Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) Rajsamand MLA Deepti Kiran Maheshwari was seriously injured in a road accident on the Udaipur–Rajsamand National Highway in the wee hours on Saturday. The BJP MLA’s personal assistant (PA) and driver also sustained injuries in the incident.All three are currently undergoing treatment at Geetanjali Hospital in Udaipur, where the MLA has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Doctors at the hospital said that Maheshwari has suffered rib fractures.She has been kept u…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The newly-inaugurated Dwarka Tunnel in Delhi-NCR is fast becoming more than just a marvel of urban infrastructure, it’s being hailed as the world’s largest public art installation, according to a report by India Narrative. Measuring 5.1 kilometres in length, with a central 3.6-kilometre eight-lane segment, the tunnel has reimagined how civic spaces can blend functionality with culture.What sets the Dwarka Tunnel apart is its interior, now an immersive visual celebrat…

Chennai, Aug 30 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government announced revised procurement prices for paddy for the kharif marketing season (KMS), beginning September 1, fixing the rate at Rs 2,545 per quintal for ‘Grade A’ and Rs 2,500 for the common variety. State Food and Civil Supplies Minister R. Sakkarapani, in a statement, said the DMK government had fulfilled its poll promise of ensuring a minimum procurement price of Rs 2,500 for paddy.Farmers had been demanding implementation of this assurance sin…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underlined that in international relations there are “no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests.” He stated that India will continue to protect the interests of its farmers and citizens, and its position will remain “unchanged” regardless of external “pressure.””This vision will keep us secure in the future and will give us a prominent position in the emerging powe…

Pune, Aug 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the Mahayuti government is positive about the demand for Maratha reservation made by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and is working to find a solution to it.“A Cabinet subcommittee has been formed under the leadership of state Cabinet Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil and the committee is discussing the issue. Everyone has the right to protest and agitate. But this agitation should be peaceful. The Mahayu…

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress has decided to send its Lok Sabha MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, along with senior leader Lalitesh Tripathi, to participate in the Congress-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar on September 1.Party sources said TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and the party’s Lok Sabha leader Abhishek Banerjee will not be able to attend due to pre-scheduled programmes.“The party has decided that Yusuf Pathan and Lalitesh Tripathi will represent Trinamool Congress a…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday criticised Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for her recent controversial remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which have ignited a fresh political storm. Moitra allegedly accused HM Shah of failing to curb infiltration from Bangladesh and, in a shocking statement, reportedly said that his head should be “cut off and put on the table.” Reacting to the remark, Congress leader Udit Raj condemned the language used, calling it “inapp…

Belagavi (Karnataka), Aug 30 (IANS) Karnataka police on Saturday shot a gang rape accused in the leg when he tried to escape by attacking policemen in Belagavi district of the state.According to police, the incident has taken place in the limits of Kittur police station. Ramesh Killar, is the accused person who has been shot in the leg.Police stated that Ramesh Killar is accused in a gang rape case, a case of dacoity, one robbery and an arms case. Three Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) were executed …

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for a pension as a former Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The Assembly Secretariat has initiated the process for approving his application.Dhankhar, who recently resigned from the post of Vice President, had earlier served as an MLA from Rajasthan.Dhankhar was elected to the 10th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1993 from the Kishangarh constituency in Ajmer district on a Congress ticket. His tenure as an MLA…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that all possible assistance is being provided to the residents of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), following a cloudburst that struck the Rajgarh tehsil in the district.The death toll has risen to four, confirmed Jitendra Singh, who added that the search for a missing person is ongoing.The cloudburst triggered flash floods that swept through several villages, causing severe damage to property and disrupting d…