New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court, taking note of the rising number of stray dogs within its premises, on Tuesday issued a fresh directive mandating that all leftover food be disposed of exclusively in covered dustbins.“Under no circumstances should food be discarded in open areas or uncovered containers. This measure is crucial to prevent animals from being attracted to and scavenging for food, thereby significantly reducing the risk of bites and maintaining hygiene standards,” sai…

Pune, Aug 12 (IANS) Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla on Tuesday raised pointed questions at the Election Commission of India (ECI) after Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that two voters — Aditya Srivastava and Vishal Singh — were registered in multiple states. He demanded clarity on what action the ECI is taking against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) allegedly responsible for such discrepancies.Speaking to IANS, Tehseen Poonawalla said: “What kind of electoral ro…

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to empowering the Koch Rajbongshi community through concrete measures aimed at improving socio-economic and educational opportunities while preserving the community’s cultural heritage. In a post on X, Sarma said his administration was focused on “empowering Assam’s Koch Rajbongshi community with action, not just words,” adding that the government remained committed to wor…

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Aug 12 (IANS) At least 15-20 people were seriously injured after a public hearing for the commissioning of the Badam coal block in Barkagaon of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, descended into violence on Tuesday, officials said.Those injured included NTPC officials, police personnel, and villagers.The coal block has been allotted to the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and is being developed with the help of an outsourcing company.According to officials, the heari…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo is looking forward to fulfilling his dream when the Blues begin their UEFA Champions League campaign and is excited to be on the global footballing stage. The 21-year-old midfielder joined on an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option of a further year, for a British record transfer fee of 115 million pounds from Brighton.A true midfield all-rounder with a wide range of skills, albeit usually operating in a deeper role shieldin…

Paris, Aug 12 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Ukrainian international Illia Zabarnyi, with the 22-year-old central defender becoming the first Ukrainian to represent the French champions. Zabarnyi, who will wear the number six shirt, joins the club from AFC Bournemouth for a reported fee of 63 million euros.“I’m very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain, the best club in the world, with the best project. I am here to give everything I have on the pitch and I’m looking…

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Parag Tyagi recalled the first time he met his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, 15 years ago. Celebrating 15 years of wonderful memories with his Pari, Parag shared that it was Shefali who taught him how to live life in masti.Dropping a couple of precious memories with his better half, Parag wrote on his Instagram handle, “My love, My jaan, My Pari When I saw you for the first time 15 years back, I knew you r the only one & 11 years back you chose to marry me on the same da…

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik, is set to perform a one night-only exclusive show to celebrate his sapphire anniversary in the music industry. The groundbreaking live experience celebrates the fusion of Bollywood and global pop production. The event will premiere at Dome SVP Stadium, Mumbai on November 1, 2025 followed by other cities in the coming months. Celebrating India’s cultural plurality, the 4-hour event will be a multilingual, genre-blending show presenting a vib…

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) MRF Limited’s net profit for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26) stood at Rs 483.23 crore, down 13 per cent year-on-year (YoY), according to an exchange filing on Tuesday.The tyre manufacturer had posted a net profit of Rs 562.55 crore in the corresponding month a year ago (Q1 FY25). The company’s profit fell by over 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) as well as from Rs 497.85 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25).However, revenue from operations for the quarter under revi…

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Hundreds of ready-made garment (RMG) workers staged a protest on Tuesday morning by blocking the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur district, demanding the reopening of shuttered factories and immediate payment of their pending wages. Around 200 employees of Rowa Fashions Limited held the protest near the flyover adjacent to Bhogra Bypass in Bason Police Station, causing severe traffic congestion and bringing the highway to a standstill, local media reported.Confirming th…