Calcutta HC refuses to ban protest march led by R.G. Kar victim's parents on Aug 9

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Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, refused to impose a ban on the “Nabanna Avijan (March to the State Secretariat)” convened by the parents of the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim on August 9, which marks the first anniversary of the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor within the hospital premises in August last year. The hearing on the petition seeking a stay on the protest march was concluded at Calcutta High Court’s division bench of Justice Su…

Farmers stand tall with PM Modi amidst US tariff pressure

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Amravati, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s farming community is rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his strong declaration that India “will never compromise on the interests of its farmers,” despite rising tensions with the United States over trade and energy policy. In a high-stakes escalation, the U.S. administration recently imposed a steep 50 pc tariff on Indian exports, citing India’s continued purchase of discounted crude oil from Russia. The move has sparked concern across seve…

CM Majhi showcases Odisha Handloom as pillar of ‘Odia Asmita’; Madhuri Dixit named Brand Ambassador

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Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday asserted that Odisha’s handloom tradition is a living art form that brings pride and glory to the state in both national and international markets. While inaugurating the EKTA (Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage) marking the National handlooms day, CM Majhi on Thursday said “our handloom is one of the main pillars of Odia Asmita (Odisha Pride). Our handloom sector is not just an economic pillar but al…

CM Sangma reaffirms people-centric approach on railway projects in Meghalaya

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Shillong, Aug 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Thursday, reiterated that the state government will prioritise public consultation and consensus before moving ahead with any railway projects in the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, or Garo Hills regions. Speaking to reporters, CM Sangma emphasised that while railway connectivity is crucial for the state’s long-term economic development, the concerns of local communities must be addressed through open dialogue and engagement.”From …

Rajasthan: NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Chirawa landslide and illegal mining in Aravallis

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Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Taking suo motu cognisance of alleged illegal mining in Rajasthan, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been issuing notices to respective departments to preserve the Aravallis. In one such incident, NGT took suo motu cognisance of a landslide in Nari village, Chirawa, Rajasthan, reportedly triggered by heavy rainfall and illegal mining activities in the region.Locals said a portion of the hill collapsed with an explosion-like sound, causing cracks in nearby houses and wide…

U19 Asian Boxing C'ships: Five Indians assured of medals after commanding quarters wins

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Bangkok (Thailand), Aug 7 (IANS) Five Indian men pugilists will join their seven women compatriots in the semifinals of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in the Thai capital on Thursday after registering convincing victories to reach the semifinals of their respective weight categories and assure themselves of a medal.Shivam (55kg), Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg), Gaurav (85kg), and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) took down their opponents in style to ensure that India will come back with 1…

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev meets Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of Indian hockey talent

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev met with Hockey India president and former decorated Indian hockey player, Dilip Tirkey, today in New Delhi. During the interaction, Kapil Dev applauded the sport’s resurgence in India and praised the emergence of promising young talent across the country.Speaking after the meeting, Kapil Dev said, “It was truly heartening to catch up with Dr. Dilip Tirkey and speak about the incredible strides Indian ho…

Chennai Grandmasters: Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer off to strong start as third edition gets underway

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer won their respective games to get off to a winning start at the Chennai Grandmasters 2025, as the prestigious classical chess tournament began at the Hyatt Regency, here on Thursday.Erigaisi delivered a commanding performance against American GM Awonder Liang, while Keymer showed flawless technique to defeat India’s Nihal Sarin. The two victories stood out on an otherwise balanced day in the Masters section,…

'Kattalan' unit welcomes actor Parth Tiwari on board

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) The makers of director Paul George’s eagerly awaited pan-Indian film, ‘Kattalan’, featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Thursday welcomed actor Parth Tiwari onboard the unit of the film. Following the blockbuster success of Marco, which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled ‘Kattalan’, a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller.On Thursday, Cubes Ente…

Here is what Vidya Malavade eats in a day

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Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Hansal Mehta’s forthcoming historical drama “Gandhi” will get its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Her day starts at 6 am with small laddoos made from a combination of Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Moringa goli in coconut oil.At 6:15 am, before yoga, Vidya eats a homemade ghee sattu jaggery laddoo.For post-workout, she takes Ashgourd juice or coconut water or beet, carrot, ginger, lime juice at 9 am, followed by soaked nuts, a date, pomegran…