Mau (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Samajwadi Party's district student wing president Akhilesh Bharti has been booked for allegedly conducting an unauthorised 'PDA Pathshala', an informal learning initiative launched by Samajwadi workers in protest against the Uttar Pradesh government's school pairing policy, officials said on Wednesday. The education department initiated action acting on viral photos and videos circulating on social media, and the case was lodged late on Tuesday night at the City Kotwali on...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Air India has vigorous and multi-layered safety protocols with every aircraft undergoing thorough checks take-off, its chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday as he emphasised that the airline is strengthening internal processes to minimise operational challenges. On June 12, a London Gatwick-bound Air India's Boeing 737-8 aircraft crashed into a building soon after take-off, killing 260 people. Since then, the Tata Group-owned carrier has carried out various checks on it...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday launched the "Swachhata Portal" as part of a month-long cleanliness campaign "Delhi ko Kude Se Azaadi", which will run till August 31. On this portal, any institution, government office, or Resident Welfare Association (RWA) can upload before-and-after photographs of cleanliness activities carried out in their respective areas, an official statement said. He appealed to the people of Delhi to participate in this c...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) After a gap of over seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to China later this month to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. According to the plan, Prime Minister Modi will embark on a visit to Japan around August 29 and after concluding the trip, he will travel to the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for the SCO summit to be held on August 31-September 1. Modi...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
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said dogs were "great" friends of humans and should be treated nicely as it called upon authorities to ensure dog-human conflict should be minimised in the capital. Justice Mini Pushkarna therefore directed the authorities and other parties concerned to give recommendations regarding rehabilitation of stray dogs, stressing human dog-human conflict should be minimised. "Dogs is the most loved animal of the world and a great friend of huma...Read More
New Delhi, August 6: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday brushed aside claims of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, about the alleged irregularities and imperfections in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and advised them to lodge their complaints, if any, via proper channels. EC's pointed rebuttal comes on back of charges by the two tall leaders of respective parties, where they called the exclusion of 65 lakh names from draft...Read More
Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 545 development projects worth Rs 2,264 crore in Nath Nagri, Bareilly. Addressing a public gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister launched a sharp critique of the opposition's politics of appeasement. He said that certain anti-social elements had conspired to tarnish the image of the Kanwar Yatra, but their attempts failed in the face of public awareness and proactive admini...Read More
Chennai, August 6: Pointing out that they respected the sentiments of the Tamil people, the makers of director Gowtam Tinnanuri's explosive action entertainer, 'Kingdom', featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, on Wednesday expressed regret if the sentiments of the people were in some way hurt by their film. However, the makers also underlined the fact that the film was a completely fictional one and assured Tamil audiences that the film contained no scenes that would hurt their sentiment...Read More
CHENNAI: The Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament, featuring some well-established Indian and international names, has been postponed to Thursday after a fire broke out at the event's venue, the Hyatt Regency hotel. The third edition of the competition was scheduled to start on Wednesday. "Fire at Hotel Hyatt Regency last night, the venue of the Chennai GM. All the players are safe and shifted to another hotel nearby. Tournament postponed by a day," wrote Indian GM and tournament director Sr...Read More
Mysore/Mysuru: To address widespread confusion and concerns among merchants and the business community following the recent issuance of notices, the Commercial Tax Department had organised a workshop at its premises in city on Monday. Speaking at the workshop, P.D. Shobha, In-charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division) of Commercial Tax Department, reassured businessmen that there was no need to panic upon receiving notice from the Department. "Merchants and businessmen who receive not...Read More
New Delhi: Air India has announced the resumption of its full international operations starting October 1. The Tata-owned airline's decision comes after a temporary halt in international flights following the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. The airline's CEO, Campbell Wilson, revealed that a phased restoration of international operations has already begun, with select routes resuming services from August 1. The phased restoration plan ensures that Air India completes thorough verifi...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 6 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday accused the Congress government in Telangana of trying to provide reservations to Muslims in the guise of 42 per cent quota to backward classes. Congress had promised 42 per cent quota to BCs, but was now allocating 10 per cent of it to Muslims in the name of Muslim BCs, he said in a statement. Taking potshots at the dharna held by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders in Delhi seeking P...Read More
Uttarakashi (Uttarakhand), Aug 6 (PTI) As the sun set over the flood-ravaged Himalayan village of Dharali with 150 people rescued and one body recovered on Wednesday, fears mounted for those still trapped under the massive river of sludge that buried scores of houses, trees and cars. Bad weather was hampering rescue operations even as an NDRF team reached the site in the evening. Tonnes of rubble lay on the site with the ITBP, Army and SDRF personnel rummaging through it for those trapped unde...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) State-owned SECI has received a bid of Rs 55.75/kg in the first auction for procurement of green ammonia under the SIGHT programme of National Green Hydrogen Mission, an official statement said. The government's Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme consists of two financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen with an outlay of Rs 17,490 crore up to 2029-30. "In a landm...Read More
Mysore/Mysuru: The decades-old Registered Post service of the Postal Department is poised to enter the pages of history, with the Union Ministry of Communications -- the authority overseeing Telecommunications and Postal Services in India -- officially discontinuing the service effective Sept. 1. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that has been integral to secure postal communication for decades. The Ministry has announced that the Registered Post facility will now be merged wi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) In a stellar debut, shares of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) closed the first day of trade at a premium of 17 per cent against the issue price of Rs 800 on Wednesday. The stock started trading at Rs 880 apiece, a jump of 10 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. In the intraday session, it rallied by 18 per cent to hit a high of Rs 943.85. Later, NSDL shares ended at Rs 936, up 17 per cent. At the end of the trading session, the company's market valuation s...Read More
Gangtok, Aug 6 (PTI) Traffic movement on a key section of NH-10 -- from Coronation Bridge to Chitrey -- will remain suspended until 9 am on August 8, officials said on Wednesday. The road was already closed from August 3 to 6, and the shutdown has now been extended due to safety concerns, they added. A notification by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) said under Section 33 of the National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, the stretch is being tem...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Streaming platform Prime Video and Excel Entertainment have teamed up for their next supernatural horror series "Andhera". The eight-episode drama is written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Dar. Starring Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, and Surveen Chawla, the chilling investigative drama with supernatural elements will be set in Mumbai where a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on t...Read More
New Delhi: An Indian elephant taken on an epic journey to a tycoon's giant zoo is expected to return home after protests by the religious community she came from, officials said Wednesday, following a court battle over the animal's welfare at the temple. The story of the 36-year-old elephant called Madhuri reflects both the passion that some communities have for elephants in India -- and the mind-boggling scale of the self-declared "world's biggest wild animal rescue centre". The elephant spen...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to file its response by August 9 on a fresh application of an NGO seeking disclosure of data of 65 lakh voters who were not included in the Bihar draft electoral roll after Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for an NGO, mentioned the matter before the apex court, saying no specific information has been given on who is dead and who has permanently migrated out. Als...Read More
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham has defended District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa's statement about Tipu Sultan laying the foundation stone for Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, asserting that it is historically accurate. However, he expressed concern that the statement is being distorted to create unnecessary controversy. Speaking at a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Purushotham said, "Tipu Sultan was indeed the first to lay the foundation stone for KRS Dam. But due t...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Six people, including the kingpin, were arrested dismantling a pan-India counterfeit life-saving drug syndicate here that used social media platforms to connect with new suppliers and customers, officials said on Wednesday. The accused identified as Rajesh Mishra (52), Parmanand (50), two brothers - Md Alam (35) and Md Saleem (42), Md Zuvaier (29) and Prem Shankar Prajapati (25), were allegedly involved in the illegal manufacture, packaging, and distribution of fake life-...Read More
New Delhi, August 6: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged President Droupadi Murmu to give assent to Telangana's reservation bills, which aim to give 42 per cent reservation to backwards classes in education, employment and local government. While Telangana ministers and Congress leaders sat on a "dharna" in Delhi calling for the President's assent, Rahul Gandhi went on to reiterate the demand in a post on X, calling it a "collective fight" to ensure that Indians from marginalised com...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 6 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a joint rescue and relief operation in response to a cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Uttarkashi's Harsil, which has left the region isolated, the IAF said in a statement on Wednesday. According to the Indian Air Force, Mi-17 helicopters and ALH Mk-III aircraft stationed at Bareilly have been placed on high alert. Additionally, An-32 and C-295 transport aircraft from Agra have landed in Dehradun to suppo...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, on Wednesday informed a Delhi court that it was not safe for him to leave the capital. Special judge Sanjay Jindal was hearing his plea for release on the grounds that he had undergone the maximum period of sentence of seven years for the purported offences. "If I put one step out in Delhi, new charges will be placed on me. It is not safe. I do not want to come back to this court ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 6 (ANI): Actor Kajol is all set to reprise her role Noyonika in the second season of 'The Trial'. On Wednesday, the makers shared details about the second season, revealing it will be out on JioHotstar on September 19, 2025. Also Read | Rashmika Mandanna Steps Into a Politician's Avatar, Dons a Crisp Saree; Is a New Project in the Works?. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNAPO5xM80m/ Directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, the series also stars Ji...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 6 (ANI): Industry leaders and economists have expressed confidence in the growth potential of Tamil Nadu which achieved double digit economic growth, adding that the State could exceed 12 per cent in the coming year if it sustains this momentum the current economic momentum. Tamil Nadu has registered an impressive 11.19 per cent real economic growth rate for the financial year ending 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2010-11, when it achieved 13.12...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, paid last respects to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik in Delhi. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday also paid tributes to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik following his demise and said that the latter always raised his voice for farmers. Also Read | Karnataka Horror: Moulvi Rapes 5-Year-Old Girl in Belagavi District, Arrested After Video Goes Viral. "S...Read More
NEW DELHI -- As India moves toward a higher ethanol blend in petrol to cut emissions and reduce oil imports, consumer complaints about engine wear and decreased mileage are mounting. The country recently achieved its goal of a 20% ethanol mix, E20, in petrol, but concerns are rising among drivers. Social media figures, like car reviewer Amit Khare, have criticized the fuel for being 'dry and corrosive,' impacting engine performance. Consumers are demanding more transparency and options at fuel ...Read More