Greater Noida, Aug 16 (IANS) A 24-year-old B. Tech (Computer Science) student of Sharda University, situated in Greater Noida, allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on the campus, police said on Saturday.The student, identified as Shivam Dey from Madhubani in Bihar, was found hanging in the HMR hostel on Friday.Police reached the spot soon after receiving information, took the body into custody, and sent it for post-mortem examination. A forensic team also inspected the scene.Officials sa…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) In January 2025, the Indian Intelligence agencies launched a covert operation that lasted nearly three months, which eventually led to the busting of a major network of spies who were on the payroll of Pakistan. That led to the arrest of security personnel, influencers, and some common people as well.Recently, the manager of a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) guest house in Jaisalmer was taken into custody for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive de…

Nadia (West Bengal), Aug 16 (IANS) The ISKCON temple at Mayapur, the global headquarters of the Hare Krishna movement, came alive with devotion and spiritual fervour on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami on Saturday. From the early hours, thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises, immersing themselves in ‘Harinaam Sankirtan’ and offering prayers to celebrate the divine birth of Lord Krishna. The day began with chants of “Hare Krishna, Hare Rama” reverberating through every corne…

Nainital, Aug 16 (IANS) The city of lakes, Nainital, was immersed in devotion and celebration on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Saturday. Temples were beautifully illuminated, and tableaux depicting the life and divine plays of Lord Krishna brought the city to life. Devotees prepared offerings of ‘Makhan-Mishri’ in their homes and observed fasts, eagerly awaiting the midnight birth of Lord Krishna. The entire atmosphere echoed with chants of “Hare Krishna,” as people engaged in b…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura in 2023 continues to resonate with devotees, as the temple’s chief priest, Ram Avtar Awasthi, on Saturday recalled the historic moment on the occasion of Janmashtami. During the 2023 visit, PM Modi offered prayers at the sacred site and also attended the Mirabai Janmotsav, organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of the poet-saint and ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.Sharing his ex…

Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar seeking his intervention in resolving the crisis faced by thousands of Indian nationals stranded in Spain due to systemic delays in passport renewal and re-issuance at the Indian Consulate. In his letter, Kang highlighted that routine matters such as damaged, lost, or expired passports have escalated into a humanitarian emergency, leaving countless …

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has left India in a more advantageous diplomatic position, with potential economic and strategic gains, according to foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdeva. Speaking to IANS, Sachdeva said the outcome was largely a win for Putin, but also beneficial for India as it could avert additional sanctions and even lead to tariff relief.He said that the Trump-Putin meeting, while not a swe…

Bengaluru, Aug 16 (IANS) Karnataka government on Saturday announced a fresh survey from September to make the Devadasi rehabilitation programme more effective in the state. The announcement was made at the State Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Development Council meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha.Addressing the meeting, CM Siddaramaiah stated, “To make the Devadasi rehabilitation programme more effective, a fresh survey will be carried out starting from the firs…

Noida, Aug 16 (IANS) The ISKCON temple in Noida witnessed massive footfall on Janmashtami, with devotees gathering since morning to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The temple functionaries said that special programmes will continue till midnight amid elaborate decorations and rituals.Given the heavy rush, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police, under Commissioner Laxmi Singh, have implemented strict security and traffic arrangements.The temple premises and surrounding areas are under CCTV surveil…

Surat, Aug 16 (IANS) A vibrant and devotional atmosphere on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami was seen in the city of Surat as thousands of devotees thronged temples and participated in festive celebrations there on Saturday.The famous Khatu Shyam Dham Temple in Surat turned out to be a major hub of devotion, with a large gathering of devotees seen offering prayers and participating in religious activities since early morning.Arrangements were made properly to ensure that devot…