Raksha Bandhan 2026: UP Announces Rs 1,200 Incentive Allowance For Drivers And Conductors

Jagran Correpondent| Lucknow:In view of the Rakshabandhan festivities, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has announced that the drivers and conductors who complete 1800 km bus operation in six days from 26th to 31st August will receive an incentive amount of Rs 1200. On operation of more than 1800 km, contract employees will be paid … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir: Oil Tanker, Dumper Catch Fire After Massive Collision On Jammu-Srinagar NH

Jagran Correspondent, Udhampur: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Malad area of Udhampur witnessed an accident late Thursday night when an oil tanker and a dumper collided violently. Immediately after the collision, both vehicles caught fire, and the blaze quickly escalated. Upon receiving information about the accident, police and fire brigade teams arrived at the scene, … Read more

NVIDIA, AWS to deploy 2 million more GPUs in major AI partnership

NVIDIA and AWS announced a major expansion of their AI partnership. AWS plans to deploy 2 million additional NVIDIA GPUs in 2027-28, and the companies will co-engineer AI solutions, including building secure AI factories for the US government. NVIDIA has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for next-generation … Read more

“This is political vendetta”: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP after party office signboard removed in Kolkata

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in “political vendetta” after the party’s signboard was removed from a building housing his office on Camac Street in Kolkata, alleging that a section of the police and BJP cadres were colluding to target the … Read more

Cement prices to stay range-bound till Sept on weak, uneven demand

Cement prices are likely to stay range-bound through September due to weak demand and monsoon disruptions. A Centrum report indicates prices were stable at Rs 349/bag in August, with a post-monsoon construction recovery crucial for future hikes. Cement prices are likely to remain broadly range-bound through September as weak and uneven demand continues to limit … Read more

Raksha Bandhan 2026: BEST To Run 136 Extra Buses Across Mumbai Today | Check Routes And Timings

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking will run 136 additional buses on Friday to cater to the expected rush on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, officials said on Thursday. The special services will operate from 10.30 am onwards from various depots of the civic-run transport utility across Mumbai and neighbouring areas, they said. These … Read more

Ahead Of Punjab Polls, BJP Makes Its First-Ever Play For Rakhar Punya Fair

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini both will be participating in one of the most significant religious and historical fair organised at Baba Bakala Sahib Gurudwara in Amritsar, Punjab. Chouhan is also expected to hold a Kisan Chaupal during his visit, where he will interact directly with farmers and … Read more

Raksha Bandhan 2026: 50 messages, greetings, wishes, WhatsApp status to celebrate sibling bond

Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Indian festival that celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. Marked by the tying of the sacred rakhi, the festival is a reminder of love, protection, togetherness and the countless memories siblings share. From heartfelt wishes to playful messages, here are 50 Raksha Bandhan messages you can send to your … Read more

PM Modi heads to Uzbekistan, SCO; meet with Putin on the cards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, where he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s invitation before travelling to Bishkek on August … Read more