Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday congratulated the people and farmers of Punjab on the historic victory of forcing the Mann government to roll back the land pooling policy. Chugh said, “This is a resounding testament to the unity, courage, and indomitable spirit of Punjab’s farmers. The AAP government was compelled to bow before the massive public outrage of 3 crore Punjabis. This sends a clear message — Punjab’s farmers are not anyone’s pr…

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) State Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Tuesday launched a pioneering cloud seeding experiment at the Jamwaramgarh Dam area to revive Ramgarh Lake and tackle the region’s water crisis. The initiative, using AI-powered drone technology, marks India’s first drone-based cloud seeding project.A large crowd gathered to witness the artificial rain demonstration – a blend of science, modern technology, and artificial intelligence. However, the unexpected rush caused net…

Lucknow, Aug 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday vowed stern action against acts of vigilantism and also said that the state government is treating the Fatehpur vandalisation with utmost seriousness and no miscreant will be spared. The warning was given by senior UP minister Suresh Khanna, while responding to Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad’s charges in the state Assembly on Tuesday.“Anyone taking the law into their own hands will be punished through due process,” the UP ministe…

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday accused the ruling DMK of hastily implementing a slew of welfare schemes in the final phase of its tenure, claiming it was a sign of the party’s anxiety over an impending “defeat” in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, the BJP leader alleged that murders have become a daily occurrence under the DMK government and that the law and order situation in the State has sharply deteriorated. He blam…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday, launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research and Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), an ambitious initiative by the state’s Science and Technology Department aimed at transforming and positioning Odisha as a global leader in marine biotechnology and Blue Economy development in the coming years. As per an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the initiative launched by CM Majhi has the potential to…

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New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Crystal Palace have released a statement a day after the club was demoted to the UEFA Conference League, following a breach of UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations.On Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the appeal by the club against UEFA, Nottingham Forest FC, and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) after removing CPFC from the UEFA Europa League 2025/2026 due to a breach of UEFA multi-club ownership regulations.As a result, CPFC will be admitted to comp…

Greater Noida, Aug 12 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Vibhu Tyagi has emerged victorious at the Deaflympics Selection Trials 2025, securing the top spot among male participants after two intense rounds of golf at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course. With a total score of 168 (24 over par) over two days, Tyagi led the leaderboard under tough playing conditions marked by heat, humidity, and gusty winds.The selection trials were conducted by the All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD) under the guidance of the…

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actress Anita Hassnandani, who is a contestant in the reality show “Choriya Chaali Gaaon,” was a testament of friendship as she supported her friend in her absence, saying ‘I’ll fight for my friend’.The latest episode of the show was full of twists as Erika Packard decided to eliminate her closest friend, Aishwarya Khare.The elimination left everyone stunned, especially Anita, as just two episodes ago, Erika had called Aishwarya “everything” to her.It must be noted th…

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Pratik Gandhi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming title ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’, has said that his character of Vishnu in the show is not loud or dramatic. He shared that the character is silent and very calculated. ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ is an espionage thriller with a story that’s grounded, gritty, and hauntingly personal. It follows the journey of Vishnu, an intelligence operative who navigates high-stakes geopolitics not with brav…