BMC issues 1,018 notices against illegal commercial units in residential areas; sealing drive continues
Bhopal, Aug 2 (IANS) The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal commercial activities operating from residential buildings across the city. As of now, the civic body has issued 1,018 notices to such establishments,…
Gujarat: Ahmedabad civic body suspends sale of over 1,700 kg of ghee worth Rs 11.43 lakh
Ahmedabad, Aug 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has suspended the sale of more than 1,700 kg of ghee after a laboratory test declared a sample of a branded cow ghee substandard, prompting a wider investigation into its distribution…
CWG 2026: Lovlina joins elite group of Indian boxers by winning silver in Glasgow
Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Saturday became only the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to claim a medal in every major tournament after she bagged a silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.…
BJP leader Pranesh resigns as Karnataka MLC, Council Vice-Chairman after setback in courts
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) After the Karnataka High Court’s order setting aside his 2021 election and the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his appeal, M.K. Pranesh, BJP Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka…
CWG 2026: Preeti, Jaismine, Sakshi, Sachin win as India rule boxing ring with seven gold (Ld)
Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian boxing scripted history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday by bagging seven gold medals — the highest-ever gold haul for the country in the competition. Preeti (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), Sakshi (51kg), Priya…
Prashant Kishor alleges police bias in Bankipur Assembly bypoll, complains to Bihar CEO
Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) Political tensions surrounding the Bankipur Assembly by-election have continued even after polling, with Jan Suraaj candidate Prashant Kishor accusing the Patna police administration of attempting to influence the electoral process.…
‘He can definitely win an Olympic medal’, says Selva Prabhu’s father after CWG bronze
Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) With a bronze medal in his bag after achieving a double podium for India with compatriot Praveen Chithravel, triple jumper Selva Prabhu Thirumaran is looking forward to more international success with the Asian Games and Olympics as…
Rajasthan CM launches drone seeding process, calls for mass movement on tree plantation
Jaipur, Aug 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has launched the drone seeding process and called for mass movement on tree plantation. He said on Saturday that climate change has emerged as one of the world’s biggest challenges,…
Channi supporters disrupt Warring speech, expose Punjab Congress discord
Patiala, Aug 2 (IANS) Factionalism within the Punjab Congress over the leadership came out in the open, with party workers raising slogans in support of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, amid the presence of party’s General Secretary…
CM Vijay must convene all-party meeting on Cauvery row, meet PM Modi: DMDK
Dharmapuri, Aug 2 (IANS) DMDK General Secretary and MLA Premalatha Vijayakanth has urged the Tamil Nadu government to convene an all-party meeting on the Cauvery water dispute and lead a delegation to meet the Prime Minister, saying both Tamil Nadu and…