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Following the Japan visit, PM Modi will travel to China from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, to be held in Tianjin
The Indian government and the ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, are yet to release any official statement regarding the short-video platform`s website being active in India
Mumbai Police have busted a cyber fraud racket worth Rs 60.82 crore, arresting 12 people, including a couple, for duping victims nationwide. The gang used 943 bank accounts and multiple SIM cards to carry out frauds involving digital arrests, online shopping and share trading.
PM Modi launched several key initiatives, including -- inauguration of the 600 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant, built at a cost of approximately Rs 6,880 crore. The plant is expected to significantly bolster power generation capacity, improve energy security, and cater to rising electricity demands in the region
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday countered Rahul Gandhis vote chori allegations, citing BJP MLA Atul Bhosales claim that former CM Prithviraj Chavans family members voted in multiple places. Fadnavis said Congress stands exposed and urged Gandhi to respond, while also seeking support for NDAs vice-presidential candidate
It has been alleged that Wickremesinghe was returning from the US after an official engagement and visited the UK at the state`s expense to attend the private engagement of his wife
The temblor happened at 11:16 pm local time in Argentina about 710 kilometres southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, in the Drake Passage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake had a preliminary depth of 10.8 kilometres
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with land-grabbing and corruption linked to custodian properties of PoK evacuees. Officials, including patwaris and naib tehsildar, are under probe for illegal land transfers, forgery, and collusion with land mafias, according to the ED and ACB
Expressing concern over the lack of initiative from political parties in filing objections regarding the exclusion of nearly 65 lakh voters, the apex court instructed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar to implead all major political parties in the proceedings
A special three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the funds would be used to develop infrastructure and facilities for strays under the supervision of the municipal bodies concerned
The stampedes he referred to include the one that had taken place in Ratangarh in 2013, Haridwar in 2021, Sehore in MP in 2023, and Hathras in UP, in which 121 people were killed in 2024
During a public rally in Bihar, PM Modi launched a strong attack on the RJD and Congress, accusing them of corruption and opposing the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill. He highlighted illegal immigration concerns, pledged infrastructure projects, and announced 16,000 pucca houses in Magadh, emphasizing jobs and development for locals.
She referred to an article written by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Julio Ribeiro in an English daily in Punjab, in which he mentioned that ex-Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare had told him he was facing political pressure from a Delhi-based leader in the Malegaon blast case
Animal welfare groups and shelter owners have hailed the Supreme Courts revised order on stray dogs, calling it a relief and a win for animal rights. The ruling allows release of sterilised dogs, bans public feeding, and directs MCD to create feeding zones, while aggressive or rabid dogs will remain confined for safety.
The AP had accesInvestigators say Brazil`s financial watchdog suspects it has a case of money laundering involving Bolsonaro, who in early September will face the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial over an alleged coup plots to the documents, which were sent to the country`s Supreme Court
The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement
This comes after Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in more than a month, just days after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump in Alaska
A major security breach at Parliament in New Delhi was foiled on Friday after a man scaled the wall near Rail Bhawan and entered the complex. CISF personnel immediately caught the intruder near the Garuda Gate of the new Parliament building. The accused has been arrested, questioning is underway, and security has been tightened.
The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement
Petro said on X that eight police officers died in the helicopter attack and noted that the aircraft was transporting personnel to an area in Antioquia, in northern Colombia, to eradicate coca leaf crops, the raw material for cocaine
Syria is grappling with deep ethnic and religious divisions following the ouster of Syria`s autocratic President Bashar Assad in December, which brought an end to decades of Assad family rule
The Supreme Court has revised its order on Delhi-NCR stray dogs, directing that dogs kept in captivity be released after sterilisation and immunisation, except rabid or aggressive ones. The court banned street feeding, instructed MCD to create dedicated feeding zones, and sought a national policy on stray dog management.
Khans PTI hailed the ruling, but would not be released due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan, 72, had filed a petition for bail in a Lahore anti-terrorism court in the cases related to the riots
Meanwhile, the IDF announced that since the renewal of ground operations of the IDF troops in Gaza, there has been an elimination of 2000 terrorists, strikes on approximately 10,000 terror targets and establishment of control corridors so as to create conditions to intensify pressure on Hamas
New data and genetic studies have led a task force of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to split the tallest mammal on land into four groups: Northern giraffes, reticulated giraffes, Masai giraffes and Southern giraffes
The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, was the fourth Top 10 Most Wanted capture in seven months, FBI Director Kash Patel said; he credited law enforcement partners in Texas, the US Justice Department, INTERPOL, and authorities in India for their coordination leading to Singhs arrest
Kyiv says clarity on security guarantees from US, other allies will come soon; the attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, killing at least one person and injuring 15 others
Panel also accepts proposal to remove the 12 and 28 per cent tax slabs; the Centre has also proposed a 40 per cent rate for five to seven select goods
Everytime it rains too much, Mumbai gets split in two on one side are untouched SoBoites and on the other are suburbanites who struggle through flooded roads, stalled public transport and leaking homes
The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) at the Mahalaxmi race course is all set to get a new club on the premises. The Clubs chairman has stated in a letter that these are exciting times for the club, with a new club house with a host of sporting facilities and rooms coming up soon
Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership, PM Modi shared on X
Of the 12 deaths, nine were reported from Nanded district, while three were from the neighbouring state of Telangana. Additionally, 338 houses both kuccha and pucca have sustained damage due to the heavy rains and flooding
Television footage showed thick smoke billowing into the sky from the building where firecrackers were stored. Broken glass from nearby shop windows littered the road as panicked residents rushed from the scene, witnesses said
The edition saw the participation of Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet and Sri Lankan Naval Ships SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels)
After being alerted, the fire brigade rushed six fire tenders to the spot and launched an operation to pull the victims from the debris, the official said
The CM was attacked by Rajesh Khimji on Wednesday during a Jan Sunvai. The accused has been remanded in five-day police custody. After meeting the CM, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra addressed the media and reassured citizens about her condition and return to duty
The blasts, which occurred three years ago on September 26, caused severe damage to the pipelines that were built to transport Russian natural gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea. The sabotage came at a time of heightened geopolitical tension, as European nations were attempting to reduce dependence on Russian energy following the Ukraine war
The matter has triggered widespread political reactions, with Congress leadership promising swift and serious action if the allegations are proven credible. Earlier on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan addressed the issue, stating that the party would thoroughly examine the matter and proceed
The Online Gaming Bill was passed in Parliament within two days of introduction, despite opposition protests. The bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games with legal recognition, while regulating money gaming, which has been flagged as a public health risk. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stressed its social and economic impact.
Pawar assured that funds would be promptly made available from the district annual plan as needed and called for quality execution of projects under the Sevagram development plan. He stressed that beneficiaries should not be deprived of housing under Central schemes
Air India and its low-cost arm Air India Express reported a combined pre-tax loss of Rs 9,568.4 crore during the financial year, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two sides will pay special attention to the current and future avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation during the meeting
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Indias astronaut on the Axiom-4 mission, returned home after a successful ISS mission. Calling it an unbelievable experience, he said the learnings will aid Indias Gaganyaan project. Shukla also expressed hope of seeing astronauts launched from our own capsule, rocket, and soil soon.
A 65-year-old man, identified as Satveer Gurjar from Ghaziabad, was hospitalised after allegedly consuming poison at CM Yogi Adityanaths Janata Darbar in Lucknow on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:50 am. He was immediately rushed to a civil hospital where doctors confirmed his condition is stable. Police are investigating.
The TPS designations and legal status of 51,000 Hondurans and 3,000 Nicaraguans are set to expire Sept 8, at which point they will become eligible for removal
Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and on Wednesday found out he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons, Eduardo Bolsonaro, of obstruction of justice in connection with his pending trial
India and China on Tuesday agreed to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass and two other trading points. The Nepalese foreign ministry on Wednesday objected to the move to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass saying the territory is an inseparable part of Nepal
Abu Hafs al-Qurayshi, an Iraqi citizen and IS commander, was detained during a pre-dawn operation that included landing troops from helicopters in the town of Atmeh, near the Turkish border
After a stormy Monsoon Session, Congress MPs raised electoral fraud concerns in Parliament, demanding debates in both Houses over alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar. Manickam Tagore and other MPs accused the Election Commission of irregularities, citing Rahul Gandhis claims.
Opposition-backed candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge, will file his nomination for Vice President on August 21 at 11:30 AM. He will contest against NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said Reddys candidature reflects the INDIA blocs resolve to restore fairness, dignity.