Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday greeted Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan on his birthday, hailing him as a “beloved brother” and praising his commitment to social justice and the upliftment of marginalised communities. In a message on social media, CM Stalin wrote, “Birthday wishes to beloved brother Thirumavalavan, who has deep knowledge, clear thinking, and a desire to work for the welfare of the downt…

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday came down heavily on Governor R.N. Ravi, accusing him of indulging in “cheap politics” and spreading fear and misinformation against the DMK government.Speaking at Dharmapuri, where he launched an instant crop loan scheme under the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS), CM Stalin said the Governor had gone beyond the role of the Opposition in trying to malign the state government.“There is a person sitting in…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a massive roadshow at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Village Toll Plaza in the national capital, just hours before the inauguration of two major highway projects — the Delhi stretches of the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Dwarka Expressway.Hundreds of people thronged the roadsides to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister as he greeted the crowd.During the visit, he also interacted with the workers engaged in the construction …

Jammu, Aug 17 (IANS) The Indian Army was at the forefront of the relief and rescue operation on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where four people were killed and many injured in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the Ghati area.Army’s Rising Star Corps said on X, “Indian army Columns on the ground in #Kathua — rescuing families, giving hope, food & care after the #Cloudburst”.The Army also posted pictures of its soldiers helping with the rescue of injured peop…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major highway projects — the Delhi sections of the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Dwarka Expressway, built with an investment of Rs 11,000 crore, to ease chronic traffic congestion in the national capital and improve connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR). Addressing the inaugural function at Rohini here, PM Modi said: “Delhi has become a shining example of the development that is taking pla…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underlined the need to transform New Delhi into a ‘Vikas Model’ (development model), saying the national capital should embody the aspirations of a nation determined to become ‘Viksit (developed)’.Addressing a large public gathering during the inauguration of the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), PM Modi congratulated residents of the national capital on the occasion.He mentioned that the farmers and labourers …

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The BJP on Sunday strongly criticised senior Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad for comparing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with the Taliban, accusing the party of repeatedly targeting nationalist organisations while showing sympathy for banned radical outfits such as the Popular Front of India (PFI) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).Hariprasad, a former Rajya Sabha member, stirred controversy with his “Indian Taliban” remark against the RSS, alleging th…

Mangaluru, Aug 17 (IANS) BJP MLC C.T. Ravi on Sunday said that the mass grave claims targeting the Hindu pilgrimage centre Dharmasthala in Karnataka were a “conspiracy” to facilitate religious conversions. “Once people’s beliefs are shaken, conversions become easier,” Ravi, former BJP National General Secretary, said.According to him, certain forces are using people as “tools” in connection with the mass grave case.Speaking to the media after visiting the famous Dharmasthala temple, Ravi said, “…

Jammu, Aug 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, assuring full support for the relief and rescue operation in Kathua district, where a cloudburst-triggered flash flood has killed four people and injured many others. Amit Shah said on X, “Spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out b…

Gurugram, Aug 17 (IANS) Hours after unidentified attackers opened fire outside the residence of YouTuber Elvish Yadav in Haryana’s Gurugram, an Instagram post surfaced in which the ‘Bhau Gang’ claimed responsibility for the attack.According to police, three bike-borne assailants sprayed over two dozen bullets at Yadav’s house between 5.30 a.m. and 6 a.m. before fleeing the scene. The bullets hit the ground and the first floor of the residence, though no injuries were reported.The Instagram post,…