Over Rs 35 lakh worth of suspected adulterated ghee, oils seized in Gujarat
Surat, Aug 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s Food and Drug Control Administration has seized more than Rs 35 lakh worth of suspected adulterated ghee and oils during raids in Surat and Deesa, following directions from Health Minister Praful Pansheriya to take…
Gujarat market expert backs PM Modi’s seven-point roadmap
Surat, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seven-point development framework announced from the Red Fort on Saturday has drawn support from market expert and RupNex co-founder Avnish Tiwari, who said India’s focus on manufacturing, technology,…
Mizoram witnessing new phase of development through collective efforts: CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, Aug 15 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Saturday that the state is witnessing a new phase of development through collective efforts, with the state government focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, livelihood generation, good…
Over 1,000 students showcase ideas for greener, cleaner neighbourhoods at ANDPL’s ‘Mere Sapno Ki Dharavi 2.0’
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) More than 1,000 students from over 40 schools across Dharavi on Saturday showcased their vision for the neighbourhood through drawings, paintings, science models and projects at an inter-school competition and exhibition organised…
Anantapur, Narainpur to host Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ NFC 2026-27
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The 2026-27 season of the Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship will be held from September 10 to October 7, 2026, in two different venues in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, will…
Indonesia: Flores earthquake death toll rises to 47
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks that struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to 47, the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said…
India embassy in Finland hosts photography competition to mark I-Day
Helsinki, Aug 15 (IANS) As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations and the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the Embassy of India in Finland organised a photography competition on the theme India through my lens. “The competition invited participants to…
Meghalaya is the third fastest growing state in India: CM Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Aug 15 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Saturday that the state’s economy has more than doubled since 2018, making it the third fastest-growing state in India over the past five years, as he outlined his…
UPT20 2026: Bobby Yadav, Kartik Siddhu script sensational rescue for Noida Kings
Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) Player of the Match Kartik Siddhu combined with Impact Player Bobby Yadav to orchestrate a sensational unbroken 78-run partnership, guiding the Noida Kings to a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Kanpur Superstars in Match 2 of…
Bengal: Part of house collapses in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) A part of a four‑storey house on Dacres Lane in central Kolkata collapsed on Saturday. A major accident was averted as the bar and restaurant in the house were closed on Independence Day. Dacres Lane in the Esplanade area is famous…