Heavy rain in Shimla led to the collapse of two trees, prompting Mayor Surinder Chauhan to demand emergency powers for local authorities. He stated the current lengthy approval process for removing hazardous trees is dangerous during the monsoon. Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in Himachal Pradesh’s capital on Saturday, with trees uprooted at … Read more
NITI Aayog Deputy Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri chaired a high-level meeting in Varanasi to review the Kashi-Vindhya region’s development plan. The vision is to make it a $600B economic hub, creating up to 700,000 jobs. A high-level meeting was organised on Saturday to review various developmental and priority subjects under the chairmanship of Ashok Kumar … Read more
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the Samudra Manthan scheme will save India Rs 1 lakh crore annually by reducing dependence on imported crude oil and gas, calling it a ‘revolutionary’ step towards the country’s energy self-reliance. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said the recently approved Samudra Manthan scheme … Read more
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granted regular bail to Inspector Pradeep Singh after 54 days in custody in a Rs 3 crore bribery case. The court granted bail on grounds of parity with another accused, noting the investigation is nearly complete. The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday granted regular bail to Pradeep Singh after 54 days … Read more
After ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’, Ruhaanika Dhawan joins ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ to break her child actor image. She calls herself an ‘adrenaline junkie’ and wants audiences to see her ‘real me’ on the unscripted, stunt-based reality show. After winning hearts as the lovable Ruhi in Divyanka Tripathi and Karan Patel’s hit television drama ‘Yeh Hai … Read more
22-year-old pugilist Preeti Pawar won India’s first boxing gold at the CWG 2026 in Glasgow, defeating Canada’s Scarlett Delgado in the 54kg final. The Asian Games bronze medalist overcame societal barriers and health setbacks to secure the victory. Pugilist Preeti Pawar has added India’s first boxing gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow … Read more
Heavy rainfall has pushed the Tunga and Bhadra rivers above the danger mark in Chikkamagaluru district, flooding roads, submerging bridges and triggering landslides. Authorities have issued a high alert and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant. Heavy and continuous rainfall has severely disrupted normal life across several parts of Chikkamagaluru district, with overflowing … Read more
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal will lead a march to PM Modi’s residence on August 4 with a petition signed by 2 lakh people against the E20 policy. He has demanded an option for pure petrol and a reduction in fuel prices. Kejriwal to march to PM’s residence Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on … Read more
A large deodar tree, uprooted by relentless monsoon showers in Shimla, fell and blocked a road near Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s official residence on Saturday. Restoration work was promptly initiated to clear the important route. A deodar tree uprooted by heavy rain blocked the road near Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s official residence, Oak … Read more
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge questioned changing the Indian hockey team’s jersey from blue to orange, calling it an attack on legacy and national sentiment. Hockey India said the change was made due to player feedback on visibility. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday questioned the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s traditional blue jersey … Read more