Chitrakoot, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spiritual guru Swami Rambhadracharya, on Monday, issued a clarification after facing backlash from the saint community over his remarks about renowned saint Premanand Maharaj. The controversy began after a statement made by Swami Rambhadracharya in a podcast, which many interpreted as disrespectful towards Premanand Maharaj. In his statement, Swami Rambhadracharya emphasised that his words were misunderstood and taken out of context. He clarified, "I did no...Read More
Mumbai: The number of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols being installed across the city has decreased significantly. While authorities are assessing the numbers, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman Siddhesh Kadam, while speaking to TOI, confirmed the minimum 15% decrease in PoP idols. Ganesh mandals committee, on the other hand, pegged the reduction at 40%. Ganesh mandals said following Bombay high court guidelines and the subsequent BMC campaign to promote eco-friendly idols, not onl...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday highlighted the principle of nation first, adding that the foremost duty of every elected representative must be public welfare and national interest. Addressing the valedictory session of the All India Speakers' Conference in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister stated that the foundation of India's democracy lies in sacrifice and struggle, and that the foremost duty of every people's representative mus...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): Actor Malvika Raaj Bagga, best known for portraying the younger version of Poo in Karan Johar's film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', has welcomed her first child with husband and businessman Pranav Bagga. In a joint social media post on Sunday, the couple confirmed the birth of their daughter on August 23. Also Read | 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra': Censor Board Report Confirms Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas and Sunny Wayne's Cameos - Check Deets. https:...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said that it has received documents from 99.11 per cent of electors in Bihar, with seven days remaining in the Claims, Objections and Documents period under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.According to the ECI, this translates to an average daily collection rate of about 1.64 per cent. With the deadline set for September 1, only 0.89 per cent of electors have yet to submit th...Read More
TIRUCHY: Fourteen AIADMK functionaries, including the Thuraiyur town secretary of the party, were booked for attacking an ambulance driver and an eight-month pregnant assistant during party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami's rally on Sunday night. During the second day of his campaign in Tiruchy, Palaniswami was addressing the crowd near the Thuraiyur bus stand. Meanwhile, Viswa from Vengakadathanur contacted the 108 ambulance service, stating that a person named Neelakaraiyar, an AIADM...Read More
New Delhi: Northern states are bearing the brunt of monsoon fury, with several regions reporting flood-like conditions, along with damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. In the 24 hours till 8:30 am on Monday, Punjab received 1,272% excess rainfall, Haryana 702% excess with 28.1 mm against a normal 3.5 mm, and Himachal Pradesh 554% excess with 42.5 mm against a normal 6.5 mm, according to a national daily. Jammu, meanwhile, witnessed 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending 8:30 am Sund...Read More
Ahmedabad: In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly pitched for self-reliance and indigenous products, declaring that the road to a developed India lies in "Swadeshi". Inaugurating development projects worth Rs 5,477 crore, the Prime Minister urged manufacturers, traders, and consumers alike to adopt Made in India as a "life mantra." Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat, spoke about India's rising military prowess, in a direct ref...Read More
Jammu, Aug 25 (PTI) Widespread intermittent rains lashed Jammu for the second straight day on Monday with weatherman forecasting downpour during the next two days, prompting government to suspend work in all schools across the division, officials said. Many roads in the hilly areas were blocked by landslides triggered by rains, while heavy traffic remained suspended along Jammu-Panthankot national highway owing to damage to a vital bridge, the officials said. Authorities have issued fresh advis...Read More
Mysore (Karnataka) [India], August 25 (ANI): Riding on the back of exceptional half-centuries from KL Shrijith (66* off 40) and Abhinav Manohar (63* off 35), the Hubli Tigers posted 195/3 to secure a 105-run victory over the Shivamogga Lions in their final league match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 on Monday. Having already qualified for the playoffs, the win ensures the Tigers a top-two finish and a place in Tuesday's Qualifier against either the Mangaluru Dragons or Gulbarga Mystics, as per...Read More
Mumbai: Actor Malvika Raaj Bagga, best known for portraying the younger version of Poo in Karan Johar's film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', has welcomed her first child with husband and businessman Pranav Bagga. In a joint social media post on Sunday, the couple confirmed the birth of their daughter on August 23. "Pink bows, tiny toes and a love that overflows. Welcome to the world, baby girl," their message read. They also confirmed that their daughter was born on Saturday, August 23. "From our...Read More
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed that all government services available through the Aaple Sarkar portal should also be delivered via WhatsApp to make services more accessible and citizen-friendly. He further instructed the creation of a "ring system" at the taluka level to ensure proper delivery and monitoring of services. The Chief Minister was speaking during a review meeting on simplifying citizen services held at his official residence, Varsha. Ring S...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. Shehnaaz felt 'proud' and wrote, "Doesn't matter if you enter or not, the dream already came true. Sharing the stage and tha...Read More
Mumbai: The team of the movie "Love in Vietnam" recently dropped the movie's first trailer. The movie is all set to take audiences on a journey rekindling the charm of old-school romance with their highly anticipated musical saga. The trailer gives viewers a glimpse into a love story followed by a heartbreak between Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari - the leads. It is then followed by a series of romantic ups and downs that seemingly makes for a Bollywood flick worth watching. The first ever ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Indian shooters logged 50 medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, after Neeru Dhanda won the women trap gold and the junior women 25m pistol trio of Payal Khatri (gold), Naamya Kapoor (silver) and Tejaswini (bronze), registered a podium sweep in the individual event, as competition day eight concluded at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza on Monday. In the women trap, Preeti Rajak fell short at 105, but Neeru (20,23,20,23,21) and Aash...Read More
Ranchi: Amid walkout by BJP legislators, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented a supplementary budget of Rs 4,296.62 crore in the state assembly, claiming that the Hemant Soren-led government's financial management remains strong. He said the additional budget is aimed at laying the foundation to bring joy to rural communities, and was passed by voice vote in the House. The minister stated that the original budget for the financial year stands at Rs 1,45,400 crore, with over Rs 38,000...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 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. Shehnaaz felt proud and wrote, Doesnt matter if you enter or not, the dream already came true. Sharing the stage and that hug wi...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 commitment to ensuring justice and support for the affected families. ...58 peop...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday described legislatures as institutions that voice the democratic spirit of people, reminding that freedom of expression in them must always be exercised responsibly and within parliamentary propriety. Addressing the Valedictory Session of the All India Speakers' Conference 2025, a two-day conclave held at the Delhi Assembly, Birla said legislatures today must meet citizens' expectations by ensuring transparency, accountabil...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) At a solemn ceremony held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia said: "India is the mother of democracy, and realising its dreams is our responsibility." He was addressing All‑India Speakers' Conference on the occasion of centenary year celebration of the election of eminent freedom fighter, scholar and jurist Vitthalbhai Patel as the first Indian President o...Read More
Mysore, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Riding on the back of exceptional half-centuries by KL Shrijith (66 not out off 40) and Abhinav Manohar (63 not out off 35), the Hubli Tigers posted 195/3 to secure a 105-run victory over the Shivamogga Lions in their final league match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 cricket tournament here on Monday. Having already qualified for the playoffs, the win ensures the Tigers a top-two finish and a place in Tuesday's Qualifier against either the Mangaluru Dragons or G...Read More
Bhopal, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 o...Read More
Kohima, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Monday that no one must be left behind, and Nagaland, with its unique strengths and strategic location, has a vital role to play in the national story. Addressing the citizens of Nagaland, after assuming the office of the Governor, Bhalla said that the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth, the unique traditions of organic farming and horticulture, the untapped possibilities in tourism, and the rich heritage of art and cr...Read More
New Delhi: As Union Home Minister Amit Shah cited Arvind Kejriwal's case to defend the bill to oust jailed Ministers and CMs, the former Delhi Chief Minister on Monday demanded action against those who implicate rivals and get them sent to prisons in false cases. After HM Shah in an interview cited Kejriwal as an example of an elected representative not resigning despite being jailed, the AAP leader hit back claiming that the 160-day government that he ran from the jail performed much better th...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) Non-bank lender Altum Credo on Monday announced a Rs 170 crore fund raise from existing investor UK's development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII). The funding will help the Pune-headquartered affordable housing-focused lender expand its operations in the country, as per a statement. The company has served over 15,000 customers in six states covering southern and western India, and manages assets of over Rs 1,000 crore. The in...Read More
Shimla, Aug 25 (PTI) Heavy to very heavy downpour in the 24 hours till Monday evening led to widespread destruction in Himachal Pradesh with houses being damaged at several places and around 795 roads, including two national highways, being closed. Around 956 power supply transformers and 517 water supply schemes were disrupted, officials said. The district administrations in Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Bilapsur and Kullu districts have ordered closure of educational institutions in view of th...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) Cyber police arrested two individuals for allegedly duping a 79-year-old doctor from Mumbai of Rs 25 lakh through a fraudulent share trading scheme, an official said on Monday. The accused, identified as Prashant Chaudhary and Richard Rao, were found to be in contact with cyber fraudsters and had opened multiple bank accounts used to facilitate the fraudulent transactions, he said, adding that the arrests were made by the cyber cell of the Western Region. The victim, a sen...Read More
Noida/New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) UP Police on Monday arrested the fourth and last accused in the sensational case where a Greater Noida woman was set ablaze allegedly by her husband and in-laws for dowry, while the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi also weighed in seeking a time-bound probe and strict action against the culprits. In Sirsa village, where the incident occurred on August 21, residents in the victim's neighbourhood shared chilling accounts of the behaviour of the accused an...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 25 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested TMC legislator Jiban Krishna Saha after a dramatic raid at his residence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in connection with the multi-crore school jobs scam, triggering a fresh political slugfest ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Saha was later brought to Kolkata and produced at Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) special court, which sent him to a six-day ED remand till August 30. According to officials,...Read More
Noida, Aug 25 (PTI) As police investigate the brutal killing of Nikki Bhati, allegedly set ablaze by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida over dowry demands, neighbours have claimed that the Bhati family was also locked in disputes over Nikki and her sister Kanchan's social media activity. Residents of Sirsa village alleged that both sisters, married into the same family, ran a beauty parlour from their home and were active on Instagram, posting makeover reels that their husbands Vipin and ...Read More