Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the Assam Police busted an interstate drug peddling attempt and recovered a significant cache of narcotic substances.The operation was carried out in the Cachar district, and two persons were arrested on the charges of drug peddling.The police recovered 50 bags of cannabis from the possession of the drug peddlers.Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “Stride against drugs continues. In an intel backed operation, @cacharpolice i…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A Delhi court has rejected the plea of Christian Michel James, a British national and the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, who sought release on the grounds that he has already served the maximum punishment of seven years for the offences he was extradited for.Special Judge (PC Act) Sanjay Jindal observed that Michel, who was extradited from the UAE in December 2018, cannot be released as he is also facing charges under Section 467 of the Indian …

Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) The film ‘Udaipur Files’, based on the Kanhaiyalal murder case, was released on Friday in 4,500 screens across the country, including three in Udaipur — Celebration Mall, Urban Square, and Lake City Mall. Each venue will host only one show, and police have been deployed in and around the malls to ensure security.Kanhaiyalal’s sons — Yash and Tarun Teli — attended the screening while holding their father’s picture in their hands. Yash stated that the movie portrays the b…

Ahmedabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Gujarat Industry Minister and Banaskantha District In-charge Minister Balvantsinh Rajput inaugurated an advanced centralised data centre at the Ambaji Temple.The initiative aims to make pilgrim services like prasad distribution, donations, and Bhadarvi Poonam fair registrations more transparent, efficient, and accessible.Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Rajput said that the centralised server-based data centre would offer seamless online services such as prasad book…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister and senior BJP leader Bhupender Yadav launched a fierce attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, during a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, claiming that the Congress leader’s statements lack credibility and should be discounted by “at least 60 per cent.” “Rahul Gandhi has no credibility left. Whatever he says, we should reduce its value by 60 per cent right away,” Yadav claimed, rejecting LoP Gandhi’s recen…

Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted a series of initiatives undertaken by his government to promote the welfare and heritage of the Tai Ahom community, calling their upliftment central to safeguarding the state’s cultural identity. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said, “Our indigenous communities shape every decision we take. To uplift the Tai Ahom community, we have launched key initiatives — from the majestic Lachit statue …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Singapore’s High Commissioner in India, Simon Wong on Friday celebrated the ‘ASEAN Day’ with the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC). An ASEAN flag raising ceremony was also held following which a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was played. In a post on X, Simon Wong stated, “Happy to celebrate ASEAN Day with our ANDC Family in New Delhi with the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony and a video message from Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. Many thanks to our frie…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with an additional 25 per cent slated to come into effect from August 27, ace American investor Jim Rogers said on Friday that Trump doesn’t understand much of the world, and he certainly doesn’t understand what’s happening in Asia and particularly, India.Speaking to IANS, Rogers who is one of the top financial commentators in the world, said that India remains the fastest growing economy in the world and …

Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Friday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the phone-tapping case to record his statement as a witness.After offering prayers at Hanuman temple in Khairatabad, the BJP leader along with a large number of supporters walked to Dilkusha guesthouse, where he will be examined by the SIT officials.The phone tapping by the BRS government came to light in March last year, a few months after …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till Monday following persistent disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The issue, which has sparked widespread concern over alleged potential disenfranchisement, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing Monsoon Session.The morning session began with Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejecting 28 notices under Rule 267, which allows suspension of listed business to discu…