INDIA bloc floor leaders are convening to strategize amidst parliamentary disruptions caused by opposition protests. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has ignited a political controversy, with the INDIA bloc alleging potential voter deletion. The meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) Bloc floor leaders is set to be held at 10 am today in the Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) office in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for ...Read More
Kolkata: East Bengal FC take on in-form Namdhari FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday with a place in the Durand Cup quarterfinals at stake. Namdhari under Argentine coach Fernando Capobianco are currently topping Group A with back-to-back wins. East Bengal, on the other hand, have played only once, starting their campaign with a comfortable 5-0 rout of South United FC. Six group winners and two second-best teams will advance to the quarterfinals. However, given the tournament's format, head...Read More
Watch as flash floods sweep through villages, destroying several communities in the northern region of India. Words Sanjay Jha, ITV News Journalist At least four people have been killed and many feared missing after flash floods swept through a Himalayan village in northern India. Footage shows floodwaters surging down a mountain and crashing into homes, small hotels, and guesthouses in Dharali, a mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. The flooding was triggered by...Read More
Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Monday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls for the city's residents. According to the IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Hyderabad, with light thunderstorms and moderate rain in the forecast. The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has predicted moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in Hyderabad and nearby areas. Furthermore, the GHMC rainfall forecast indicates that the city is likely to experience an intense spell of...Read More
This will be PM Modi's first visit to Beijing since 2019 and the Galwan clashes in 2020. He most recently met Xi Jinping, in October 2024 at the BRICS summit in Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, being held on August 31 to September 1. This will be Modi's first visit to Beijing since 2019 and the Galwan clashes in 2020. He most recently met President Xi Jinping, in October 2024 at the sidelines of the BRICS summit in ...Read More
Shimla: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6:30 am today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall at most places in Himachal Pradesh, with a few spells of intense to very intense rainfall likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi over the next 3 to 4 hours. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places in Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfa...Read More
Rescue teams deployed Tuesday to India's Himalayan region after flash floods tore down a mountain valley, appearing to wipe away much of a town, where at least four people were killed. Videos broadcast on Indian media showed a surge of muddy water sweeping away multi-storey apartment blocks in the tourist region of Dharali in Uttarakhand state. Uttarakhand State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue teams had been deployed "on a war footing". Senior local official Prashant Arya said ...Read More
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump last Wednesday announced 25% tariffs on Indian imports from August 7 and threatened more penalties over New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil. Below is a timeline of how India, once seen as the frontrunner for a U.S. deal, ended up facing steep tariffs after Trump escalated tensions, and called it a "dead economy." February Modi visits Washington * Indian Prime Minister Narendra agrees to work toward a limited trade deal by fall 2025 with the Un...Read More
Reshma Kewalramani was appointed CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in April 2020 ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Reshma Kewalramani ranks 62 on Fortune's 2025 list of 100 Most Powerful People in Business * She is the first woman to lead a major US biotechnology firm, Vertex Pharmaceuticals * Vertex is valued at over $110 billion, known for cystic fibrosis and gene-editing therapies Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Indian-origin CEO Reshm...Read More
New Delhi: Over 17,500 complaints of fake, duplicate, and counterfeit products sold on e-commerce platforms have been recorded since 2022, with the highest -- 7,221 cases -- reported in the first half of 2025, the union consumer affairs ministry told Parliament on Wednesday. Responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha lawmaker Murari Lal Meena, union minister of state for consumer affairs B.L. Verma said calls to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) rose more than tenfold -- from 12,553 in Dec...Read More
Robert Fleming, the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey committee for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal-winning team at the Lake Placid Olympics, died on July 31. He was 97. Fleming was the chairman of the Olympic ice hockey committee for five Olympics, as well as serving as the vice president of USA Hockey from 1970-81. He was a director for USA Hockey for 33 years. He received the Lester Patrick Award twice -- once for his work with the 1980 team and once for individual outstanding se...Read More
In a moment of celebration, Sweta Rani Mahanta from Jindal Sports Hostel was honored by Odisha's Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, for clinching a bronze medal in the 48 kg category at the 12th Asian Junior Wushu Championship held in China. The accolade was awarded during the closing ceremony of the 64th Senior Men's Inter-District Football Championship Final, held at Keonjhar Stadium. The Chief Minister expressed his pride in Sweta's achievement, reflecting the aspirations of the tribal...Read More
Trump did not specify what the new tariff would be, but it comes just days after he unveiled a hefty 25% levy on India. In a statement, a spokesman for India's foreign ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said the US had encouraged India to import Russian gas at the start of the conflict, "for strengthening global energy markets stability". He said India "began importing from Russia because traditional supplies were diverted to Europe after the outbreak of the conflict". India also criticised the US - ...Read More
The Indian Army subtly criticized the U.S. by highlighting a 1971 report detailing Washington's extensive arms supply to Pakistan from 1954-1971. This resurfaced information, including fighter aircraft and missiles, coincided with renewed U.S. interest in Pakistan's oil sector and a recent visit by a Pakistani Field Marshal to the U.S., recalling past military alignment. The Indian Army on Tuesday hit back at the United States by resurfacing a 1971 newspaper clipping detailing how Washington ha...Read More
COIMBATORE: The 15th edition of Fairpro, a property fair organised by the Coimbatore chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association (CREDAI), will be held at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex from August 8 to 10. The property fair will showcase more than 100 projects by around 25 developers.Speaking to reporters, Credai Coimbatore president S R Arvindkumar said projects ranging from Rs 20 lakh to a maximum of Rs 7 crore would be showcased in the fair. Besides property developer...Read More
Royal Stag BoomBox releases its second Original track of the season, 'Sajna Mera', in collaboration with Universal Music Group, featuring Neeti Mohan, Panther, and Ravator. The track blends hip-hop and melody, encapsulating modern love. The platform continues to redefine India's musical landscape with bold and innovative collaborations. Following the successful launch of 'SIGH', Royal Stag BoomBox returns with its second Original track of the season, 'Sajna Mera'. Produced in collaboration with...Read More
Mumbai: Former corporator from Sion Koliwada, Ramdas Kamble, on Sunday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena at a programme at Anand Ashram in Thane. Shinde, also the deputy chief minister, was present during the occasion and appointed him on the executive committee of Sena's youth wing, the Yuva Sena. "Many former public representatives from Mumbai continue to join Shiv Sena. The wave of inductions is still ongoing," Shinde said while welcoming Kamble into the party. The exodus of leaders an...Read More
Vantara did not initiate or request the relocation of the elephant named Mahadevi from a monastery in Kolhapur to its facility in Jamnagar but served only as the 'court-appointed recipient facility', the NGO said in a statement. IMAGE: The female elephant Mahadevi, also called Madhuri, in Vantara. Photograph: Kind courtesy @vantara/Instagram Mahadevi, who was with a Jain monastery at Nandani in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district for over three decades, was relocated to the Radhe Krishna Temple El...Read More
New Delhi: The government will now have a new address as the first building - Kartavya Bhavan 3 - is all set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The PM will later address a public programme on the Kartavya Path. Over the next two-and-a-half years, all 10 buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) will be constructed, and the ministries housed in Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Nirman Bhavan and Udyog Bhavan will shift into the swanky hi-tech offices. Kartavya B...Read More
Investing.com - India stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Metals, Real Estate and Auto sectors led shares higher. At the close in NSE, the Nifty 50 rose 0.64%, while the BSE Sensex 30 index climbed 0.52%. The best performers of the session on the Nifty 50 were Hero MotoCorp Ltd (NSE:HROM), which rose 5.34% or 230.30 points to trade at 4,541.90 at the close. Meanwhile, Tata Steel Ltd (NSE:TISC) added 4.08% or 6.24 points to end at 159.25 and Adani Ports and Special Eco...Read More
Mahendra Prasad, the manager of a DRDO guest house in Jaisalmer, has been detained on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan. Police suspect he leaked sensitive information about strategic operations and activities in the region, where DRDO conducts missile and weapon tests at the Pokaran firing range. A joint interrogation is scheduled to further investigate the matter. Manager of a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) guest house was detained in Jaisalmer district on suspicion of...Read More
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of tariffs after Yum Brands (YUM.N), opens new tab and other companies cited trade duties in their results or outlooks. In addition, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. could impose a "small tariff" on pharmaceutical imports before increasing the rate subsequently. He also signaled an announcement on tariffs on semiconductors and chips in the "next week or so." Shares of KFC parent Yum Brands (...Read More
A PHDCCI study indicates that the US tariffs, expected to take effect on August 7, 2025, will have a limited impact on India's GDP. The study estimates a potential USD 8.1 billion impact on exports, affecting sectors like engineering goods, gems, and garments. PHDCCI recommends measures like market diversification and joint ventures to mitigate the effects. The 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods announced by US President Donald Trump will have "negligible" impact on the country's GDP as only U...Read More
Kendrapara: In another tragic case of 'self-immolation', a college student died after setting herself on fire at her home in Kendrapara district's Pattamundia area, on Wednesday. The deceased, a final-year Plus Three student, allegedly took the extreme step after months of harassment by her ex-boyfriend, who reportedly blackmailed her using obscene photos. According to the victim's father, the young woman had been in a relationship with the accused, which ended some time ago. However, the ex-b...Read More
The police in Karnataka's Belagavi district arrested a 22-year-old cleric on Wednesday on charge of raping a minor girl. Although the incident allegedly took place inside a mosque on October 5, 2023, it came to light after a right-wing activist posted online a video along with a phone conversation with the girl's parents. Bheemashankar S Guled, Superintendent of Police, Belagavi, identified the arrested accused as Tufel Ahamed Dadapeer Nagarachi, a cleric from Mahalingapura in Bagalkot district...Read More
New Delhi: Airbus has appointed Jurgen Westermeier as the President and Managing Director for India and South Asia. The appointment of 53-year-old Jurgen, currently the Executive Vice-President and Chief Procurement Officer at Airbus, will be effective from September 1, the aircraft maker said in a release on Wednesday. He will succeed Remi Maillard, who will become Executive Vice-President Engineering for Commercial Aircraft and Head of Technology at Airbus. India is a key market for Airbus,...Read More
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. IMAGE: The Election Commission's special intensive revision of voter list being carried out in Bihar. Photograph: ANI Photo A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh asked the counsel for the poll panel to furnish the details of deleted voters, the data which has been already shared with t...Read More
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) used rope rescue traverse crossing technique to rescue pilgrims. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Over 400 pilgrims rescued from Kinnaur Kailash trek after two bridges washed away * Rescue led by Indo-Tibetan Border Police and National Disaster Relief Force * Cloudbursts and heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in Kinnaur Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Over 400 pilgrims have been rescued f...Read More
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded Operation Sindoor as a pivotal, intelligence-driven mission that redefined India's counter-terrorism approach, showcasing the Armed Forces' capability to address evolving warfare challenges and readiness for fifth-generation conflicts, in Chennai on Monday (August 4, 2025). General Dwivedi inaugurated the research facility 'Agnishodh', a joint project of the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and the IIT Madras campus on the campus for self reliance in de...Read More
A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed that he witnessed the burial of the decomposed body of a teenage girl in Dharmasthala-Ujire 15 years ago. A second witness has emerged in the mass burials case in Karnataka's Dharmasthala. According to The News Minute, a man claimed to have witnessed the body of a girl being buried in violation of procedure 15 years ago. A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed tha...Read More