New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid–Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar was hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by the mosque committee against the Allahabad High Court’s decision that had upheld a Chandousi court order for a survey of the disputed site.The SLP also challenge…

Agartala, Aug 22 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that efforts are underway to export the state’s various value-added products to South Asian countries, including Bangladesh. Releasing the ‘Viksit Tripura-2047 Vision Document’, the Chief Minister said that like the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission, ‘Atmanirbhar Tripura’ is the main mantra of the Tripura government.He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is not a government programme but a …

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marks its centenary year, the organisation is expanding its footprint while also subtly countering political chatter around the “75-year retirement age” debate, a topic gaining momentum with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching the same milestone this year.According to senior RSS sources, the Sangh “does not have any constitution which says one has to retire by 75,” adding that “every organisation should function on its…

Bengaluru, Aug 22 (IANS) The BJP has extended support to the nomadic and semi-nomadic communities protesting against the Karnataka government, alleging injustice in the allocation of internal reservation.BJP leaders, including former National General Secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi, Legislative Council Opposition Chief Whip N. Ravikumar, and state secretary and MLA Dr. Shailendra Beldale, took part in the protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday.Speaking to the media after participating in the…

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) on Friday welcomed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, calling it a defining moment for India’s digital future and a catalyst for building a global gaming economy.”The passage of the Bill is not just about compliance — it is about unlocking a new chapter for India’s digital future. With regulatory clarity, we now have the opportunity to build a growth-oriented, innovation-driven gaming eco…

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that the city’s maiden Industrial Ideathon 2025 is aimed to bring about a meaningful change with the help of young brains in areas like pollution and business promotion. Speaking at the inauguration of the event, Minister Sirsa said, “We’ve brought together young brains with innovative ideas to address real-world problems. There are several participants focusing on challenges we commonly face. The total prize…

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified directions on the management of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling it a “practical step” compared to the earlier order, which had mandated the capture and relocation of all stray dogs. Speaking to IANS, Maneka Gandhi said, “I am very happy with the Supreme Court’s new decision because the earlier order was not feasible to implement. Capturing all …

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Foreign Affairs expert and ex-PMO official, Sudheendra Kulkarni, has welcomed China’s criticism of US trade actions against India, calling it a sign of growing convergence between New Delhi and Beijing. Reacting to Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong’s remarks condemning Washington’s move to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, Kulkarni said the statement reflected China’s solidarity with India against unilateral American measures.“The ambassador clearly conde…

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the government is strengthening policies to bridge the gender gap and encourage the participation of women in the armed forces and peacekeeping contingents, ensuring that they get equal opportunities to lead and serve.In an address to women military officers participating in the United Nations Peacekeeping missions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “India, as the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, has…

Gwalior, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a scathing attack on his political rivals during a meeting with flood-affected people in his Lok Sabha constituency Guna. Addressing a meeting with people, who suffered due to the recent floods and even lost their family members during the flood in the last week of July, Scindia said that many people come during good times, but they don’t come forward when people need their support during bad times.”They come and sit w…