Escalating unrest in PoK leaves over 50 dead, hundreds injured in Pakistani crackdown
Islamabad, Aug 1 (IANS) As unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to escalate, more than 50 people have been killed and hundreds injured over the past four days in a brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces in the occupied territory. Taking to…
Commercial LPG price cut brings relief to traders, small businesses
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Traders, shopkeepers and customers across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday welcomed the government’s decision to reduce commercial LPG cylinder prices, saying the move would provide much-needed relief to small businesses…
Thoppu Venkatachalam removed from DMK post, speculation grows over possible exit
Erode (Tamil Nadu), Aug 1 (IANS) Former Minister Thoppu N.D. Venkatachalam has been removed from his organisational responsibilities in the DMK, triggering speculation that he may soon quit the party and join another political outfit. Venkatachalam, who…
Andhra Pradesh has potential to become growth engine for ‘Viksit Bharat’, says PM
Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that Andhra Pradesh has the potential to become a growth engine for ‘Viksit Bharat’. Speaking at the inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International…
Tanushree Dutta links Gen Z unrest to Bangladesh border tensions, says ‘Nishana hai India’
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Tanushree Dutta has shared her strong views on the ongoing Gen Z protests, calling for greater focus on national security and border issues, while urging youngsters to express their anger responsibly. Taking to her social…
CBI files Rs 1,816 crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited in Mumbai, its former Chairman Anil Ambani, unknown public servants and other unknown persons, for allegedly…
Shankar Mahadevan on performing at Commonwealth Games 2026: There is a deep sense of responsibility
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Renowned singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan has been roped in to perform at India’s handover segment at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026, which will take place at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on August 2.…
Indian Railways greenlights Rs 976 crore multitracking project in Bihar
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) In a bid to support the socio-economic development of Bihar, Indian Railways has approved multitracking of the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway for Rs 976 crore, an official statement said on Saturday. The…
Gujarat merges taluka planning bodies into single committee to fasten local development
Gandhinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) The Gujarat government has merged two key taluka-level planning bodies into a single 18-member Unified Taluka Planning Committee (UTPC), a move aimed at easing decentralised development planning, reducing administrative delays…
Centre releases tax devolution worth Rs 1,09,019 crore to boost capex, development of state govts
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has released additional instalment of tax devolution worth Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments, which is in addition to the normal monthly devolution to be released on August 10. The release…