New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Parliament on Wednesday passed two landmark maritime bills, in a first for the Shipping Ministry, paving the way for a modern, efficient and globally aligned maritime policy framework in India.While the Lok Sabha cleared The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach, the Rajya Sabha passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, replacing a century-old colonial-era law with updated leg…

Patna, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bizarre and troubling incident amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, an online application for a residential certificate in the name of US President Donald Trump was filed in Samastipur district, prompting the administration to reject the application and lodge an FIR. According to an official statement released by the Samastipur district administration, the suspicious application was received on July 29, 2025, at the Public Ser…

Srinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that the young generation must be inspired to preserve and cherish the values, knowledge and traditions of the tribal communities. Taking to social media platform X after inaugurating the national tribal festival in Gurez border town of Bandipora district, the L-G said: “Inaugurated National Tribal Festival at Gurez. It is celebration of culture & tradition of Dard-Shina tribal community.””A comm…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In a swift and courageous operation, the Indian Army sprang into action to contain a massive fire that broke out in Menchuka town of Shi Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh, preventing a potential large-scale disaster in the remote region. The fire, which threatened to engulf residential areas in the town, prompted an immediate response from the Army. Upon receiving a distress call, a well-equipped relief column consisting of two officers, five Junior Commissioned Officers…

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, presently under fire for his controversial remarks at a film conclave recently, can now breathe easy as the Kerala Police have received legal advice stating that no case can be filed against him in the matter.According to the legal opinion, Gopalakrishnan’s speech did not contain any derogatory statements against SC/ST communities, nor did it suggest that government funds should be stopped or that the disbursement of such…

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) The West Bengal Police, on Wednesday, arrested a 32-year-old man for raping a young girl multiple times on the false promise of marriage at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which was rocked last year after protests by local women over their prolonged sexual exploitation by now-suspended Trinamool Congress leader and a strongman, Sheikh Shahjahan, police said. A district police officer told that the arrest was made after the girl’s family lodged a written complain…

Washington/New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Hours after his 24-hour deadline passed, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a punitive 25 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil, which would raise the total tariffs on India to 50 per cent. He is singling out India for the additional tariff, even though China, Turkey, and other countries also buy Russian oil.India said it was extremely “extremely unfortunate” that the US was imposing “additional tariffs on India for actions that several o…

Delhi/Imphal, Aug 6 (IANS) An important meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) was held in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed the situation in Manipur, a Kuki-Zo leader said in Imphal. KZC spokesman Ginza Vualzong termed Wednesday’s meeting as positive and constructive, and said that the two-hour-long discussion focused on key issues concerning the ongoing movement and aspirations of the Kuki-Zo people in Manipur. He said that during the deliberations, K…

Ahmedabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Amardeep Malik’s hot putter helped him surge ahead by two strokes in round two of the Coal India Open being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Wednesday. The Noida-based Amardeep (69-65) returned a card of seven-under 65 on Wednesday to total 10-under 134 for the week.Angad Cheema (69-67) of Chandigarh, who was the overnight joint leader along with Malik, posted a 67 on day two to be placed second at eight-under 136.Delhi’s Shaurya Bhattacharya (7…

Kokrajhar, Aug 6 (IANS) ITBP FT put on a gritty defensive display to hold Punjab FC to a 0-0 draw in a Group D encounter of the Durand Cup 2025 at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Tuesday. Despite dominating large periods of the match and creating the better chances, Punjab FC failed to find the finishing touch, while ITBP’s resolute defending and disciplined structure ensured both sides walked away with a point apiece.The result leaves both Punjab FC and ITBP FT on four points from two matches…