Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday likened the situation of the Samajwadi Party to a "frog in a well", noting that the world is moving ahead, but "you only know how to remain confined to your families" He was speaking in the State Assembly while taking part in a 24-hour discussion on the 'Vision Document 2047'. Also Read | PM Mudra Yojana Loan Scam in Mumbai: Businessman Duped of Lakhs by Falsely Promising Loan Under PMMY in Malad; Case...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Minister Satish on Thursday said that there is no need to wait for eight months to decide on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, a matter currently before the Supreme Court. He was responding to today's Supreme Court hearing, in which the court sought the Centre's response within eight months on pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Satish said, "The issue of statehood is out of our domain, but wh...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 diseas...Read More
Mumbai : Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), to provide comprehensive inventory funding solutions for Maruti Suzuki's dealer network across India. This strategic partnership will offer customised financial products designed to enhance working capital access and strengthen the operational capabilities of automobile dealers nationwide. PNB is providing sanctions for credit facilitie...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court 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 realities. You cannot ignore w...Read More
Shillong: The Meghalaya Government has requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to seek Bangladesh's consent for erecting border fencing closer to the International Boundary to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch, ensuring no villages are left outside the protected area, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Wednesday. He added that the state government has urged the MHA to negotiate with Bangladesh to allow fencing closer to the main border pillars, thereby safeguarding villages...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) In a significant milestone for India's clean energy journey, the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has become the first in the country to earn the esteemed ISCC CORSIA certification for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Panipat Refinery. "The certification, a prerequisite for commercial SAF production, represents a significant advancement in India's capability for the production, certification and distribution of SAF," the company said in a statemen...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive cloudburst hit Paddar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, with authorities fearing casualties. The incident took place in Chositi area of the district, officials said. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma on the matter. "A massive Cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the s...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to inform about the documents considered during the 2003 intensive electoral roll revision in Bihar.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which resumed the hearing on a pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state said, "We would like ECI to state what documents were taken in 2003 exercise"....Read More
India Organ Donation: Organ donation In India Faces Major Challenges Despite Revised Guidelines Organ donation in India continues to face significant hurdles, even with revised guidelines in place. The demand for organs far exceeds supply, leading to long waiting times and preventable deaths. Awareness, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges remain key barriers in addressing the country's organ donation crisis. #organdonation #organdonationawareness #indiaorgandonation...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported a sharp sequential drop in its consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26), with earnings falling 47.21 per cent to Rs 657.72 crore from Rs 1,245.92 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). Revenue from operations also declined 20.32 per cent to Rs 11,708.54 crore, compared to Rs 14,695.55 crore in Q4 FY25, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's total income fell in line with revenue to Rs 11,807...Read More
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has officially adopted '112' as its new integrated emergency response number, aligning with global standards such as '911' in the US and '999' in the UK. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally launched the service, marking the beginning of a phased transition from the decade-old Dial-100 system. The rollout of Dial-112 is expected to gradually replace existing emergency numbers -- 100 (police), 101 (fire services), 102 (ambulance), and 108 (disaster management). However, the...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) With heavy rain triggering a flood-like situation in parts of Telangana, the state government on Thursday released Rs 1 crore each to the districts for relief operations. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced this during a video conference with District Collectors to review the situation. He directed the Collectors to be alert and take measures to prevent loss of life and property. They were directed to have special focus on low-lying and flood-...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further in the negative zone to a two-year low of (-) 0.58 in July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year -- primarily due to a decrease in the prices of food articles and fuels such as petrol, diesel and natural gas, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday. The WPI inflation for July is also lower than the -0.13 per cent that...Read More
NEW DELHI - As India and Singapore explore newer areas of cooperation such as nuclear energy and green initiatives, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the two Asian partners needed to collaborate even more, given the increasingly "volatile landscape" globally. DPM Gan, who was on an official trip to India earlier this week, visited the financial capital Mumbai on Aug 12 to look at Singapore projects. He then led the Singapore delegation at the third edition of the India-Singapore Minister...Read More
New Delhi: A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. According to the initial reports, the cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a langar (community kitchen) shed. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a fear of casualties, though official confirmation is awaited. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an ...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harwinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two persons. The accused, who are also BKI operatives, were actively conspiring to target government establishments using grenades, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Counter Intelligence, #Ferozepur successfully foiled a major terror p...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court briefly heard a petition filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seeking a directive to the central government to allot residential accommodation in the national capital to its national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.On Wednesday, Justice Sachin Datta scheduled the matter for a detailed hearing on August 25, placing it at the top of the court's board.Representing AAP, Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra argued that under the...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, saying that "his contribution to hockey and sports medicine will be remembered". Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.Taking to X, Wes...Read More
Mumbai: The excitement for Bigg Boss 19 is only getting bigger as more names get confirmed for this year's grand season. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show, which premieres on August 24, 2025 with the theme "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar", has been creating a buzz across social media even before its launch. Now, according to inside sources, television actress Shafaq Naaz is all set to enter the Bigg Boss house. Known for her roles in popular daily soaps, Shafaq grabbed headlines during the Tunisha Shar...Read More
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat has witnessed a wave of patriotism and civic pride as part of the ongoing 'Har Ghar Tiranga - Har Ghar Swachhta' campaign, held from August 8 to 15 under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. More than 1.20 lakh schools and colleges across the state engaged over 22.40 lakh students in patriotic activities, such as painting, rangoli, letter writing, quizzes, fancy dress, and mehendi competitions. Citizens participated in large numbers, with 5.45 l...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As heavy rainfall lashed the national Capital, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Delhi government, questioning its preparedness and sarcastically dubbing it a "government of four engines." Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly and former Delhi Chief Minister, Atishi, took to social media platform X to share a video of waterlogged roads in Chha...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The technology sector continues to anchor office space demand, sustaining its role as one of the dominant demand drivers across the top 7 Indian cities, a report said on Thursday. In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), the sector accounted for more than 10 million sq ft of grade A space uptake across the top 7 cities, nearly 40 per cent of the overall conventional leasing, Colliers India said in its report. According to the report, the technology sector, in par...Read More
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused, the prosecution is preparing to take them into custody immediately. Anil Nishani, senior counsel who made submissions on behalf of the prosecution, stated on Thursday, "We are waiting for the copy of the judgement. As soon as we receive it, the accused will be taken into custody." Nishani further said, "We were confident that the accused's bail would be c...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hrithik Roshan and NTR-starrer "War 2" directed by Ayan Mukerji has hit the big screen and it seems not many are impressed as viewers have drawn comparison between the latest and its first installment, which was released in 2019. "War 2" is an action thriller film directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor. A viewer said that "War 2" is a good action movie but looks very made up. "The action was...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal on Thursday countered US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on India, saying India is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. Speaking at the listing ceremony of JSW Cement at the NSE here, Jindal said India is the fastest growing large economy and has a great future ahead, days after US President Donald Trump's remark of India being a dead economy. "We are going to see a great future for India, because India is ...Read More
Mumbai, August 14: Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he is fine-tuning his bowling in the powerplay, with an aim to take up new ball bowling duties for Australia at next year's T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Maxwell, 36, has bowled two overs inside the powerplay in both T20Is against South Africa in Darwin and even dismissed skipper Aiden Markram in Tuesday's game. Maxwell is no stranger to bowling in powerplay, especially after famously removing Rohit Sharma in the 2...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, saying that "his contribution to hockey and sports medicine will be remembered". Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80. Also Read | G...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any urgency. I...Read More