In a major anti-narcotics crackdown, Assam Police seized drugs worth over ₹18 crore in multiple raids across the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on Wednesday. The Sribhumi Police conducted a raid in Puwamara and recovered 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets, valued at ₹5 crore, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers. Announcing the operation...
Chamundi Hills Controversy: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Says ‘Not Hindu Property’
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sparked a fresh controversy after stating that the iconic Chamundi Hills in Mysuru does not belong exclusively to Hindus. His remark comes a day after apologizing for reciting the RSS anthem in the Legislative Assembly and has now triggered a sharp reaction from the Mysuru royal family and BJP leaders. Addressing criticism over...
Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid in Gurez Sector, Kills 2 Terrorists; Operation Continues
The Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing two terrorists on Thursday. Acting on specific intelligence, a joint operation was launched by the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police near Naushehra Nard. According to an official post on X, troops noticed suspicious...
Former Australia Captain Michael Clarke Undergoes Sixth Surgery for Skin Cancer
MELBOURNE: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has undergone his sixth surgery for skin cancer, with the latest procedure involving the removal of a lesion from his nose. The 44-year-old 2015 World Cup-winning skipper shared a post-operative photo on Instagram, urging people to prioritise regular skin checks, particularly in countries like Australia with high sun exposure. “Skin cancer is real! Especially...
Trump to Lead Post-War Gaza Talks as Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Hospitals
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to chair a major meeting in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war plans for Gaza, even as the ongoing conflict shows no signs of ending. The meeting comes amid heightened outrage over Israeli strikes on a southern Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including journalists and emergency responders. The Israeli military has promised...
381 Students Rescued from Flood-Hit Gurdaspur School Amid Administrative Negligence
A major rescue operation in Gurdaspur, Punjab, saved 381 students and 70 staff members stranded at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Daburi village after severe flooding inundated the campus. The incident occurred when water from the nearby Kiran nullah overflowed, submerging the school under four to five feet of water. Authorities revealed that the nullah had not been cleaned for years,...
PM SVANidhi Scheme Extended Till 2030 with ₹7,332 Crore Outlay to Empower Street Vendors
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme till March 31, 2030, with a total financial outlay of ₹7,332 crore. This decision aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new street vendors, according to an official release. The implementation will...
India Plans Outreach in 40 Nations to Boost Textile Exports Amid 50% US Tariffs
India is set to launch targeted outreach programs in 40 key markets, including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Australia, to boost textile exports amid the steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods. According to an official statement, these initiatives aim to position India as a reliable supplier of high-quality, sustainable,...
Govinda Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Sunita Ahuja, Addresses Divorce Rumors Indirectly
Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja, who have been in the spotlight amid ongoing divorce rumors, celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi together, signaling unity and dismissing speculation. The couple welcomed Lord Ganesha at their Mumbai home and posed happily for photographs, dressed in matching maroon outfits. Govinda wore a maroon kurta, while Sunita opted for a maroon saree. Videos from the...
Apple set to launch thinnest iPhone ever on Sep 9 with iPhone 17 Air model
Updated: Aug 27th, 2025 Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced the date of its next big global event — September 9 — with a tagline ‘Awe dropping’ that would take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in the state of California in the US. The company is all set to reveal more about the iPhone 17 lineup...