Madras HC allows withdrawal of plea against Stalin’s 2026 election affidavit
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of a writ petition that sought a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to investigate allegations that former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president…
SC grants bail to two Indian Mujahideen accused in terror case over delayed trial
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged members of the Indian Mujahideen’s Rajasthan module in a terror case investigated by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell, holding that their continued incarceration of…
Bihar govt announces 32,388 teacher vacancies under TRE-4; online transfer portal launched
Patna, July 29 (IANS) In a major announcement for lakhs of teaching aspirants in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday confirmed the recruitment of 32,388 teachers under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4). The…
‘Thank you for believing in me’: Sachin pays tribute to coach Achrekar on Guru Purnima
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on the occasion of Guru Purnima, saying he would always feel there was ‘one more thank you’ left to express to the man who…
K’taka govt to appeal against order directing release of Cauvery water to TN
New Delhi/Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Karnataka government would appeal against the order directing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, asserting that the state was facing an inadequate monsoon…
CWG 2026: Sakshi storms into boxing semifinals, assures India of another medal
Glasgow, July 29 (IANS) Indian boxer Sakshi assured the country of another medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after registering a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision over Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers in the women’s quarter-finals on Tuesday. Sakshi…
Geopolitics of air-conditioning machines amid soaring global temperatures
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) As the West swelters amid severe heatwaves, several media reports have lately been debating the use of air-conditioners (ACs) which was once not really a necessary item to be added in a household, especially in Europe. India,…
Army Chief reviews Eastern Theatre security, operational preparedness during two-day visit
Imphal, July 29 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth concluded a two-day visit to formations under the Eastern Theatre on Wednesday, during which he reviewed the prevailing security situation, assessed operational preparedness, and…
Karnataka lacks sufficient Cauvery water to release to Tamil Nadu: Minister M.B. Patil
Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) Karnataka does not have sufficient Cauvery water to release to Tamil Nadu this year as the river basin has received inadequate rainfall, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil said on Wednesday, criticising the…
CM Special Fund to accelerate grassroots development: Conrad Sangma
Shillong, July 29 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Wednesday said the state government is using the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMDSF) to accelerate grassroots development by financing small but impactful…