Bay system to strengthen into deep depression, heavy rain alert in South Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression, bringing heavy rainfall across several districts of South Bengal over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on…
BRS alleges auction of ‘heritage’ land in Hyderabad; demands halt of proceedings
Hyderabad, Aug 13 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Deputy Leader in Telangana State Legislative Assembly, T. Harish Rao, on Thursday demanded an immediate halt to the proposed auction of 10.63 acres of alleged ‘heritage’ land in Raidurg, a prime…
CJI Surya Kant flags massive backlog in consumer forums, seeks nationwide pendency report
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday expressed concern over the mounting backlog of cases in consumer commissions across the country, observing that prolonged delays have defeated the very purpose for which these…
‘Important to maintain dignity’: Cong MP Tariq Anwar on Oppn’s ‘toy monkey’ protest in Parliament complex
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Thursday expressed his disapproval of the Opposition’s protest in the Parliament complex on the last day of the Monsoon Session after the members displayed toy monkeys, saying that dignity should…
Over 250 industries, academic institutions join Gujarat’s drive to skill 1.03 lakh youth
Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 250 industries and academic institutions have responded to the Gujarat Government’s call to become training partners under its newly launched ‘Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission’ (NGKRM), as the…
Travis Barker reveals one rule in marriage with Kourtney Kardashian
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Blink-182 star drummer Travis Barker revealed the one rule he and wife Kourtney Kardashian have in their marriage. He said the couple dont try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other. The Blink-182 drummer, who tied the knot…
Giriraj Singh accuses Congress of ‘damaging’ Parliamentary system
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday accused the Congress, particularly party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, of “damaging” the Parliamentary system by causing…
Sandeepa Dhar offers prayers at Srinagar’s Shankaracharya Temple, calls it ‘blessed darshan’
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Sandeepa Dhar is presently enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir during her latest getaway. During her time there, she also decided to offer prayers at the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar. Sandeepa revealed…
Indira Krishna talks about generational mix on set of ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan’: ‘It’s the best blend’
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Indira Krishna opened up about her bond with her young co-stars Mridul Ranjan and Rohin Joshi from ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan.’ Sharing pictures from the sets, the actress praised the budding actors for their dedication,…
Jharkhand protest day 20: Security tightened as students prepare to lay siege to CM’s residence on Aug 20
Ranchi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Ranchi district administration on Thursday stepped up security arrangements in anticipation of the next phase of the ongoing students’ protest against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations.…