Batala: Batala police claimed to have unearthed a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror module operating in Punjab, allegedly in connivance with the UK-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).Talking to mediapersons here on Monday, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir said police recovered a cache of high-grade explosives concealed near a roadside bush on the Amritsar-bound route. The recovery included four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades -- commonly known as Arges HG-84 -- and a nearly 2 kg RDX...Read More
Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Monday. Competing for the first time since her fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics last year, former world champion Mirabai Chanu lifted 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk for a total lift of 193kg for a top spot on the podium. Following the International Weightli...Read More
Bathinda: With persistent rains lashing southern Malwa, Punjab's water-sensitive cotton crop has begun to suffer, particularly in areas where water stagnation is occurring. The damage is most pronounced in Fazilka district, where cotton cultivation spans over 60,000 hectares. Crop damage has already been assessed in more than 2,000 acres, just as the first picking was expected to begin within a fortnight.Experts warn that if water remains stagnant around cotton plants for over 72 hours, the plan...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP and Congress led government in Karnataka have taken opposition positions with regard to inauguration of the Dussehra festivities by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq. The BJP has questioned whether Banu Mushtaq will accept Hindu culture, traditions and practices. The Congress led government has maintained that whether she believes or not is not a question and she is being invited to inaugurate the festival of the land. Speaking to the media at the BJP ...Read More
Chennai: Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics. Unlike many modern techniques that rely on costly metals, complex fabrication processes, or those that require highly skilled technicians, the lab-on-chip device, known as 'ε-µD' is based on screen-printed carbon electrodes embedded in a simple microfluidic chip. The...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd ('Kotak Life') is proud to announce that its innovative product, Kotak Gen2Gen Income, has been recognised with the prestigious 'Product of the Year 2025' award in the 'Life Insurance - Savings Plan' category. The recognition is based on a nationwide survey conducted by NielsenIQ involving 1,800 consumers across India. The recognition is awarded for the 'Life Insurance - Savings Plan' category through a consumer s...Read More
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leaders have objected to the Karnataka government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author and activist Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Karnataka minister G Parameshwara, however, countered the criticism, saying, "This is not a religious issue."Former minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi argued that it was inappropriate for someone "whose faith is uncertain" to lead a religious ceremony.Former Mysuru MP Pratap Simha said while he respects ...Read More
New Delhi, August 25: India has reportedly extended a gesture of goodwill to Pakistan on Sunday, August 24, after alerting Islamabad about a potential flood in the Tawi River. The information was shared through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, bypassing the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) that remains suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, as per multiple reports. Sources quoted in local media said the alert was issued on humanitarian grounds, despite heightened tensions betw...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India is ready to extend necessary civil aviation support to Indian private air carriers to facilitate direct air connectivity with Fiji, said Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Monday. During a special briefing on the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, to India, Malhotra addressed the pressing issue of limited air connectivity between India and Fiji, while acknowledging the challenges ...Read More
Bengaluru: Global investor Brookfield Asset Management, through its private real estate fund, has sold a 50% stake in Bluegrass Business Park in Pune to 360 ONE Asset for an enterprise value of ₹2,400 crore. The 2 million square feet office development in Pune's Kalyani Nagar locality isspread across 7 acres. Bluegrass Business Park comprises a million sq ft operational tower that is leased to Mastercard, and an under-construction office tower. Brookfield will continue to oversee the management...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji capital of Suva. According to the Joint Statement issued following the joint press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today, there is growing momentum in bilateral ties aimed at pr...Read More
Srinagar: Amid a heavy downpour, Mohammad Muzamil left his home in north Kashmir's Sopore and travelled 50 kilometres to Srinagar, hoping to begin a career in public service. The engineering graduate was one among 15,000 applicants for the Junior Engineer (Electrical) post, a job that would have allowed a stable career in the Union Territory's power utility. But Muzamil's maiden experience with the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (SSB), which is responsible for filling non-gazetted po...Read More
Shimla, August 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi, for the next 48 hours. Orange and yellow alerts have also been issued for several other districts in the state. According to the IMD's latest forecast, a red alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi on August 25. For August 26, the red alert remains in place for Chamba and Kangra, while Mandi moves ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has announced the addition of Tricolor Motorsports as its newest franchise team ahead of Season 2. Backed by a leading US-based business conglomerate and led by industry veteran Pradeep Lala, Tricolor Motorsports marks a significant step in ISRL global expansion strategy. The entry of US-based companies into ISRL underscores growing global confidence in India motorsports potential. This collaboration brin...Read More
BANGKOK: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has attended a dinner reception hosted by Thailand's former Prime Minister and prominent business leader in the telecommunications sector, Thaksin Shinawatra, in Bangkok. The event was also attended by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest former female prime minister. Both Thaksin and his daughter extended a warm welcome to the Punjab chief minister. During the meeting, Thaksin conveyed goodwill and best wishes for Pakistan Muslim Leagu...Read More
New Delhi: In a rare diplomatic gesture amid heightened tensions, India has shared details of the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan, citing humanitarian concerns, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The communication was made on Sunday by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking the first time such information has been relayed through the High Commission rather than through the traditional Indus Water Commission...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd (Kotak Life) is proud to announce that its innovative product, Kotak Gen2Gen Income, has been recognised with the prestigious Product of the Year 2025 award in the Life Insurance - Savings Plan category. The recognition is based on a nationwide survey conducted by NielsenIQ involving 1,800 consumers across India. The recognition is awarded for the Life Insurance - Savings Plan category through a consumer survey by...Read More
Batala (Punjab) [India], August 25 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Punjab, Batala Police have foiled a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror plot with the recovery of explosives and communication devices near the Amritsar road, officials said on Monday. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades (also known as Arges HG-84) and a 2kg RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from...Read More
Greater Noida Viral Video: A chilling frame from Greater Noida has left the nation stunned. A woman's final moments, wrapped in silence and smoke, now haunt every viewer. Just steps away, her husband moves with disturbing calm, trying to rewrite tragedy as misfortune. This is not just a crime scene; it is a reminder of how truth struggles to breathe when deception takes centre stage. A moment of horror froze in moving images, now haunting viewers across the country. NDTV India shared a CCTV cl...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 Minister Na...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): After excelling in the world of fashion, ace designer Manish Malhotra has made yet another big move in the world of cinema, debuting as a producer with Gustaakh Ishq. The teaser for the film was unveiled on Monday, August 25, giving a glimpse from Manish Malhotra daring story of love - ishq. The teaser hints at a period romance, focusing on the budding love story between the characters of Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Veteran actor Naseerudd...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the national governing body of the sport of cricket in India, on Monday ended the sponsorship association with the country's fantasy online sports platform Dream11. The decisions followed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in both houses of parliament last week. The confirmation was made by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia while speaking to the media. "Looking at the current situ...Read More
New Delhi: First-time borrowers without a CIBIL score should not face outright rejection of loan applications, the government clarified in Parliament. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not prescribed any minimum credit score requirement for loan approval. RBI has advised banks and financial institutions not to reject applications solely due to lack of credit history. This enables new borrowe...Read More
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has busted an alleged Pak-ISI backed terror module with the recovery of four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades and one RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) from the bushes near the road leading to Amritsar from Batala. The IED weighs nearly 2 kg and was packed in a black metallic box. Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Monday that in addition, the police teams have recovered a Baofeng dual-band FM transceiver set, a D-shaped headset commonly used wi...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India's contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) sector is emerging as one of the most dynamic growth stories in the global pharmaceutical landscape. According to a recent Jefferies India report, the country's CRDMO, which has already reached revenues of around USD 3 billion, has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 per cent over the past five years. The report highlights that India's CRDMO industry has caught the ...Read More
Srinagar, August 25: In order to ensure security of sensitive government information, the Jammu and Kashmir government, on Monday, imposed a ban on use of pen drives in official devices in the Union Territory. An order issued by the general administration department (GAD) said, "To enhance the cyber security posture of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, protect sensitive government information, and minimise the risks of data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorised access, it has be...Read More
Batala (Punjab) [India], August 25 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Punjab, Batala Police have foiled a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror plot with the recovery of explosives and communication devices near the Amritsar road, officials said on Monday. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades (also known as Arges HG-84) and a 2kg RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan expressed her delight after clinching a gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, stating that winning for the country is always a proud moment. Elavenil, along with fellow Olympian Arjun Babuta, secured the top podium finish in the event held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. 'It's great when we win for the country and see so many people supporting us when we come back,' V...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India has alerted Pakistan about a flood alert in the Tawi river on humanitarian grounds, even as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) continues to remain in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said. The communication was made to the Ministry of External Affairs, which then reached out to Islamabad, sources in the Jal Shakti Ministry said. "While India used to exchange data with Pakistan before the suspension of the treaty, this move was made purel...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Commercial and prohibited speeches are not covered under the fundamental right, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it asked five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to display their unconditional apology in their podcasts or shows for ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the degree of repentance should be higher than the degree of offending and made...Read More