Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has commenced the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 and said that it is a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. Aamir expressed, "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne." "It's a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. I'm certain the films and the filmmakers who are showcasing at the festival will have a gre...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) The Delhi University has confirmed 67,582 admissions in the third round of undergraduate seat allocation, the data shared on Wednesday revealed. The university said allocations for Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA), sports and Children/Wards of University employees (CW) categories will be made public on August 15. The total number of allocations in the latest round stood at 7,061, including those enrolled in performance-based programmes. DU opened its mid-entry admissi...Read More
Karnataka Legislative Council member SL Bhojegowda admitted to poisoning 2,800 stray dogs, sparking controversy. Karnataka Legislative Council member SL Bhojegowda has sparked a massive row after he claimed that he got at least 2,800 dogs poisoned to address the issue of strays on the streets. While addressing the house on Tuesday, the Janta Dal (Secular) leader demanded that a "petition be filed in the Supreme Court... let Karnataka be the first in India to ask the Supreme Court to act agains...Read More
Armaan Malik, a YouTuber known for his participation in Bigg Boss OTT 3, is facing legal challenges alongside his wives, Payal and Kritika Malik. A Patiala district court has summoned them to appear on 2 September in connection with two separate cases. This development follows allegations of bigamy and religious sentiment issues, said reports. The legal troubles stem from a petition filed by Davinder Rajput. The petitioner claims that Armaan Malik has engaged in four marriages, contravening the...Read More
These awards highlight the bravery, dedication, and selfless service of India's frontline forces, who continue to serve the nation with distinction in the face of adversity. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the list of bravehearts honoured with the Gallantry and Service medals in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions to the nation. "The total of 1090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Corr...Read More
Solar photo-voltaic company Vikram Solar has fixed a price band of Rs 315-322 for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), which will open for bidding next week, on August 19. The issue comprises a fresh component aggregating up to Rs 1,500 crore and an offer for sale component, which will include the selling shareholders offloading 17,450,882 shares in the company. At the upper range of the price band, the selling shareholders' portion aggregates to Rs 579.36 crore, taking the total IPO si...Read More
The Union government, via the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS), has introduced cow milk products and co-branded items, expanding its dairy offerings across Delhi-NCR. This initiative, announced after Wednesday's launch, aims to strengthen the dairy ecosystem and create opportunities. Twenty-two new booth allotments were distributed, fostering employment and connecting rural dairy farmers with urban consumers. The Union government on Thursday announced the launch of cow milk products and co-branded offer...Read More
Being denominated in US dollars in the international market, gold's price in India is highly sensitive to movements in the rupee-dollar exchange rate.Source : PTI Gold prices in Chennai softened marginally on Thursday, with 22-karat gold now retailing at Rs 9,290 per gram and 24-karat gold at Rs 10,135 per gram. The minor drop comes in line with price trends observed in other parts of the country, influenced by fluctuations in global bullion markets and currency exchange rates. India's relianc...Read More
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to hit the roads for a 13-day yatra in Bihar against alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the voter list carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the poll-bound state. Announced the schedule of Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', Congress general secretary (organization) KC Venugopal said, "To save our vote, our Constitution, our democracy, Rahul Gandhi, former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagadband...Read More
Independence Day 2025 speech: India will celebrate Independence Day 2025 on 15th August with PM Modi's speech live from the Red Fort. Here's how to watch and where to watch the address on TV and online. Independence Day 2025: India will celebrate its Independence Day 2025 on Friday, 15th August. Known in Hindi as Swatantrata Diwas, this historic day marks the nation's freedom from over two centuries of British colonial rule, achieved on 15th August 1947. Every year, the day is observed with gre...Read More
SCHOTT, a leader in specialty glass, initiates local production of high-precision glass tubing for syringes and cartridges in Gujarat, India. This marks a significant step in India's pharmaceutical sector, aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative, enhancing SCHOTT's role in the Asian market. In a notable development in India's pharmaceutical landscape, SCHOTT has successfully commenced local production of high-precision glass tubing for syringes and cartridges at its Jambusar, Gujarat facil...Read More
Riteish Deshmukh shared a string of pictures featuring his sons Riaan and Rahyl, as they honour their "Ajoba" Vilasrao Deshmukh. Riteish Deshmukh commemorated the 13th death anniversary of his father, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh with a heartfelt tribute on Thursday. The actor added a string of pictures on Instagram, featuring his sons Riaan and Rahyl, as they honour their "Ajoba." In the first two photos, Rihaan and Rahul are seen bowing down in front of a framed photogr...Read More
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of ...Read More
Happy Thursday! International semiconductor companies are vying to cash in on the India opportunity. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. Also in the letter: ■ Rapido dishes out Ownly ■ BlueStone IPO closes ■ Startup IPOs' returns Global semiconductor firms reeling from financial pressure are actively exploring strategic partnerships in India, drawn by the country's expanding digital economy and generous government subsidies. Driving the news: India's semiconductor push -...Read More
Meet The Girl With World's Most Beautiful Handwriting: Her Assignment Becomes Internet Sensation At Just 16, Honoured By Armed Forces; She Is Not From India...Know Who She Is... IndiGo is prepared to restart its flights from India to China as soon as the necessary bilateral agreements between the two countries are in place, the airline's chief executive Pieter Elbers said on Thursday. "IndiGo operated daily flights between India and China prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline stands read...Read More
Taking a tough stand on illegal conversion, the Uttarakhand State Cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, under which strong provisions have been added for stringent penalties on illegal conversion, a ban on propaganda through digital media and protection of victims. The bill was passed during a meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Bill includes punishment for marriage under false identity an...Read More
YSRCP boss and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy (File). Hyderabad: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for fresh elections for the Pulivendula and Vontimitta zilla parishad by-polls - this time under the supervision of central forces to ensure a "fair" process - because those held Tuesday were "a mockery of democracy". Echoing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' battle-cry - an attack on the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Jant...Read More
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has recorded 224 deaths so far this monsoon season, including 116 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning, and 108 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report for June 20 to August 10 said the state has suffered an estimated Rs 1,98,923.75 lakh in losses to public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, and infrastructure. "Continuous rains have cause...Read More
The initiative will begin operations on a pilot basis in Mysuru, Belagavi, and Mangaluru starting August 15. Hebbalkar made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly while responding to a question raised by JD(S) floor leader C B Suresh Babu, who expressed concern over the "rising incidents of child pregnancies" in the state. (Also Read: 30-year-old engineer robbed, harassed at knifepoint in Bengaluru PG accommodation) "Our government has taken several steps to prevent child pregnancies an...Read More
India's dog bite crisis is spiralling into a serious public health challenge, with numbers that experts describe as deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the country recorded 37.17 lakh dog bite cases -- averaging more than 10,000 incidents every single day. These figures reveal a widening gap between the Centre's goal of eliminating rabies by 2030 and the realities on the ground. India's dog bite crisis is escalating at a pace that public health experts find deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the count...Read More
The key distribution ceremony of the first batch took place in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and other ministers. Around 556 families got possession of their new houses under the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project in Worli on Thursday. The key distribution ceremony took place in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and other ministers and to...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on pleas seeking a stay of its August 11 order to remove all stray dogs from the localities in the Delhi-NCR region and put them in shelter homes. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said it will pass an interim order on the August 11 order of a different bench. At the outset, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi government, said that there was ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India overall trade deficit (merchandise and services combined) widened to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025, up from USD 10.10 billion in the same month last year, driven by a sharper rise in imports than exports, according to the data released by the Commerce & Industry Ministry. The data shows that the overall exports stood at USD 68.25 billion in July 2025, marking a growth from the same month of the previous year at USD 65.31 billion. On the other hand, im...Read More
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday clarified that the state is expanding arms licence services, not handing out guns, amid growing concerns from experts that higher gun prevalence could increase risks of injury, death, and wildlife poaching. The clarification came amid a plan to let indigenous residents in identified "vulnerable" areas apply online via Sewa Setu. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Meanwhile, public-healt...Read More
MUMBAI: Dr Vece Paes, a member of the Indian hockey team that won bronze in the 1972 Munich Olympics, father of tennis ace Leander Paes, who passed away in Kolkata on Thursday at the age of 80, enjoyed fruitful stints in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) too.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!For almost a decade, he was heading the two most crucial departments of the BCCI - age verification and anti-doping. He was the...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): IndiGo is prepared to restart its flights from India to China as soon as the necessary bilateral agreements between the two countries are in place, the airline chief executive Pieter Elbers said on Thursday. IndiGo operated daily flights between India and China prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline stands ready to resume these services as soon as bilateral arrangements between the two countries allow. Guided by its entrepreneurial spirit, IndiGo remains...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) India's import of edible oil fell 16 per cent to 15.48 lakh tonnes in July, mainly due to a fall in shipments of palm oil, both refined and crude, according to industry body SEA. The country imported 15,48,041 tonnes in July this year as against 18,40,062 in the year-ago period. The data does not include imports from Nepal, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said in a statement on Thursday. The industry body said the fall in imports of edible oils in Ju...Read More
Role of UP in developed India will be decisive: CM Yogi concludes Vision Document debate in Assembly Lucknow: Concluding a marathon 24-hour debate on Vision Document 2047 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that India can achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation only when every state plays its part -- with Uttar Pradesh at the forefront. Thanking the 187 MLAs from both the ruling party and opposition who participated in the debate, the Chief Mi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 commenced with great fanfare, with some of the most celebrated names including Aamir Khan, Vir Das and Tillotama Shome in attendance. The event also hosted Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari, filmmakers Shoojit Sircar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tanushree Das and R.S. Prasanna along with Mukesh Chhabra. Das's "Baksho Bondi" featured as the festival's highly anticipated Opening Night Film. "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm ela...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) S&P on Thursday upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' with a stable outlook after a gap of nearly 19 years, citing robust economic growth, political commitment for fiscal consolidation and 'conducive' monetary policy to check inflation. "India remains among the best performing economies in the world...The quality of government spending has improved in the past five to six years," S&P Global Ratings said. The impact of US tariffs on the Indian economy will be...Read More