Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) The BJP MPs from West Bengal are all set to raise the issue of the attack on the convoy of the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, at Cooch Behar in West Bengal. “One of our members will raise this issue on the floor of the Parliament and will seek discussions on the issue,” confirmed a BJP Lok Sabha member from West Bengal.According to him, while the Trinamool Congress is so vocal about creating a “false narrative” on alleged harassment …

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday pegged India’s CPI inflation at 3.1 per cent for FY2025-26, as the steady progress of the monsoon and robust kharif sowing are expected to keep food prices in check.RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, “The inflation outlook for 2025-26 has become more benign than expected in June. Large favourable base effects combined with steady progress of the southwest monsoon, healthy kharif sowing, adequate reservoir levels and comfortabl…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) has arrested a man involved in the chain snatching of Congress MP R. Sudha Ramakrishnan in the Chanakyapuri area of the national Capital. The AATS recovered a gold chain weighing 30.90 grams (snatched from the complainant), two stolen scooties and four mobile phones from the possession of the accusedActing on the complaint, the police conducted a detailed analysis of CCTV footage from the incident route, gathered information…

Gumla (Jharkhand), Aug 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Police gunned down top Maoist Martin Kerketta, the self-styled supremo of the banned outfit People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), during an encounter in Gumla district late Tuesday night, officials said on Wednesday.Kerketta, who carried a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on his head, had been a dreaded figure across Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, Lohardaga, and Ranchi districts for nearly two decades. He was wanted in connection with over 70 cases related to violent …

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan, with Speaker Om Birla leading a commemorative tribute at the start of the session. Recalling the devastation unleashed on August 6 and 9, 1945, Speaker Birla said the House “reiterates its commitment to the elimination of nuclear weapons and the pursuit of lasting world peace.”Members observed a minute’s silence in memory of the over 2,10,000 lives lost …

Hyderabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in the case relating to alleged promotion of illegal betting apps. The actor arrived at the central agency’s regional office at Basheerbagh here around 11 a.m.He is likely to be questioned about his contracts with betting apps for their promotion and the payments received from them.Vijay Deverakonda is the second actor to appear before the ED in the case.The central agency questione…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Almost a week has gone by after the publication of electoral draft rolls in Bihar, but none of the political parties have filed any objection or complaint till August 6 morning, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday.The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar was marked by huge uproar and protests by the Opposition parties, with the latter claiming a series of irregularities and malfunctioning in the way the whole procedure was rushed, which …

Hyderabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to Telangana ideologue K. Jayashankar on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, state ministers and leaders of Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recalled the key role played by the former vice-chancellor of Kakatiya University in the Telangana movement.Public representatives and officials offered tributes to the late leader at various programmes held across the state.Chief Minis…

A recent incident involving flight 6E724 from Goa to Chandigarh has sparked fresh concerns among…

Toronto, Aug 6 (IANS) Taylor Fritz edged 2024 finalist Andrey Rublev, while Ben Shelton moved past Alex de Minaur to set up an all-American semifinal at the Canadian Open. Fritz was narrowly denied another serving shutout to claim a 6-3, 7-6(4) win. Holding match point at 5-4 in the second set after a serving masterclass, Fritz seemed destined to claim his 42nd consecutive hold before an against-the-script lapse that saw Rublev convert his fourth break point of the game to level the match and so…