New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament (MPs) at Baba Kharak Singh (BKS) Marg in New Delhi on Monday. The event will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.As part of the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister will also plant a Sindoor (vermilion) sapling at the residential p…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Arpit Rana shone with bat while Anuj Rawat displayed his brilliant captaincy skills to lead East Delhi Riders a narrow two-run victory against West Delhi Lions in a last-ball thriller of the Delhi Premier League Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.Chasing 159, West Delhi Lions came agonisingly close but fell short by just two runs, finishing at 156/7 in their 20 overs. The Lions’ innings was anchored by Krish Yadav’s resilient 44 from 39 balls and a blistering …

Ahmedabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led the state-level ‘World Lion Day’ celebrations at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the Asiatic lion’s return to the region after 143 years. Addressing the gathering, CM Patel called the Asiatic lion “a global symbol of India’s identity” and announced the e-launch and foundation stone-laying of various forest department projects worth Rs 180 crore.This includes a Rs 75-cr…

Bhopal, Aug 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a statewide alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across Madhya Pradesh, warning of potential disruptions and hazards in both urban and rural areas. The alert comes amid intensified monsoon activity triggered by cyclonic circulation and a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected at isolated locations in Vidisha, Raisen, Se…

Hyderabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has urged the Telangana government to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Central government in the state.He made the request at inauguration of the Telangana Marketing and Distribution Warehouse under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadi Pariyojana here on Sunday.He along with Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the facility at Lorven Pharma and Surgicals at Uppal.Kishan Reddy said this facility would strea…

Ahmedabad, Aug 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Police have created WhatsApp groups linking village sarpanches with local police stations in order to strengthen coordination between law enforcement and rural communities, officials said on Sunday.The initiative aims to ensure timely reporting of incidents, big or small from remote areas, enabling quicker response, and improved monitoring.Gujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay, speaking at an interaction programme organised by Ahmedabad Rural Police, has said that…

Rajgir, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s U20 Women’s team capped off a memorable return to the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Championship with a bronze medal, defeating Uzbekistan in the third-place playoff on home soil in Rajgir, Bihar.After an impressive run in the pool stage, the hosts faced a tough semi-final against China, falling 7–28 despite a determined effort. In the bronze medal match, India wasted no time in seizing control.Bhumika opened the scoring to make it 7-0 before Guriya Kumari crossed t…

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Nihal Sarin claimed his first victory of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in Round 4 on Sunday to halt his unbeaten run. German GM Vincent Keymer, meanwhile, extended his own undefeated streak to four games after drawing with Dutch star Anish Giri, holding on to a one-point lead at the top of the standings.Now in its third year, the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 is India’s strongest classical chess event. Organised by MGD1, it features two…

Gwalior, Aug 10 (IANS) Day 6 of Pro Panja League Season 2 saw Kiraak Hyderabad significantly strengthen their position on the leaderboard, driven by exceptional performances across both undercard and main card participation. Co-founded by Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, the Pro Panja league’s second season continues to showcase not only the dominance of skilled athletes like Kiraak Hyderabad’s Stewe Thomas who shattered records with a lightning-fast 0.11-second win but also highlights t…

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IANS) The Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, A. Sreenivas, on Sunday, issued a notice to Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, asking him to produce documents on the basis of which he had made allegations related to the state elections on August 7. Rahul Gandhi has been asked to submit details and a signed declaration within 10 days on the alleged voter list irregularities, the notice said. The notice also said that the statements made by Rahul Gandhi during the pre…