Shivaji statue crash: MVA protests continue to pressurise Maha govt
Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 29 – The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday continued protests for the fourth-consecutive day after the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj erected eight months ago at the Rajkot Fort in Malvan
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad, Aug 29 – Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, at her weekly press briefing,
Prez’s concern on Kolkata is welcome, but incidents in other states must also be flagged: Khera
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday welcomed President Droupadi Murmu’s statement, voicing her concerns over the recent rape and murder case at R.G. Kar Hospital in Kolkata. However, he also emphasised the importance of addressing women’s safety
Adani Enterprises to launch maiden Rs 800 crore retail bond issue on September 4
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 – Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Thursday announced the launch of its maiden public non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue on September 4, with plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore. The offering will include up to 80,00,000 secured, listed and
Govt committed to ensuring more youth play and shine: PM Modi on National Sports Day
New Delhi, Aug 29 – On the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to sportspersons across the nation and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting sports and encouraging greater youth participation in the field. August 29, the
Kyiv again deceived everyone: Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative at UNSC
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Dmitry Polyanskiy, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations spoke at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine, and asserted that the Kyiv regime has once again deceived everyone engaging in peace talks after it attacked the Kursk
Hema Committee report ripples: After AMMA, film body FEFKA comes in line of fire
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 – The repercussions of the explosive Justice Hema Committee report, which revealed a host of undesirable activities in the Malayalam film industry, particularly against women, have now embroiled another film organisation after the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), with
Darshan shifted out of Bengaluru jail after photos of luxury treatment emerge
Bengaluru, Aug 29 – Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of a fan, was taken out of Bengaluru Central Prison in the early hours of Thursday, sources confirmed, adding that he was being transferred to Ballari Jail.
MUDA case: HC to hear today CM Siddaramaiah’s plea against Governor’s order
Bengaluru, Aug 29 – The Karnataka High Court will on Thursday take up Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s writ petition challenging the order of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving sanction for investigation against him in connection with irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). CM
UPSC adopts Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates’ verifications
New Delhi, Aug 29 – In an unprecedented move, the Centre has allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to utilise Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates’ identities voluntarily, both at the time of registration and during several stages of examinations and recruitment. The
‘Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform’: PM Modi’s four-point mantra for ministers
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing a marathon meeting with his ministerial colleagues to review the functioning of the government, exhorted them to work without rest and gave a new four-point mantra of “Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform”. According to
Humanitarians in UN armoured vehicle escape Israeli gunfire in Gaza
United Nations, Aug 29 – Two humanitarian workers in a UN-marked armoured vehicle escaped physically unharmed a salvo of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) gunfire in Gaza, a UN spokesman said. “Yesterday (Tuesday) evening, a clearly marked UN humanitarian vehicle — part of a
US reports more illnesses, deaths in Listeria outbreak
Los Angeles, Aug 29 – The US has reported more than 50 illnesses and eight deaths in Listeria outbreak, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain
Telegram CEO Durov released on bail, but formally put under investigation
Paris, Aug 29 – Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released after paying a five-million-euro (about $5.6 million) bail, but he is required to report to the police twice a week, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau
Zelensky says his troops continue to expand territory under control in Kursk
Kyiv, Aug 29 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Ukrainian troops have taken further areas in Russia’s Kursk region. “The Commander-in-Chief (Oleksandr Syrskyi) also reported on our operation in the Kursk region. We continue to expand the territory under our
From dignity to digital revolution: How Jan Dhan reshaped India’s economic landscape
New Delhi, Aug 28 – As India marks a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on Wednesday, it would be interesting to examine the intricate planning of the economic framework that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned from the outset. Jan
Andhra Cabinet goes paperless as work with app begins
Amaravati, Aug 28 – After a gap of five years, Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meetings have become paperless with the implementation of work through the e-Cabinet application beginning on Wednesday. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister N Chandrababu was conducted through the
10 Years of Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi lauds women beneficiaries crossing 30 crore mark
New Delhi, Aug 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the enormous success of the Jan Dhan Yojana, as he lauded the contribution of those who contributed to its remarkable and spectacular journey in the past 10 years. PM Modi posted
MUDA case: Police complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah’s wife over ‘document fabrication’
Mysuru, Aug 28 – A police complaint was filed on Wednesday against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi and his close associate M. Laxman, who is the spokesperson of the Congress, in connection with the “fabrication” of a crucial document related to the Mysuru
Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 28 – Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the