Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Sunday in a special flight at HAL Airport to participate in three events in the city. He will flag off the Vande Bharat train services and the Yellow Line Metro, and also take a ride on the Metro. In addition, he will lay the foundation stone for Phase 3 of the Bengaluru Metro.From HAL Airport, the Prime Minister is travelling by helicopter to the HQTC Helipad at Mekhri Circle. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Tha…

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The first anniversary of the ghastly rape-murder of a woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was observed on August 9; however, many crucial questions remain unanswered even after a year.Those who have been sustaining their struggle in their quest for justice in this case, including the victim’s parents, members of the civil society, intellectuals, and most importantly, the representatives from the medical fraternity, have started demanding answ…

Uttarkashi, Aug 10 (IANS) In Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, where the Limchigad bridge, vital for transportation, was washed away during the August 5 cloudburst, cutting off transportation, intensive efforts are underway to restore connectivity. Police teams, SDRF, engineers, and other rescue units, along with the Indian Army’s engineering, search, medical, and communication teams, have been working around the clock to construct a 90-foot Bailey Bridge in Limchigad.The Border Roads Organisation (B…

Hyderabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The Congress party in Telangana is strategising to flag the issue of 42 per cent reservation for backward classes in the local body elections, likely to be held next month. With the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre virtually ruling out assent to Telangana Bills to enhance reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) to 42 per cent, the Congress party is left with no option but to give 42 per cent tickets to BCs in the gram panchayat elections.The recent three-day protest i…

Patna, Aug 10 (IANS) While opposition leaders in Bihar continue to demand detailed drafts of the ongoing voter list revision, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that all Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of recognised political parties have already been provided with the updated draft lists.The draft voter list includes the names of deceased, transferred, and dual-entry electors.The ECI has instructed that if any objection arises regarding the verification of a deceased elector, BLAs s…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in New Delhi on Monday. As part of the programme, the Prime Minister will plant a Sindoor sapling within the residential complex and interact with ‘sramajeevis’ involved in the project’s development.He will also address the gathering during the event.According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the complex has been designed…

Cincinnati, Aug 10 (IANS) Aryna Sabalenka began her title defense at the Cincinnati Open with a gritty win over former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday night.The World No. 1 battled through a challenging first set, saving six break points before clinching it 7-5. Despite facing constant pressure on her serve, Sabalenka maintained her composure and elevated her game in the second set to close out the match 7-5, 6-1.“It’s always a tough match against her,” Sabalenka said af…

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS)Actress Anupama Parameswaran, who plays the lead in director Praveen Kandregula’s women-centric film, ‘Paradha’, has now said that the concept of the film was close to her heart and that it was one that she had poured her soul into. Taking to her Instagram page to share the trailer of the film, which was released on Saturday, Anupama Parameswaran wrote,” Paradha has been a dream in the making. A concept so close to my heart, and one I’ve poured my soul into.”Expressing gr…

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Investors should keep an eye on the developments around the US-India trade deal, quarterly earnings results, tariff rhetoric and inflation data in the upcoming trade week, analysts said on Sunday.Over 1,400 companies including from sectors such as metals, energy and pharmaceuticals are scheduled to report Q1 FY26 results next week, as quarterly earnings cycle comes to an end. Grasim Industries, Hero MotoCorp, India Lease Development, and other major companies are scheduled …

London, Aug 10 (IANS) Any diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis must protect the vital security interests of both Ukraine and Europe, European leaders said in a joint statement.The joint statement was made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.In the statement, …