Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to change the venue for ICC Women's World Cup matches initially allotted to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to some other city in the aftermath of the stampede which occurred outside the celebration just a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, as per sources. Also Read | Dr Vece Paes Dies: Yusuf Pathan, Viren Rasquinha and Other ...Read More
Mumbai: Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited on Thursday reported a 34 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26), as profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 165 crore, compared to Rs 249 crore in the same period previous fiscal (Q1 FY25). Sequentially, however, profit inched up 2 per cent from Rs 161.57 crore in the March 2025 quarter (Q4 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing. Revenue from operations rose 4.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 3,401 c...Read More
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 14 (ANI): Preparations are underway for actor Vijay-led political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) second State conference to be held on August 21, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. TVK will be contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections for the first time. The state elections are scheduled to be held in 2026. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Massive Cloudburst Hits Kishtwar's Chashoti Near Machail Mata Yatra Route, Rescue Operations Underway. On Wednesday, the...Read More
Bengaluru, August 14: Reacting to the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused in the sensational fan murder case, the deceased fan Renukaswamy's father, Kashinath S. Shivanagowdru, said that his faith in getting justice for his son's death has grown stronger. Speaking to reporters, Kashinath S. Shivanagowdru, also known as Kashinathaiah, said with tears in his eyes, "My wife informed me about the cancellation of Darshan's bail. This development ...Read More
Bengaluru : Mankind Pharma, India's fourth largest pharma company, has launched a powerful video campaign featuring legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan to raise awareness about organ donation on World Organ Donation Day. The campaign themed "Live Beyond Your Life" aims to address India's critically low organ donation rates and encourage more citizens to register as organ donors. Link to the video campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe2hOqlWXJs The sobering reality in India is that for every...Read More
NEW DELHI: The government has introduced four amendments to the Income Tax Act, 1961, relevant for FY 2025-26, but included in the Income Tax Bill, 2025, applicable for FY 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The major amendment grants tax exemption on dividends, interest, and long-term capital gains to sovereign wealth funds and pension funds investing in infrastructure from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2030, subject to notification. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ...Read More
DEHRADUN: The state cabinet's approval for bringing another legislation to amend the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act makes this law, which is aimed at preventing religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or undue influence, even more stringent. This is the second legislation to amend the act which has been in force in Uttarakhand since 2018. The first amendment was made in 2022 when Pushkar Singh Dhami assumed office as chief minister for a second consecutive term. The second amendmen...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated her allegations that Bengali-speaking people were being harassed in the BJP-ruled states. "Those who are trying to discriminate against Bengalis do have any idea of the language that icons like Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Kavi Nazrul Islam and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose spoke? Those who came as refugees to our country are now considered as citizens of our country. If there are illegal infiltrators, the Union g...Read More
Telangana: In a shocking turn of events, residents of Vikarabad were jolted from their sleep not by the ongoing torrential rain, but by the ground trembling beneath them. At approximately 4:35 AM on Thursday, an earthquake struck the region, sending waves of panic through several villages. Also Read: Your Aadhaar is NOT Proof of Indian Citizenship: Supreme Court Reveals the 2 Documents You Actually Need The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has officially confirmed the event: Tremors, whic...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (Maxim News): Independence Day celebrations will be held across the country tomorrow with great pomp. Hyderabad Metropolis is all set for Independence Day celebrations. In this backdrop, liquor sales will be stopped to ensure that peace and security are not disrupted. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Wine shops will be closed on August 15, Bars, Pubs and restaurants that supply liquor will be closed tomorrow. Along with Hyderabad, cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore will also ...Read More
Mumbai - Today, IBM (IBM: NYSE) announced the opening of the company's new IBM India Client Experience Center in Mumbai. As part of the facility's mission to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing, the company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Maharashtra to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives. The LOI outlines areas of exploration that may include providing insight, knowledge, and expertise the state ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Thursday took a jab at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi allegations on the EC, saying the Congress wants non-Indian to vote, and also added that the common people of Bihar are happy with the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, while talking to ANI, said, ... The opposition wants even those who are not citizens of the country to vo...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Following a massive cloudburst in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday feared that the disaster could possibly lead to substantial casualties A massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, along the route of the Machail Mata Yatra. Jitendra Singh told reporters that he got a call from the Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma a...Read More
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 14 (ANI): Preparations are underway for actor Vijay-led political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) second State conference to be held on August 21, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. TVK will be contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections for the first time. The state elections are scheduled to be held in 2026. On Wednesday, the party president Vijay launched Now TVK - an exclusive application for the party membership drive. Addressing the launch of the applicat...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh BJP on Thursday welcomed Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Pooja Pal's commendation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "zero-tolerance" approach towards crime and mafia, while lashing out at the "PDA group" for allegedly failing to defend "a daughter from an extremely backward community." The comments came on the day when Pal was expelled by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for "anti-party" activities. During a 24-hour marathon discussion on "Vision Document 20...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to change the venue for ICC Women World Cup matches initially allotted to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to some other city in the aftermath of the stampede which occurred outside the celebration just a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, as per sources. As per sources, the final decision on the venue could come during this week...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited on Thursday reported a 34 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26), as profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 165 crore, compared to Rs 249 crore in the same period previous fiscal (Q1 FY25). Sequentially, however, profit inched up 2 per cent from Rs 161.57 crore in the March 2025 quarter (Q4 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing. Revenue from operations rose 4.2 per cent year-on...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Hours after SP MLA from Chail Pooja Pal praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for zero tolerance policy against crime, the Samajwadi Party expelled her from the party, citing anti-party activities and indiscipline. You have carried out anti-party activities, and even after being warned, you did not stop these activities, due to which the party has suffered a lot. The work done by you is anti-party and a serious act of indiscipline...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): A man named Sudhir Kumar, 50, was declared dead by the AIIMS Trauma Care Centre after he and his daughter Priya, 22, were rushed to the Centre, informed the Delhi Police on Thursday. This comes after they were trapped beneath the fallen tree, owing to heavy rains, near Paras Chowk, Kalkaji, New Delhi, the Delhi Police told ANI. Describing more on the incident, the Delhi Police told ANI, One of the injured, Sudhir Kumar, aged 50 years, passed away during trea...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): BJP MP and Member of the Standing Committee on Coal Mines & Steel, Roopkumari Choudhary, on Thursday said that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 will bill boosts employment, improves states rights, and add to the economy by allowing more efficient use of India mineral resources. Speaking with ANI, Choudhary emphasised that the bill, passed by Loksabha on Tuesday, aims to strengthen India economic position by granting sta...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]/ Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], August 14: Narwal , an award-winning niche technology solutions company, is excited to announce the appointment of Ravi Tenneti as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. This strategic addition to Narwal leadership team underscores the company commitment to advancing its AI-first vision and delivering intelligent, enterprise-ready solutions across industries--further strengthening Narwal position as a trusted partner for AI, Data, and Qual...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: OPPO India recently launched K13 Turbo Pro 5G, India first smartphone with a cooling fan, goes on sale tomorrow i.e. 15 August 2025, across and mainline retail stores. Built for Indian gamers and power users, it combines OPPO self-developed Storm Engine cooling technology with a flagship-grade processor, a massive 7000mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOCTM fast charging, and a 1.5K AMOLED flat display to deliver next-gen performance, sustained thermal controls, and an immers...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50 over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voi...Read More
Mumbai, August 14: The sports fraternity has mourned the passing of Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympic medallist and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, who died on Thursday at the age of 80. A prominent midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, Dr. Paes was a member of the Indian team that clinched the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Dr. Paes, who served Indian sport with distinction both on and off the field, was suffering from an advanced stage of Parkinson's disease. He was admitte...Read More
New Delhi, August 14: Cognizant, an IT services company, is reportedly preparing to implement salary hikes for a large portion of its workforce later this year. The development is said to target eligible employees and also aims to reward top performers in India. As per reports, the company is planning merit-based adjustments that could impact many employees across different roles in India. Cognizant is reportedly aligning this adjustment with its earlier statements during the second-quarter ear...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and nine States, including the Union Territory of Delhi, to a plea challenging the alleged detention and torture of Indian migrant workers, while the State authorities search for Bangladeshi immigrants. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and the governments of nine States and UTs after hearing submissions by Advocate Prashant Bhushan. Also Read | Hoogh...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive cloudburst struck a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 12 people and leading to widespread damage, officials said. The disaster hit Chasoti, the last motorable village on the way to the Machail Mata temple, between 12 noon and 1 pm when a large number of people had gathered for the Machail Mata yatra. From there begins the 8.5 km trek to the shrine. Twelve bodies have been recovered and there are fears that the to...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]/ Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], August 14: Narwal, an award-winning niche technology solutions company, is excited to announce the appointment of Ravi Tenneti as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. This strategic addition to Narwal's leadership team underscores the company's commitment to advancing its AI-first vision and delivering intelligent, enterprise-ready solutions across industries--further strengthening Narwal's position as a trusted partner for AI, Data, and Q...Read More
NEW DELHI: India and China are discussing resuming border trade five years after it was halted, foreign ministry officials on both sides have said, as US tariffs disrupt the global trade order. Past trade across the icy and high-altitude Himalayan border passes between the neighbours was usually small in volume, but any resumption is significant for its symbolism. The two major economic powers have long competed for strategic influence across South Asia. But caught in global trade and geopoli...Read More
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will deliver a public address to the citizens of the state on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. According to a release from the Gujarat CMO, the address will be broadcast today on various TV channels. Also Read | Hooghly Shocker: Nurse Found Hanging at Hospital Premises in West Bengal, Family Alleges Murder. Meanwhile, 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', i...Read More