for its city circular network in partnership with the corporati...Read More
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former chairman Kapil Wadhawan, his brother Dheeraj Wadhawan and four others from accessing the securities market for five years, and imposed a cumulative penalty of ₹120 crore on them for diverting company funds to entities linked to its promoters. The regulator has also prohibited Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan from serving as directors or key managerial personnel in any listed comp...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd -- one of India's leading cement manufacturers -- today announced the launch of its flagship JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a major milestone in the company's northern expansion. The move follows JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its vision to boost infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, known for its superior strength and durability, will now be manufa...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. The Chief Minister view has been cent...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to prepare comprehensive plans for implementing Bhudhaar numbers across Telangana.The Bhudhaar number -- formally called the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) -- is a 14-digit code assigned to each land parcel. Similar to Aadhaar for individuals, it serves as a permanent digital identity for land, linking directly to land records. The Congress govt views this as a key step toward digitising and streamlining ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsa...Read More
Hyderabad: In 2024, e-visas accounted for 65.15% of all visas issued in India, with streamlined policies cutting the average processing time from several weeks to just one day. At a meeting held on Wednesday at North Block, New Delhi, chaired by Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, senior officials from the ministry's foreign division focused on further simplifying visa procedures and modernising immigration checkposts across the country. Officials reported that visa rules have b...Read More
NOIDA, 13 Aug: Oil India Limited, the Maharatna CPSE of govt. of India, sustained its consolidated PAT at Rs. 2046.51 Cr. in Q1FY26 vis-à-vis Rs. 2016.30 Cr. in Q1FY25. It was informed during the company's 570th meeting of the board of directors held here on Tuesday wherein it declared its financial results for Q1FY26. OIL achieved a standalone PAT of Rs. 813.48 Cr. in Q1FY26 vis-à-vis Rs.1466.84 Cr. achieved in Q1FY25 due to sharp drop in crude price realisation from USD 84.89/bbl in Q1FY25 to...Read More
Hyderabad: GHMC commissioner RV Karnan on Tuesday directed officials to expedite the construction of the 2.58-km four-lane bi-directional flyover from Nalgonda X Road to Owaisi Junction. He asked them to resolve land acquisition hurdles to meet the targeted completion date of March 2026.Once completed, the project, being executed at a cost of Rs 620 crore, is expected to ease traffic congestion along one of the city's busiest stretches, spanning from the govt printing press in Chanchalguda to Ya...Read More
Mumbai: Recent declines in India's forex stockpile signal significant home-and-away central bank interventions in the past fortnight, estimated by some to be worth about $5-$6 billion in the offshore rupee market, to curb excessive depreciation of the local currency, bank treasury officials told ET. Market participants point to at least two instances of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) likely presence in the offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market, particularly around 9 am, just before ...Read More
ITANAGAR, 13 Aug: Governor K.T Parnaik on Wednesday distributed national flags to officials of the Raj Bhawan as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, which aims to inspire every household to hoist the tricolour with pride and honour. While presenting the flags, the Governor urged everyone to nurture the spirit of nationalism and unity. He encouraged the staff to proudly display the national flag at their homes, describing the initiative as "a festival of our Tiranga, a celebratio...Read More
New Delhi, August 13: Facing widespread outrage, private lender ICICI Bank on Wednesday partially reversed its minimum average balance (MAB) requirements from Rs 50,000 to Rs 15,000 for new customers in Metro and urban areas. The revision came after a pushback from customers and days after the second-largest bank in the country raised the MAB requirement from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for new customers in urban cities. The minimum balance that new ICICI Bank customers in semi-urban areas must main...Read More
Balrampur, Aug 13 (UNI) Authorities in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman who is deaf-mute and has mental disabilities. The incident reportedly occurred while the woman was returning from her maternal uncle's home. The horror was captured on a CCTV footage that helped identify two suspects, police said during the day. The two accused, Ankur Verma and Harshit Pandey, were arrested following a pol...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 13 (UNI) BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) today described the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the appointments of two MLCs under the Governor's quota a slap on the face of the ruling Congress party and also the BJP. In a significant political development, the Apex court has struck down the nominations of Kodandaram Reddy and Ameer Ali Khan to the Telangana Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. The apex court's decision came while hearing a petition filed...Read More
Nagpur: Former MLA and Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu will challenge his conviction in Bombay high court after a Mumbai special court found him guilty of assaulting an IAS officer at the secretariat in 2019.On Tuesday, the court sentenced Kadu to three months in prison after finding him guilty under Sections 353 (use of criminal force to deter public servant), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 504 (intentional insult) of the Indian Penal Code. His sentence was suspended, and bail was ...Read More
Patna (Bihar), Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian pacer Akash Deep on Wednesday met Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari at the BCA office here. The BCA president lauded Akash Deep for his performance during the England tour. During the interaction, the BCA President and the Indian pacer discussed his cricketing journey, his hard work, and his recent performances in the England tour. The BCA president praised Akash Deep's dedication, perseverance, and consistent improvement, stat...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. Also Read | Nafisa Ali Calls Supreme ...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stars: **** (4 stars), Director - Arun Gopalan Cast - John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, Manushi Chhillar, Hadi Khajanpour Duration - 118 Minutes 'Tehran' fires on all fronts, a gritty, grounded thriller where politics, pain, and patriotism collide. 'Tehran' is a gripping geo-political thriller rooted in the real events of the 2012 attack on Israeli diplomats in India -- and it doesn't shy away from showing the messy, murky world of global politics. From the very begi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) The Centre on Wednesday asked industries to follow ethical practices in labelling and advertisements of food products to ensure public health and protect consumer interest. The concern was raised at a National Stakeholder Consultation on the subject, 'Comprehensive Analysis of Regulatory Framework on Food Labelling, Advertisement and Claims,' the Health Ministry said in a statement. The consultation was organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSA...Read More
Mumbai: Bombay high court on Wednesday appointed an expert committee to consider the impact that pigeon feeding and their droppings have on public health. The second point of reference for the panel is that if it is "found that the feeding of pigeons adversely affects public health, whether the activity can be permitted in a regulated manner without compromising public health or places to be designated and the nature of the regulations?""It is eminently in the larger public interest that such an...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India's 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Ma...Read More