Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state cabinet has constituted a sub-committee to examine the long-delayed Bengaluru-Mysuru NICE Road project.The project, initiated in 2008 by the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE), was expected to provide a high-speed link between Bengaluru and Mysuru. However, Parameshwara noted that despite years of work, only 42 km of the peripheral road has been completed so far."The...Read More
Kolkata, Sep 3 (PTI) The IMD has forecast heavy rain in some south Bengal districts till Thursday morning, owing to a low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal. Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are very likely to occur at one or two places over all districts of south Bengal, it said in a bulletin on Wednesday. The well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha coast is likely to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha and adjoining...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday chaired consultation workshop on innovative policy interventions for construction of ring roads, bypasses for seamless urban connectivity. According to an official statement, the workshop highlighted the government's commitment to creating world-class, sustainable, and future-ready transport infrastructure, with a special focus on easing congestion around rapidly growing urban areas. The dignitaries di...Read More
Chandigarh, September 3: Over 5,500 civilians and 300 personnel of paramilitary forces have been rescued, more than 3,000 civilians received medical aid and 27 tonnes of ration and essential supplies have been delivered to flood affected communities, the Army's Western Command said on Wednesday. In addition, seven fresh columns have been launched in Punjab's areas of Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Shahkot, Phillaur and Dhatewal and in areas of Sarala and Harchandpura owing to rising water levels in the ...Read More
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 3 (ANI): The second newborn, who was bitten by rats in MY hospital in Indore district, also died on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the first newborn succumbed, an official said. Two newborns undergoing treatment at MY hospital were bitten by rats on the intervening night Sunday and Monday, and one of them died on Tuesday morning. Also Read | Devendra Fadnavis an Architect of Historic Decisions on Maratha Quota, Says Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna...Read More
Kanpur, September 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, underlined the need for stronger collaboration between industry and academia to position India as a global hub of technology and sustainable development. He was addressing the Samanvay industry-academia engagement program at IIT Kanpur. Focus on AI, Cyber Security, and Sustainability Highlighting the event's theme of "coordination," the CM said discussions on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Sustainability would not...Read More
PNN Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 3: In a significant move to fuel its growth and enhance manufacturing capabilities, Krupalu Metals Limited, a key player in the brass and copper industry, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the SME platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE SME). The IPO, a fixed-price issue aiming to raise 1,347.84 lakhs, will be open for subscription from September 8, 2025, to September 10, 2025. The company's decision to go public underscores its amb...Read More
Ahmedabad: The hearing for the interim bail of self-styled godman Asaram, who is convicted in a rape case and serving a life sentence in Jodhpur, was held on Wednesday in the High Court. The Gujarat High Court stated that the Jodhpur High Court did not extend Asaram's temporary bail on merit. Earlier, the Gujarat High Court had extended Asaram's interim bail till September 3, and now Asaram's regular bail plea will be heard on September 22. During the hearing on this issue, Asaram's lawyer stat...Read More
Mumbai: Amid reports that Diljit Dosanjh walked out of 'No Entry 2' due to creative differences, filmmaker Boney Kapoor has now revealed the real reason behind his exit. Confirming Diljit's exit from the film, Boney told NDTV that there were issues with dates and thus, the actor had to be dropped from the film. "Yes, we have parted in good spirits as the dates were not aligning with our requirements. Hopefully, we will soon do a Punjabi film together," Boney was quoted as saying by NDTV. Dilji...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Shares of Anlon Healthcare Ltd made a muted market debut to end nearly 1 per cent higher against the issue price of Rs 91 on Wednesday. The company's stock made its market debut at par with the issue price of Rs 91 on the BSE. During the day, the stock hit a high of Rs 92 and a low of Rs 89. Later, the stock ended at Rs 91.66, up 0.72 per cent. At the NSE, the stock got listed at Rs 92. Shares of the firm ended at Rs 91.73, up 0.80. The company's market valuation stood ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) The NHRC on Wednesday said it has issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state's police chief over the collapse of a four-storey apartment building in Palghar district last month, in which 17 people died. Reportedly, the building was unauthorised and constructed more than a decade ago, it said. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in a statement, said it has "taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 17 people died and eight were injured when...Read More
Karwar (Karnataka), Sep 3 (PTI) Senior Congress MLA R V Deshpande's terse reply to a woman journalist about a super specialty hospital in Uttara Kannada district has triggered a controversy. During a visit to Joida in Uttara Kannada district, the journalist asked former Minister Deshpande when the people of the region will get a super specialty hospital. To this, the eight-time MLA said, "Do you have any delivery? Tell me, and I'll get it done for you." The seemingly insensitive remark drew fl...Read More
NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Streets turned into streams and marketplaces into pools of murky water as residents of low-lying Delhi areas rushed to save their lives and belongings as the Yamuna continued to swell. From shopkeepers in Majnu ka Tila to families in Madanpur Khadar and Badarpur, many now live in makeshift shelters, waiting for the waters to recede....Read More
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 3: In a significant move to fuel its growth and enhance manufacturing capabilities, Krupalu Metals Limited, a key player in the brass and copper industry, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the SME platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE SME). The IPO, a fixed-price issue aiming to raise ₹1,347.84 lakhs, will be open for subscription from September 8, 2025, to September 10, 2025. Also Read | 'Wednesday' Season 2 Part 2: Jenna Ortega's Wed...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report which mentioned that a journalist allegedly sustained multiple stab wounds in an attack by a drug addict in the Papadahandi area of Odisha's Nabarangpur district. The attack reportedly occurred after the journalist filed a complaint against the accused.The victim, identified as Sumit Kumar Ghanta, sustained multiple injuries to his stomach, chest, and hands. He has been...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 3 (ANI): KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the launch of its new direct service between Hyderabad (HYD) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), marking its fourth gateway in India. According to an official release, the inaugural flight, KL 874, departed from Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on September 3, marking the official launch of this new route. With existing services from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumba...Read More
Chandigarh, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 5,500 civilians and 300 personnel of paramilitary forces have been rescued, more than 3,000 civilians received medical aid and 27 tonnes of ration and essential supplies have been delivered to flood affected communities, the Army's Western Command said on Wednesday. In addition, seven fresh columns have been launched in Punjab's areas of Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Shahkot, Phillaur and Dhatewal and in areas of Sarala and Harchandpura owing to rising water lev...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with Haryana Police, Ministry of External Affairs and Home Affairs, has successfully coordinated the return of wanted fugitive Mainpal Dhilla alias Sonu Kumar on September 2, 2025, from Cambodia. The subject Mainpal Dhilla alias Mainpal Badli alias Sonu Kumar is a notorious criminal wanted by Haryana Police in a number of cases. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the offence of mu...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 3 (ANI): Amid the political storm over the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother, Tejaswi Yadav, who is the leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, stressed that "no one's mother should be abused", and accused BJP spokespersons of "repeatedly insulting women on live camera". "No one's mother should be abused. We are not in favour of this; it's not in our culture. But PM Modi spoke about Sonia Gandh...Read More
Lucknow, September 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has launched an extensive campaign to position the state as a global investment hub. With a strong emphasis on attracting foreign capital, the state is implementing the China+1 strategy, engaging with over 200 international companies to date. To turn these opportunities into reality, the government is collaborating closely with Indian embassies and various global institutions. As a result, investor confidence in Utt...Read More
LUCKNOW: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a submission before the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday, claimed that he had not incited the Sikh community to rise in rebellion during his speech in the US last year, when he had said the fight is about whether Sikhs in India will be allowed to wear turbans or visit gurdwaras. Rahul Gandhi made the submission in the HC through his lawyer, challenging an order of the Varanasi court directing the magistrate court to re-hear a...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3: Gold prices rallied Rs 1,000 to touch a fresh record high of Rs 1,07,070 per 10 grams in the local markets on Wednesday amid hopes of Fed easing rates, mounting geopolitical tensions and growing worries around the US economy. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,06,070 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Delhi Market Sees Consecutive Gains In the Delhi market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the gains for the...Read More
New Delhi: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Tuesday came down heavily on Congress for alleging "vote theft" and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the party should first address its own lack of internal democracy. In an interview with ANI, Deora said the Congress should first put its own house in order before commenting on India's electoral system. He also dismissed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote chori". "In 2014, when Congress got it...Read More
Hyderabad: Barely three months after she described her father, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), as the "God" surrounded by "demons," the party suspended K Kavitha for alleged anti-party activities, prompting her to quit the organisation. The Telangana women leader's case is comparable to that of YS Sharmila, sister of former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and chief of YSRCP, who revolted against her brother following property disputes. She later floated...Read More
New Delhi, September 3: The Central Government on Wednesday released a set of guidelines for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with primary schools, outlining the minimum infrastructure requirements and operational criteria necessary for effective implementation. India currently has over 14.02 lakh Anganwadi Centres, of which 2.9 lakh are already co-located with schools. This new initiative aims to expand co-location to ensure better utilization of resources, enhanced school readiness ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) The NHRC on Wednesday said it has issued notices to the Punjab government and police authorities over reports that a stray dog was seen carrying the "severed head of an infant" near a government hospital in Patiala district last month. Reportedly, the attendants of the patients have alleged that stray dogs are "often found roaming" freely inside the hospital premises. And, they have also alleged poor sanitation, lack of security and negligence by the hospital authorities,...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the Delhi government to take immediate steps to disburse the subsidies promised to customers for buying electric vehicles and said procedural hurdles cannot be used as a pretext to delay payments. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhayaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted the government cannot hide behind the fact that the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy of 2020 does not prescribe any timeline to disburse the amount. "T...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi during the latter's official visit to India. The Singaporean PM arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, Wong, accompanied by his wife Loo Tze Lui, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath ...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The All India LPG Distributors Federation has appealed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on LPG Suraksha Hoses (LPG pipes) from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. In the run up to the two-day GST Council meeting that started today, the Federation had written to the Union minister In the letter, the Federation had stressed that the LPG Suraksha Hose is not a luxury product but a mandatory safety component essential for t...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (PTI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday asked the Odisha DGP to file a report within two weeks in connection with the reported attack on a journalist in Nabarangpur district. The scribe was allegedly attacked by a drug addict on August 29 in Papadahandi area in the district for filing a complaint against him. The journalist has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition, the NHRC said in a release. "The Commission has observed that the contents ...Read More