JAMMU: At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst struck along the pilgrimage route of the annual Machail Mata Yatra in Chishoti village in the Padder sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials said. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives...Read More
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): 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. As per the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, the rescue operations are underway. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said a massive cloudburst struck the Chashoti area in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the administration to launch rescue operations and make arrangements for...Read More
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New Delhi: A 24-year-old woman from Tilak Nagar was allegedly gang-raped by a group of people, including a woman, in North Delhi's Civil Lines area, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place after the victim was invited to a party at a friend's residence on Sunday night. Police said that the victim went to the location with her sister and reported the incident to police 13-14 hours later. The facts are currently being verified, they said....Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Large-sized deals (>=100,000 sq. ft.), continue to drive India's commercial office market, consistently accounting for bulk of the Grade A office space uptake in the last 5 years. In H1 2025 too, 51% of the total leasing across the top 7 cities was through large-sized deals at 17.2 million sq feet, reflecting occupiers' sustained appetite for high-quality office spaces to support growth strategies. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya B...Read More
New Delhi: After Uttarakhand, now a cloudburst has caused devastation in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Water and debris flowed together here, and 15 people have died. A large number of people are buried under the debris. The death toll may increase. Teams of local administration, NDRF and SDRF have reached the spot. Relief and rescue work has also started rapidly. But the flood situation persists in many places in Chashoti. Due to the fast flow of water, difficult...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to explain which documents were accepted during the 2003 intensive voter list update in Bihar. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing petitions against the ECI's June 24 decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of elections....Read More
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on an interim plea seeking a stay on its August 11 directive to remove stray dogs from the capital's streets and confine them to shelters within six to eight weeks. A three-judge Bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath, and comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria, declined to grant an immediate stay on the order issued by a Division Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The Bench observed that local authorities were ...Read More
Kasaragod (Kerala), Aug 14 (PTI) The Kerala governor's directive to universities in the state to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14 led the RSS-affiliated student wing ABVP to mark the occasion at a college here on Thursday, triggering clashes with the CPI(M)-backed SFI. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) observed the day by putting up posters about it at a government college, following which activists of the Students Federation of India (SFI) turned up in bigger ...Read More
Bengaluru : Experience Abu Dhabi has launched the next chapter of the Kids Recommended campaign, bringing together a diverse lineup of young international content creators to explore the city through a kid-designed itinerary packed with adventure, culture and discovery. Shaped by what children genuinely want from a holiday, the campaign began with global research involving more than 7,000 children and their parents across nine countries. Their insights inspired the co-creation of a seven-day it...Read More
New Delhi: Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court today cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan, actress Pavithra Gowda and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, while setting aside the Karnataka High Court order, said the high court suffers from various infirmities. Darshan, along with actress Pavithra Gowda, is accused of abducting and torturing 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who...Read More
Stocktwits - India's automobile market reported a mixed trend in July, with a minor dip in passenger vehicle sales, even as two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales rose. A SEBI-registered analyst noted that while rural demand was sustaining the retail momentum, the threat of rising US tariffs and high dealer inventories could pose a huge hurdle unless the upcoming festive season brings some respite. July Auto Sales: SIAM Data Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined 0.2% year-on-year to 3,4...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive tree fell on moving vehicles in Kalkaji area amid incessant rain in Delhi on Thursday morning, critically injuring a 50-year-old man and his daughter who were passing by on a motorcycle, police said. The incident was 0captured on a CCTV footage in which the huge tree, inches away from footpath, can be seen uprooting from the road and falling on unaware commuters. The tree fell some vehicles, including a motorcycle in which the man and his daughter were travell...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation's destiny, were born here. Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the 'Kanyashree' scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon of hope which stands for unity amid diversity. "If Bengal was not there, India would not have got Indepe...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation declined to a 2-year low of (-) 0.58 per cent in July, as deflation in food and fuel kept WPI in the negative zone for the second consecutive month, government data released on Thursday showed. Experts, however, projected WPI inflation to move back into positive territory in August, as base effects fade and seasonal price increases continue. WPI-based inflation was 2.10 per cent in July last year, and (-) 0.13 per cent in June. "Negative rate ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) At least 10 persons are feared dead in a massive cloudburst that struck a remote village en route the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The cloudburst hit Chasoti, the last motorable village en route to the shrine. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials sa...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the Supreme Court's reference to the Pahalgam terror attack while hearing a plea for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood highlighted the Centre's lack of confidence in the region's stability even after reducing it to a union territory. The BJP-led central government seems to be unwilling to ease its grip over Jammu and Kashmir, she said in a post on X. The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Cent...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global Information Technology (IT) major Cognizant announced that around 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike from November. The company indicated that the hike will be in a "single high digit" (7 to 9 per cent) of the employees' current salary. During its second-quarter earnings, the company had indicated plans to award merit-based pay rises to the vast majority of staff in the second half of 2025. "Cognizant today said that approxima...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) HDFC Bank on Wednesday clarified that the bank has not raised the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) for savings accounts, denying reports suggesting that new account holders in metro or urban branches would need to maintain an average AMB of Rs 25,000. "There has been no change in the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) requirement for any account type," the private sector lender said in a statement. The bank said the AMB for the regular saving accounts and 'saving max...Read More
VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Gold has always held a special place in Indian homes, treasured for both its beauty and its lasting value. Beyond its cultural significance, gold jewellery has been a trusted financial backup for generations, helping families in times of need. Now, with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, this age-old tradition meets modern convenience. During the Prime Loan Festival, individuals can unlock the true potential of their gold ornaments by pledging them as security...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. When implemented effectively, modern accounting solutions empower business owners to shift their focus...Read More
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled 'Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region' at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, said that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood cannot be debated in isolation from its security challenges, pointing towards the Pahalgam terror attack in April as a stark reminder of "ground realities." "You also have to take into consideration the ground realities; you cannot ignore what has happened in Pahalgam," Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said during the hearing of a plea seeking the immediate restoration of stateho...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 14 (UNI) Wrapping up the marathon 24-hour debate on Vision 2047 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said India can become a developed nation only when every state meets its responsibility and UP will be at the forefront of this mission. CM Yogi took aim at the opposition while highlighting his eight-and-a-half-year record and compared their governance from 1947-2017 with his 2017-2025 tenure. He accused them of fostering a family-centric mindset and ...Read More
Mumbai: Cricket fans woke up to surprising news as Mumbai Indians' star and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, got engaged. According to reports, Arjun exchanged rings with the love of his life, Saaniya Chandhok, the granddaughter of prominent businessman Ravi Ghai. The engagement reportedly took place on Wednesday, August 13, in a private ceremony attended only by close family and friends. Ever since the news broke online, fans have been eager to know more about Arjun Tend...Read More
Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in India acquired stressed loans worth Rs 16,876 crore in the first quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), marking a 22 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth. They had acquired stressed loans -- non-performing assets (NPAs) plus loans with dues of up to 90 days -- worth Rs 13,852 crore in April-June 2024 (Q1FY25), according to data from the Association of ARCs in India. The association flagged the risk of rising stress in the system due to the adverse fallout of ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed caution over an early hearing on a clutch of applications seeking a time-bound restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) statehood. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran pointed to the "ground realities" and the recent Pahalgam terror attack as it acceded to the Centre's request to list the matter after eight weeks. "You will also have to take into consideration the ground rea...Read More
NEW DELHI: A massive cloudburst struck the Paddar area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, raising fears of casualties, officials said.As per news agency PTI, the incident occurred in the Chositi locality, prompting immediate action from authorities. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that he had spoken with Kishtwar deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma regarding the situation."A massive cloudburst has occurred in Chositi, which could lead to significant casualties. Th...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has postponed its decision on an appeal to halt its previous order to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and place them in shelters. This development occurs in the midst of a major public outrage and legal challenges to the court's August 11th first order. On 11 August, a two-judge bench issued the first directive in a case regarding the increasing number of dog bite incidents in the area, especially involving youngsters. The court has stated that...Read More
Bengaluru : India's push toward clean mobility, green energy, and advanced manufacturing is facing a hidden vulnerability: its near-total reliance on imported rare-earth magnets. A new report by Primus Partners, From Extraction to Innovation: A Blueprint for Enhancing Rare Earth Magnet Ecosystem in India's EV Roadmap, outlines a national strategy to address this gap and build a self-reliant, globally competitive ecosystem for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. The report underscores the urge...Read More