Lucknow, Aug 12 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to enhance the ambit of old-age pension for the senior citizens and has now set a target of providing a monthly pension to more than 67 lakh elderly, in the current financial year 20025-26. The pledge comes after the UP government disbursed old-age pensions for 61 lakh poor senior citizens in the first quarter.In the first quarter of the previous financial year, the Yogi government had met its goal of crediting Rs 1,000 pension dire…

Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) The Bihar Forest Department on Tuesday captured a tiger that had strayed from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) into residential areas of Bagaha, killing a farmer a day earlier, and injuring a forest tracker.The operation, completed within 24 hours, involved sedating the big cat and transporting it safely for medical examination before its planned transfer to Patna Zoo.The tiger had attacked and killed farmer Mathura Mahato while he was working in his field in Nariya Sareh nea…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested one of the Directors of a chit fund firm, Kolkata, West Bengal, against whom a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) was issued last month by the Special Judge (CBI) in the Tripura chit fund case, the probe agency said on Tuesday. The CBI on Monday arrested Partha Samaddar, one of the Directors of the accused chit fund firm M/s Himangini Infracon India Ltd, Kolkata, West Bengal, against whom an NBW was issued by Special Judge (…

Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Karnataka Assembly and veteran BJP leader, R. Ashoka, said on Tuesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Home Minister G. Parameshwara should take responsibility for their involvement in the recent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stampede incident and a probe should be conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Speaking in the Assembly, LoP Ashoka said that if Siddaramaiah has any sensit…

Thrissur, Aug 12 ( IANS) The Thrissur City Police, on Tuesday, initiated a probe into a complaint filed by senior Congress leaders against Union Minister and Member of Parliament Suresh Gopi, alleging illegal voter registration and criminal conspiracy. Thrissur City Police Commissioner, R. Ilango, confirmed that the complaint has been formally accepted and assigned to the Thrissur Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Salish N. Sankaran, for investigation.He added that legal opinion will also …

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Tiranga Rallies were organised on Tuesday in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and several other parts of the country in the run-up to the 79th Independence Day celebrations. In the national Capital, the Delhi Traffic Police led a Tiranga Rally with schoolchildren to instil love for the nation and foster a connection between students and the police force. Participants marched with the Tricolour in hand, their enthusiasm reflecting the spirit of fr…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Finance Ministry has issued a corrigendum to the Income Tax Bill, 2025, clarifying the interest applicable on short payment of advance tax. The amendment specifies a 3 per cent interest rate on such shortfalls, bringing the clause in line with provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961.The amendment specifies a 3 per cent interest rate on such shortfalls, bringing the clause in line with provisions under the existing act.Under current rules, taxpayers with an annual t…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Former BJP MP and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has accused municipal authorities of large-scale corruption and mismanagement in Delhi’s dog sterilisation and shelter system, warning that such practices are fuelling the stray dog menace rather than solving it. Speaking to IANS on Tuesday, Gandhi alleged that several dog shelters in the capital, referred to as A, B, and C centres, have been operating for two decades without accountability.“These centres claim t…

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said on Tuesday that India is a country that gives the world the gift of dharma and works for the welfare of humanity. “Our Vedas hold all the scriptures, and the penance of our sages has infused strength and vitality into the nation,” he said.Bhagwat was addressing the Shri Siyapiya Milan Samaroh on the first death anniversary of Brahmalin Pujya Rewasa Peethadheeshwar Swami Raghavacharya Vedanti Maharaj at …

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Using the present methodology of wage rate calculation for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA workers, the Central government has notified the wage rate for FY 2025-26, which has increased by around 5 per cent (average) over the last financial year, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan, in a written reply, said due to revision by the Central government, the wage rate has increased by around 29 per cent (average) in the previous …