New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. CM Yadav highlighted that every meeting with the Prime Minister brings a new energy and inspiration, and also invited him to visit Madhya Pradesh on the occasion. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, 'A factory for manufacturing Vande Metro coaches has started in our state, and a metro train is about to start in Bhopal, a farmers'...Read More
Hyderabad: Five people were electrocuted and four others injured when a chariot came in contact with overhead electric wires during a procession organised as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, police said on Monday.The incident occurred at around 1.30 AM on Monday in Ramanthapur when the chariot with Lord Krishna's idol was being taken out in a procession, they said....Read More
Bengaluru: The city ranks 4th in a list of 46 cities globally in terms of price appreciation of prime housing properties, according to real estate consultant Knight Frank. Mumbai is at 6th position, while Delhi is at 15th place. As per Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI) Q2 (April-June) 2025 report, Seoul ranked first with an annual appreciation of 25.2 per cent in prime residential properties. Tokyo is at second position with 16.3 per cent appreciation and Dubai ranks third, clocki...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Recent on-chain data shows that a single institutional address purchased 60 million XRP in a single 24-hour period, totaling $180 million. This move quickly garnered widespread market attention. As Ripple partners with several major financial institutions to accelerate the practical application of XRP in cross-border payments and corporate settlements, XRP, with its high transacti...Read More
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New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups' headquarters in Pakistan's Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country's military assets. Group Captains (GP) Ranjeet Singh Si...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's economic expansion and its GDP growth are clearly on the right path despite geopolitical turbulence and tariff uncertainties, and this is showing in numbers too, economist Akash Jindal said on Thursday. Citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation, global credit ratings agency S&P Global has upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to "BBB" from the earlier "BBB-", ahead of the 79th Independence Day. Reacting to ...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Hema Malini has shared that she didn't do any rehearsal for the song 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' from the iconic film 'Sholay'. The actress spoke with IANS, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the film, and said that the song demanded less of dance and more of an act. Talking about the same, she told IANS, "No rehearsal at all. It is more of an act, it's a scene. Scene and dance. But there was no rehearsal. Whatever was needed, we used to do on the spot. As ...Read More
SRINAGAR, India (AP) -- Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Indian-controlled Kashmir have left at least 37 people dead, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 150 people to safety. Following a cloudburst in the region's Chositi village, which triggered floods and landslides, disaster management official Mohammed Irshad estimated that at least 50 people were still missing. India's deputy minister for scie...Read More
Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr. Paes, who breathed his last in a city hospital on Thursday following a prolonged illness, excelled in both sports and academics. The death of Dr Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, has cast a pall on the Indian sporting fraternity. Social media was flooded with tributes to the legendary midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, whose contribution to sport...Read More
SRINAGAR, India (AP) -- Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Indian-controlled Kashmir have left at least 37 people dead, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 150 people to safety. Following a cloudburst in the region's Chositi village, which triggered floods and landslides, disaster management official Mohammed Irshad estimated that at least 50 people were still missing. India's deputy minister for scie...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (PTI) Actor Ramya, also known as Divya Spandana, on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to cancel the bail granted to actors Darshan and Pavithra Gowda in the Renukaswamy murder case, calling it a strong message that "all are equal before law." "The SC judgment today on setting aside bail to Darshan and others in the Renukaswamy murder case sends out a strong message -- all are equal before the law," she wrote on Instagram. Urging people to maintain faith in the justi...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian women's team completed a 10-day preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here ahead of the ODI World Cup at home with focus on strength and conditioning besides match simulations. India, who have never won a world title, will be expected to end their ICC trophy drought in the 50-over showpiece beginning September 30. "The camp aimed to enhance fitness levels, fine-tune skills and prepare the squad for the challenges ahead," said the BCCI in a social ...Read More
New Delhi: On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the Centre on Thursday announced gallantry medals for 16 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The medals were awarded to some personnel for destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks. "This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery and...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, her office said. The address will be broadcast from 1900 hours on the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version, it said in a statement. Also Read | India Slams Pakistan Over Continuous 'Reckless, War-Mongering and Hateful' Comments, Warns 'Any Misadventure Will Have Painful C...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) When Salim-Javed envisioned "Sholay", the character to first take shape was that of a dreaded dacoit. Little did they imagine that the role played by a newcomer in an otherwise star-studded film would create cinema history. Gabbar Singh was unlike any antagonist audiences had seen before, portrayed to the T by Amjad Khan in his first major role in the industry -- a sadistic, unpredictable and merciless outlaw who killed without hesitation, mocked fear, and treated cruelt...Read More
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India said on Thursday that it hoped relations with the United States would move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests, seeking to temper worries that ties were headed downhill in the aftermath of high tariffs imposed by Washington. A U.S. defence policy team will be in New Delhi this month for talks with Indian officials and its arms purchases from the U.S. are on course despite the strain in ties, the Indian foreign ministry said. A new friendship built be...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The centre on Thursday awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 Indian Air Force officers and airmen for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. Those being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan, and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems, which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Also Read | India Slams Pakistan...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): In a significant boost to India's international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation's sports education framework for globally aligned schools, according to a release from Adani Sportsline. Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vis...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan have scored a diplomatic victory after the U.S. labelled the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organisation. The Majeed Brigade, too, was added as an alias of the BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist classification. While Pakistan is upbeat about the move, analysts in India say that this could only go on to worsen the problem for Islamabad. While incidents of violence have gone up in Balochistan, the situation is no diff...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 14 (PTI) The gangrape of a 21-year-old mentally challenged and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur district echoed in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday during the marathon debate on "Vision 2047". The Balrampur incident occurred late on Monday night, when two men allegedly chased down the road and raped the woman as she was walking alone to her home from her maternal uncle's house. According to the woman's brother, she is mentally challenged and speech-impaired. The discussion...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commenting on the cancellation of bail and arrest of Kannada actor Darshan and other accused in connection with the fan murder case, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the verdict proved that no one is above the law in the country. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday, Parameshwara said, "In this country, no one is above the law. The law of the land should be respected by everyone. No matter how big you are, the law must be respected. In th...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) BMW Group India on Thursday announced it will increase the price of its cars by up to 3 per cent across its range. According to the official notification, the revised prices will come into effect from September 1. However, the company has not specified which models will see the highest price increase. BMW Group India President and CEO Vikram Pawah said: "BMW India's growth and sales momentum in the first half of the year have been remarkable. However, factors...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Delhi government's "Helmet Wearing Consequences" campaign at Connaught Place, urging people to see road safety and civic responsibility as forms of patriotism. The initiative, aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting the habit of wearing helmets, seeks to highlight not only the importance of this safety measure but also the dangers of neglecting it, according to a statement. Speaking at the event, attended by Tra...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar as a "massive victory for democracy" and a strong message to those who sought to "distort the electoral process." Reacting to the verdict, Venugopal, one of the petitioners in the case, said the apex court's directions would significantly enhance transparency in the SIR process and protect the voting rights o...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) Apart from Kishtwar district, which witnessed a cloudburst in a remote village killing at least 38 people, other places in the Jammu region are also facing the brunt of heavy rains. In Rajouri district, two minor children were injured when their house collapsed due to heavy rains in Khargala village, officials said, adding that the children were hospitalised. The continuous rain caused the sudden collapse of the residential house of SPO Altaf Hussain Shah in the Gali Pindi ...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sunaina, who impressed audiences with her performance in several critically acclaimed Tamil films such as director Seenu Ramasamy's 'Neerparavai', has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to a fan who presented her a saree with her name embroided on it as a gift after her impressive performance in her debut film, 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen'. Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of the saree that the fan gifted her, Sunainaa wrote, "This beautiful...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will build dog shelters in all 12 civic zones and launch a dedicated helpline for residents to report stray animals, as part of a stepped-up plan to address the issue of stray dogs in the capital. On average 10,000 dogs are being sterilised and vaccinated every month, officials said. The Supreme Court, which is hearing challenges to an earlier order directing the relocation of strays to shelters, has reserved its verdict. On Thur...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Police evicted agitating conservancy workers on Wednesday midnight from the protest site following a Madras High Court ruling against blocking public pathways and the Opposition parties strongly condemned the police and the ruling DMK for the late night action against the protesters. Opposing privatisation, the workers were protesting in front of Rippon Buildings, the headquarters of Chennai Corporation since August 1. Chief Minister MK Stalin said his Dravidian model gov...Read More
JAMMU, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cancelled 'At Home' tea party and cultural events during Independence Day celebrations on Friday following the loss of lives in a cloudburst in Kishtwar district. A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 38 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said. "In light of the tragedy caused by the cloudburst in Kishtwar, I have taken the decision to cancel the 'At Home' tea party tomorrow (Friday) ...Read More