Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) 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 Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his daughters, who are both sett...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Delhi government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that children are dying due to dog bites causing rabies, and the issue of stray dogs needs to be resolved and not to be contested. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi government, told a three-judge bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath that there were over 37 lakh reported dog bites in an year in the country. "Nobody is an animal hater," Mehta told the bench, also comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta...Read More
Guwahati, Aug 14: The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has hit out at both the Centre and the State government, accusing them of "utter failure" in implementing the Assam Accord even after 40 years of its signing on August 15, 1985. The student body warned that the non-implementation of the Accord has pushed Assam into a "deep crisis" that threatens the very identity, rights, and existence of its indigenous people. The Accord, which marked the culmination of the six-year-long Assam Movement ag...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chemicals maker Anupam Rasayan India Ltd has posted nearly four-fold jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 48.45 crore for the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal on robust income. The company reported a net profit of Rs 12.21 crore in the year-ago period, according to a late-night regulatory filing. Total revenue increased sharply by 89 per cent to Rs 490.73 crore during the quarter ended June 2025 from Rs 260.26 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses also rose to...Read More
Mumbai - NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organizations across industries. This collaboration combines NTT DATA's deep industry expertise in AI, cloud-native modernization and data engineering with Google Cloud's advanced analytics, AI and cloud technologies to deliver tailored, scalable enterprise solutions. ...Read More
Mumbai: The Supreme Court of India has rejected the bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan, who along with his partner Pavithra Gowda, are the key accused in the fan murder case. The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision. While the High Court had granted him bail, the Supreme Court rejected the plea. A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the verdict to revoke Darshan's bail. During the hearing, the Supreme Court had objected to the High Court'...Read More
Mumbai: In a global survey on artificial intelligence (AI), 85 per cent of respondents said their AI investments are meeting or exceeding expectations, with nearly one in four companies reporting significantly better-than-expected returns. However, only eight per cent of organizations have reached the "Transformation" stage of AI adoption, where AI drives innovation, competitive advantage, and industry disruption, said a survey by Protiviti, a global consulting firm. The survey included 1,000 ex...Read More
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) and other senior officials of the department. The occasion celebrated the digital launch and unveiling of the Cow Milk and co-branded dairy products, a step forward in...Read More
KOLKATA: 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 Thursday morning. He was 80 years old. Paes, who was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. Paes was married to Jennifer, a former Indian basketball player who also served as the national team captain. Paes' last rites will be performed either on ...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Manipal Hospital Vijayawada conducted an organ donation awareness programme at VR Siddhartha University, Kanuru, on Wednesday, attended by around 2,000 students. The session featured talks by Dr Rajesh Bathini, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, and Dr Hari Prasad N, Consultant - Urology & Renal Transplant Surgery. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Utham Sharma was present, along with chief guest A Mohan, Joint Transport Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh. The event aimed to dispel ...Read More
Delhi, August 14: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sandeepa Virk, a 32-year-old social media influencer and entrepreneur, in connection with an INR 40-crore money laundering case. The agency conducted coordinated raids in Delhi and Mumbai after uncovering alleged irregularities in her business operations and financial transactions. Virk, who has over 1.2 million Instagram followers, is also accused of acquiring properties through fraudulent means and misusing funds for personal gain...Read More
JHARSUGUDA: The court of the additional district and sessions judge-cum-special POCSO Court on Wednesday handed a 54-year-old man life imprisonment for the rape of a minor blind girl in Jharsuguda. It was one of the quickest conviction which was achieved within 99 days of the occurrence of the crime. Judge Puja Sarangi convicted the accused under section 64(2)(K) of the BNS and section 6 of the POCSO Act, and sentenced him to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 10,000. The case was regis...Read More
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Police has secured the highest number of Gallantry Medals in the country on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, with 127 personnel being honoured for their exceptional bravery, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday. According to official figures, out of the total 233 Gallantry Medals announced this year, 152 personnel from the J&K region are being recognised for their gallant actions. It says, among them, J&K Police tops the list with 127 awards, followed...Read More
Mumbai, August 14: Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record high of $124,210 on Thursday over increasing expectations for more lenient monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve. The development, coupled with supportive financial reforms, particularly under the pro-crypto stance of the US President Donald Trump's administration, boosted investor sentiment. The world's largest crypto asset by market capitalisation climbed over 0.9 per cent to $124,210, surpassing its previous peak in July. B...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of consumerware products maker All Time Plastics Ltd on Thursday listed with a premium of over 14 per cent against the issue price of Rs 275. The stock started trading at Rs 314.30, a jump of 14.29 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it surged 17.14 per cent to Rs 322.15. At the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 311.30, up 13.2 per cent. The company commanded a market valuation of Rs 1,976.37 crore. The initial share sale of All Time Plastics Ltd receive...Read More
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Likely To Visit West Bengal on August 22 for I...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan set aside the Karnataka High Court order, saying it suffers from various infirmities. "We considered everything. The grant of bail as well as cancellation. It is evident that the high court order suffers from serious infirmities, instead it reflects a mechanical exercise and moreover, the high court undertook examina...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Superstar Rajinikanth's latest flick 'Coolie' hit the silver screens across Tamil Nadu on Friday, with frenzied fans celebrating the latest entertainer from their 'Thalaivar'. Significantly, the release of the movie coincides with Rajinikanth completing 50 years in cinema. Crowds, mostly ardent fans of the star, swelled across cinema theatres early to catch the first day first show of the movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Fans danced to the beats of drums and burst cr...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Governments negotiating the first-ever global treaty to curb plastic pollution were handed a new draft that leaves out binding limits on plastic production, a gap that has put the talks on edge and drawn sharp criticism from campaigners. The text, released during the fifth round of negotiations on plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva on Tuesday, is part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the UN calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, h...Read More
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): 'War 2', one of the highly anticipated movies of this year, has finally been released in theatres across India today. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in the lead roles, the fans of the latter actor have been praising Jr NTR's performance in the movie. Vijayawada NTR Fans District Association president Kavuri Krishna states that the movie 'War 2' has been released in theatres, and they hope NTR's action will secure great viewership across ...Read More
New Delhi: The Delhi Youth Congress workers staged a protest outside the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday, following the allegations against the Commission by the Opposition. Stepping forward with the senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" campaign, Congress workers put up banners reading "vote chori commission" outside the ECI's office in Delhi, intensifying protests against the ECI and Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged vote theft in the 2024 elections. About The ...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himala...Read More
The father of the RG Kar victim claimed his wife was denied hospital admission. He alleged this happened due to government pressure after she was injured in a protest. The mother sustained injuries during a march. She was protesting the anniversary of her daughter's death. Police deny using force. The father of the RG Kar victim on Sunday alleged that his wife, who was injured in 'police lathicharge' during the previous day's protest march, was "denied" admission to a private hospital after the...Read More
BAREILLY: Authorities in Rampur district are on high alert after bird flu outbreak was confirmed at a poultry farm at Sehore village of Bilaspur tehsil, where around 15,000 chickens died over the past week. Laboratory tests in Bhopal confirmed the presence of avian influenza, prompting DM Joginder Singh to convene an emergency meeting on Monday.The affected poultry farm has been sealed, and officials have ordered the immediate culling of all remaining birds. A ban has also been imposed on sale o...Read More
Sonia Gandhi's mother, Paola, came from Italy for her wedding with Rajiv, but it was Teji who took on the role of mother during the Hindu rituals, guiding her through traditions Teji Bachchan, wife of legendary Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and mother of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, was more than just a figure in two illustrious lineages. Known for her charm, wit, and warmth, she bridged three generations of the Nehru-Gandhi and Bachchan families, forging a unique personal bond that end...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) To reduce electricity consumption and promote eco-friendly urban lighting, the Coimbatore City Corporation has begun installing motion sensor streetlights powered entirely by solar energy. These lights, equipped with solar panels, aim to cut dependence on the electricity board while lowering carbon emissions and eliminating greenhouse gas output. Under a pilot project, 122 motion sensor streetlights have been set up at five locations, with plans underway to ide...Read More
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world first regulatory approval from India Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. * Shilpa Medicare emerges as the global pioneer to receive approval for NorUDCA, offering new hope to over a...Read More
Lucknow: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two senior officials of the Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS) office in Meerut, including additional director Ajay Kumar and office superintendent Lavesh Solanki, along with an aide Raees Ahmad in a bribery case involving Rs 50 lakh. The case was registered on Aug 12 following a complaint lodged by a private hospital group in Meerut. It was stated that during an inspection CGHS officials noticed minor deficiencies, which were used as a pretex...Read More
Lok Sabha passes two major legislation in a consequentail sitting, the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid protest by opposition members over SIR. In a brief but consequential sitting on Monday, the Lok Sabha passed two major financial legislations the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid loud protests by opposition members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Bills were moved by Union Finance M...Read More
Larsen & Toubro's L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd. has partnered with ITOCHU Corp. of Japan to develop a green ammonia project in Kandla, Gujarat. The Joint Development Agreement aims to establish a 300 KTPA green ammonia facility. ITOCHU plans to utilize the produced ammonia for bunkering applications in Singapore, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions. L&T Energy GreenTech has entered into an agreement with ITOCHU Corp. of Japan to develop and commercialize a green ammonia ...Read More