Dehradun, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the cloudburst-hit Uttarkashi region and met the families of those affected by the devastating mudslide, triggered by flash floods. He assured the affected families of all possible assistance in this difficult hour and also sought to comfort them by embracing and hugging them.Taking to X handle, Uttarakhand CM wrote, “In Dharaali (Uttarkashi), I met with the families of those affected by the disaster and…

Koppal (Karnataka), Aug 6 (IANS) The murder of a youth has taken a serious turn, with outfits calling for a bandh in Koppal district on August 8. Tension continues to grip the region as the crime of passion has taken a communal dimension.The victim, 27-year-old Gavisiddappa, was murdered in front of a mosque in Koppal city on August 3.Police have arrested the main accused, Sadiq Hussain, along with three of his associates in connection with the incident.Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legi…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 86,401 food samples for pesticide residues between 2022 and 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, stated that “2.8 per cent samples” were found to exceed the limits.“FSSAI through its regional offices and State/UT Food Safety authorities undertakes regular surveillance, mon…

Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday imposed a total fine of Rs 30,000 on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for seeking additional time to file its counter-affidavit in three petitions challenging searches conducted at the premises of film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran.A division bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and V. Laksminarayanan noted that during an earlier hearing, the court had granted the ED more time to file its counter as a “last opportunity…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, after heavy rainfall and cloudburst are safe, said officials here on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Center, of the 51 tourists, 11 are from Nanded district and 40 from other districts.“The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is contacting the tourists. For this, the state government is in communication …

Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a complete ban on the purchase of foreign-manufactured goods by the Education, Panchayati Raj, and Sanskrit Education Departments. Minister Dilawar emphasised that this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.He said the move is aimed at boosting the use of Indian-made goods and supporting the domestic economy.However, if a foreign-made item is deemed essential …

Bengaluru, Aug 4 (IANS) Strongly criticising the murder of a youth in Koppal district, the BJP has alleged that the pattern of killings, previously seen in coastal Karnataka, is now emerging in the northern parts of the state. The party further demanded that the case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, stated, “We have been alleging that the law an…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the newly-constructed Kartavya Bhavan to the nation, asserting that this new construction reflects the Centre’s commitment to building a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Atmanirbhar’ India.He inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan-03 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi earlier in the day and also visited an exhibition related to the construction of the Kartavya Bhavan-03, showcasing the building’s modern features and highlighting the aspects of the bui…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi, urging the Centre to enhance the rice procurement target from the state for the upcoming Kharif season. In a post on social media platform X, CM Majhi on Wednesday shared details of the meeting, stating, “Called on Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri @JoshiPralhad ji today at New Delhi….

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (RS), wrote to Deputy Chairman Harivansh, requesting an urgent discussion on the issue of the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The letter, dated August 6, 2025, specifically highlights the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and to be carried out in West Bengal, Assam and other states as a matter of “fundamental importance in our democracy.”The Co…