India Post undertakes nationwide rollout of advanced postal tech under IT 2.0

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) As part of its digital transformation under IT 2.0, India Post has undertaken a massive nationwide rollout of the Advanced Postal Technology (APT) application, the Ministry of Communication said on Wednesday. This transition from the legacy system marks a major step toward delivering faster, smarter, and more customer-centric postal services.Meanwhile, given the scale and complexity of this migration, spanning over 1.64 lakh post offices across urban, rural, and remote ar…

Violence mars Kannur University elections, several injured

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Kannur (Kerala), Aug 6 (IANS) Tension flared up at Kannur University on Wednesday during the union elections as a violent clash broke out between SFI (Students’ Federation of India) and UDSF (United Democratic Students’ Front) activists.The confrontations primarily involved the SFI on one side and opposition student groups, including the Muslim Student Federation (MSF) and Kerala Students Union (KSU) on the other.The situation persisted since the polling started, leading to multiple instances …

PIL in Calcutta HC to prevent protest march by RG Kar victim's parents

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Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday to prevent ‘Nabanna Avijan (march to the state secretariat)’, a call for which has been given by the parents of R. G. Kar rape and murder victim. A resident of Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district, where the state secretariat of Nabanna is housed, filed the PIL at the division bench of Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Smita Das De, seeking intervention to prevent the said march.The petitione…

People in hills gripped by fear: Leaders express grief over Uttarkashi cloudburst

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered a wave of grief and concern across political lines, with leaders calling the tragedy a painful reminder of the vulnerability of the hill regions to extreme natural disasters.BJP MP and actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed deep anguish, saying, “Everyone is deeply pained by this incident. Those living in the hills are gripped by fear in the wake of such natural calamities.”BJP…

Heavy rainfall likely in Uttarkashi, light showers expected in Delhi-NCR: IMD

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttarkashi and several other Uttarakhand districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall there. The department also predicted light to very light showers in Delhi-NCR over the coming week.Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for parts of western Uttar Pradesh, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected at several places.Speaking to IANS, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava said: “Du…

Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill amid Oppn uproar

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote, despite sustained protests and disruptions from Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. The proceedings, which resumed post-adjournment at 2 p.m. with Sandhya Rai in the chair, quickly descended into chaos as Opposition MPs raised slogans and created a ruckus, stalling normal …

Chennai Grand Masters postponed until Thursday after fire incident at venue

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Chennai Grand Masters 2025, India’s premier classical chess tournament, has been postponed by a day after a fire incident at the Hyatt Regency Chennai on Tuesday night, the organisers said on Wednesday. The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters was initially scheduled to kick off on August 6, with a marquee opening round clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang. But a fire at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where the competition was due to …

‘Sky is the limit’: Pro Panja League breaking barriers in terms of inclusivity

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Gwalior, Aug 6 (IANS) Pro Panja League is the first league of its kind for one very special reason. Every team consists of male, female and para-athletes, giving equal opportunity to all to take the centre stage and flex their strength in front of the world. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sher-e-Ludhiana’s Manorama Bisht and para-athlete Harish Varma spoke on how despite all the complexities of pulling off a league of such magnitude, the message to all those participating remains the …

Bengal Warriorz seek return to playoffs in PKL 12

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Mumbai, August 6 (IANS) Pro Kabaddi League season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz will aim to return to the PKL Season 12 Playoffs after four consecutive editions of league stage exits. Ahead of Season 12, the Warriorz parted ways with former head coach Prashant Surve after finishing 10th last season with just five wins in 22 matches. They appointed former India international and gold medal-winning coach Naveen Kumar, who led Telugu Titans as head coach in Season 5, as their new head coach, with Pra…

Sameera Reddy shares how shifting to Goa improved her mental health and made her a calmer mother

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Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy, on Wednesday, took to social media to share how moving to Goa had a positive impact on her mental health and helped her become a calmer mother. In a recent post on Instagram, the ‘De Dana Dan’ actress reflected on her journey, highlighting the peace and balance she found in her new surroundings. Sameera, who shifted to Goa with her family in 2020, celebrated her 6th year in the state and reflected on how it changed her as a person. Reddy …