Srinagar, Aug 8 (IANS) The anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its 8th day on Friday, making it one of the longest anti-terrorist actions in decades in the Union Territory.The Army said on Friday that the anti-terrorist operation in Akhal Devsar forest area of Kulgam has entered its 8th consecutive day, marking it as one of the longest lasting anti-terror operation in decades.“UAVs, attack helicopters, and high-tech equipment are being used as terrorists c…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Amid the row over the electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that not a single claim or objection has been submitted by any political party regarding the draft rolls in the poll-bound state.While the ECI has received 6,257 claims directly from electors so far, there have not been any claims from political parties.The Election Commission has been repeatedly stating that no eligible elector will be left out and no ineligible elector …

Kochi, Aug 8 (IANS) Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), on Friday urged the Odisha government and the Centre to take decisive action against those who attacked Christian priests and nuns in Jaleswar on Thursday.“The priests and nuns had gone to attend prayer meetings and not for anything else. It is the responsibility of the state government and the Centre to take appropriate action against the attackers,” Thazhath said.He added, …

Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) Separate teams of the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of Bihar conducted simultaneous raids on Friday at three locations linked to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sanjeev Kumar in Patna, Jehanabad, and Khagaria in connection with a disproportionate assets case.The raids began at 7 a.m. after the SVU registered an FIR against the senior police officer and obtained a warrant from the Special Vigilance Court in Patna on Thursday.Sanjeev Kumar, currently posted as DSP in Jehan…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Reacting strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement that “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers”, local farmers in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district have voiced their support and trust in his leadership amid rising trade tensions with the US.Debadatta Mohanty, a prominent farmer from the coastal SIPI region of Jagatsinghpur, welcomed the Prime Minister’s assurance and said, “This is already a Viksit Bharat, and we congratulate PM Mod…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Imposition of 25 per cent penalty on goods trade with India, with a proposition of additional 25 per cent on the world’s largest democracy, can be a bad policy decision for the US and its people, an SBI Research report said on Friday.On the other hand, India — strategically protecting its sovereignty — must continue to protect its farmers from likelihood of predatory practices of select global conglomerates who may vie for a lucrative ‘Desi’ pie without investin…

Montreal, Aug 8 (IANS) An 18-year-old Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko stunned four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win her first WTA 1000 title on home soil at the Canadian Open. After dropping the first set in the championship match, Mboko once again showed her resilience and fighting spirit, breaking in the opening game of the second set which seemed to throw Osaka off her game even though she managed to break back twice during the frame.Mboko carried her momentum into …

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari will be felicitated with the Diversity in Cinema Award for her immense contribution to cinema and her impactful performances across mediums at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Expressing her gratitude, Aditi said, “It is such a special honour to be part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as a Guest of Honour and to receive the Diversity in Cinema Award.” She added: “Melbourne has always been warm and welcoming,…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin was murdered in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area late Thursday night following a parking dispute. The incident took place at the Jangpura Bhogal Bazaar Lane under the Nizamuddin police station area between 11 PM and 12 AM.According to reports, when asked to move his scooter away from the gate and park it on the side, deceased Asif Qureshi was killed after an altercation. As per reports, Asif Qureshi was attacked with a sharp weapon as the a…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Acclaimed actors Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja, who are gearing up for the release of “Saare Jahan Se Accha”, have heaped praise on Rajat Kapoor, who plays a spymaster in the series. Talking about working with Rajat Kapoor, known for his masterful acting skills, Pratik told IANS: “It’s amazing. Lots to learn and that minimalistic approach towards a performance that’s brilliant. He doesn’t do much and that’s the biggest thing that he does.”“Everytime I hav…