Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Monday restrained 36 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the country from allowing “rogue websites” to stream pirated versions of the highly anticipated Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Coolie’, which is set for a grand theatrical release on August 14. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy granted an interim injunction directing the ISPs to block all existing websites and web pages, as well as any that may be created in the future, if they host or stream p…

Ahmedabad, Aug 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced more than 9,000 openings for women to work as Anganwadi workers and helpers (Tedagar) under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), aiming to tackle malnutrition, improve child health, and generate local employment for women. Women aged between 18 and 33 years can apply online via the e-HRMS web portal until August 30, 2025.The move is expected to create employment opportunities for women at their doorstep while enhancing heal…

Bengaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) Reacting to the notice issued by the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, asking him to provide an affidavit regarding his election fraud allegations, the state BJP on Monday said that he should behave responsibly and respond to the Election Commission.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, BJP state President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, when asked about the Election Commission issuing the notice to LoP Gan…

Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) VCK founder leader and Member of Parliament, Thol. Thirumavalavan has instructed party leaders and members to strictly confine their speeches to the core agenda during ongoing protests demanding legislation against honour killings. Thirumavalavan said that protests were held on August 9 in Chennai and three other districts, while demonstrations would take place today (Monday) in other district headquarters as planned. He directed that those speaking at these events should …

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government gives utmost importance to protecting and promoting the welfare of farmers, entrepreneurs, exporters and MSMEs, and will take all necessary steps to secure national interest, the Parliament was informed on Monday.It is estimated that around 55 per cent of the total value of India’s merchandise exports to the US will be subject to this reciprocal tariff, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.Re…

Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) Assam Police have foiled an interstate drug peddling attempt, and a person was arrested, officials said on Monday. The operation was carried out in the Cachar district today after receiving intelligence input regarding the movement of the narcotics item. A senior police official said, “Based on our information regarding drug peddling, we have intercepted a vehicle that came from Tripura, and we have recovered at least 362 kg of cannabis from the narcotics peddler.” A …

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced a revised version of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, incorporating most of the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Select Committee headed by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, in the Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar. Tabling the bill in Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman said that suggestions have been received which are required to be incorporated to convey the correct legislative meaning.”There are corrections in the natu…

Mangaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) In a major development, a complaint has been lodged with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged mass grave case, to probe the unnatural death of Padmalatha reported in 1986 in Dharmastahala. The family of Padmalatha alleges that she was kidnapped, raped, and murdered, and that the case was subsequently hushed up.Indravathi, a resident of Nelyadi and elder sister of the late Padmalatha, has filed the complaint urging the SIT to exhume Padmalatha’…

Jaipur, Aug 11 (IANS) The 86-year-old self-styled godman, Asaram, who has been convicted of rape and is serving life imprisonment in Gujarat and Rajasthan, has once again received relief as the Rajasthan High Court, hearing his appeal filed on August 8, extended his interim bail till August 29.The decision came after medical reports were presented before the court.Appearing on behalf of Asaram, advocate Nishant Borda submitted recent medical reports highlighting his deteriorating health.Earlier,…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday detained INDIA bloc leaders, including Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Trinamool Congress’ Sagarika Ghose and Shiv Sena(UBT’s) Sanjay Raut along with others, who were en route to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi, staged a protest ma…