New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy continued the attack on the Election Commission over the alleged vote fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha election and the SIR in vote-bound Bihar, saying that instead of meeting with us, they arrested us. Making a sarcastic remark, Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy said that the Monsoon Session of the Parliament has ended because the opposition demanded discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bih...Read More
Majuli (Assam) [India], August 12 (ANI): World Elephant Day is observed annually on August 12 to promote the conservation and protection of elephants while addressing the growing issue of human-elephant conflict. The day aims to ensure that elephants can thrive without clashes with human populations. With an increasing human population, elephant habitats are shrinking, forcing these majestic animals to venture into human settlements in search of food. In Majuli, a herd of about 150 elephants ha...Read More
New Delhi: One of the biggest hits of 2025 so far, Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has swept the nation with two new heartthrobs and great music. So, fans have been eagerly waiting for the makers to announce the OTT streaming date and time. The movie opened in cinemas on July 18 and ever since the ticket counters are ringing in with massive crowd. What is Saiyaara's tentative OTT release date? Well, looks like, the wait is going to be a little longer. As there has been no official word on it but the movie...Read More
Jalandar (Punjab) [India], August 12 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence, Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network, operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria and Zeeshan Akhtar on the directions of Pak-based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda. This network was backed by Pakistan's (Inter-Services Intelligence) ISI-backed terror network Five operatives apprehended from the Tonk & Jaipur districts of Rajasthan succe...Read More
Majuli (Assam) [India], August 12 (ANI): World Elephant Day is observed annually on August 12 to promote the conservation and protection of elephants while addressing the growing issue of human-elephant conflict. The day aims to ensure that elephants can thrive without clashes with human populations. With an increasing human population, elephant habitats are shrinking, forcing these majestic animals to venture into human settlements in search of food. In Majuli, a herd of about 150 elephants ha...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Sterlite Electric Ltd on Tuesday said it has secured orders worth Rs 1,500 crore in the April-June quarter of this financial year, mainly driven by green energy projects and exports. This strong start to the fiscal year reflects sustained demand for the company's advanced conductors, power cables, and Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) products across both domestic and international markets, a company statement said. According to the statement, Sterlite Electric Ltd (formerly k...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 12 (PTI) Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet should resign and the Lok Sabha be dissolved if the Election Commission says there are discrepancies in the electoral rolls. Banerjee, who is the national general secretary of TMC and considered the number two in the Mamata Banerjee-led party, said that the "EC cannot selectively say" that the voter list is fine in some states such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pra...Read More
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Friday warned that he will gherao the Election Commission with one lakh people from state if the name of a single elector in West Bengal is removed unfairly from the final voter list. The Diamond Harbour MP asserted that the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will not happen in Bengal....Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 12 (PTI) Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror network with the arrest of five persons from Rajasthan. One of the arrested accused was injured in an exchange of fire with police while being taken for recovery, police said. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the terror module recently planned to attack a liquor store in SBS Nagar and was further tasked with carrying...Read More
Hyderabad: Taylor Swift doesn't just release an album. She builds a story, a treasure hunt, and a marketing masterclass all at once. Her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced in the early hours of Tuesday (India time), is no exception. The lead-up started with a mysterious countdown on her official website. Fans noticed the timer would hit zero on the 12th day of the month at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET - and speculation went into overdrive. By the time the clock ran out, Swift was sit...Read More
Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a spirited Tiranga Yatra was held across the country on Tuesday to ignite patriotism and unity ahead of Independence Day. Gujarat's Gandhinagar witnessed a vibrant display of national pride as hundreds of citizens gathered for the yatra, which commenced from Sector 6 and stretched over 2 to 3 kilometres. The rally saw enthusiastic participation from Minister Bhanuben Babaria, MLA Rita Patel, Mayor Meera Patel, Dis...Read More
New Delhi: Congress President and LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge with party MPs Sonia Gandhi, K Suresh and other INDIA bloc members during a protest over issues of alleged 'poll fraud', Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and MSP for onions, at the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary...Read More
NEW DELHI: Building materials and equipment company Astral Ltd's share price fell by nearly 8 per cent during the early trade on Tuesday after the firm reported a decline of over 30 per cent in its net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26). At around 11:43 a.m., the company's shares were trading at Rs 1, 282.70, down 7.16 per cent. The stock opened at Rs 1, 310.10, falling significantly against last session's closing of Rs 1, 381.60. The scrip further extended its...Read More
Hyderabad: The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), India's largest single-speciality hospital chain dedicated to Uro-Nephro care, has inaugurated its expanded flagship facility in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. With a capacity of 150 beds, four advanced operating rooms, 34 dialysis stations, and next-generation robotic technology for complex surgeries, the hospital now stands as the largest corporate facility in its speciality in the country. The expansion comes with a ₹150 crore capi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday admitted a notice for the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe charges against him. Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha, Birla said the process of removal of Justice Varma should begin as the charges against him were serious in nature. The speaker set up a three-member committee comprising Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice M...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 3 pm on Tuesday amid protests by the Opposition over the Election Commission's voter roll revision exercise in Bihar. When the Lok Sabha met again at 12 noon after a brief adjournment, Speaker Om Birla announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and the House was in order at that time. But soon after the announcement was made, the Opposition members began sloganeering over ...Read More
Dergaon (Assam), Aug 12 (PTI) A total of 700 recruits of the Goa Police completed their basic training at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam's Golaghat district on Tuesday, as chief ministers of both the states called for increased cooperation between the people. After Manipur, Goa is the second state to have sent its personnel for training at this premier academy here. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Goa counterpart Pramod Sawant attended the passing out para...Read More
Kendrapara (Odisha), Aug 12 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five people, including one of her close relatives, at a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Tuesday. All five accused have been detained and are being interrogated, an officer said. The 10th standard student lodged a complaint with the Rajnagar Police Station on Monday, alleging that a relative of the minor had visited her residence on Raksha Bandhan on August 9, and taken her to a deserted place wh...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over prisoners languishing in jail even after completing their sentence and directed all states and union territories to immediately release any such convict if he or she is not wanted in any other case. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan passed the direction while ordering the release of Sukhdev Yadav alias Pehalwan in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case. It noted that Yadav completed his sentence of 20 y...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and local authorities to capture stray dogs from all areas of the capital and keep them in shelter homes, citing the growing menace as a serious and urgent issue. The court also warned of strict action against anyone obstructing the drive. However, BJP MP and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has slammed the order, calling it impractical, costly, and environmentally dangerous. Logistical and Financial Concerns Maneka Gandhi poin...Read More
Patna: RJD leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav has expressed deep displeasure over Bihar not being granted special state status, calling it the state's misfortune. He accused the central government of ignoring this crucial issue linked to Bihar's development and also raised concerns over the ongoing voter revision program in the state. Allegations of Voter List Manipulation Tejashwi alleged that names of several eligible voters have been removed from the electoral roll, while many citiz...Read More
Mumbai: After the Supreme Court decides to remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi, people doubt if the reciprocation would be seen in other places, including Mumbai. In a recent report, the civic authorities have mandated relevant departments to address stray dog complaints at least thrice weekly. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported 10,778 complaints about stray dogs in relation to road safety and risk of rabbies. To enhance response times, authorities have directed regul...Read More
Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, a high alert has been sounded along India's western border with Pakistan to strengthen security and prevent any untoward incident. On Monday (Aug 12), the Border Security Force (BSF) launched 'Operation Alert', which will continue till August 17, with an aim to tighten border security, especially in sensitive areas like Jaisalmer, and prevent any suspicious activity from across the border. BSF personnel have been placed on full aler...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Building materials and equipment company Astral Ltd's share price fell by nearly 8 per cent during the early trade on Tuesday after the firm reported a decline of over 30 per cent in its net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26). At around 11:43 a.m., the company's shares were trading at Rs 1,282.70, down 7.16 per cent. The stock opened at Rs 1,310.10, falling significantly against last session's closing of Rs 1,381.60. The scrip...Read More
NEW DELHI: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties held a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, with many of them wearing white T-shirts that had the name of a "124-year-old voter" allegedly found on the state's voters' list emblazoned on it. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMC's Derek O'Brien, DMK's TR Baalu, NCP(SP)'s...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and raised questions over his commitment towards the Scheduled community after state Minister K.N. Rajanna was reportedly asked to resign from the cabinet. State Cooperation Minister Rajanna, who hails from the Scheduled Tribe community, was reportedly asked to resign after he said that if there was "voter fraud" in Karnataka, the state Congress should have pointed it out much earlier. Rajanna's remark is said to have...Read More
GUWAHATI: A sixth Bangladeshi, apprehended by villagers and handed over to the police in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district, died shortly after he was taken to a local health centre. The police said information was received from the locals of Kaitha Kona village on Monday about the apprehension of the intruder, Akram. After rescuing him, the police took him to the health centre for treatment as he suffered grievous injuries. "Akram was declared brought dead at the Khunjoy primary heal...Read More
Thrissur (Kerala) | Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to carry out a re-election in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, in the wake of reports of widespread voters' list manipulation. The BJP had gained a landslide victory in this constituency in the 2024 general election. Actor-turned- BJP leader Suresh Gopi, now serving as Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Tourism, won the Thrissur seat by a significant margin of o...Read More
Srinagar- In a high-profile prelude to Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday led thousands in the Tiranga Yatra in Srinagar. The walkathon, which began at the Dal Lake and concluded at the Botanical Garden, turned this part of the city into a sea of saffron, white, and green as chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" echoed through the air. Addressing the gathering, Sinha declared, "Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my h...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Github Inc. CEO Thomas Dohmke has revealed his plans about stepping down from the position and getting back to his 'startup roots.' Dohmke said in a blog post, " I've decided to leave GitHub to become a founder again. I'll be staying through the end of 2025 to help guide the transition and am leaving with a deep sense of pride in everything we've built as a remote-first organization spread around the world." GitHub and its leadership team will continue its mission as a ...Read More