New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal on Wednesday told IANS that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will soon launch a dedicated helpline for residents to report aggressive or dangerous stray dogs, following a Supreme Court order directing their relocation from public spaces.Welcoming the court’s directive, Iqbal said the judgment acknowledged the “pain of Delhi’s citizens” and outlined remedial measures.Acting on the order, the MCD has initiated a three-phase operation….

Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) The Central government has approved the establishment of the Kamdhenu Veterinary College in Himatnagar under Kamdhenu University, with admissions for 80 seats set to begin next month for the academic year 2025-26. Spread over 23 acres, the modern campus will offer high-quality education and residential facilities at affordable government-regulated fees, creating new opportunities for aspiring veterinarians in Gujarat.This will be the state’s fifth veterinary college …

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 13 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday intervened in the ongoing dispute over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors at the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and the Kerala Digital University in Kerala.The apex court directed both the Kerala government and Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar, who is also the Chancellor of state universities, to submit separate panels of four names each.The court then announced that it will const…

Bengaluru, Aug 13 (IANS) Karnataka Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Wednesday said that ‘Akka Force’ will be deployed across the state to address issues concerning women, particularly to prevent rape, child pregnancies, and child marriages. Akka translates to elder sister in the Kannada language.Hebbalkar announced this in the Legislative Assembly while responding to a question from JD(S) floor leader, MLA C.B. Suresh Babu, regarding the rising number of child pregnancies, chi…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Telangana government to restore the lost green cover of the Kancha Gachibowli area near the Hyderabad Central University.A bench of Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran gave the state government six weeks to submit a revised plan for the development of 400-acre land with safeguards for forests, wildlife, and lakes.The apex court was hearing a suo motu case initiated in April in the wake of the large-scal…

Gold prices remained largely stable in India on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, even as global…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of French centre-back Bafode Diakite from Ligue 1 side Lille OSC. The defender has joined for a reported fee of 30.3 million pounds plus up to 4.3 million in add-ons, which makes him the club’s second most expensive signing. Diakite linked straight up with Andoni Iraola’s squad, who face Liverpool in the Premier League season opener on Friday evening.“I’m really happy to be here, and I’m very excited to start with the te…

London, Aug 13 (IANS) Cristian Romero has been named as the new Tottenham Hotspur captain by Thomas Frank following the departure of Heung-Min Son. The South Korean left the North-London side for Los Angeles FC in the MLS. ‘Cuti’ was appointed the vice-captain alongside James Maddison in August, 2023 and now takes over the armband. “Becoming the first captain of this beautiful club is an incredible honour. I arrived here four years ago with a single dream: to write my name into the club’s hist…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Patna Pirates have named their captain and vice captain in the form of Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as they look forward to kicking off their campaign on September 1 against the UP Yoddhas.Jaglan, who has been with Patna Pirates for the 3rd year running, is the highest paid all-rounder and has proven his mettle with his speed and agility including a high tackle percentage rate last season.”I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the Patna Pirates and the aim is to com…

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Tisca Chopra said that since she was two, she wanted to be on stage, to act, to entertain and that the fire hasn’t dimmed one bit. Tisca took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures, where she is seen doing a voice over.Tisca wrote: “Since I was two, I’ve wanted to be on stage, to act, to entertain… and that fire hasn’t dimmed one bit.”“If anything, it’s only grown fiercer, making me hungry for bigger, bolder challenges as an actor. So te…