Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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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.

Sukhpal Khaira blames AAP government for mismanagement and incompetence in handling massive floods in Punjab

PHAGWARASukhpal Singh Khaira MLA from Bholath assembly constituency has strongly condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, holding it squarely responsible for the catastrophic floods that have devastated Punjab. Khaira termed the tragedy not a natural calamity but a “man-made disaster born out of gross negligence, incompetence, and mismanagement” by the ruling dispensation. 

Greater Noida tragedy: Mother, 11-year-old son end lives by jumping from 13th floor

GREATER NOIDAA heart-wrenching incident shocked residents of a high rise apartment in Greater Noida West on Saturday morning when a woman and her young son died by suicide after jumping from the 13th floor, police said. 

Suspect arrested in killing of Trump’s close supporter

NEW YORK: "We got him”, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, announcing on Friday the arrest of the alleged assassin of US President Donald Trump’s close supporter, Charlie Kirk.

SGPC's relief services for flood victims are completely transparent: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Taking strong notice of the false propaganda being spread against the Sikh organization by some SGPC members, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that instead of standing with the flood-affected people, these people are involved in political rhetoric. In a statement issued, Advocate Dhami said that the SGPC, being a joint Sikh organization, is working for the flood victims at the ground level and the politics of limiting its efforts is extremely sad and unfortunate.

Every flood victim in Punjab will get compensation within 45 days: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government will ensure compensation to all the flood victims across the state within 45 days.

Brahmpura demands from Speaker to terminate Legislature membership of Lalpura after 4 year jail term

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former MLA Khadoor Sahib Ravinder Singh Brahmpura on Friday termed the four-year sentence awarded to Aam Aadmi Party legislator Manjinder Singh Lalpura in a 2013 case of atrocity against a woman as a "historic victory of Punjab’s daughter and of justice.”

Uttarakhand: Banbasa border remains calm as Nepal situation improves

BANBASA: In the aftermath of the Gen Z movement sweeping across Nepal, calm now prevails along the Banbasa-Nepal border. Vehicle movement remains suspended, with only essential pedestrian crossings permitted under strict watch.

Kerala CPI(M) demotes panchayat president for lighting lamp before 'Bharatamma' image

KOZHIKODE: The Kerala unit of the CPI(M) has taken disciplinary action against K.T. Prameela, President of Thalakkulathur Panchayat, demoting her to branch-level membership for lighting a ceremonial lamp before the 'Bharatamma' idol and participating in an RSS programme.

Ali Fazal highlights role of cinema in reshaping taboos and empowering displaced communities

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Ali Fazal took to social media to highlight the powerful role of cinema and storytelling in challenging societal taboos and empowering displaced communities.

US SEC gives exemptive relief for Infosys share buyback

NEW DELHI: Indian IT giant Infosys has obtained exemptive relief from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its Rs 18,000 crore buyback, according to its notification to the exchanges. The company has announced its first share buyback in three years, since October 2022.

Tamannaah Bhatia calls her ‘Do You Wanna Partner’ character, an impulsive hustler

MUMBAI: Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who can be seen in the recently released streaming show ‘Do You Wanna Partner’, has called her character in the show a ‘hustler’, who is impulsive and passion-driven.

'Surprising, he was good man': Trump on ex-Brazilian President’s 27-year sentence

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has strongly defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro following his conviction and sentencing to over 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.

Charlie Kirk murder: New video shows shooter jumping off college roof, fleeing

NEW DELHI: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a new video in the Charlie Kirk murder case showing a suspect fleeing the scene of the crime moments after a single bullet hit the conservative activist.

BVI Company Formation: Your Gateway to Global Business

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Indian oil opens national wakeboard and Waterski championship

CHANDIGARH: The Wakeboard and Water Ski Association of Chandigarh (WWSAC), under the aegis of the Wakeboard and Water Ski Federation of India, successfully organized the Chandigarh Open National Wakeboard and Waterski Championship 2025. The event was held from September 10 to11at the Sukhna Lake Sports Complex, Chandigarh and concluded with a positive note on Thursday.

Punjab NCC cadets create history, win national championship twice in a row

CHANDIGARH: In a landmark achievement that has brought immense pride to the state, the cadets of the Punjab Directorate NCC have scripted history by winning the prestigious All India Thal Sainik Camp (AITSC) Senior Division Championship for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025.

Prosenjit Chatterjee says reopening of Devi Chowdhurani Temple brings heritage and faith together

MUMBAI: Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Devi Chowdhurani: Bandit Queen of Bengal’, has lauded the revamping of Devi Chowdhurani Temple in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

'Veiled attempt to intimidate': Congress on row over Rahul 'breaching' security protocol

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday reacted strongly to the Central Reserve Police Force's complaint about party leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged violation of security protocol, wondering if it is an attempt to "intimidate" the Leader of Opposition ahead of his fresh "expose on electoral malpractices".

Shiv Sena(UBT) questions IBFC in New Nagpur, sniffs motive to reduce Mumbai's importance

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena(UBT) on Thursday raised questions over the Maharashtra cabinet’s approval for the establishment of an 'International Business and Financial Center' (IBFC) in New Nagpur when Mumbai is the financial capital of the country and has all kinds of financial institutions, stock exchanges and service centres.

Dia Mirza shares glimpses from 20 years of ‘Parineeta’ celebrations: Memories for life

MUMBAI: As “Parineeta” completed two decades in Hindi cinema, actress Dia Mirza shared a string of glimpses from the celebrations and called the snippets “a reflection of our shared joy, love and gratitude.”

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s India policy as trade talks resume

WASHINGTON: Sydney Kamlager-Dove, the Ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, has criticised the Trump administration's policy towards India, calling it "reckless".

CM Mohan Yadav to provide e-scooty to 7,832 meritorious students of MP govt schools

BHOPAL: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release funds on Thursday under the free scooty distribution scheme to 7,832 students who secured the first position in Class 12 of government higher secondary schools across the state.

Power Expo – China Import and Export Fair 2025

This major exhibition was held for the fourteenth time in the same place: Guangzhou, China, Pazhou Exhibition Center. The organizer is GGIEG, which annually holds many events dedicated to the energy industry in China and around the world. GGIEG promotes energy development, attracts new investors, and popularizes the topic.

DOA, CNI, and CMC Ludhiana hold medical camp in flood-affected villages

AMRITSAR: The Diocese of Amritsar, Church of North India (CNI), in collaboration with a team of six doctors comprising child specialists, skin specialists, and 15 others from Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC), Ludhiana, held a medical camp in villages Talwandi Tapala, and Dyal Bhatti, as a part of the ongoing relief measures of the diocese there.

11th UK Gatka Championship on Sept 14 at Swansea : Dhesi

CHANDIGARH: The Gatka Federation UK, in association with World Gatka Federation, is going to organise 11th UK National Gatka Championship on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Bay Sports Park, Swansea, Wales. Gatka teams from across the UK will participate in this Gatka competition.

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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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