New Delhi, August 25: In a major step forward for veterinary healthcare, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Monday released India's first comprehensive national guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for blood transfusion and blood banks for animals. Blood transfusion is widely recognised as a life-saving intervention for managing trauma, severe anaemia, surgical blood loss, infectious diseases, an...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India and Fiji on Monday firmed up an action plan to boost defence ties and agreed to jointly work for a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka held talks to expand the overall bilateral cooperation. India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but "our aspirations sail in the same boat", Modi said following the meeting. Rabuka, the prime minister of the South Pacific nation, arrived in Delhi on S...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar took a trip down memory lane and recalled the moment when he knew the talismanic Joe Root would become a significant player and England's future captain. Root burst into the international Test on December 13, 2012, against India in Nagpur. Sachin, who was walking in the twilight phase of his era-defining career during that phase, witnessed Root's masterclass with the bat and was left gobsmacked. With England reduced ...Read More
Mumbai: The first official teaser for Shehnaaz Gill's upcoming Punjabi film, 'Ikk Kudi', has been unveiled on Monday. "Excited to share! Ikk Kudi teaser, I hope you will like it. Even if the world changes, some stories never change," Shehnaaz wrote on Instagram, while sharing the teaser. Set across two different generations, the film appears to be focused on the story of two girls and their dilemma with getting married. The teaser opens with a glimpse from 1955 and then 2025, with Shehnaaz Gi...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern over the declining decorum and dignity of legislative institutions, calling it a matter that demands urgent attention from all elected representatives. Speaking at the Delhi Legislative Assembly during the Valedictory Address at the Conference of Presiding Officers of States and Union Territories, Birla emphasised that the privilege and freedom of speech granted to Members should not be misused to undermi...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra is all set to welcome her first child with her husband, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The couple made the announcement on Monday with an adorable social media post that drew love and congratulations from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities. Amid dozens of congratulatory messages, Parineeti and Raghav have also received a sweet response from Priyanka Chopra. Also Read | 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra': Censor Board Repo...Read More
Kolkata: On Monday, Metro Railway added 22 additional services to the Blue Line, anticipating a surge in traffic following its integration with a fully operational Green Line. This meant increased frequency, with the gap between trains during peak hours reduced from 6 minutes to 5. However, this did little to relieve commuters on the alignment, particularly for those boarding or alighting at Esplanade station. It felt like Durga Puja on Monday, nearly a month ahead of the festival, when even get...Read More
NEW DELHI: As part of its ongoing Operation Chakra-IV, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime network that defrauded US nationals of nearly $40 million (approximately Rs 330 crore), officials said on Monday. Three key accused have been arrested. The operation was conducted in close coordination with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Those arrested include Jigar Ahmed, Yash Khurana, and Inder Jeet Singh Bali. According to officials, betwe...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) today signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) outlining certain targets for FY 2025-26. The MoU was signed by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, secretary, MNRE, and Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, IREDA. Senior officials of both MNRE and IREDA were present. The MoU includes certain key performance parameters for measuring performance such as Return on Net Wor...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major step forward for veterinary healthcare, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Monday released India's first comprehensive national guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for blood transfusion and blood banks for animals. Blood transfusion is widely recognised as a life-saving intervention for managing trauma, severe anaemia, surgical blood loss, infectiou...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Finance Ministry has introduced a one-time, one-way switch option for Central Government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to shift to the National Pension System (NPS). According to an official notification, this facility is available to UPS subscribers up to one year before their superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement. Employees facing dismissal, removal, or disciplinary action will not be eligible. The Department of ...Read More
Mumbai: State-run Bank of Maharashtra aims to raise at least ₹2,000 crore by selling shares through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) or an offer for sale this financial year to reduce the government's stake in the lender to 75% and meet the market regulator's minimum public shareholding norm. "We will work it out, because as per the current prices, to comply with the Sebi norms, even at the current price, around ₹2,000 crore should suffice," managing director and chief executive office...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday stated that the Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted to ensure transparency in governance, not to serve as 'fodder for sensationalism.' Justice Sachin Datta observed that even seemingly innocuous disclosures could open the 'floodgates of indiscriminate demands, motivated by idle curiosity or sensationalism, rather than any objective public interest consideration.' Delivering the verdict in a case relating to Prime Ministe...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (UNI) "No excuses, only teamwork" -- that is the mantra Indian men's football head coach Khalid Jamil has set for the Blue Tigers as they gear up for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Tajikistan, beginning August 29. Formally introduced to the media here today by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris and Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan, Jamil underlined adaptability, professionalism and collective spirit as the foundation of India's challenge in the Central...Read More
Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared he can't compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries, cautioning "pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it", remarks coming two days before the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods kick in. Without taking names, Modi asserted politics in the world now largely revolves around economic interests where everyone is concerned about just themselves even as he pushed for swadeshi and invoke...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 25 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday announced that a government job will be given to one member from each of the 121 families in the state who have lost their kin in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Making the announcement during the ongoing monsoon session of the Haryana Assembly, Saini said the state government is committed to ensuring justice and support for the affected families. "During my visits to various places across the state, the affected families sh...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): Bigg Boss former contestant and actor Shehnaaz Gill penned a motivational note for her brother Shehbaz Badesha after losing against YouTuber Mridul Tiwari in Salman Khan's show 'Bigg Boss 19'. On Monday, Shehnaaz posted a picture on her Instagram Story where Shehbaz and Salman Khan can be seen hugging each other in the show. Also Read | 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra': Censor Board Report Confirms Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas and Sunny Wayne's Cameos...Read More
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], August 25 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday announced that one eligible member from each of the 121 families in the state who lost a relative in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots will be provided a government job on a priority basis. Making the announcement during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister reiterated the state government's commitment to ensuring justice and support for the affected families. Also Rea...Read More
Rourkela, Aug 25 (PTI) One person died and 30 others were injured when a mini pick-up van overturned after hitting a tree in Odisha's Sundargarh district on Monday, police said. The accident happened when the van carrying labourers was moving from Kela to Kindrikela in the Bonai area of the district. The driver lost control of the vehicle, it hit a roadside tree and overturned, leaving one person dead and 30 injured. Of the 30 injured, the condition of 21 people was serious, the police said. ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India would be happy to share its experiences in initiatives such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, 'Jan Dhan', and Aadhaar with Fiji. As part of our modern and multifaceted partnership, India is privileged to partner in the socio-economic development of Fiji with a particular focus on Fijian priorities such as health, capacity building and training, and climate resilience, she said. Her assertion came during a mee...Read More
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 25 (ANI): Jaipur Pink Panthers unveiled Nitin Rawal as the captain and Reza Mirbagheri as the vice-captain for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. Nitin, who first joined the Pink Panthers in Season 5 as a New Young Player (NYP), was with the team until Season 8 and has rejoined the squad this year. Over the years, he has developed into a mature, dependable all-rounder whose experience and leadership qualities make him the natural choice to lead a youth...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) The Finance Ministry on Monday introduced a one-time one-way switch facility from the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS). From April 1, 2025, the government has introduced UPS as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. UPS will provide assured payouts to the employees. Around 31,555 central government employees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till July 20, and the...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 25 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the central government aims to build 350 airports across the country by the year 2047, as part of its long-term vision for a 'Viksit Bharat'. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Eastern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation, the Minister said India currently has 162 airports, and the government intends to more than double the number over the next two decades. ...Read More
Bettiah: Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Prasad Yadav while addressing BJP workers in Chanpatia, West Champaran. "Rahul is cheating Tejashwi. He is never going to make Tejashwi the CM. No matter how many trips these people make, the people of Bihar have rejected them," Rai said. He also defended the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists, which has seen the r...Read More
Bhopal, August 25: Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the government did not allow the import of farm goods from the US, as it considers the interest and welfare of India's farmers as paramount. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) here, Chouhan said that "the new Bharat is full of confidence and does not fear anyone when it comes to safeguarding the interests of its own peop...Read More
Kolkata: There were no surprises in Khalid Jamil's first interaction with the media and the first set of India players he named as head coach, both of which happened on Monday. India will play the CAFA Nations Cup with little time to prepare and without the seven Mohun Bagan Super Giant players but Jamil decided not to make a big deal of either. Instead, he chose to strike a positive note. "It is a big challenge for me. I have got what I wanted. For me now the task is to deliver," said Jamil in...Read More
New Delhi: Indian cricket superstar Rohit Sharma is not just a player but an emotional connect. At the age of 37, he may be slowly retiring from cricket, but his popularity and fan following are growing every day. Some recent moments have once again proved that Rohit rules hearts not only on the field but also off it. An extremely emotional scene was witnessed on Monday when a little fangirl presented Rohit Sharma with a beautiful hand-painted portrait of him. Rohit greeted her with a smile as ...Read More
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday virtually inaugurated buildings constructed for educational institutions under the Higher Education Department. The buildings in various locations across the state were constructed at a total cost of ₹51 crore. From the Secretariat, Mr. Stalin also virtually inaugurated 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) established in Embal, Gingee, Gurukkalpatti, Kancheepuram, Kangeyam, Karimangalam, Krishnagiri, Manachanallur, Manapparai, Marakkanam, Peru...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India holds significant potential in supporting other countries to boost their food security with technologies and best practices, a senior World Food Programme (WFP) official said on Monday. WFP has also stressed its commitment to deepening collaboration and partnership with India in the collective fight against food insecurity, according to an official release. Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of WFP, on Monday met Devesh Chaturvedi, Se...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court's five-judge collegium led by CJI B R Gavai on Monday recommended to the govt to appoint Bombay HC chief justice Alok Aradhe and Patna HC chief justice Vipul M Pancholi as SC judges.The collegium also comprises Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, J K Maheshwari and B V Nagarathna. Justice Aradhe is from Madhya Pradesh HC and at serial number five on the all-India seniority list of HC judges and Justice Pancholi is from Gujarat HC and at serial number 57 on the list.The...Read More