Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The health condition of the RG Kar rape and murder victim’s mother, who sustained injuries in “police action” during ‘Nabanna Avijan (march to state secretariat)’, was stable on Sunday. Sources at the private hospital, where the victim’s mother has been admitted, said that she could be released from the hospital either later in the day or by Monday.Earlier, speculation was rife that she could be transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kalyani in …

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) After Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a high-value surveillance aircraft during Operation Sindoor, BJP leaders have strongly defended the armed forces while criticising opposition voices demanding evidence.Reacting to the statement, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “Those who question the bravery of our armed forces and demand proof must understand the truth: the way o…

Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the HAL Airport here on Sunday, and both exchanged greetings. The PM will flag off the Vande Bharat train services and the Yellow Line Metro, and also take a ride on the Metro. In addition, he will lay the foundation stone for Phase 3 of the Bengaluru Metro.From HAL Airport, the Prime Minister travelled by helicopter to the HQTC Helipad at Mekhri Circle. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaa…

Jaipur, Aug 10 (IANS) Bassi, a small town in Rajasthan’s Jaipur district, is all set to make history. From August 11, it will be home to Rajasthan’s very first sex sorted semen lab — a facility that could change the way animal husbandry works in the state. “Sex sorted semen, basically, is a smart technology that increases the chances of giving birth to a female calf by over 90 per cent,” said officials, adding that it is significant for the dairy industry.This is because these female calves g…

Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off services of three Vande Bharat trains at the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Train Station in Bengaluru on Sunday. He inaugurated the Vande Bharat train service between Bengaluru and Belagavi in Karnataka.The Prime Minister boarded the Vande Bharat train and interacted with students and children.At the inauguration venue inside the railway station premises, Prime Minister Modi waved to the staffers.He also flagged off Vande Bharat tr…

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) With the samba cultivation season approaching fast, farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district have voiced strong concerns over the poor upkeep of irrigation canals, warning that delayed maintenance could disrupt the timely flow of water to tail-end farming areas.Samba is one of the most important paddy seasons in Tamil Nadu, typically lasting from August to January.In the Melur and Thirumangalam regions, water from the River Vaigai is usually released by September 15 to sup…

Hyderabad, Aug 10 (IANS) A day after several colonies in and around Hyderabad were inundated after heavy rain, intense thunderstorms are likely on Sunday. Water entered houses in few colonies in Meerpet in Rangareddy district on the outskirts following heavy downpour overnight.Roads in parts of the city resembled lakes as heavy rain lashed the city for the second time in three days.Water pooling threw the normal traffic out of gear with commuters caught in jams for several hours.Mithila Nagar, B…

Raipur, Aug 10 (IANS) In a major push towards livestock conservation and rural economic empowerment, the Chhattisgarh government is set to roll out the ambitious ‘Gaudham Yojana’. Under the scheme, cowherds (charwaha) will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 10,916, while cow-helpers will be paid Rs 13,126. Daily fodder allowances will be provided for each animal housed in designated ‘Utkrisht Gaudhams’, starting at Rs 10 per day in the first year and rising to Rs 35 by the fourth year.The scheme…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday questioned why the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) chiefs disclosed the outcomes of Operation Sindoor only now, alleging that someone is making them say such statements after the issue of alleged “votechori” has come to light.He also asserted that anything can be done to divert the country’s attention from the “vote theft” issue, even if it means “instigating riots”.His remarks came a day after Chief of Army Staff General …

Patna, Aug 10 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday accused Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha of possessing two voter ID cards and being registered in the draft voter list at two different locations.He demanded that the Election Commission of India conduct a “transparent” investigation into the matter.Tejashwi alleged that Deputy CM Sinha’s name appears in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 draft rolls from both Patna and Lakhisarai districts.The RJD…