New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India has undergone a profound transformation in the three pillars of national security – food security, energy security, and defence security over the last 10 years, driven by a clear vision in policymaking, strategic investments, and rapid technological adoption, according to an article in India Narrative. The country has emerged as the second-largest producer of rice and wheat, and the largest producer of pulses and sugar. Foodgrain output surged from 256.4 million to…

Bhopal, Aug 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has officially adopted ‘112’ as its new integrated emergency response number, aligning with global standards such as ‘911’ in the US and ‘999’ in the UK. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally launched the service, marking the beginning of a phased transition from the decade-old Dial-100 system.The rollout of Dial-112 is expected to gradually replace existing emergency numbers — 100 (police), 101 (fire services), 102 (ambulance), and 108 (disaster m…

Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) Following the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused, the prosecution is preparing to take them into custody immediately. Anil Nishani, senior counsel who made submissions on behalf of the prosecution, stated on Thursday, “We are waiting for the copy of the judgement. As soon as we receive it, the accused will be taken into custody.”Nishani further said, “We were confident that the accused’s bail would be cancelled. T…

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Three of Gujarat’s model villages earned national recognition and their sarpanches were invited as special guests to the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi on August 15, which will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The sarpanches of Bhimasar in Kutch, Akhod in Bharuch, and Sultanpur in Navsari – villages honoured as ‘Model Villages of Rural Development’ and ‘ODF Plus Model Villages’ – have redefined rural governance by blending urban-level facilities with co…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government’s intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by ‘Save Nimisha Priya Action Council’ after being informed that negotiations with the victim’s family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any urgenc…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season.Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in.Manpreet Singh, one of the most successful coaches in PKL history, will continue as head coach of the Steelers after…

Cairns, Aug 14 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he is fine-tuning his bowling in the powerplay, with an aim to take up new ball bowling duties for Australia at next year’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Maxwell, 36, has bowled two overs inside the powerplay in both T20Is against South Africa in Darwin and even dismissed skipper Aiden Markram in Tuesday’s game. Maxwell is no stranger to bowling in powerplay, especially after famously removing Rohit Sharma i…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Television actor Naman Shaw, who is currently seen playing Adit Saxena in Mangal Lakshmi, has shared that he is teaching the significance of Independence Day to his son Krivaan. Naman said, “I feel parents have a crucial role in teaching their children the significance of different days, fostering a sense of understanding and appreciation for their cultural and personal significance.”“Like other festivals, teaching the importance of celebrating national festivals is equ…