New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper’s additional $500 million (Australian dollar) investment in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), saying the move reflected global investors’ continued confidence in India’s growth story under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Reacting to announcement in a post on X, Sitharaman thanked PM Modi for championing greater investments in I…

Srinagar, July 9 (IANS) While the University of Kashmir has already started a review of books and research material that might contain objectionable content, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday ordered a comprehensive review of all books in government and recognised private schools and coaching centres.University of Kashmir has already begun a review of books, magazines, journals, research material and other articles at the central library and in all departmental libra…

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s South District has solved a cab carjacking and robbery case within 24 hours of the incident, arresting three accused and recovering the robbed taxi, valuablesm and the weapon allegedly used in the crime. According to police, the breakthrough was achieved by the staff of Police Station Fatehpur Beri after an intensive technical and field investigation launched on the complaint of a cab driver.The operation was carried out by a team comprising Sub-Inspec…

Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan administration has stepped up security measures amid the Panchna Dam water-release dispute, suspending internet services in Karauli district and parts of Sawai Madhopur to curb the spread of rumours and maintain law and order.Mobile internet services have been suspended in Gangapur City, Wazirpur and Bamanwas following the circulation of inflammatory and objectionable social media posts related to the issue.Police have registered cases against multiple individ…

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Hyderabad City Police conducted a massive joint cordon and search operation, named ‘Operation Thunderbolt’, in the early hours of Thursday in Mangar Basti to eradicate illicit drug trafficking and anti-social activities. Armed forces and special teams were deployed for the operation, under the strategic guidance of Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar.A total of 1,100 personnel from Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), Task Force H-FAST, the Central Crime Statio…

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted the Trinamool Congress faction, led by Mamata Banerjee, conditional and limited access to three party accounts that have been subjected to debit restrictions by the bank authorities, following directives from the police and later from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).A petition filed by the Trinamool Congress challenging the debit restriction on these three bank accounts with total deposits of Rs 440 crore…

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The Madras High Court has referred a criminal case involving Tamil Nadu Minister N. Maria Wilson and his family to mediation, while exempting him from appearing before a Puducherry trial court on July 10 in connection with an alleged assault arising from a family property dispute. A bench of Justice P. Elanthiraiyan passed the interim order after taking note of submissions that the dispute was essentially a family matter and that the parties were willing to explore the pos…

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi recently revisited her roots in Kashmir during the promotions of her film “Baby Do Die Do.” Sharing her special connection with the valley, the actress revealed that Kashmir is her nanihal, as her mother belongs to the region. Huma expressed gratitude for the love and warmth she received during her visit, calling it a memorable experience for her and her team.Taking to Instagram, she shared several videos and photos from her visit and wrote, “What…

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Gauahar Khan hosted a “watch party” with her family to see Zaid Darbar perform tasks in “Alliance” and said that everyone is good on the show, but her husband is the best. Gauahar shared a video of watching the show along with her son, sister-in-law and other members of their family.She wrote: “Watch party of my husband killing it in every task #allianceonprime keep him in your prayers . We r so proud . @zaid_darbar . Everyone is good on the show , but my …

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra was seen embracing the simple joys of the monsoon as she shared glimpses from her Delhi home during heavy downpour.She was seen collecting homegrown raw mangoes that had fallen from a tree after heavy rainfall.Taking to her social media account, Parineeti first shared a video of the lush green lawn at her residence, captioning it, “Ghar ka Aam.”The clip showed the expansive backyard drenched in rain with the actress enjoying the downpour.I…