HIGHLIGHTS: SGPC to request PTC Network to continue Gurbani broadcast from Golden Temple

Jul 21, 2023 09:06 PM

India, Sri Lanka agree to popularize Buddhist circuit and Ramayana trail

Jul 21, 2023 08:53 PM

Vivek Agnihotri launches trailer of 'The Kashmir Files Unreported' series

Mumbai, July 21: On Friday, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri dropped the official trailer of his series 'The Kashmir Files Unreported'.

As per a statement, 'The Kashmir Files Unreported' delves into the historical, ethnical, and geopolitical details encapsulating the events, mistakes, crimes and circumstances that led to the massacre and mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley in the 1990s. 

Jul 21, 2023 08:29 PM

Himachal Pradesh: Considering to raise widow re-marriage grant from Rs 65,000 to Rs 1 lakh, says CM Sukkhu

Shimla, July 21: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the government is actively considering a proposal to raise the widow re-marriage grant from Rs 65,000 to Rs one lakh in an effort to provide enhanced support to them.

The initiative aims to encourage remarriage and facilitate the rehabilitation of widows. The proposal is set to be presented before the state cabinet soon for approval, the CM said in a press statement. The Chief Minister emphasized government's unwavering commitment to uplift the underprivileged sections of society.

Jul 21, 2023 07:49 PM

Sri Lanka is key to our Neighbourhood First and SAGAR efforts: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Sri Lanka is key to India's Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR efforts. PM Modi said that he and Wickremesinghe discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi stated, "Glad to welcome President Wickremesinghe. I congratulate him on completing a year in office and working for Sri Lanka’s progress with great courage. Sri Lanka is key to our 'Neighbourhood First' and 'SAGAR' efforts and thus, we discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties."

Jul 21, 2023 07:47 PM

Congress leader accuses Modi government and Manipur's BJP of pushing state into violence over Manipur Viral Video

"The video came out for the first time on July 18-19. Manipur CM N Biren Singh and the BJP govt knew about this. Home minister Amit Shah knew about it for a month, and PM Modi also knew about it. What happened to their conscience? As soon as the video came out, there was an uproar in the entire country. As a result, the accused was arrested within 24 hours...The Modi govt and Manipur's BJP govt are trying to push the people of the state into violence," says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Manipur viral video

Jul 21, 2023 07:34 PM

Lapses in signalling-circuit-alteration caused Odisha train accident: Union Railway Minister

New Delhi, July 21: The lapses in the ‘signalling-circuit-alteration’ leading to wrong signals caused the tragic triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district on June 2, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday.

The Union Minister further said that the Commissioner of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation has completed its inquiry into the Balasore train accident, which claimed 295 lives.

Jul 21, 2023 07:27 PM

Jul 21, 2023 07:16 PM

Pune land scam case: SC grants bail to NCP leader Eknath Khadse's son-in-law Girish Choudhary

New Delhi, July 21: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Eknath Khadse's son-in-law Girish Choudhary in money laundering case related to Pune’s Bhosri land irregularities matter.

However, the top court asked Girish Choudhary to surrender his passport and cooperate in the investigation, Choudhary's advocate Mohan Tekavde said. A bench of justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh passed the order.

Jul 21, 2023 06:48 PM

Jasprit Bumrah in final stage of rehab, Pant back in nets: BCCI issues fitness update

New Delhi, July 21: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday revealed that star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is in the final stage of rehabilitation while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have made it to the nets and undergoing fitness and strength drills.

BCCI released an official statement to provide a medical update on the five players who have been out of action for the past few months. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued the following medical and fitness updates on five players currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru," read the BCCI statement.

Jul 21, 2023 05:49 PM

India’s coal production rises 8.5 per cent to 223-million tonne in Apr-Jun quarter

New Delhi, July 21: The overall coal production in India in the April-June (2023-24) quarter was at 223.36 million tonne, the country’s highest ever, a Ministry of Coal release said Friday.

In the same quarter last year, coal production was 205.76 million tonne. Coal India Limited (CIL) registered 175.48 MT production between April and June 2023, with a growth rate of 9.85 per cent compared to 159.75 MT produced during the corresponding period of the previous year.

Jul 21, 2023 05:47 PM

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Manipur viral video case

Jul 21, 2023 05:46 PM

"PM mixed politics in his remarks on Manipur": Priyanka Gandhi

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), July 21: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday lashed out at the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the PM of "mixing" politics in his remarks over Manipur and into the incidents taking place in the northeastern state.

“Manipur was burning for 2 months, houses were set on fire, women were being tortured, children had no roof over their heads and PM Modi did not give any statement for 77 days. He spoke yesterday after a horrifying video went viral and out of compulsion. In that statement also, he mixed politics… He even took the name of the opposition states in his statement," Priyanka said. She was addressing a rally in Gwalior, the home turf of former Congress leader and present Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Jul 21, 2023 05:40 PM

Raigad Irshalgad landslide | Till now, NDRF has recovered 21 bodies including five bodies today and 16 bodies yesterday

Jul 21, 2023 05:39 PM

Manipur Violence: All four accused remanded to 11-day police custody

All four accused remanded to 11-day police custody, say Manipur police in the viral video case.

Jul 21, 2023 05:36 PM

Karnataka: Priest arrested for sexually abusing minor girl in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), July 21: A church priest was arrested in Karnataka's Shivamogga district for allegedly abusing a minor at a college in which he was teaching, police said on Friday.

According to the Shivamogga police, the accused church priest was caught on the basis of a complaint lodged against him in an alleged case of sexual harassment of a minor in the church-affiliated college where he taught. Officials said that Father Francis Fernandes, a church priest booked under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually abusing a minor at the college he was teaching at, which is affiliated with the church.

Jul 21, 2023 05:35 PM

Himachal CM Sukhu unveils steps to facilitate apple growers

Shimla, July 21: In an effort to support the orchardists in the apple belts of the state, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday evening unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at facilitating apple growers and ensuring a smooth transportation process for their produce during a meeting with the Arthiya Association.

While presiding over the meeting with the Arthiya Association the Himachal Pradesh CM said that the state government remained steadfast in its stance against any attempts to exploit apple growers. 

Jul 21, 2023 05:32 PM

Why central team not sent to Manipur, says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata rally

Continuing her tirade against the Centre over the Manipur crisis, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the BJP's 'Beti Bachao' scheme has now turned into 'Beti Jalao' (Burn our daughters). The TMC boss wondered why the Centre never bothered to send central teams to Manipur, where ethnic strife has claimed over 160 lives so far.

Jul 21, 2023 05:22 PM

India's growth will be beneficial to Indian Ocean Region: Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe

Jul 21, 2023 05:20 PM

Jul 21, 2023 05:18 PM

BMC workers clear drain water at Milan subway during heavy Mumbai rains, chief to inspect

BMC workers clear drain water at Milan Subway, Santacruz, during heavy Mumbai rains. BMC Chief to visit at 5.30 pm.

Jul 21, 2023 05:13 PM

Constance Wu blessed with second child

Los Angeles [US], July 21: Actor Constance Wu and her boyfriend Ryan Kattner have been blessed with a second child. In a teaser for Danielle Robay's PRETTYSMART podcast, Wu shared the news of the arrival of her son, US-based entertainment portal People reported. "Breaking news," she said to Robay. "Nobody knew I had a son."

Wu has confirmed her pregnancy five months ago. "Bun in the oven," Wu wrote on her Instagram Story in February 2023 alongside a picture of her flaunting her baby bump.

"Filipinese baby #2 coming soon (heart emoji)," she added.

Jul 21, 2023 04:43 PM

Chandrashekhar Azad meets with the party supporters during the protest demanding a CBI probe into his murder attempt

Azad Samaj Party (Kashiram) chief Chandrashekhar Azad meets with the party supporters during the protest demanding a CBI probe into his murder attempt, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Jul 21, 2023 04:16 PM

Go First allowed to resume scheduled flight operations on the availability of interim funding and approval of flight schedule by DGCA

Jul 21, 2023 03:39 PM

Maharashtra Rain: Waterlogging at Kurla station of Harbour line Down from Wadala to Mankhurd section

Jul 21, 2023 03:35 PM

Barbiefied: 10 Bollywood divas nailing Barbiecore trend

Barbie trend hits Bollywood: Are you a Barbie love? Barbie fever gripped the world and Barbiecore has become a trend to follow. The whole world is turning pink with Barbie fever in trend. Bollywood celebrities also rock in Barbiecore trend and showcase their Barbie-inspired looks. Here are 10 Bollywood divas who rocks Barbiecore trend. 

Jul 21, 2023 03:01 PM

'Manipur is burning & horrific videos have come to light': AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Jul 21, 2023 02:46 PM

SGPC to request PTC Network to continue Gurbani broadcast from Golden Temple

Jul 21, 2023 02:32 PM

Opposition makes some or the other excuses to avoid discussions: Anurag Thakur

The opposition makes some or the other excuses to avoid discussions and disrupt parliamentary proceedings. Some are no longer a part of the parliament house so, they don't want the parliament to further proceed... Why is opposition running away from parliamentary discussions? Is it because their politicians are no longer serving the parliament? or are they trying to avoid discussion on the loopholes of their government?" said Union minister Anurag Thakur.

Jul 21, 2023 02:30 PM

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Andheri subway shut for traffic

Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and ghat areas of Pune during next 3-4 hours: IMD

Jul 21, 2023 02:29 PM

‘Gadar 2’ motion poster out

Makers of the upcoming action drama film ‘Gadar 2’ on Friday unveiled a new motion poster featuring Sunny Deol and Utkarsh Sharma

Jul 21, 2023 02:24 PM

Jul 21, 2023 02:21 PM

Heavy rains in Maharashtra

Jul 21, 2023 02:14 PM

Jul 21, 2023 02:12 PM

Nita Ambani attends the special preview of an art exhibit

Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani addresses a gathering at the special preview of an art exhibit 'The Tree and the Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE' to be opened at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on July 21st, as Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Ambassador of the United States to India Eric M. Garcetti look on, in New York on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) 

Jul 21, 2023 01:38 PM

UK police launch hate crime inquiry after Sikh holy text is found damaged

London, July 21: A hate crime investigation has been launched by police after a Sikh holy text was found damaged outside a residential address in Leeds, northern England.

West Yorkshire Police said it received the report of the incident from a member of the local Sikh community on Sunday. The incident occurred in Headingley area of the city on July 12.

Jul 21, 2023 12:27 PM

Jul 21, 2023 12:17 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11am, Monday (July 24)

Jul 21, 2023 12:03 PM

BSF, Punjab Police recover Pak drone from Tarn Taran

A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, on Friday morning recovered another Pakistani drone on the outskirts of Mastgarh village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran districts. 

Jul 21, 2023 11:26 AM

'Modi surname' remark

Supreme Court begins hearing of plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court order which declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which he was sentenced to two years in jail by Surat court.

Jul 21, 2023 11:15 AM

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka

Jul 21, 2023 11:13 AM

Delhi: Yamuna drops below danger mark, water level currently at 205.25 mt

The water level at the Yamuna River in the national capital dropped below the danger mark on Friday morning

Jul 21, 2023 11:12 AM

Monsoon Session adjourned minutes after proceedings began on Day 2

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon, amid uproar in the House over Manipur issue, minutes after proceedings began on the second day of the Manipur case 

Jul 21, 2023 10:37 AM

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Manipur violence

Jul 21, 2023 10:21 AM

Arjun Rampal becomes father for fourth time, welcomes second child with girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades

Jul 21, 2023 10:20 AM

Monsoon Session Day 2: Oppn gives notice, demands discussion on Manipur violence

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2:  Monsoon session of Parliament likely to witness similar scenes over the prevailing state of affairs in the Northeast state on its second day on Friday, with the Opposition demanding a statement from India's Prime Minister.

Jul 21, 2023 09:21 AM

Heatwave: Wildfires rage across Europe, trigger evacuations

Wildfires across Europe: Blistering temperatures over southern Europe have reignited wildfires in Greece prompting a series of new evacuations there, as per the sources. 

Jul 21, 2023 09:20 AM

Manali rains

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh witnessed following incessant rainfall in the state.

Jul 21, 2023 08:33 AM

Water level at Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor recedes

Water levels at Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor has started receding. The flow has decreased by 10000 cusec in last 1 hr. Restoration of road will be started as soon as the water level completely recedes, in order to resume the pilgrimage at the Corridor.

Jul 21, 2023 08:32 AM

NH 109 washed away in Chamoli

Jul 21, 2023 08:30 AM

Manipur incident

Four people have been arrested on Thursday in the horrifying viral video of women being paraded naked surfaced from Manipur