AICC in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Manickam Tagore and YSR Congress President Jagan Reddy Amaravati: AICC in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Manickam Tagore on Wednesday hit back at former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy after he alleged that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is in touch with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu through hotline. The Congress MP said that the people of Andhra Pradesh know that Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narend...Read More
Delhi Police booked Swati Maliwal in 2016. (File) New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted MP and former chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, accused of allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries. Additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal also acquitted Bhupender Singh, then public relations officer of DCW. The prosecution alleged Singh disclosed the minor rape victim's name to electronic media at Maliwal'...Read More
On January 23, the top court set up an SIT to probe allegations of "excess payments". On Wednesday, while considering the report of that SIT, the bench directed setting up of a new SIT comprising three IPS officers. THE SUPREME Court on Wednesday ordered directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged "collusion" between some land owners and officials of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA)...Read More
Kaun Banega Crorepati is back with its 17th season and an upcoming Independence Day special promises to be inspiring. The episode will feature three women officers from the Indian Armed Forces - Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. In a recently released promo, Col Sofiya was on the hot seat with the other two officers as they share stories from Operation Sindoor. She tells Amitabh Bachchan about Operation Sindoor that took place after terrorists...Read More
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Australian power producer Origin Energy (ORG.AX), opens new tab signalled higher operating earnings at its energy retailing segment in the coming year on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected 2025 earnings, sending its shares to the highest in over a decade. The country's largest gas and electricity retailer forecast underlying operating earnings from its Energy Markets division between A$1.4 billion and A$1.7 billion ($916.4 million-$1.11 billion) in fiscal 2026. Th...Read More
Lakhpat Singh Negi was arrested after he identified himself as a sub-inspector when a police patrol team spotted him sitting inside a vehicle in the Pitampura area of northwest Delhi. A fake uniform, forged IDs, and a toy Hollister pistol -- that is how a 36-year-old former accountant posed as a Delhi Police sub-inspector for the past two years, allegedly because he was ashamed of losing his job, officials said on Wednesday, following his arrest. Lakhpat Singh Negi, 36, was arrested on Tuesday...Read More
Nirmala Sitharaman presented a bill in Lok Sabha to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The bill is now with a parliamentary committee for review. The changes aim to speed up bankruptcy resolutions and improve creditor recoveries. The creditor-led resolution framework will reduce the workload of the National Company Law Tribunal. Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha for amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC...Read More
The boys were rescued from a house in Chaithla village (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sumit Sood, a Bishop Cotton School alumnus, was arrested for kidnapping three students for extortion * The boys were rescued from a house in Chaithla village, Kotkhai, one day after going missing * The accused threatened children with a gun and contacted parents from an international number Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Shimla...Read More
Following widespread protests over a top court verdict on relocating stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has constituted a new three-judge bench, headed by Justice Vikram Nath, to hear the case on Thursday. This decision comes after conflicting directions from different SC benches were highlighted, prompting the CJI to address the issue and ensure a review. After widespread protests following a top court verdict on relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, a new three-judge bench of the Sup...Read More
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly Speaker Satish Mahana requested leaders of all the parties to cooperate in the smooth conduct of the monsoon session beginning Monday."Dialogue and positive discussions strengthen democracy within the parliamentary system. As the largest legislative assembly in the country, its proceedings set an example for other legislatures," Mahana said. He appealed to all the leaders to express their views within the bounds of decorum and parliamentary dignity and...Read More
* Delhi is testing retrofitting devices to cut heavy vehicle emissions by over 70 per cent * Thirty catalytic converter devices will be installed on older BS-III and BS-IV trucks and buses * Devices trap and neutralise pollutants like PM, CO, HC, and NOx near the exhaust Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise to cut harmful emissions from h...Read More
Mohla , Two senior Naxalites, carrying collective rewards of ₹35 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district on Wednesday, police said. The encounter took place late in the afternoon in the forest of Banda Pahad hill under Madanwada police station area, when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Superintendent of Police YP Singh said. A team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police was also involved in t...Read More
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail and others across Karnataka, Goa, and Mumbai. This action is part of a money laundering investigation related to the alleged illegal export of iron ore, causing a significant loss to the government exchequer. The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail and some others as part of a money laundering investigation against the...Read More
Parsi New Year 2025, also known as Navroz, will be celebrated by many in India on August 15 (as per the Shahanshahi calendar). It coincides with the Independence Day long weekend this year. On this festive occasion, Parsis relish traditional dishes and sweets with friends and family. For non-Parsis, it's an excuse to indulge in the rich flavours of Parsi food. If you're a non-vegetarian interested in the same, there are many tasty treats to look forward to. Here are some of the most iconic Parsi...Read More
Tirupati: A Hyderabad-based devotee, K Srikanth, on Tuesday donated Rs 1.1 crore to two wings of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple.Of the total contribution, Rs 1 crore was given to the SV Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the SV Gosamrakshana Trust, the temple body said. "Kodali Srikanth donated Rs 1 crore to Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust of TTD on Tuesday morni...Read More
MUMBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - About 55% of India's merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, the Indian government said on Monday. Last week, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil. That raised the total duty on Indian exports to the U.S. to 50% - among the highest on any American trading partner. The Indian government had taken into account the 25% t...Read More
A few days ago, India's Election Commission released updated draft electoral rolls for Bihar state, where key elections are scheduled for November, following a month-long revision of the voters' list. But opposition parties and election charities say the exercise was rushed through - and many voters in Bihar have told the BBC that the draft rolls have wrong photos and include dead people. The Special Intensive Revision - better known by its acronym SIR - was held from 25 June to 26 July and th...Read More
During their thrilling series-leveling victory against England at The Oval, the Indian cricket team found strength in an ancient devotional chant in a time when analytics, tactics, and high-performance science rule the day. Throughout the five days of the series finale, the sound of the Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam Stuti reverberated in the Indian dressing room. Pressure was at its highest with India down 1-2 and the five-match series on the line. The series could only be drawn with a win. However, ...Read More
What began as a simple idea to make digital payments easier for Indian businesses has now become a story of global recognition. Razorpay, the Indian fintech unicorn, has been featured in the 2025 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies by CNBC and Statista, a feat that places it in the league of global fintech innovators. It's a prestigious nod, considering the final list was curated after evaluating thousands of fintech companies across the world on over 40 performance indicators. These incl...Read More
(Also read: Husky in driver's seat causes traffic jam in Mumbai: 'Dogesh bro ghoomne nikle hai') The footage, reportedly recorded in a residential neighbourhood, begins with the German Shepherd sitting calmly on a balcony, keeping a watchful eye on the street below. A group of children can be seen running past when the dog suddenly becomes alert. Without hesitation, it jumps off the balcony and rushes towards the stray dog that was following the children. The youngsters, seemingly unaware of an...Read More
NEW DELHI: An ongoing case in the Delhi High Court has brought fresh focus on corruption and extortion rackets allegedly operating inside Tihar Jail, with the court informed on Wednesday that nine prison officials have been suspended and transferred following a preliminary probe. The officials are accused of colluding with inmates to extort money in exchange for providing certain facilities within the prison. The action followed a series of court directions in response to a petition by a former...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi-based Ivy Entertainment has moved the Delhi High Court against Hyderabad-based People Media Factory (PMF) and its directors, alleging serious contractual breaches in the production of the upcoming Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab. The company is seeking a refund of its ₹218 crore investment along with 18% annual interest, claiming PMF failed to fulfil multiple obligations under their agreements. According to the petition, Ivy accused PMF of delaying the film's completion and relea...Read More
NEW DELHI: In a bid to tackle severe air pollution in the city, the Delhi government will soon launch a pilot project that will test catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices on heavy commercial vehicles. The initiative, spearheaded by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), will focus on retrofitting 30 BS-III and BS-IV vehicles with the emission control devices. The devices, which have shown promise in reducing particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides ...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Lucknow District Magistrate, Visakh G Iyer, has announced a closure of all government and non-government schools on Thursday, from classes 1 to 12, due to bad weather and rain conditions in parts of the state. Recently, on August 8, all government-aided and private schools from pre-primary to Class eight in Lucknow district will remain closed on Friday due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, according to a notice from the District Magistrate's o...Read More
Patna, Aug 14 (PTI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Vaishali MP, Veena Devi, who belongs to the ruling NDA, has two EPIC cards. The Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly in a post on X shared screenshots taken purportedly from the draft electoral rolls published in Bihar as part of Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Veena Devi is a second term MP was elected on Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) party ticket, headed by Union minister Chirag Paswan. "She (Veena Devi) is a registered voter i...Read More
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al...Read More
NEW DELHI: A 36-year-old accountant was arrested from Maurya Enclave for allegedly impersonating a Delhi Police sub-inspector (SI) to gain respect and monetary benefits,a police official said on Wednesday. During patrol in Pitampura, officers spotted a suspicious man in a car who avoided revealing his identity. Claiming to be posted at Cyber Police Station, Dwarka, he was taken to the station for verification. He failed to produce an identity card and gave misleading details about his PIS numb...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 14 (ANI): Telangana state BJP President N Ramchander Rao welcomed the Supreme Court decision to transfer the probe of the murder case of a lawyer couple in the state to CBI and reiterated the demand to introduce the Advocate Protection Act. The apex court on Tuesday transferred the investigation into the 2021 daylight murder of advocate couple Gattu Vaman Rao and his wife, P V Nagamani, in Peddapalli district. The BJP party chief, in a statement issued her...Read More
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday permitted 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to make three phone calls to his brother this month to discuss hiring a private lawyer, according to court sources. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh simultaneously extended Rana's judicial custody to September 8 after the accused appeared via video conferencing. During proceedings, the judge directed that each call be recorded, conducted in English or Hindi, and monitored by prison officials, the s...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Lucknow District Magistrate, Visakh G Iyer, has announced a closure of all government and non-government schools on Thursday, from classes 1 to 12, due to bad weather and rain conditions in parts of the state. Recently, on August 8, all government-aided and private schools from pre-primary to Class eight in Lucknow district will remain closed on Friday due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, according to a notice from the District Magistrate off...Read More