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Asia's Oldest Elephant Dies At Panna Tiger Reserve
- Jul 09, 2025 02:52 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Vatsala, the Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Tuesday.
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Video: Newly Built Road Washed Away Before Inauguration In Rajasthan
- Jul 08, 2025 23:57 pm IST
- Written by: Harsha Kumari Singh
A newly built state highway which was awaiting inauguration was washed away in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district.
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Tirupati Temple Board Suspends Official For Attending Church Prayers
- Jul 08, 2025 23:56 pm IST
- Written by: Uma Sudhir
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended its Assistant Executive Officer (AEO) A Rajasekhar Babu with immediate effect for allegedly attending church in his hometown in Tirupati district.
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Manesar Mayor Alleges Haryana Minister Harassed Her Family
- Jul 08, 2025 23:52 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
At a panchayat in Hayatpur village, Yadav burst into tears while alleging that her husband Rakesh has been falsely implicated in the case and that police are acting under the pressure of minister Singh, a member of the panchayat said.
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To Tackle Delhi's Monsoon Problem, Minister, Lt Governor Inspect Key Projects
- Jul 08, 2025 23:43 pm IST
- Written by: Ishika Verma
In a bid to tackle Delhi's recurring monsoon woes and water resource concerns, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Public Works and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma today jointly inspected two key infrastructure initiatives.
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"There Is No Place For Double Standards On Terrorism": PM Modi In Brazil
- Jul 08, 2025 23:35 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
India and Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it, PM Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while asserting that there is no place for double standards on terrorism, in a veiled reference to Pakistan and its all-weather ally China.
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Delhi Cabinet Approves Rs 900 Crore Package For Smart Classrooms
- Jul 08, 2025 23:28 pm IST
- Written by: Ishika Verma
The Delhi Cabinet has approved an ambitious Rs 900 crore package aimed at upgrading school infrastructure, implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and accelerating the rollout of smart classrooms across CM Shri Schools.
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No Orders Given To Shut Down Inactive PM Jan Dhan Yojana Accounts: Finance Ministry
- Jul 08, 2025 23:20 pm IST
- Asian News International
The Finance Ministry stated that the Department of Financial Services has not asked banks to close inactive PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts.
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PM Modi Becomes First Indian PM In 57 Years To Make State Visit To Brazil
- Jul 08, 2025 23:09 pm IST
- Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Brasilia on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian PM in 57 years to undertake a State Visit to Brazil, strengthening the ties between the two nations.
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Accurate Electoral Rolls Certain For Strengthening Democracy: Gyanesh Kumar
- Jul 08, 2025 23:08 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
electoral rolls are inevitable for strengthening democracy, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Tuesday, amid allegations by the opposition that the special intensive revision of the voters' list.
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15-Year-Old Pregnant After Stepfather Sexually Assaults Her: Meghalaya Police
- Jul 08, 2025 23:07 pm IST
- Written by: Ratnadip Choudhury
A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter in Meghalaya.
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Kuki Body's Diktat To MLAs In Manipur Illegal, Can Be Charged, Says Thadou Inpi Manipur
- Jul 08, 2025 23:01 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
A key organisation of the indigenous distinct tribe Thadou in Manipur has condemned a Kuki tribes' body for issuing a diktat to "Kuki-Zo" MLAs not to participate in forming government in the border state, whenever it happens.
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
- Jul 08, 2025 23:00 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
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Karnataka Man Attacks Teen With Acid Cleaner After Rejection, Attempts Suicide: Cops
- Jul 08, 2025 22:57 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
An 18-year-old girl was allegedly attacked with toilet acid cleaner here on Tuesday by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected, police said.
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Delhi Approves Rs 53 Crore District Fund For Local Development Projects
- Jul 08, 2025 22:52 pm IST
- Written by: Ishika Verma
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved two new schemes - the Integrated District Project Fund and the District Project Fund - with a combined allocation of Rs 53 crore aimed at facilitating small-scale development works across the city's 11 districts.
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Violence In Assam District After Eviction Drive Leaves Thousands Homeless
- Jul 08, 2025 22:07 pm IST
- Written by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Violence was reported during an eviction drive in Assam's Dhubri district, prompting the government to send in more security reinforcements in the area.
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"I Stay In Delhi For 2-3 Days Only," Says Nitin Gadkari. Explains Why
- Jul 08, 2025 22:06 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital where pollution is leading to decrease in life expectancy.