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
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 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 support...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. Directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, the series also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sonali Kulkarni, Sheeba Chadha, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait, Gaurav Pandey, and Karanvir Sharma. Excited about the new season, Professionally, it has ...Read More
Dehradun: A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga River is widely believed to have triggered the flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali, but experts feel the amount of rain the Uttarkashi district received on Tuesday was not enough for it to be termed a "cloudburst". "Data available with us does not reflect the occurrence of a cloudburst," Rohit Thapliyal, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), told PTI. He explained that Uttarkashi received only 27 mm of rain ...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. A b...Read More
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China for the first time in over seven years, a government source said on Wednesday, in a further sign of a diplomatic thaw with Beijing as tensions with the United States rise. Modi will go to China for a summit of the multilateral Shanghai Cooperation Organization that begins on Aug. 31, the government source, with direct knowledge of the matter, told Reuters. India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a reques...Read More
New Delhi: India's trade resilience remains strong despite the 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, with the country's broader export base and strong domestic fundamentals helping buffer the shock, industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said. A white paper released by the industry body estimates that while the tariff will affect around $8.1 billion worth of exports to the US, the overall impact on India's economy is expected to be limited, with a...Read More
New Delhi: When the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended on Monday, all of India was in a state of collective euphoria. When Mohammed Siraj took the final wicket and jumped into the Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration, many in the country would have jumped with him. And among those many would have been the usually grumpy India coach Gautam Gambhir too. It was a much needed result for the team and for Gambhir, especially after the series' against New Zealand (where Indi...Read More
CHANDIGARH: The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra in Himachal Pradesh has been suspended as a pilgrim died and nearly 700 stranded devotees were rescued and evacuated in a nine-hour operation after a cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a large part of the trekking path, including makeshift bridges at Tanglippi and Kangarang. The pilgrims currently on the route have been safely sheltered at Milling Khata and Gufa, and all necessary arrangements have been made for their safety. Most of the t...Read More
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹42.8 crore belonging to Chirag Tomar, an Indian national serving a five-year prison sentence in the US for a $20 million cryptocurrency scam, along with his family and associates in Delhi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) took the action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). On August 2, 2025, the ED had seized 18 properties and bank deposits. It began an investigation after news reports revealed Chirag Tomar's arres...Read More
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced his party's "unconditional support" to the BJP-led alliance, of which he is a key member, for the vice-presidential election scheduled for September 9. On a visit to Delhi, Shinde told reporters after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah that the 'Mahayuti', the alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will fight the local body elections in Maharashtra together. He also rejected suggestions that hi...Read More
Mumbai, August 6: A photo featuring Rashmika Mandanna in a politician's avatar has gone viral on social media, sparking a wave of speculation. Dressed in a crisp handloom-style saree and exuding a commanding presence, the actress has left everyone wondering if a new project is on the horizon. The striking look has fuelled buzz about her possibly taking on a strong, authoritative role in an upcoming film or series. A picture of Rashmika is making waves online, and it's a major shift from her usua...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced his party's "unconditional support" to the BJP-led alliance, of which he is a key member, for the vice-presidential election scheduled for September 9. On a visit to Delhi, Shinde told reporters after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah that the 'Mahayuti', the alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will fight the local body elections in Maharashtra together. He also rejected suggest...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Union minister and Telangana BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday accused the state government of pushing reservation for all Muslims in the name of enhanced quota for backward classes, as he slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his protest in Delhi to demand presidential nod to two related bills. Reddy led the protest by Congress at the Jantar Mantar here to demand Presidential assent for the Backward Classes (BC) reservation bills passed by the state legisla...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) A bill to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels and provide for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, after a brief discussion as the Opposition continued with its protests seeking discussion on poll roll revision in Bihar. As soon as the Bill was passed, the House proceedings were adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by the Opposition members. Union Minister Sarbnanda Sonowal ...Read More
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 6 (PTI) Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu won their respective league matches while Hockey Himachal drew with Hockey Association of Bihar as the Division B contests in HI Junior Women National Championship ended on Wednesday. Following the conclusion of Division B matches, Manipur Hockey from Pool A and Hockey Himachal from Pool B got promoted to next year's Division A. Manipur Hockey defeated Assam Hockey 3-1 with Kangjam Silvia Ch...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Two bills aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach were given approval on a single day on Wednesday in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued protests by the Opposition. While the Rajya Sabha passed a century-old colonial-era 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025', the Lok Sabha approved the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' amid the din. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said it was a hi...Read More
Dehradun, Aug 6 (PTI) A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river is widely believed to have triggered the flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali, but experts feel the amount of rain the Uttarkashi district received on Tuesday was not enough for it to be termed a "cloudburst". "Data available with us does not reflect the occurrence of a cloudburst," Rohit Thapliyal, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), told PTI. He explained that Uttarkashi received only 27...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) Algoquant Fintech on Wednesday said it has fixed August 18 as the record date for the stock split and bonus issue to enhance shareholder value and market liquidity. According to a public notice, the company has proposed to split each equity share of Rs 2 each will into 2 (two) equity shares of Rs 1 each, fully paid-up. "This step is aimed at increasing the liquidity of the Company's shares in the stock market and making them more affordable for retail and small investors," ...Read More
Hyderabad: Nearly a decade after her explosive exit from Bigg Boss 10, controversial contestant Priyanka Jagga is making headlines once again. The reality TV star, known for her fiery clashes and particularly her spat with host Salman Khan, has now claimed that she will be returning to the show in its upcoming 19th season. Taking to Facebook on Tuesday, Priyanka shared several throwback pictures from her time on Bigg Boss 10. Alongside the pictures, she included a note about her eventful time o...Read More
Meerut (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Two social media influencers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spreading rumours that thieves are using drones to scout homes before executing their plan, thereby causing panic among the public, police said. Due to drone sightings in western Uttar Pradesh rumours arose that thieves are using those to scout homes before executing a robbery attempt. However, police claimed that there is no evidence of drones being used by criminals. The accused, Laiba (22), from R...Read More
Belagavi, August 6: A 22-year-old Moulvi was arrested by the Karnataka Police in connection with the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl in the state's Belagavi district, police said on Wednesday. The police said that the incident, which took place in 2023, came to light after the CCTV footage went viral on social media. The police were able to identify the Moulvi and the girl's parents, leading to the accused's arrest. A case has been registered at the Muragod police station, and the accused ...Read More
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 6: Royal Stag BoomBox, the brand's flagship music IP in collaboration with Universal Music Group, returns with a fresh line-up under Royal Stag BoomBox Originals -- a unique format that fuses melody and hip-hop. Following a successful run with tracks like Pehle Jaisi Baat Nahi, Hoodie, Mohabbat, and Imtihaan, the platform now drops its second original of this season, Sajna Mera -- a powerful collaboration featuring Neeti Mohan, Panther, and Ravator. Also Read ...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: Police have received legal advice stating that a case cannot be registered against filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan over his controversial remarks made at the Film Conclave. According to the legal opinion, a full review of Adoor's speech suggests that the allegations raised in the complaint do not stand. Social activist Dinu Veli had lodged a complaint against Adoor at the Museum Police Station and with the SC/ST Commission, claiming that the filmmaker had made derogatory rema...Read More
New Delhi: Under the vision of National Green Hydrogen Mission, state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has conducted the first-ever auction for the procurement of Green Ammonia under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A) and has achieved a record low price discovery of Rs 55.75/kg. The pioneering auction covers the supply of 75,000 metric tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia to Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Odisha. It is the first in a planned series of 13 auctions over the coming month, und...Read More
Mumbai, August 6, 2025 -- Director Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara continues to light up the box office even in its third week. On its 20th day in theatres, the film brought in an estimated ₹1.13 crore in India net collections, taking its cumulative total to ₹305.73 crore. The Wednesday figures, though modest compared to its opening week, solidify Saiyaara as one of 2025's biggest commercial hits. Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film opened to great anticipation and st...Read More
Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack mastermind among three terrorists killed near Srinagar, claim officials A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) team reportedly arrived in Srinagar early on 29 July 2025 for the identification of the bodies of the three terrorists. The same day, the prime minister and the union home minister confirmed in Parliament, which had taken up a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, that the slain terrorists were involved in the Pahalgam attack o...Read More
Haridwar: Three young men travelling on a motorbike in Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri region narrowly escaped a debris fall while passing below a hillside on Tuesday. The miraculous moment was caught on a nearby CCTV camera amid heavy rainfall and a massive cloudburst in Uttarkashi, which triggered widespread devastation. The scary CCTV footage shows three men on a busy road approaching a hillside when, within seconds, a torrent of rocks and soil tumbled down, hitting their motorcycle. The debris hit ...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 6 (ANI): The Indian Army has launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand. The region is currently cut off from both north and south due to multiple road breaches and a collapsed bridge. According to the Indian Army, over 225 Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue, and reli...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China for the first time in over seven years, a government source said on Wednesday, in a further sign of a diplomatic thaw with Beijing as tensions with the United States rise. Modi will go to China for a summit of the multilateral Shanghai Cooperation Organisation that begins on Aug. 31, the government source, with direct knowledge of the matter, told Reuters. India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a ...Read More