New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday hit out at the previous AAP government for inaction over checking loss of potable water in Delhi Jal Board’s network, claiming that wastage increased from 30 per cent to 40 per cent during its 11-year rule. Replying to a matter related to water shortage in the Delhi Assembly, Parvesh Sahib Singh said, “Across the world, governments strive to plug leakages and reduce water losses in their pipe network, but under the AA…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Amid the ongoing turbulence in bilateral relations following the high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Defence Ministry sources have denied reports that India has paused its plan to buy US arms. Although there has been no official clarification on this sensitive issue but the Defence Ministry sources called these reports “false and fabricated.””The news reports on India pausing the talks related to defence purchases with the US are false and fabricated. It is…

Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said on Friday that the state government is making focused efforts to position the state as a global manufacturing hub. He claimed that Telangana continues to lead the country in manufacturing-led growth. In 2024–25, an industrial output of Rs 2.77 lakh crore, with manufacturing accounting for nearly 48 per cent is estimated by the Economic Survey. “Our merchandise exports have already crossed Rs 1 lakh crore in…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The government has procured 3 lakh tonnes of onion this year for its price stabilisation buffer, and a calibrated release from the stocks is expected to start from September in order to keep prices under control, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.Pertinently, unlike previous years, prices of major vegetables like potato, onion and tomato are under control this monsoon season. In the case of potato and onion, higher production …

Chandigarh, Aug 8 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the government would write to the National Commission for Backward Classes to include the Gosain community in the Central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). On the auspicious occasion of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti, a grand state-level function was organized at the residence of the Chief Minister here. The event witnessed the participation of prominent representatives from the Goswami community along with a large g…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After signing a minerals and mining deal with the U.S, Pakistan may be in “seventh heaven.” However, the realities are different, and this deal could in fact further worsen the security concerns in Balochistan. There is already violence in the region, and Pakistan and Chinese interests have faced several setbacks. The Baloch people have already warned against this new deal with the US, and hence, in the long run, all may not go as per Pakistan’s wishes.With the upti…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Friday announced the launch of its inaugural edition of ‘Makers Honour’, India’s most prestigious recognition for engineers, developers and technologists who power the country’s $224 billion tech export industry in association with GitHub, a widely used web-based platform for developers. At a time when the nation celebrates founders, valuations, and IPOs, this initiative shines a spotlight on the unsung…

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) Saturday’s double-header on matchday 17 of the 134th Durand Cup could have a major say in the knockouts race with all the four teams slated for action fighting to take control of their groups and can potentially make it to the next round.In Kolkata, a mouth-watering Group B clash for group supremacy sees current B toppers Diamond Harbour FC take on the ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan at 7:00 PM IST.Earlier at 4:00 PM IST in …

Birmingham, Aug 8 (IANS) Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons, rounding the fee to 30 million.Guessand came through the ranks at the French club and enjoyed a 2024/25 campaign where he scored 12 goals, helping Nice finish fourth in Ligue 1.The 24-year-old cited the Villa boss as a major factor in his decision to join the club, and is confident Emery will bring the best out of him and help…

Chennai, Aug 8 (IANS) Hockey Punjab was crowned as the champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025 as they won the final of Division ‘A’ defeating Hockey Jharkhand 4-3 on Friday. The match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Punjab was a closely contested final, with both teams fighting till the final whistle. Hockey Jharkhand started the second quarter strongly, scoring two back-to-back goals through Ashish Tani Purti (21′) and Anish Dungdung (24′). However,…