HYDERABAD: In a high-stakes bid to exert pressure on the Union government to clear key Bills on enhancing BC reservations to 42 per cent in local bodies, education and employment, the ruling Congress will be launching a three-day protest in the national capital beginning August 5. In a show of strength and party unity, the TPCC has arranged a special train to take thousands of party workers from Charlapalli railway station to Delhi. The train is scheduled to leave at 9 am on Monday, with TPCC ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Amid worsening weather conditions and continuous rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 in Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, according to district magistrate Visakh G Iyer.Several parts of Varanasi were inundated on Monday following relentless downpours and a steady rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The river has been rising continuously since Saturday, triggering concerns of urban flooding.In response, authorities hav...Read More
New Delhi: The Indian government has not instructed its oil refiners to stop buying crude from Russia, despite rising pressure from Donald Trump, reported Bloomberg, citing officials familiar with the matter. The clarification comes days after the U.S. president's remarks against New Delhi's continued ties with Moscow and his imposition of a surprise 25% tariff on Indian goods. Behind closed doors, officials are said to be watching the situation, but no formal decision has been made. Both gover...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan made strong remarks on the necessity of education while addressing a gathering at the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. Education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan, the Rajya Sabha MP said on Sunday. Kamal Haasan added, Dont take anything else in your hands, only education. We cannot win without it, because the majority can make you lose. Majority Fools (Moo...Read More
New Delhi: Amid chaos over Delhi police allegedly referring to Bengali as Bangladeshi language in a communication note, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Monday morning hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, suggesting that she be booked under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting linguistic conflict. He argued that her reaction to the entire issue was "misplaced and dangerously inflammatory", while adding that Delhi Police's letter does not describe Bangla as ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India is expected to emerge as a significant player in the global semiconductor market, which is expected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. In an official statement released on Sunday, the central government highlighted that India's semiconductor market, valued at around USD 38 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to USD 45-50 billion by 2024-2025 and further expand to USD 100-110 billion by the end of the decade. This rapid growth reflects the country's grow...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): In Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three days in the districts of Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal and Udham Singh Nagar. In view of the alert issued by the IMD, the Dehradun district administration announced the closure of all schools up to Class 12 and Anganwadi centres on August 4, 2025. Also Read | Drug Party Raided in Hyderabad: 6 Techies Arrested for Consuming LSD ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India is expected to emerge as a significant player in the global semiconductor market, which is expected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. In an official statement released on Sunday, the central government highlighted that India semiconductor market, valued at around USD 38 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to USD 45-50 billion by 2024-2025 and further expand to USD 100-110 billion by the end of the decade. This rapid growth reflects the country growing ...Read More
Indian negotiators had not expected to conclude a meaningful deal in time to meet Mr. Trump's revised deadline of Aug. 1. But they did expect to be treated as well as their neighbors, and to keep haggling with American officials until October or November, when Mr. Trump was invited to visit India as part of the Quad defense group, which brings together four big democracies -- India, the United States, Japan and Australia -- with a shared interest in standing up to China. Instead, they were fed ...Read More
No decision has been taken as yet on stopping imports from Russia, the people said, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Both state-run and private refiners are allowed to buy from their preferred sources, and crude purchases remain a commercial decision made by them, several of the people said. Trump blasted India on Wednesday for continuing to purchase most of its military equipment and energy from Russia. The US leader imposed a surprise 25 per cent tariff on India an...Read More
CHENNAI: Calling the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar an undemocratic exercise, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is executing a premeditated drive, under the direction of the BJP-led Union government and claimed that it poses a serious threat to all states, including Tamil Nadu. The VCK chief claimed that the first phase of the drive excluded around 65 lakh voters from the rolls in Bihar, the majori...Read More
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty...Read More
Kanpur: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday visited the family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur on Sunday and supported the collective appeal for martyr status to all 26 victims. Singh offered condolence to the family and shared comprehensive details about the parliamentary discussions on 'Operation Sindoor'."The families of all 26 victims, including Shubham's relatives, are united in their request for martyr status recognition. We appeal to the Prime Minister to ...Read More
Patna: Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday warned that strict action would be taken against those found selling fertilisers on the black market in Bihar. "They will be sent to jail," he said.Speaking at an event in Patna held to mark the payment of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana by pm Narendra Modi, Chouhan SAID fertilisers must reach farmers without fail. "If someone is found selling fertilisers on the black market, he shoul...Read More
India's semiconductor market is projected to more than double, reaching $100-110 billion by 2030, up from $45-50 billion in 2024-25. A government statement highlighted the urgency to build secure, diversified chip supply chains amid global reliance on Taiwan. India aims to become a trusted global hub, backed by ₹76,000 crore in incentives and over ₹1.55 lakh crore in industry investments. India's semiconductor market is expected to more than double to grow in the range of USD 100-110 billion...Read More
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi, interacted with affected families, reviewed relief efforts, and assured full support from the State and Centre after flash floods and cloudburst devastation. In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi district, including regions affected by flash floods and a cloudburst, to assess the ground situation and extend support ...Read More
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has encouraged farmers to diversify their crops beyond paddy to leverage government initiatives, highlighting the disbursement of the 20th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment to over 34 lakh farmers in the state. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday urged farmers to diversify into crops other than paddy to take advantage of government schemes. He said that over 34 lakh of them received the 20th instalment of financial assistance under the ...Read More
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has begun preparations for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, with the party organising on Sunday a meeting of the activists of the constituency. Giving them a pep talk, the party's working president, KT Rama Rao, said that if the Congress was voted again in the by-polls, existing welfare schemes would also be stopped. Rama Rao paid tribute to late Maganti Gopinath and said that the by-election, necessitated by his demise, should be taken seriously. He called on the...Read More
New Delhi: Despite US pressure and potential penalties, India has not directed its oil refiners to halt Russian crude purchases, prioritizing energy security and diplomatic ties. Refiners continue sourcing oil based on commercial factors, even as contingency plans for alternative sources are explored. The decision comes as the Modi government navigates its energy security needs while managing diplomatic ties with Moscow and avoiding further tensions with US President Donald Trump. According to...Read More
Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has underlined that the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has actively promoted the textile sector through the 'Make in India' programme and is implementing the '5F' strategy: Farm to fibre, fabric, fashion, and foreign markets. In his speech, after inaugurating a week-long festival to celebrate National Handloom Day on Sunday, he observed that the handloom sector had experienced consistent growth over the past 11 years. According to him, this ...Read More
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro Rail on August 10. In a post on 'X', the Bengaluru South MP said, "PM Sri @narendramodi Ji will inaugurate the all important Yellow Line metro on August 10. On behalf of all people of Bengaluru, I thank PM for always prioritising infrastructure development of our city." The Yellow Line is expected to benefit nearly eight lakh commuters and ease traffic congestion in key areas, in...Read More
A special court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has granted bail to two nuns from Kerala and one other person. They were arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal functionary. The court's decision came after a hearing where the prosecution did not request custody for interrogation. A special court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district on Saturday granted bail to three persons, including two nuns from Kerala, arrested on cha...Read More
Digha (West Bengal) [India], August 4 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari predicted on Sunday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to 'lose' the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and slammed her for allegedly supporting 'Bangladeshi Muslims' and 'infiltrators'. His remarks came during a 'Hindu Yatra' organised to protest against the alleged atrocities against the Hindus in the State. 'Hindus are being tortured in Bengal. The Puri te...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that Delhi Police has referred to Bangla as 'Bangladeshi language' and termed it a 'calculated attempt' by the BJP to undermine the cultural identity and 'equate West Bengal with Bangladesh for narrow political propaganda.' He also sought a public apology from the Delhi Police, the BJP, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Banerjee shared the letter on X and wrote, 'For months now, Beng...Read More
JAMMU: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday favoured revival of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to normalise the tense situation in the aftermath of the recent events including the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor. She said the war clouds hanging over the region are not in favour of the country which is grappling with unemployment and poverty. "There should be sporting events (between India and Pakistan) if you want to live in peace and not spend money on the war. If...Read More
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee hit out at Delhi Police on Sunday over a notice issued to Banga Bhawan in the national capital seeking help to translate "Bangladeshi language" for an ongoing trial. The trial relates to eight suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who had been arrested by Lodhi Colony police.The CM called the notice, "Scandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional," and called upon all sections of society to rise in protest against the repeated "insult and humiliation" ...Read More
Digha (West Bengal) [India], August 4 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari predicted on Sunday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to lose the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and slammed her for allegedly supporting Bangladeshi Muslims and infiltrators. His remarks came during a Hindu Yatra organised to protest against the alleged atrocities against the Hindus in the State. Hindus are being tortured in Bengal. The Puri temple was ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Sunday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she alleged that the Delhi Police had referred to Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language' in an official letter. Malviya accused Banerjee of politicising the matter and defending illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by using language as an emotional trigger. In a post on X, Amit Malviya wrote, 'It is beyond shameful that West Benga...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that Delhi Police has referred to Bangla as Bangladeshi language and termed it a calculated attempt by the BJP to undermine the cultural identity and equate West Bengal with Bangladesh for narrow political propaganda. He also sought a public apology from the Delhi Police, the BJP, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Banerjee shared the letter on X and wrote, For months now, Bengali-spe...Read More