Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) Assam Police have foiled an interstate drug peddling attempt, and a person was arrested, officials said on Monday. The operation was carried out in the Cachar district today after receiving intelligence input regarding the movement of the narcotics item. A senior police official said, “Based on our information regarding drug peddling, we have intercepted a vehicle that came from Tripura, and we have recovered at least 362 kg of cannabis from the narcotics peddler.” A …

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government gives utmost importance to protecting and promoting the welfare of farmers, entrepreneurs, exporters and MSMEs, and will take all necessary steps to secure national interest, the Parliament was informed on Monday.It is estimated that around 55 per cent of the total value of India’s merchandise exports to the US will be subject to this reciprocal tariff, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.Re…

Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) VCK founder leader and Member of Parliament, Thol. Thirumavalavan has instructed party leaders and members to strictly confine their speeches to the core agenda during ongoing protests demanding legislation against honour killings. Thirumavalavan said that protests were held on August 9 in Chennai and three other districts, while demonstrations would take place today (Monday) in other district headquarters as planned. He directed that those speaking at these events should …

Mangaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) In a major development, a complaint has been lodged with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged mass grave case, to probe the unnatural death of Padmalatha reported in 1986 in Dharmastahala. The family of Padmalatha alleges that she was kidnapped, raped, and murdered, and that the case was subsequently hushed up.Indravathi, a resident of Nelyadi and elder sister of the late Padmalatha, has filed the complaint urging the SIT to exhume Padmalatha’…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced a revised version of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, incorporating most of the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Select Committee headed by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, in the Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar. Tabling the bill in Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman said that suggestions have been received which are required to be incorporated to convey the correct legislative meaning.”There are corrections in the natu…

Jaipur, Aug 11 (IANS) The 86-year-old self-styled godman, Asaram, who has been convicted of rape and is serving life imprisonment in Gujarat and Rajasthan, has once again received relief as the Rajasthan High Court, hearing his appeal filed on August 8, extended his interim bail till August 29.The decision came after medical reports were presented before the court.Appearing on behalf of Asaram, advocate Nishant Borda submitted recent medical reports highlighting his deteriorating health.Earlier,…

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Despite South Africa falling short by 17 runs in first T20I to Australia, teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka managed to leave his mark with a career-best fiery spell of 4-20. Maphaka, 19, mixed raw pace with aggression to claim the scalps of Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis at Marrara Stadium on Sunday. He first uprooted Owen’s off stump with a 144kph delivery, and conceded only 14 runs off the 11 balls he bowled to David before removing him in the pe…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is set to witness an exciting clash between former teammates Aslam Inamdar and Akash Shinde, now part of rival sides when Bengaluru Bulls faces Puneri Paltan in the second match of the opening day on Friday. The Instagram Live — part of a special Thursday series running every week until the season starts — gave fans a glimpse of the competitive fire and mutual respect between the two players. “We’ve shared the same jersey for year…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 is set to kick off on Tuesday in Jalandhar, Punjab. The tournament will run until August 23 and will follow the new division-based format, which has already been introduced and implemented in the Senior and Sub Junior Men’s and Women’s and the Junior Women’s National Championships earlier this year.The 30 participating teams are split into Division ‘A’, Division ‘B’ and Division ‘C’, with promoti…

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) After striking a blistering 83 in Australia’s 17-run win over South Africa in the T20I series opener, big-hitting batter Tim David said the side’s rapid-fire starts in the shortest format is close to their new-found approach of going all guns blazing in lead-up to next year’s T20 World Cup.In the game at Marrara Stadium, Australia smacked 71 runs in the Powerplay, though they lost four wickets. “It’s obviously not the team plan to be four down within six overs, but th…