Electronics contract manufacturer Optiemus Infracom Wednesday announced the launch of locally made tempered glass screen protectors for mobile phones, manufactured in collaboration with US-based Corning. The screen protectors will be sold under the brand name RhinoTech. Optiemus is projecting a revenue of Rs 1800-2000 crore by end of FY27 following the launch of the tempered glass. The company said this is the first time in India that advanced screen protectors will be produced locally and ma...Read More
NEW DELHI: The success of Operation Sindoor will be hailed at the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Friday, three months after Indian forces hit terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. A Mi-17 helicopter will troop a flag depicting Operation Sindoor, the invitation cards carry the operation's distinct logo, the view cutter at Gyanpath will showcase the logo, and the floral decoration will be based o...Read More
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r...Read More
A pickup van crashed into a parked truck in Rajasthan's Dausa district in the early hours of Wednesday, killing 11 people, including seven children, and injuring eight others, police said. IMAGE: Injured persons being carried to a hospital after a pickup van crashed into a parked truck in Rajasthan's Dausa district. Photograph: ANI on X The passengers of the pickup vehicle were returning to their village in Uttar Pradesh's Etah after visiting Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji temple when the acci...Read More
Donald Trump stated that US tariffs on India's Russian oil purchases have significantly impacted Russia's economy. He mentioned India as a major oil buyer from Russia. Trump claimed Russia's economy is struggling due to global pressures and US tariffs. He suggested that imposing tariffs on India, for buying Russian oil, was a major setback for Russia. President Donald Trump on Monday said American tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil have dealt a "big blow" to Moscow's economy, w...Read More
Asaduddin Owaisi, Aaditya Thackeray and Ajit Pawar have spoken out against the meat ban ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Meat shops and slaughterhouses ordered closed on Independence Day in several Indian cities * AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the ban callous and unconstitutional * Deputy CM Ajit Pawar criticised the ban in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as wrong to impose Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A huge political...Read More
While India cherishes chess, no other city nurtures the game quite like Chennai does, thanks to its idols, investment and deeper socio-cultural penchant for the puzzling adventure. The game of chess has altered the hierarchy of consumption of sport in the nation over the past couple of years, usurping the status quo in the sprawling peninsular nation of India. While cricket remains the top-billed outdoor activity, the chess revolution that has taken the nation by storm, aided by the prolonged ...Read More
Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP, alleging attempts to undermine Mumbai and Maharashtra's significance, while addressing the 65th foundation day of 'Marmik'. He urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear his party's plea regarding the 'bow and arrow' symbol allocation, warning that democracy is at risk if justice is delayed. In a veiled attack on the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has claimed efforts are being made to diminish the importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra. He a...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, honoring those who suffered during India's partition and urging national harmony. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda paid tribute to the victims, emphasizing national unity to counter anti-national forces. The day remembers the millions displaced and lost during the 1947 partition, a painful event alongside India's independence. Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a ...Read More
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong...Read More
Mumbai, August 13, 2025 -- Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has unveiled a special Independence Day campaign that honours India's spirited pursuit of freedom while drawing a parallel to the increasingly important journey towards self-reliance and financial independence. The film captures a warm exchange between a retired brigadier grandfather and his 20-something grandson. As they reminisce over their family legacy of freedom fighters and soldiers, the conversation shifts to the challenges of the pres...Read More
Jaipur: A pickup van crashed into a parked truck in Rajasthan's Dausa district in the early hours of Wednesday, killing 11 Uttar Pradesh residents, including seven children, and injuring eight others, police said. The passengers of the pickup vehicle were returning to their village in Uttar Pradesh's Etah after visiting Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji temple when the accident occurred on Manoharpur highway around 4-5 am, Dausa Superintendent of Police Sagar told PTI. Seven children and four wom...Read More
Mumbai: It's that time of the year again when Bigg Boss fever takes over social media, with trending hashtags dominating X (formerly Twitter). Loved in every language, the Hindi version was the first to win hearts in India, and its popularity soon led to spin-offs in regional languages like Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, will premiere on August 24 with the theme 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar'. Meanwhile, Bigg Boss Telugu 9, hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, kick...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another person was arrested in connection with the alleged attack on policemen during Nabanna Avijan in Kolkata, police said on Thursday. The arrest was made on Wednesday night. The person has been identified as Manas Chandra Saha, who hails from Naihati in the North 24 Parganas district. According to police sources, evidence has been found that the accused is directly involved in the incident of throwing a police constable on the road and beating him on Augus...Read More
Mumbai: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public sector bank, has announced a revision in its Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transaction charges for online fund transfers. Starting August 15, customers transferring more than Rs 25,000 through online platforms such as internet banking or mobile banking will be subject to nominal fees. This marks a significant shift in the bank's digital transaction policy, although IMPS transactions made through branches will remain unaffecte...Read More
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Thursday amid buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and TCS, along with a positive trend in the US markets. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 154.07 points to 80,693.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 45 points to 24,664.35. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Maruti and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were among the major gainers. Howe...Read More
Hyderabad: War 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, has stormed into theatres a day before Independence Day. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the high-octane action spectacle marks the first-ever collaboration between Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan and Telugu sensation Jr NTR. Also starring Kiara Advani, the film is the sixth instalment in YRF's spy universe. Packed with slick action sequences, grand visuals, and an intense face-off between two screen heavyweights, War 2 had pro...Read More
Hyderabad: Arjun Tendulkar, son of former India batter Sachin Tendulkar, has got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of the prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The ceremony was a private affair attended by friends and family members from both sides. Arjun Tendulkar's cricket career The left-arm fast bowling all-rounder plays for Goa in domestic cricket and has featured for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He kicked off his domestic career in the 2020...Read More
Hyderabad: Olympic bronze medalist and father of Leander Paes, Vece Paes, passed away at the age of 80 at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday night. A member of the bronze-winning Indian hockey team in the 1972 Olympics. Vece turned 80 last April. The sports community is saddened by the loss of the former hockey great. Apart from hockey, he also played cricket, football and rugby. Career achievements Beyond Olympic medals and an illustrious playing career, Vaes will be remembered by fans...Read More
New Delhi: As nation observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Thursday (Aug 14), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day serves a reminder of people's enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together. Remembering the struggle and pain endured by people during the partition, which forced millions to leave their homes, the PM termed it a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval an...Read More
JAMMU, Aug 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has been awarded 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the highest number among all police forces in the country. The announcement was made as part of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' list of medal awardees across Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. These awards recognize acts of bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions by police personnel across states and Union Territo...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) As the nation prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day tomorrow , Prime Minister Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort for the 12th consecutive time and deliver his address from the ramparts of the iconic monument. The success of Operation Sindoor will be at the center of this year's celebrations, with flower petals to be showered at the venue by two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force, one trooping the national flag and the other trooping a flag...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: A high alert has been issued in Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rains expected in various parts of the state under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre, Amaravati, has issued a orange alert for coastal districts, warning of very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, and a yellow alert for Rayalaseema districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The IMD reported that the low-pre...Read More
Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy rain has battered Himachal Pradesh, with several roads closed and bridges destroyed in the Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, following fresh incidents of cloudburst flash floods in the state since Wednesday. Over 300 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed, while a police post in Ganvi Ravine was swept away due to the floods. In the Shimla district, heavy rainfall led to the collapse of a bus stand and damaged several adjoining shops...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, a total of 1,090 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to duty. The honours include 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result T...Read More
Mumbai: ICICI Bank has taken a step back on its earlier decision to increase the minimum average balance (MAB) required in new savings accounts. The bank had recently raised the MAB from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for new accounts opened on or after August 1. However, after receiving many complaints and feedback from customers, ICICI has now reduced the amount to Rs 15,000. New Balance Rules Explained The revised minimum balance for new savings accounts is now Rs 15,000 in regular branches, Rs 7,5...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia have been dealt a major injury blow as their three key players will miss three-match ODI series against South Africa, that commences in Cairns on August 19. Matt Short and Lance Morris both ruled out of the white-ball series with injuries, while Mitch Owen's potential ODI debut will have to wait with the rising star ruled out of the remainer of the white-ball series against South Africa with concussion. Short hasn't recovered from the side injury he...Read More
Patna, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a fresh political flashpoint ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday accused NDA's Dinesh Singh and Veena Devi of holding duplicate Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers and being registered as voters in multiple constituencies. In a post on X, Yadav claimed that JD(U) MLC Dinesh Singh possesses two EPIC IDs -- REM0933267 and UT01134527 -- registered in separate Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in two different dis...Read More
New Delhi: Heavy rains again lashed Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Thursday, August 14. Severe waterlogging has been reported in several areas of the national capital territory, leading to traffic jams. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border witnessed heavy showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rains with thunderstorms and lightning on Thursday. Visuals of waterloggi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of JSW Cement Ltd listed with a premium of over 4 per cent against the issue price of Rs 147 on Thursday. The company's stock opened at Rs 153, up 4 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it jumped 5.23 per cent to Rs 154.70. The initial public offer of JSW Cement Ltd, part of the diversified JSW Group, garnered 7.77 times subscription on the closing day of share sale on Monday. The company's IPO had a price band of Rs 139-147 per share. The IPO had a...Read More