Bhopal, Aug 9 (IANS) What began as a festive Raksha Bandhan visit ended in heartbreak for families in Neemuch and Mandla districts of Madhya Pradesh, as two devastating road accidents claimed seven lives and left five others critically injured. In Neemuch, a collision occurred around 4 PM on Saturday between Dekan and Ramnagar villages along the Neemuch-Singoli road—a stretch increasingly notorious for high-speed traffic and lax enforcement. According to preliminary police reports, a speeding …

Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government is set to observe ‘Partition Horror Memorial Day’ in all 75 districts of the state, under which the state residents will be made aware of the ‘pangs of partition’ and also enlightened about the adversities that the displaced families had to face, in its aftermath. According to some government officials, exhibitions and films on India’s partition will be screened in schools, colleges, and universities across the state.While August 14 will b…

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) The first anniversary of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday was marred by massive violence and tension on the streets of Kolkata and Howrah following scuffle between the police personnel and protesters participating in “Nabanna Avijan” (march to state secretariat) rally.The most unfortunate part was that the victim’s mother had to be hospitalised after she fell ill amid police action against the prot…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Saturday that the party’s government is committed to the development of all 256 Seva Bastis in the city and determined to provide them with every possible facility. Celebrating Raksha Bandhan with women and children of Vinod Nagar Nehru Camp (Seva Basti), Sachdeva said that this is not just a celebration, but a commitment to stay connected with every section of society and to strengthen the bond of belongingness.On this occa…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A minor girl from West Bengal who was abducted and sold twice for illegal marriage was rescued by the CBI from Rajasthan along with the arrest of five accused, an official said on Saturday. The minor girl, missing from Bardhaman in West Bengal since August 2023, was rescued from Pali in Rajasthan on Friday, the official said.Those arrested include Bharat Kumar, Jagdish Kumar, Mena Dapuben, Rata Ram, and Dilip Kumar, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official said….

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited applications for 800 permanent memberships at Siri Fort Sports Complex (SFSC) across categories including non-government employees, an official said on Saturday.“A total of 800 memberships are being offered, providing a special opportunity for individuals to join. The limited-time application window is opening from August 12 to September 11. Applications are invited across various categories including government employee…

Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Nearly three years after an application was filed, Salem’s celebrated silver anklets are still waiting for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The delay, according to industry representatives, stems from the lack of documentary proof required to establish the craft’s antiquity and distinctiveness — even though Salem is one of the country’s largest hubs for silver anklet production. The trade has been part of the city’s cultural fabric for generations, but most un…

Thrissur, Aug 9 (IANS) Thrissur District Congress Committee (DCC) president Joseph Taget has leveled serious allegations against the BJP, accusing the party of manipulating the voter list in Thrissur just ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.Speaking to the media, Taget alleged that 11 votes were added under the name “Bharath Heritage” at the Nettissery residence where the current BJP MP and Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi previously stayed.These votes allegedly included those of Suresh…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Adverse weather conditions on Saturday resulted in more than 300 flights being delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital which witnessed heavy rains.According to data available on the flight tracking website flightradar24.com, hundreds of flights were delayed due to rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, withEarlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rain alert for Delhi, warning of moderate rai…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India on Saturday welcomed the forthcoming summit between the United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that is scheduled to take place in Alaska on August 15. “India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on 15th August 2025. This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Mini…