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'Yoga instructor sexually assaulted me during Thailand competition': Teenager tells police

BENGALURU: A teenager has stated in her complaint against a yoga instructor that he sexually harassed her when she went to Thailand in 2023 to participate in a yoga competition, police said.

SS(UBT) fears rigging, tampering with voter list in Maha local body polls

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court’s order directing the State Election Commission to hold civic and local body elections by end of January 2026 with a clear directive that no further extension will be granted.

Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Indian time) officially designated Antifa as a "major terrorist organisation", days after the killing of his close aide and right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

PM Modi-Trump phone call 'moment of bonhomie', says former senior Indian official

WASHINGTON: A day after US President Donald Trump dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend greetings on his 75th birthday and discuss bilateral ties, a former senior official in the Indian government, calling the phone call yet another "moment of bonhomie" between the two leaders, hoped that "there is no going back" in the relationship.

Uttarakhand MP Anil Baluni narrowly escapes landslide on Badrinath Highway

DEVPRAYAG: Garhwal BJP MP Anil Baluni narrowly escaped a landslide on the Badrinath National Highway near Devprayag when heavy debris suddenly flowed in front of his convoy during his visit to inspect disaster-hit areas.

SGPC terminates one staffer, suspends two for offering 'Siropa' to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during visit to Gurdwara in Amritsar

AMRITSARKathavachak Bhai Palwinder Singh and Sewadar Bhai Harwinder Singh have been suspended, while the services of Granthi Bhai Kulwinder Singh, who was serving on a temporary basis, have been terminated. Along with this, the manager Pargat Singh has been warned and changed. 

On PM’s Birthday, Brahmpura Writes to Open Kartarpur Corridor Without Barriers

CM launches global fund raising campaign mission Chardi Kala

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched ‘Mission Chardi Kala’- a global fundraising campaign to raise funds for the state Government’s rehabilitation efforts for 2025 Punjab flood victims

LPU Outperformed 500+ Teams from 60+ Nations to Clinch Medals in RC Car, Robo Hockey, and Drone Soccer in World Robotics Championship 2025

PHAGWARA: India’s innovation story hit a new high as Lovely Professional University (LPU) students dominated the World Robotics Championship 2025- TechnoXian World Cup 9.0, held in Delhi-NCR (Noida). The world’s largest robotics championship organised by the All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA), brought together over 22,000+ participants and 500+ elite teams from 60+ countries including Canada, Germany, Ghana, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, and many more. From RoboSoccer to drone battles and high-tech challenges, the arena became a proving ground for the brightest minds in robotics and AI, and LPU students rose to the very top.

Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

MUMBAI: Continuing the previous session's gaining momentum, the Indian equities ended the session on a positive note on Wednesday amid buying in heavyweights like SBI, BEL and Maruti Suzuki.

ISRO will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and refueling tech: Chairman

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and Refueling tech (OOSR), said Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on Wednesday.

World Athletics C'ships: Sarvesh Kushare makes history, finishes sixth in high jump

TOKYO: India's Sarvesh Kushare came up with a stunning performance to finish sixth in the Men's High Jump in the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium here on Tuesday night, ending the historic night with a personal best leap.

PM Modi to celebrate 75th birthday with landmark welfare push in MP

BHOPAL: On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark the occasion with a series of impactful initiatives during his visit to Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.

Punjab Government Sets Up Health Camps in Flood-Affected Areas, 51,000 People Turn Up on Day One

CHANDIGARH: After the floods, the situation in Punjab was difficult, but the government did not waste a single moment. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government has proved that true leadership means treating challenges as responsibilities—stepping into the field, standing with the soil of Punjab, with every village, every street, and every household.

Jathedar Gargajj offers Ardas for reopening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor, for resumption of Sikh jathas to Pak and for Punjab’s prosperity

DERA BABA NANAK (GURDASPUR)On the occasion of the Joti Jot Diwas of Sri Guru Nanak Dev, the Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, today reached Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district. There, before Guru Sahib, he offered Ardas (Sikh prayer) for the reopening of the Corridor, for the resumption of Sikh jathas to be able to once again visit the sacred Gurdhams (Sikh places of worshipping) located in Pakistan, and for Punjab to be blessed with the strength to recover from the current flood situation.

Trump calls PM Modi on his 75th birthday as India-US trade talks resume

WASHINGTON: In their first phone conversation in months, US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to extend greetings on his 75th birthday. 

Ex-MP Avinash Rai Khanna Urges MEA to Intervene After Sikh Woman’s Gang Rape in UK

PHAGWARA: Former Member of Parliament Avinash Rai Khanna has raised a strong objection over the alleged gang rape of a Sikh woman in the United Kingdom, urging India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take up the matter with British authorities at the highest level.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of 'PM Mitra Park', launch multiple campaigns in MP tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' (Healthy Women, Empowered Families) and eighth 'Rashtriya Poshan Maah' campaigns during his visit to Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday.

11th UK National Gatka Championship concludes on high note near Cardiff - first ever in Wales: Tan Dhesi MP

LONDON: The 11th UK National Gatka Championship concluded on a high note near Cardiff, Wales showcasing the traditional Sikh martial art skills with passion and flair. Gatka players from seven prominent Gatka Akharas displayed electrifying skills, thrilling the audience with their lightning-fast strikes, moves and graceful techniques.

Punjab State Food Commission reviews Social Audit, Flood Impact, Nutrition schemes & Agricultural Priorities

CHANDIGARH: With a view to effectively monitor and implement the nutrition schemes in the State, the Punjab State Food Commission

Not losing focus despite social media noise: Kaif hails Suryakumar as a ‘complete captain’

NEW DELHI: Former India Cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav for not losing focus despite noise on social media after the team’s winning run at the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

South Korea to launch joint review of possible rights violations in US raid with companies involved

SEOUL: The South Korean foreign ministry on Tuesday said that it will launch a joint review with relevant ministries and the companies involved in possible human rights violations during a recent US raid on Korean workers.

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple ravaged as Dehradun's Tamsa River swells

DEHRADUN: The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand's Dehradun has suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River, swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara, inundated the temple premises.

'Most degenerate newspaper': Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced that he is suing The New York Times, accusing the American daily of running a "decades-long campaign of lies" against him and serving as a "virtual mouthpiece for the radical Left Democrat Party".

'Saw a leader who valued simplicity over luxury': Devendra Fadnavis recalls first meet with PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday shared a personal anecdote that left a lasting impression on him and shaped his perception of the leader.

IOC president Coventry calls Sydney 2000 "spark" of her Olympic journey

GENEVA: Twenty-five years on from her Olympic debut, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry recalled her Olympic journey that started with the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Trump claims US military again strikes alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that the US military launched the second strike in two weeks targeting an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, killing three men aboard the vessel in international waters.

Lok Sabha MP Chabbewal Slams Centre for Blocking Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan

PHAGWARALok Sabha member Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Monday accused the Modi government of “bruising the psyche of Sikhs” by cancelling the visit of pilgrims to Pakistan for Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

2 dead, several injured as speeding truck hits vehicles in MP's Indore

INDORE: A recklessly driven truck rammed into several people, leaving at least two dead on the spot and many severely injured in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, officials said. 

Asia Cup: Kuldeep, Axar, Surya star in India’s thumping victory over Pakistan 

DUBAISuryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a marquee Group A clash of the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to visit Punjab tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the state on day-long visit on Monday. He will be meeting flood-affected people in Amritsar and Gurdaspur, the worst hit districts.

1217 Donors Participate in Hindostan Club’s Mega Blood Donation Camp in Phagwara

PHAGWARA: In a remarkable demonstration of social responsibility and humanitarian spirit, as many as 1,217 youths came forward to donate blood at the 31st annual mega blood donation camp organized by the Hindostan Welfare Blood Donors Society at Maharaja Palace, Phagwara. The event turned into a massive movement of compassion, with young volunteers thronging the venue to contribute towards saving precious lives.

Punjab Government awards compensation to 50 flood victim families till date as 56 persons lost their precious life in these ravaged floods

CHANDIGARH: Proving true to its holy commitment of hand holding the families ravaged by floods, as many as 50 such families stand awarded the compensation to the tune of Rs. 2 Cr.

SAD high-power committee visits flood-hit Khadoor Sahib; Maluka demands immediate compensation for loss of 16,500 acres

TARN TARAN: A high-power committee constituted by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal to assess the plight of flood-affected families today visited several villages in the Khadoor Sahib constituency under the leadership of senior leader and former Cabinet Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka. The committee, led locally by constituency incharge and former MLA Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, interacted with affected farmers and villagers to gather details of the damage.

Cross border drug smuggling attempt foiled in Ferozepur, one held with 15.7 kg heroin

FEROZEPURIn a swift intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Ferozepur Police has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling attempt with the arrest of an individual and recovered 15.7 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. 

Punjab rolls out comprehensive and time bound action plan to protect livestock from flood aftermath

CHANDIGARHIn a decisive response to protect the state's vital livestock population from the devastating aftermath of recent floods, the Punjab Animal Husbandry department has rolled out a comprehensive & time-bound Action Plan to mitigate the severe risks including waterborne diseases, foot-rot and parasitic infections. Notably, these floods have impacted 2.53 lakh animals across 713 villages.

Trump urges NATO members to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50‑100 pc tariffs on China

NEW YORK: After having singled out India for punitive tariffs, US President Donald Trump has finally taken his NATO allies to task for “shocking” purchases of Russian oil and said he would impose 50 per cent to 100 per cent tariffs on China if they stopped buying from Moscow.

Pakistan: 21-year-old Afghan woman gang-raped in refugee camp

PESHAWAR: In a horrific incident, a 21-year-old Afghan woman was allegedly gang-raped by five men in a refugee camp set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Haripur city, the local media reported on Saturday. 

New Parking System Implemented in Dharamshala to Ease Traffic Congestion

DHARAMSALA: In a major step towards streamlining traffic movement in Dharamshala, District Magistrate Hemraj Bairwa has ordered the implementation of a new parking system. The move follows recommendations of a joint committee comprising the Superintendent of Police, Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Additional SP (LR), and SDM Dharamshala, after reviewing the city’s Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). 

Three robbers awarded life term for attempt to murder and robbery.

KAITHAL: Kaithal, September 13: ADJ Nandita Kaushik sentenced three youths to life imprisonment in a case of attempt to murder and robbery. Two youths have been fined Rs 3,70,000 each and one Rs 3,20,000 by the court.

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'Need to deal with compassion', SC asks Centre to decide on Balwant Singh's mercy plea in 2 months

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday gave two months to the Centre to decide on the mercy plea of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was sentenced to death for his role in the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

When Dhoni lost his cool on Mukesh Choudhary but later complimented him

PUNE: Chennai Supuer Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen losing his cool on young pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who while bowling the last over in Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase, sent down a wide ball.

VP Naidu administers oath to 3 newly-elected AAP MPs

NEW DELHI: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday administered oath to three newly-elected of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs.

Presidential election campaign in Philippines enters final stretch

MANILA: Less than 10 days before the national and local elections in the Philippines, presidential aspirants are campaigning the archipelago, wooing voters with plenty of promises despite the Covid-19 threat.

Amazon ends paid time off for employees with Covid

SAN FRANCISCO: E-commerce giant Amazon has stopped seven days of paid time off (PTO) for frontline employees who contracted Covid-19.

Bihar only have labourers, not companies, claims JD-U MP

PATNA: JD-U MP Giridhari Yadav has put a question mark on his own government and has claimed that Bihar only have labourers and not companies.

Sports minister Anurag Thakur reviews preparation for 2022 Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: All India Chess Federation (AICF), Indian Government and Tamil Nadu Government are ensuring that the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, would be memorable for the country, the participants as well as the spectators.

High winds, warm temperature to worsen US wildfires

WASHINGTON: Roughly 300 structures have been destroyed in the US state of New Mexico as massive wildfires are feared to be strengthened by high winds, dry air and warmer temperature in the coming days, authorities said.

31% jump in electricity demand triggers power crisis in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Reeling under an acute power crisis, the Rajasthan government has announced scheduled power cuts each day across the state as there has been a wide gap between power demand and supply.

Ektaa R Kapoor: OTT and TV complement each other

NEW DELHI: Television czarina Ektaa R Kapoor is known for giving the audience more relatable and variety of content. She has seen how the industry has evolved with time and also how OTT has changed the dynamics.

Punjab Police allegedly harass journo at Kejriwal-Mann presser, complaint lodged

NEW DELHI: A complaint has been lodged against Punjab Police officials for misbehaving with a journalist during a joint press conference of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann at The Imperial here.

Annamalai's SL trip to improve BJP's fortune in TN

CHENNAI: K. Annamalai, the BJP's Tamil Nadu state president, will embark on a four-day visit to Sri Lanka, a trip deemed as a calculated political move by the party to improve its fortunes in the state.

Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy sub-junior girls champions

GWAILOR: Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy emerged winners of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2022 after beating SAI-Academy 3-0 in the Final here on Friday.

Maximum temperature to soar in TN in coming days: IMD

CHENNAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the maximum temperature in some parts of Tamil Nadu will increase by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

Kim Jong-un vows to 'pre-emptively' contain nuke threats

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stressed the need to bolster the country's military power to "pre-emptively and thoroughly contain" nuclear threats from hostile forces, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.

IPL 2022: Game against Punjab has been completely about the bowlers, says K.L Rahul

PUNE: Lucknow Super Giants skipper K.L Rahul praised his bowling attack, saying that the 20-run win over Punjab Kings at MCA Stadium on Friday was all about the bowlers.

Night curfew imposed in Patiala after clashes between two gorups

PATIALA: The Patiala district magistrate today imposed curfew from 7 PM to 6 AM in Patiala as a precautionary measure after two groups belonging to Shiv Sena and some Sikh organisation clashed. Several persons were injured.

GST Council meet: Extension of compensation cess to be in focus

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited 47th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, with its focus on GST rate restructuring and extension of GST compensation cess, will now possibly be held in the first week of May, once the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman returns from her 10-day visit to the US after attending the World Bank-IMF meeting earlier this month.

Anant Vidhaat on playing complex and layered character in 'Mai'

MUMBAI: 'Gunday' fame Anant Vidhaat, who is seen in the web show 'Mai', talks about his character and believes that actors should add something to a role.

Airbnb allows employees to live and work anywhere

NEW DELHI: Online vacation rental company Airbnb has announced to let its employees to live and work anywhere, giving all of them flexibility to make the right choice based on where they are most productive.

40 students of TN college isolated over Covid symptoms after conference

CHENNAI: A private college in Coimbatore has put 40 students in isolation after they showed symptoms of fever and cold.

Bhuvan Bam pumped to be making streaming debut

MUMBAI: Comedian, writer, songwriter and YouTube personality Bhuvan Bam is all set for his new project which is going to be his digital streaming debut. He will be seen donning a novel character in an untitled web show.

IPL 2022: No competition, Chahal is like a big brother, says Kuldeep after four-wicket haul against KKR

MUMBAI: Together, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are fondly called 'KulCha' in the Indian cricket circle. Both are good friends and have had a similar fate recently as they lost their respective places in the Indian white-ball team.

Architecture and Molecular Biology Departments won GNDU Inter department football boys and girls championship

AMRITSAR: Department of Architecture and Department of Molecular Biology won the Inter - Department Football (Girls & Boys) championships organized under FIT INDIA Program (Govt. of India) by Guru Nanak Dev University Campus Sports. More than 300 students of various departments participated in these competitions.

Google begins work on Hyderabad campus, largest outside its headquarters

HYDERABAD: Internet giant Google on Thursday began work here on its largest campus outside of its headquarters in the US.

Gabriel Jesus is so important for Manchester City, says Bernardo

LONDON: Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva feels Gabriel Jesus's excellent all-round display in the Champions League classic with Real Madrid was yet further evidence of the Brazilian's importance to the club's cause.

Nepal to implement 2-day public holidays to cut fuel consumption

KATHMANDU: From May 15, the Nepal government will increase regular public holidays to two days in a week in an effort to cut the consumption of fuels whose prices have skyrocketed in recent months in the country, a cabinet minister said.

Canada imposes sanctions on 203 individuals from Luhansk, Donetsk

OTTAWA: Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly announced the imposition of new sanctions on 11 senior officials and 192 other members of the people's councils of Luhansk and Donetsk which makes up Ukraine's separatist Donbas region.

Will sympathy for late Virbhadra Singh lift Congress' chances in Himachal poll?

NEW DELHI: Wiped-out in the five states during recent polls, the Congress cannot hope for better days in Himachal Pradesh, slated to witness elections by the year's end.

Nepal to implement 2-day public holidays to cut fuel consumption

KATHMANDU: the Nepal government will increase regular public holidays to two days in a week in an effort to cut the consumption of fuels whose prices have skyrocketed in recent months in the country, a cabinet minister said.

Punjab and Haryana face power shortages up to 2000 MW - long power cuts imposed

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are both facing a power shortages of about 2000 MW leading to the imposition of long power cuts for 6 to 8 hours on rural domestic consumers and of lesser duration in cities.

Bram Shankar Jimpa orders to plug all illegal water outlets before paddy season

CHANDIGARH: In bid to ensure the supply of canal water to farmers at tail-end in the state, Punjab Water Resources Minister Mr. Bram Shanker Jimpa, on Wednesday, directed the department officials to plug all the illegal water outlets, besides repairing all the altered outlets before the commencement of paddy season.

'Modern Love Mumbai' teaser amps excitement for anthology

MUMBAI: The teaser of 'Modern Love Mumbai' from the Indian adaptation of hit series 'Modern Love' was released on Wednesday. The teaser, a text animation video shows the artistes that have come together for the series.

Navikenz, a differentiated Artificial Intelligence focused services company raises $4M in seed funding

NEW DELHI: Navikenz, a consulting-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) services company, raised $4M in seed funding from several HNIs led by Sudip Nandy, ex-CEO Aricent and Sekar PRC ex-CEO Hexaware.

Nepal bans import of luxurious items as economic crisis deepens

KATHMANDU: Nepal government has imposed a total ban on the import of 10 luxurious goods until mid-July 2022 after the countrys economic crisis deepened.

IPL 2022: Jayawardene feels TV umpires need to check waist-high full tosses in future

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene feels that TV umpires may have to look at checking waist-high full tosses in future in light of the controversial no-ball saga in the match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium last Friday.

UEFA Champions League semifinal: Villarreal not just travelling 'to look at Anfield'

MADRID: Villarreal hope to make it second time lucky in the Champions League semifinals when they travel to Anfield for the first leg of their semifinal later on Wednesday.

SGPC decides to install scanner machines on the main doors of Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has decided to install scanner machines at the main entrances of Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib.

AIMPLB calls Uniform Civil Code as 'unconstitutional'

LUCKNOW: Reiterating its earlier stand, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has termed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) "unconstitutional and anti-minority move".

Tabu and Kartik Aaryan set to amp up comedy-horror in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'

MUMBAI: The trailer of the upcoming horror comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' was released on Tuesday. The film's trailer presents an edgy mix of humour and comedy.

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Court dismisses graft complaint, relief for CM Yediyurappa, son

BENGALURU: A special court hearing cases against public representatives on Thursday dismissed a private complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and eight others, as it granted him reprieve from facing another set of corruption charges.

No Muslim face in Modi cabinet revamp, Naqvi remains lone face

NEW DELHI:The Narendra Modi cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday did not see any Muslim being inducted, despite a few aspirants in the fray, and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi remains the community's lone representative in the Union Cabinet.

Vaishnaw, Pradhan, Anurag Thakur big gainers in Cabinet revamp

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has carried out another 'surgical strike' by completely revamping the Union Council of Ministers, inducting new faces and restructuring the portfolios.

Center recognises Punjab as top performer in reducing compliance burden

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has been recognised as one of the top performing states in reducing compliance burden (RCB) exercise.

SC deplores Guj's 865 day delay in filing SLP, imposes Rs 25K cost

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed anguish over inordinate delay of 865 days by the Gujarat government in filing the special leave petition (SLP) against the judgment of a division bench of the Gujarat High Court delivered on July 25, 2018

PM Modi answers Scindia's prayers at Ujjain temple

NEW DELHI:Before arriving in the Capital to take his place in the rejigged Narendra Modi ministry, Jyotiraditya Scindia was seen offering prayers at Ujjain's famous Mahakaleshwar temple.

Yogi govt extends 'Varasat' campaign for Covid victims, families

LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to extend the 'Varasat' scheme, which resolves pending property ownership issues in rural UP, to benefit families who lost members to Covid.

Twitter will be in trouble if it fails to comply with India rules: HC

NEW DELHI: In a major setback for Twitter in India, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up the micro-blogging site for failing to appoint resident grievance officer (RGO), saying, "How long will your process take place? This cannot be allowed", even as the court free pass to the central government to act against the social media firm.

Modi cabinet reshuffle expected soon, BJP MPs asked to reach Delhi

NEW DELHI: Amid strong buzz in the political circle about possible reshuffle in the union cabinet later this week, first in the second term of the Narendra Modi government, sources said that cabinet reshuffle is likely to take place in a couple of days and BJP MPs are asked to reach the national capital at the earliest.

Twitter will be in trouble if it fails to comply with India rules: HC

NEW DELHI: In a major setback for Twitter in India, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up the micro-blogging site for failing to appoint resident grievance officer (RGO), saying, "How long will your process take place? This cannot be allowed", even as the court free pass to the central government to act against the social media firm.

Pulling empowerment, pushing away drug abuse - with rugby

CHANDIGARH: As soon as dawn arrives in Chandigarhs Panjab University sports ground, chances are you may come across young men and women wrestling each other with a rugby ball. It can be quite a sight considering that the game has never enjoyed a popular appeal in the country. But for those playing here, not only is it a serious activity, it is hardly ejust a game. A closer look, and you will notice that the participants are not just those from the middle and upper-class.

Indonesia to import oxygen tanks to fight 2nd wave

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is planning to import medical oxygen tanks as the country is fighting the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter losing immunity due to non-compliance of IT Rules: Centre to Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter has failed to comply with the IT Rules, 2021 as on July 1, on four counts: Chief compliance officer not being appointed; the position of the resident grievance officer is vacant; the position of the nodal contact person (even on an interim basis) is vacant; and the physical contact address, which was shown to be there on May 29, is not available on Twitter's website.

How the young impressed Modi with 'Heritage Race' VR game

NEW DELHI: A virtual game that allows users to view historic monuments while cycling indoors has won accolades from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the grand finale of the digital 'Toycathon 2021' event organised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and some key ministries.

Dilip Kumar still in hospital, health improving: Saira Banu

MUMBAI: Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar's health is improving. The 98-year-old is currently recuperating in hospital.The actor's wife, actress Saira Banu Khan, issued a statement late on Monday updating about his health.

Paramveers Sports Complex for cricket in USA inaugurated

INDIANAPOLIS: The newly constructed Paramveers Sports Complex in Cartersville, Georgia, was inaugurated with the blessing of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and puja was performed by Pujya Yoginayandas Swami and Pujya Yagnanand Swami from BAPS Temple, Atlanta. The complex, owned by NRIs Jayesh Patel and Seema Desai Patel, have five cricket fields.

'Bengaluru needs massive afforestation to improve green cover'

BENGALURU: With the month-long Biodiversity campaign to be kicked off soon, Karnataka Biodiversity Board Chairperson, Anant Hegde Ashisara on Monday directed the Bengaluru civic body to allocate special funds in its budget annually for protection and conservation of lakes, wetlands, environment, and biodiversity besides improving green cover in and around the state capital.

As Taliban begins to implement its code of conduct, civilians pick up gun

NEW DELHI: The worst fears are coming true. Terror outfit—the Taliban has imposed new rules and regulations in districts which it has snatched from the Afghan forces.

Australia names 472-strong contingent for Tokyo Olympics

SYDNEY:The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Monday declared the list of 472 athletes who will represent the country in the Tokyo Olympics starting July 23.
The list features the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, world No. 1 tennis player Ashleigh Barty, young freestyle swimmer Arianne Titmus, javelin thrower Kesley Lee-Barber and footballer Sam Kerr captaining the Matildas.

ByteDance selling TikTok AI to companies including in India

NEW DELHI: China-based ByteDance which is the parent company of TikTok, has reportedly started selling the AI technology of the short video-making app to other companies, including in India where the app is banned.

AIADMK to launch social media campaign over cases against cadres

CHENNAI: The opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu is planning massive campaigns against the government over foisting "false" cases against the party cadres. The IT cell of the party has already come up with several campaign strategies against the government which it says is unnecessarily targeting its cadres.

We will compile a collection after conducting a thorough research on the 1955 massacre : Bibi Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, said in his address that the governments of the time had always tried to suppress the Sikhs and it was in this context that the July 4, 1955 massacre was carried out.

MP girl tied to tree, beaten by kin for running away from husband

ALIRAJPUR:In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old girl was tied to a tree and beaten brutally by her family members in a tribal village in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

Developments in education, health empowering women in Delhi: AAP leader

NEW DELHI:Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Delhi's Kalkaji constituency, Atishi has claimed that for the last few years the Delhi government has been working to empower women, providing them easy access to public healthcare, education and transportation.

Prompt action against SAD President at the instance of the mining mafia proves CM is patronizing it: Bikram Majithia

AMRITSAR: Former minister Bikram Singh Majithia today said the prompt action ordered against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal by the State DGP at the instance of the mining mafia proved that the mafia was being patronized by chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Amid protest by BJP, Dhankhar fails to complete speech in Assembly

KOLKATA: Amid protests by BJP MLAs, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday had to cut short his much-speculated maiden address in the Assembly after the state elections on the opening day of Budget Session, completing it in just four minutes.

Police not saluting me, complains Mayor of Kerala's Thrissur

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Mayor of Kerala's cultural capital Thrissur is peeved that police officials do not only salute him when he passes through the city in his official vehicle, but "also turn away".

Take advantage of the vaccination camps on July 3

PHAGWARA:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sub
Divisional Magistrate Phagwara Shairi Malhotra regarding vaccination
for maximum number of traders and industrial workers in the wake of
Covid epidemic.

Communal compartmentalization’ being engineered by Capt. Amarinder Singh in the Punjab congress; negates the fundamental principle of Secularism: Bir Devinder Singh

CHANDIGARH:It is unfortunate that Capt. Amarinder Singh is now engineering organized fermentation of brazen communalism to achieve his narrow parochial gains with intent to out-maneuver his potential Sikh challengers in the Congress Party. It is exceedingly disparaging to see the disgraceful assemblage of ‘Hindu Leaders’ only at the luncheon meeting, hosted by the Congress Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, yesterday at Chandigarh. The meeting of urban based ‘Hindu Leaders’ was actually the demonstration of Captain’s new brand of communalism and political opportunism to camouflage his colossal failures and rampant corruption in his ‘Mafia regime’.

Special GST Council meet soon to discuss compensation: Sitharaman

BENGALURU: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that a special session of the GST Council will be held soon to discuss all compensation-related issues.

Trump Organization CFO surrenders to New York prosecutors

WASHINGTON:Trump Organization's chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg has surrendered to Manhattan District Attorney's Office as the veteran accountant and the Trump Organization face criminal charges on alleged tax crimes, according to local media reports.

Uighur women face China's forced sterilisation campaign

NEW DELHI: One of the most galling atrocities committed against Uighur women in the camps is the Chinese Communist Partys (CCP) forced sterilisation campaign.In multiple reports, The Washington Times has said that women receive shots leading to their infertility underscores the CCP's ultimate aim: to eradicate the Uighur race.

Municipal Employees Unions Called Off the Strike

CHANDIGARH: After intervention of Local Government Minister Mr. Brahm Mohindra, Municipal employees today called off the strike. All grievances and 16 demands of Municipal employees Unions have been thoroughly discussed in meeting held under the chairmanship of the Local Government Minister at Sector-35, here.

Koo publishes compliance report for June under new IT rules

NEW DELHI:Homegrown microblogging platform Koo on Thursday became the first Indian social media platform to publicly publish its compliance report following the new Information Technology (IT) guidelines.

Ram temple trust gives clean chit to trustees in land purchase

AYODYA(UP):The Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust has given a clean chit to trustees involved in the purchase of land for the temple project.

Incidence of skin rises with rise in temperature in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH:The unusual and sudden rise in day temperature which is ruling at five-year high at
the last week of June, has increased the incidence in Chandigarh of skin diseases as polymorphous
light eruption (PMLE); milliaria rubra and skin infections. Small wonder, the queues at the skin clinics
are lengthening by the day.

Power surplus Punjab imposes two days off for industry

Power surplus Punjab has been forced to impose restrictions on the power supply to the industry following hue and cry by the farmers and public over unscheduled long power cuts in the state.

Karnataka mulls to reopen temples in phased manner after July 5

UDUPI(Karnataka):Karnataka Hindu Religious Organisations and Endowments minister, Kota Srinivasa Poojary on Wednesday dropped hint that he was in discussions with state Covid task force and other departments to reopen temples in a phased manner after July 5.

Karnataka to seek more vaccines from Centre to ramp up drive

BENGALURU: Karnataka would seek more vaccines from the Centre to ramp up its drive to inoculate as many of its citizens soon, said state Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Tuesday.

MP slowed vax drive to save stock: Gehlot

JAIPUR:Demanding quick dispatch of 1.50 crore coronavirus vaccines to check the possibility of a third wave hitting his state, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday simultaneously accused neighbouring Madhya Pradesh of slowing the vaccination pace in the first few days and then accelerating it on the first day of the mega vaccination drive just to set records and garner the limelight.

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