Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's recent heartwarming picture with Mammootty has ignited a frenzy among fans, especially amidst news of Mammootty's comeback after a health-related hiatus. The image, showing Mohanlal affectionately kissing Mammootty, symbolizes their strong bond. Fans flooded social media with comments celebrating the legends and their camaraderie, eagerly anticipating Mammootty's return to Mahesh Narayanan's film set in September. Malayalam icon Mohanlal has dropped a picture with...Read More
Five members of a family, including two boys, were electrocuted after touching a live wire set up around farmland in Jalgaon's Varkhedi village to deter wild animals. A toddler survived, while police registered a case and launched investigations Mumbai: Five members of a family, including two boys, died after accidentally coming in contact with a live wire placed around a villager's farmland to protect crops from wild animals in Jalgaon district of North Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday. ...Read More
The man who attacked Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing on Wednesday has been identified as Rajesh Sakriya, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. Hours after he was taken into Police custody, his mother, taking to media outlets claimed that he is a passionate dog lover who was disturbed by the Supreme Court's recent order directing stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be rounded up and shifted to shelters. "My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order agai...Read More
A controversial bill proposing the removal of ministers jailed for 30 days sparked chaos in Parliament. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor supported the bill's principle but suggested further review. New Delhi: The Parliament witnessed chaotic scenes today as the government pushed forward with a controversial bill that could see ministers -- including the Prime Minister -- removed from office if they are jailed for 30 consecutive days. Amid loud opposition protests, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor differed...Read More
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Indian miner Vedanta's (VDAN.NS), opens new tab demerger is facing objection from the federal government, CNBC-TV18 reported on Wednesday, after the company received, opens new tab a warning from the markets regulator for non-compliance. Shares of the company fell 2.4% to hit session's low after the report. Vedanta, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, aims for a sweeping overhaul to carve itself up into multiple separate businesses, in a move aimed at shoring up the group's fin...Read More
Nirmala Sitharaman presented GST reforms to GoMs. The plan includes slashing tax rates and easing compliance. Tax rates will be at 5 and 18 percent. A 40 percent rate is proposed on sin goods. GoMs will discuss compensation cess and insurance taxation. The GST Council will review the proposal next month. Narendra Modi wants the reforms by Diwali. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented to GoMs from states her government's plans for sweeping reforms in the GST regime that invo...Read More
Mithun Chakraborty discusses "The Bengal Files", a film about the 1946 Calcutta riots. He expresses concern over the dismissal of truth-based films as propaganda. Chakraborty defends the film's depiction of historical events. He criticizes those targeting the movie before its release. He also addresses the controversy surrounding "The Kerala Story"'s National Award. "The Bengal Files" is a film that speaks about what happened in Bengal in 1946, says veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty who is upset...Read More
The Allahabad High Court overturned Abbas Ansari's conviction in a 2022 hate speech case, setting aside the special MP MLA court's order of two years' imprisonment. Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, was convicted for threatening government officials during an election speech. He was booked under several sections of the IPC and also faced a fine. The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday quashed the conviction of Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas Ansari in a 2022 hate speech case. Justice Samir Jain set asid...Read More
A CRISIL Intelligence report indicates that increased US tariffs will significantly impact India's MSME sector, responsible for 45% of exports. Textiles, gems, jewellery, and chemicals are expected to be the hardest hit, with MSMEs holding substantial shares in these sectors. Surat's diamond exports will face challenges, while the steel sector is likely to experience minimal impact. The imposition of higher tariffs by the US will significantly impact the micro, small and medium enterprise secto...Read More
The Chandigarh division of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NBC) had recently posted a video on their X handle, with Alia Bhatt as the face of the campaign. The Jigra actress was seen endorsing a "drug-free" Bharat and being on board with NCB on this mission. However, the video went viral in no time, with the Internet trolling Alia Bhatt and stating how she is not the ideal choice to promote the mentioned initiative. What's Happening * Alia Bhatt featured in a video shared by the nodal drug law ...Read More
Naveen Patnaik, BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, was hospitalized in Bhubaneswar on Sunday due to dehydration. The 78-year-old former chief minister's condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment at SUM Ultimate Medicare. He had complained of uneasiness and had recently returned from Mumbai after undergoing spinal surgery. BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was admitted to a private hospital here on Sunday due to de...Read More
HÀ NỘI While more than half of people living with rare diseases in Việt Nam are children, access to rare disease treatment remains limited due to high costs and a lack of comprehensive health insurance coverage. According to the Ministry of Health, Việt Nam has about six million people living with rare diseases, 58 per cent of whom are children. Data shows that an alarming 30 per cent of children with rare diseases die before the age of five. Rare diseases often include metabolic disord...Read More
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing EC-opposition clash, INDIA bloc on Monday floated the possibility of moving for impeachment of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom it accused of acting like a "BJP spokesman" and intimidating opposition parties. It said Election Commission is no longer capable of ensuring a level playing field and, instead, is led by officers who thwart any attempt at probing voter fraud.While the proposal to move for Kumar's removal was discussed briefly in a coordination...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Russia will continue supplying oil to India and the country's President Vladimir Putin will meet India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi by the end of year, a Russian embassy official in India said on Wednesday. Russia has a "very, very special mechanism" to continue oil supplies to India, Roman Babushkin, the charge d'affaires at the Russian embassy in India, told reporters at a press briefing, adding that India's crude oil imports from Russia will remai...Read More
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs in Amaravati and five cities, aiming to boost entrepreneurship. Backed by Tata Group and major firms, the initiative honours Ratan Tata's legacy while supporting startups, industrial hubs, and economic growth in the State Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs (RTIHs) at Amaravati and five more centres in the State. The CM was accompanied by Tat...Read More
The Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, has been cleared by the state cabinet for introduction in the monsoon assembly session beginning Tuesday in Gairsain. The legislation seeks to extend minority status in education beyond the Muslim community to include Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi institutions. Until now, only Muslim-run institutions have enjoyed minority recognition in the state. The proposed law will make Uttarakhand the first state in the country to ...Read More
India defends its right to purchase from the cheapest source, while strengthening ties with Russia and China. Russia expects India to continue buying its oil, a senior official said, even as the South Asian nation faces higher US tariffs and harsh criticism from Trump administration officials for the trade. India's imports of Russian crude are likely to stay at current levels, Evgeny Griva, the deputy trade representative of Russia in India, told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday. The remark...Read More
Delhi Building Collapse: Civic authorities, including the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), have been informed, and rescue teams are currently at the scene. New Delhi: A building adjoining the City Wall near Sadbhavna Park, Daryaganj, Delhi collapsed on Wednesday, killing three workers at the site. The deceased have been identified as Zubair, Gulsagar, and Taufiq, and their bodies have been shifted to LNJP Hospital. Civic authorities, including the Delhi Disaster Management Authority...Read More
Officials confirmed that unidentified attackers opened fire at the Gurugram residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav in the early hours of Sunday. As reported by India Today, the shooting took place between 5 am and 6 am, when three men on motorcycles allegedly fired multiple rounds before quickly fleeing the spot. Over two dozen bullets were discharged during the assault, according to initial findings. Citing sources, India Today stated that Yadav himself was not at home d...Read More
The Shiv Sena-UBT-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena panel has lost all 21 seats in the election to the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, a platform where the two parties came together, sparking buzz about a pan-Maharashtra alliance. IMAGE: Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared the stage in Mumbai last month. Photograph: Sahil Salvi for Rediff.com Suhas Samant, president of the BEST Kamgar Sena (aligned with the Sena-UBT), told PTI on Wednesday that the "defeat of all its 21 c...Read More
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has got its first crorepati of the season. Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand won Rs 1 crore on the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show, according to the latest promo dropped by the makers on Wednesday. Host Amitabh Bachchan is seen hugging Aditya, who says he still cannot believe the moment. The promo also shows him attempting the Rs 7 crore question. Aditya, who hails from Uttarakhand, is currently posted at a thermal power plant in Gujarat. He serves as a deputy commandant...Read More
An FIR has been launched against the accused behind the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her official residence in Civil Lines area during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme. The case has been lodged under Section 109(1) (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been lodged at Civil Lines police station, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said. Soon after the attack, the police arrested the accused, Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, a 41-year-old resident of ...Read More
The Lok Sabha approved the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, facilitating the establishment of IIM Guwahati as an institute of national importance. The institute will receive Rs 555 crore over five years, after which it is expected to be self-sufficient. This addition marks the second IIM in the North-eastern region, following Shillong. The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of an Indi...Read More
The Congress party also paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 81st birth anniversary * Rajiv Gandhi was India's youngest Prime Minister, serving from 1984 to 1989 * He became Prime Minister after his mother, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh will launch a statewide campaign from September 16 to achieve 100% farmer registration. Acting on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions, district magistrates will review progress daily in the run-up to the drive. The Revenue Department has been directed to issue standard operating procedures (SOPs) to revenue officers to ensure correction of land ownership records in line with Aadhaar. The Yogi government has set a target of over 2.88 crore farmer registration. So...Read More
Contrary to predictions of close contest, Shashank Rao's panel secured a decisive victory, winning 14 seats, while ruling Mahayuti-backed Sahakar Samruddhi panel managed only seven The results of the BEST Employees' Co-operative Credit Society Election 2025 have sent shockwaves across Mumbai's political circles. What was widely seen as a litmus test for the Thackeray brothers -- Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray -- ended in an unexpected defeat, reshaping the balance of power in the influentia...Read More
New Delhi: India and China have agreed to restore direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest. The decision came during discussions following the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India. Both sides also agreed to finalise an updated Air Services Agreement. "Both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement. They also agreed on the facilitation ...Read More
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday slammed the Opposition for disrupting Rajya Sabha proceedings, saying it was spreading lies on the Maharashtra election data, a day after research organisation CSDS issued a public apology acknowledging errors in its poll data. As the Rajya Sabha reassembled post-lunch to discuss the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, Opposition MPs staged protests demanding a discussion on alleged "vote chori" (vote theft) i...Read More
New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energy importer to a global exporter if it can cut the cost of hydrogen production to one dollar per kilogramme. Delivering the 24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute, the minister said that at present, hydrogen costs about USD 5-6 per kg, making it expensive compared to conventional fuels. "If we succeed in bringing it down to USD 1 per kg, India w...Read More
Jalgaon: Five family members, including two boys, were electrocuted after accidentally coming in contact with a live wire placed around a farmland to protect crops from wild animals in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday. While a one-and-a-half-year-old girl escaped unhurt, two wild boars were also found dead at the spot, said an official. The incident took place late at night on Tuesday at Varkhedi village in Erandol and came to light on Wednesday morning, he said, ad...Read More