Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): The monsoon season continues to devastate Himachal Pradesh with heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural damage across districts, claiming a total of 95 lives between June 20 and July 12, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Of these 95 fatalities, a significant 56 deaths have been attributed directly to rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning incidents...Read More
Chandigarh, Jul 13 (PTI) Newly appointed Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, saying the kind of language used by him does not behove the post he holds. Addressing a gathering of party leaders and workers after taking over the charge, Sharma said, if the chief minister speaks "street language" then he will get a reply in the same coin. "We know how to speak in a courteous ...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Sunday joined a protest held by its by his party demanding justice for Ajith Kumar, who allegedly died in police custody.Ajith Kumar, who allegedly died in police custody. A large number of TVK members gathered to protest and seek action in the custodial death case. Also Read | Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off Marathon in Kaithal, Urges Youngsters To Stay Away From Drugs (Watch Video)...Read More
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea seeking directions to the Centre to use diplomatic channels to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution. Indian national Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mehd and has been in prison for the last three years, is tentatively set to be executed on July 16. As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a Bench of Ju...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): The monsoon season continues to devastate Himachal Pradesh with heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural damage across districts, claiming a total of 95 lives between June 20 and July 12, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Of these 95 fatalities, a significant 56 deaths have been attributed directly to rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning incidents...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Prominent political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday claimed they have been placed under house arrest to prevent them from paying homage to the 22 persons killed by the Dogra army on this day in 1931, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah terming the move as "blatantly undemocratic". There was no official confirmation to the house arrest claims made by the leaders. Paying tributes to the 22 people killed, Abdullah likened the July 13, 1931 incident to the Jallianwala B...Read More
Chennai, Jul 13 (PTI) Founder-chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, actor-politician Vijay on Sunday slammed the DMK regime over "custodial deaths" and alleged the "empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar." Addressing TVK's protest rally here, Vijay said the custodial torture victim Ajith Kumar hailed from an ordinary family and the chief minister apologised to the victim's family and it is appropriate. Clad in black, Vijay held a placard that read, "Sor...Read More
CHENNAI: Taking part in a public demonstration for the first time since his plunge into politics, TVK founder and actor Vijay on Sunday targeted DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the alleged custodial deaths that have occurred during his four-year rule. Criticising Stalin for referring the investigation into the death of Ajithkumar, a temple security guard in Madappuram in Sivaganga district, to the CBI, the TVK leader charged Stalin with taking shelter behind the BJP-led Union ...Read More
NEW DELHI - In India, the land of more than a thousand tongues, few things inflame passions more than language. Touching the hot button comes with political peril. Just ask the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. High-profile brawls have erupted recently over Mr Modi's push for the nationwide adoption of Hindi, the language of his power base in northern India and a symbol of his campaign to unify the country around the ideology of Hindu nationalism. Late in June, the government of Mah...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday inspected various local issues such as water-logging, traffic congestion and development projects during his visit to Pune. Giving details, Ajit Pawar in a post on X said, Today, I inspected various local issues and the development works of projects such as Pune Metro Line - 3 at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi in Pune. https://x.com/AjitPawarSpeaks/status/1944249990634787189 This included a revi...Read More
Bhimavaram (West Godavari District): Providing employment opportunities to youth is the primary goal of Rozgar Mela initiative, Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma said. Participating as the chief guest at 16th Rozgar Mela held in Guntakal on Saturday, the Minister reiterated that the Central government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, has been consistently working to provide quality employment to all sections of society. Accordin...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday inspected various local issues such as water-logging, traffic congestion and development projects during his visit to Pune. Giving details, Ajit Pawar in a post on X said, "Today, I inspected various local issues and the development works of projects such as Pune Metro Line - 3 at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi in Pune". Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 13, 202...Read More
HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent comments on the caste census, calling them misinformed. In an interview with TNIE, Shah had dismissed Telangana's exercise as a "survey", while asserting that the BJP-led Central government was conducting a "proper census". Reacting sharply, Mahesh Kumar Goud accused Shah of lacking even the basic understanding of constitutional provisions r...Read More
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 10 lakh recruitment letters have been issued so far through Rozgar Melas across the country, according to the government. The highest single-day distribution of over one lakh appointment letters was in February 2024. So far, 16 editions of Rozgar Mela have been organised across the country. The first edition of Rozgar Mela was held on October 22, 2022. During this inaugural event, appointment letters were handed over to more than 75,000 recruits. ...Read More
Chennai, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed joy over the inclusion of Gingee Fort in the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Taking to social media, CM Stalin wrote: "Delighted that #GingeeFort, famously known as the 'Troy of the East', has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India. This majestic hill fortress now joins Tamil Nadu's proud list of #UNESCO sites including the Great Living C...Read More
Hyderabad: Politicians belonging to rival parties at the Centre and in the State may make their points with animosity. However, when it comes to bitter truths that cannot be sugar-coated, it is easier to reason with a top central official who is none other than the PM's Economic Advisory Council Chairman. Sensing this, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has just poured out his 'financial' woes concerning the state before Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Prof. S Mahendra Dev a...Read More
Mumbai: Relatives of some of the 260 victims of last month's Air India disaster have hit out at the airline and the Indian government over the initial investigation report, saying they have rushed to blame pilots while hiding failings that led to the crash. The report released by Indian authorities early on Saturday said initial findings indicated that switches controlling fuel flow to the jet's two engines were turned off, leading to a catastrophic loss of thrust at take-off. According to the...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee is offering a free online application facility for pilgrims intending to undertake Haj in 2026. Minister Adluri Lakshman inaugurated the service at the Haj House on Saturday, assuring that the committee would ensure smooth arrangements. Officials said the last date to submit applications is July 31. Children below 12 years are not eligible. Applicants must complete the process early and ensure that their passports are valid until at least December 31, 2026...Read More
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed claims made by BJP leader Amit Malviya. Malviya alleged Rahul Gandhi humiliated Siddaramaiah by refusing a meeting. Siddaramaiah clarified his Delhi trip focused on Mysuru's Dasara Air Show with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He defended Rahul Gandhi's commitment to Karnataka. Siddaramaiah accused BJP of betraying the state by withholding funds. Refuting BJP leader Amit Malviya's allegation that Rahul Gandhi had 'humiliated' him by denying a meet...Read More
New Delhi: Compared with last year, murders rose by 4% this year between Jan and June, according to Delhi Police, though the crime data for the period showed that overall, there was a decrease of 8.4% in criminal cases.The data listed 250 murders in the current year, marking a slight increase compared with the 241 murders in the first six months of the previous year. A senior officer disclosed that the majority of this year's murders were unpremeditated, spur-of-the-moment actions, triggered by ...Read More
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Donating to the homeless and individuals engaged in begging may soon become more streamlined and transparent, thanks to a new digital initiative being developed by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Under the Centre's SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme, QR codes will be installed at public places, enabling people to contribute directly towards the rehabilitation and welfare of beggars. The donations collected...Read More
SHILLONG, July 12: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has lauded the progress made in Meghalaya's health sector, particularly highlighting the significant decline in the Maternal Mortality Rate as a strong indicator of real, on-ground transformation. During her visit to Laitkynsew village in East Khasi Hills, the Union minister interacted with women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Lakhpati Didis, and members of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). She underscored the vital role that SHGs ...Read More
Pakyong (Sikkim) [India], July 12 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha reaffirmed the need to recognise Tibet, urging the Centre on Saturday to call the approximately 1,200 kilometre international boundary of Sikkim as the 'Indo-Tibet border' instead of the 'Indo-China border.' The Rajya Sabha MP visited the Machong village in Sikkim on Saturday, a border village, where he reiterated the demand. 'I raised an issue in the Parliament during the Budget Session that this is the Tibet borde...Read More
Kohima, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday called for sustained peace in the northeastern states, stressing that only peace can bring lasting development to the region. Addressing the Rozgar Mela held at Town Hall, Dimapur, the Union Minister said that the prosperity of the northeast is integral to the nation's overall growth. Rijiju also noted India's rising status on the global stage, pointing to the country's growing economic ...Read More
Jaipur, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the Delhi High Court's stay on the release of the film 'Udaipur Files', Jashoda Teli, the wife of slain tailor Kanhaiyalal, has written an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and allow the film's release. In her letter, Jashoda expressed anguish over the court order, stating, "I have seen the film myself. It narrates the story of my husband's murder. There is nothing wrong with it." She alleged that the stay was o...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 12 (PTI) AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Saturday claimed that the central government was not taking any steps to intervene with the execution of Nimisha Priya, a nurse from the state convicted of murder in Yemen. Venugopal contended that it was "sad" that the Centre was not showing any urgency in the matter despite the issue being brought to the attention of the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Ministry. Also Read | Maharashtra Language Row: 'Everyone Sh...Read More
Mumbai: Political parties across the spectrum expressed their happyness, following the inclusion of 12 forts constructed by Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Unesco World Heritage List. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the achievement. The BJP planned to commemorate the occasion with Shiv Aarti events throughout Mumbai during the weekend, including at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahara...Read More
Starlink India: Elon Musk-led Satcom giant Starlink, as well as domestic telecom majors, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel, have acquired the necessary licenses for operating satellite communication services in India, which is expected to transform the country's digital landscape by providing internet and voice connectivity in remote regions where conventional telecom network struggle to reach. According to media reports, Elon Musk's Starlink, Reliance Jio-SES JV...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): The Centre is trying to make available technology in three to four months to different private factories to ramp up rare earth magnets production in India, said Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy. "We used to be 100% dependent on China for permanent magnets of the rare earths. But recently, China has refused to supply. With this view, the Indian government is making efforts for permanent magnet manufacturing," Kishan Reddy told ANI. ...Read More
Itanagar, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed gratitude to the people of Riga village in Siang district for accepting the government plan to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), hydropower project with an estimated generation capacity of 11,000 MW. An official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Saturday that people of Riga village of Siang dis...Read More