Kolkata, Aug 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested one more person in connection with its ongoing probe into the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Avijit Sarkar, who was killed during post‑poll violence following the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. The arrested person has been identified as Vishal Paul, also known as Gopal Das. He was taken into custody by CBI sleuths from Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Officials sai…

Gandhinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated 39 per cent of its total budget this year towards capital expenditure, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Tuesday, highlighting the state’s focus on infrastructure and emerging sectors as GIFT City continues to develop as an international financial hub. Patel made the remarks while addressing the inaugural session of the Global Connect GIFT City Edition, jointly organised by HSBC and NDTV at Gujarat International Finance Tec-Cit…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government has launched a Specialised Training Module as part of “Shashkta Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” for the capacity building of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and to improve their participation in democratic institutions, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, in a reply, said that household responsibilities, social hesitation and male dominance during discussions are some of the key facto…

Ahmedabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Tuesday took blessings from the Almighty and his parents, and thanked people for keeping their faith in him during tough times.“Taking the blessings from God and his parents, Gautam Adani thanked all those who stood by him even during tough times and kept their faith in him,” the Adani Group said in an X post.Earlier, a court in the US dismissed all criminal charges against him and others in a case related to securities a…

London, Aug 11 (IANS) Premier League club Fulham has announced the signing of midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton. The 22-year-old has penned a five-year contract to stay at Craven Cottage until June 2031, with a Club option to extend by a further 12 months.Charles is a graduate of the famed Manchester City academy, where he was a teammate of Oscar Bobb. Charles helped the club to back-to-back PL2 titles, the latter one in 2022/23 as captain. That form caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, who h…

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree has opened up about dealing with menopause and shared some wellness tips for women going through this phase of life. As part of her popular ‘Tuesday Tips’ series, the ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ actress spoke about the changes the body experiences during menopause and highlighted the importance of staying active.Sharing a video on social media, Bhagyashree wrote, “Menopause is a new phase for your body, and movement can be one of the best ways to support…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India’s smartphone market showed resilience in the second quarter of 2026 with market value rising 1.7 per cent year-on-year despite an 11 per cent decline in shipments as consumers increasingly shifted towards higher-priced devices, according to a report released on Tuesday.According to analysis by IDC, smartphone shipments in India stood at 33.2 million units in Q2 2026, while the average selling price (ASP) rose 14.4 per cent year-on-year to a record $315, reflecting …

Damascus, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and several former officials have been sentenced to death after a court convicted them of crimes, including arbitrary detention, premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity, local media reported on Tuesday. Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan said that the court convicted Assad of crimes against humanity and other offences, citing his post as the highest decision-maker and his role in issuing orders to state institutions involv…

Lucknow, Aug 11 (IANS) Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh have welcomed the state government’s decision to organise the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign across madrasas, saying that hoisting the national flag is an appropriate way to honour the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence.The response came after Uttar Pradesh Minister for Minority Welfare Danish Ansari announced that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign would be organised in madrasas across the state and directe…

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday cleared the overhaul of its regulatory framework for self-financed private skill universities, replacing university-specific Acts with a unified legislative framework. With this decision, the previous Government Resolution dated February 5, 2021, stands repealed. Future institutions will be governed under the Maharashtra Private Skill Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2024.Accordin…