New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Heavy rain soaked Delhi on Thursday, leaving vehicles stranded on waterlogged roads for hours as commuters waded their way through submerged roads. Several tree falling incidents were reported across the city, one of which claimed a life in Kalkaji. A DTC bus was stuck on the waterlogged Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road, where cars were stuck in rainwater, and those travelling on motorcycles and scooters had to get down and push their vehicles through the flooded section. A vi...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, has now congratulated the Tamil superstar on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth along with Govinda in the film, said, "I had the privilege of wo...Read More
SRINAGAR: At least 12 people were feared dead and more trapped following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, an official said today. The disaster occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a pit stop on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after a heavy flood and mudslide engulfed an entire village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. "The news is grim and accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloudburst is slow in arriving," Omar Abdullah, the c...Read More
Dry Day In Delhi: Delhi will see a 48-hour liquor sale shutdown this week, with Independence Day on August 15 and Janmashtami on August 16 both declared dry days. The Delhi government's excise department has issued an order under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, which mandates the closure of liquor vends across all licence categories on these occasions. The order states that retail liquor shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will remain shut on these days. Gandhi Jayanti on Octob...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the district-wise list of approximately 65 lakh voters omitted from the draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. The list must include reasons for deletion, such as death, migration, or duplicate registration. The court said the lists should be made available on the websites of District Electoral Officers and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar, and must be...Read More
New Delhi: In a bid to "boost voter confidence", the Supreme Court, in an interim order passed Thursday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to upload district-wise data of about 65 lakh electors in poll-bound Bihar whose names were omitted in the draft electoral rolls following the initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi ordered that the details of these electors, whose enumeration forms were not submitted, should be...Read More
MUMBAI: The Indian stock market settled flat on Thursday amid a mixed approach as investors remained cautious ahead of the crucial dialogue between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15. Sensex settled at 80, 597.66, up 57 points or 0.07 per cent. The 30-share index started the session slightly up at 80, 625.28 against last session's closing of 80, 539.91, continuing the last day's momentum. The index remained range-bound, touching an intr...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 14 (UNI) Addressing the State Assembly today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath firmly dismissed the Opposition allegation of shutting down 29,000 schools in the state. He said the state's education system is now stronger and more modern, clarifying that no schools are being shut, instead, those with under 50 students and within a one-kilometre radius are being merged into integrated campuses with better facilities. The added, "This school pairing initiative aims to achi...Read More
Bihar SIR Row: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday agreed to share the names of voters deleted in the Bihar Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise after the Supreme Court grilled the poll panel for not making the details public. "Why can't you disclose the names" of people who have died, migrated, or shifted to other constituencies?," the apex court asked. The EC replied that it had already given the list of deleted names to the political parties in the state. "Why can't you put...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited on Thursday reported a 4.12 per cent decline in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with earnings falling to Rs 55.8 crore from Rs 58.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). This dip came despite a strong rise in revenue from operations, which grew 9.56 per cent sequentially to Rs 526.3 crore from Rs 480.4 crore, according to its stock exchange filing. Other income saw a sharp decline of 30.43 per cent, dropping to ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men's and women's Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The invitation marks the first time Kho Kho players will be part of India's Independence Day ceremony. Earlier this year, both Indian teams made history by clinching the men's and women's titles at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, held at Indira Ga...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Police have foiled a major terror plot being orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI-backed terrorist Harwinder Rinda with the arrest of two operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Harpreet Singh, alias Preet, a resident of Bhullar village in Tarn Taran, and Gulshan Singh, alias Nandu, a resident of Rampura village in Amritsar. Pol...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor on Thursday paid a heartwarming tribute to her late mother, the legendary Sridevi. Earlier on Wednesday, Janhvi observed Sridevi's 62nd birth anniversary by paying a visit to Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers. The day after, she took to her Instagram handle and shared a string of old family pictures. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNUkhO8M1OK/ The first picture shows a very young Bone...Read More
Vece Paes, a former Indian hockey player and father of tennis star Leander Paes, passed away at 80. He was a member of the 1972 Olympic bronze-winning team. Paes also contributed to sports medicine and rugby. His wife, Jennifer, was a former Indian basketball captain. The family awaits his daughters' arrival for the last rites. Dr. Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursda...Read More
Speaking during the 24-hour marathon discussion in the Uttar Pradesh assembly, Pooja Pal credited the chief minister for the action against Atiq Ahmed. Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal on Thursday lauded Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his "zero-tolerance policy" against mafias, crediting him for "providing justice" in the murder of her husband, former BSP MLA Raju Pal, who was killed by gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Pooja Pal expr...Read More
The Supreme Court overturned actor Darshan's bail in the Renukaswamy murder case. Renukaswamy's family expressed relief and renewed faith in the justice system. Darshan, along with Pavithra Gowda and others, faces charges of abduction and murder. Security has been increased at Ballari prison, anticipating Darshan's transfer. The trial is expected to proceed swiftly following the court's decision. The family of murder victim Renukaswamy on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court order cancelling the...Read More
A massive cloudburst has led to a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Chasoti this afternoon. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot. Visuals showed pilgrims being evacuated in the wake of the flood. Chasoti is the starting point for Machail Mata Yatra to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi in Kishtwar. "A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started," said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj ...Read More
From timeless classics to modern chartbusters, India's musical legacy is rich with songs that celebrate the nation's spirit. This Independence Day, relive the magic of these 10 iconic tracks -- from Lata Mangeshkar's soulful tributes to A.R. Rahman's powerful anthems -- that continue to stir hearts, unite generations, and inspire love for the motherland. India's journey to freedom and its enduring spirit of unity have been beautifully captured in music over the decades. From soulful tributes to...Read More
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Chandigarh: The announcement of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's (ABVP's) PU unit, scheduled to be made at the zoology auditorium Tuesday, was reportedly postponed following an internal dispute over key posts. Party insiders said it was delayed after a University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) student, set to be named secretary, refused the position and demanded the president's post, which had been allotted to a research scholar. When no agreement was reached, over 30 support...Read More
Twelve years after the rape and murder of a minor girl in Nalgonda, a local court on Thursday (August 14, 2025) sentenced a man to double death penalty and imposed a fine of ₹1.10 lakh. The court also ordered ₹10 lakh as compensation for the victim's family. The accused, identified as Mohammad Mukaram, 24 at the time of arrest, worked as a butcher in a beef shop and lived in the same neighbourhood as the victim. He was taken into custody by Nalgonda Town-I police in April 2013, a day after t...Read More
A man and his daughter, riding on a bike, got severely injured after a tree fell on them in South Delhi amid rain. The national capital, Delhi, has been witnessing heavy rain since early morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams, disrupting lives. According to the CCTV footage, at 9:50 am, an old neem tree uprooted and fell flat on a biker and adjacent vehicles in Delhi's Kalkaji. After waiting for a few seconds, one of the cars that came under the tree managed to drive past the inciden...Read More
Nitin Gadkari advocated for India to become a superpower and "vishwaguru," emphasizing that global recognition hinges on strength across all sectors. He addressed a gathering, recalling the 1947 partition and expressing a resolve for a unified India. Gadkari highlighted Prime Minister Modi's vision for a $5 trillion economy and self-reliant nation, urging collective effort to achieve these goals. Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday pitched for making India a super power and "vishwaguru", s...Read More
The medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, 2 assistant commandants, and 1 inspector. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sixteen BSF personnel received gallantry medals for bravery during Operation Sindoor * The medals highlight the nation's trust in the BSF as India's first line of defence * Recipients include a deputy commandant, two assistant commandants, and an inspector Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi:...Read More
The Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state searches across 15 locations, including Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, as part of a money laundering investigation. This probe targets the Parimatch betting app, accused of defrauding users of approximately Rs 2,000 crore. The funds were allegedly laundered through mule accounts, payment aggregators, crypto wallets, and ATM withdrawals. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted multi-state searches as part of a money laundering investigation ...Read More
Pakistan suffered a dramatic collapse in the deciding ODI against the West Indies in Tarouba, being bowled out for just 92 while chasing 295. Following a promising five-wicket win in the opener, Mohammad Rizwan's team completely imploded in the second match and capitulated spectacularly in the decider. The top order disintegrated within the first three overs: openers Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and captain Rizwan were all dismissed for ducks, leaving the chase in disarray. Babar Azam managed ...Read More
The bank staff said there were six employees, including the manager, inside at the time. Jabalpur: In a major daylight heist, armed robbers looted gold worth more than Rs 14.8 crore and Rs 5.7 lakh in cash from a bank in the Khitola area, about 50 km from Jabalpur, this morning. The robbery took place around 11 am at the Isaf Small Finance Bank branch, with suspects threatening staff at gunpoint before fleeing within minutes. According to the police, the robbers -- believed to be six in numbe...Read More
Mr Sarma said that the arms licenses would only be granted after proper scrutiny. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indigenous people in Assam's sensitive areas can apply for arms licences online * Licences granted after multi-layered scrutiny, with no criminal record required * Applicants must be indigenous, mentally stable, and assessed as vulnerable Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursda...Read More
The woman alleged that her lover's family members and friends pressured her to change her religion. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Local police arrested Ramees from Paravoor over Sona Eldhose's suicide case in Kerala * Sona's death note accused Ramees of abuse and coercion to convert before marriage * WhatsApp chats show Ramees responded "go ahead" to Sona's suicide threat Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kochi: The local police at...Read More
JAMMU, Aug 14: Security was intensified across the Jammu region on Thursday with increased checking, patrolling and area domination ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. A multi-tier security grid of the Army, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police has been kept on high vigilance along the Line of Control and International Border to foil any nefarious designs from across the border, they said. Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the J-K Police have been deployed in Jammu city, they...Read More