Lahore, Aug 10 (IANS) The monsoon death toll in Punjab province of Pakistan climbed to 166 on Saturday after two more fatalities were reported from Sialkot and Jhelum, as another spell of torrential rain swept across several cities in the province. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Sialkot recorded the heaviest rainfall at 78mm, followed by Lahore at 43.4mm and Gujranwala at 36.8mm. Other recorded figures included Chakwal (23mm), Attock (13.6mm), Mangla (12.2mm), Gujrat …

Amaravati, Aug 10 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of conspiring to hijack the by-election to ZPTC in Pulivendula and Ontimitta.The former Chief Minister on Sunday alleged that together with certain officials, TDP’s anarchic gangs, and police officers, Chandrababu Naidu is conspiring to hijack the election.The YSRCP president took to ‘X’ to launch a bitter attack on Naidu ahead of August 12 by-election.“Chandrabab…

Kurukshetra, Aug 10 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Sunday that protecting nature and environment is not merely a government initiative but the responsibility of every citizen. “Amid continuous development, we must not forget that the basis of life lies in nature and trees. Issues like climate change, irregular rainfall and rising temperatures can only be addressed through large-scale tree plantation and their protection, which is essential for securing our future,” he ad…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the Middle East approaches a new boiling point, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) finds itself at the heart of an escalating geopolitical storm – from defending Israel against Iranian missile barrages to containing the reach of Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean. In this high-stakes arena, operational clarity and strategic trust are non-negotiable. Yet, CENTCOM’s recent embrace of Pakistan—underscored by the award of the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military…

Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbukumar has issued a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asking him to produce relevant documents to support his “vote fraud” claim. The CEO also underlined that the documents, which Rahul Gandhi showed in the August 8 conference, were not official.The notice addressed to Rahul Gandhi stated, “In your press conference, you have stated that the documents shown in your presentation are from the records of the Election Commiss…

Itanagar, Aug 10 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai said on Sunday that the judiciary, legislature, and executive are committed to serve the people and ensure speedy justice with least cost and efforts. Inaugurating the newly-constructed court building of Gauhati High Court, Itanagar permanent bench here, the CJI said that he always advocates of decentralisation with justice must reach the doorsteps of the needy people.”The sole object of the judiciary, legislature, and executive is …

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Describing ‘Tiranga Run’ as a movement of unity and patriotism, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, on Sunday, flagged off a run from Thyagaraj Stadium to the National War Memorial, to instill a sense of national pride and unity. The event organised on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, attracted 7,900 young participants to pay tribute to the martyrs, who laid down their lives for the country.The event organised by the Directorate of Education was part of a ser…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Military diplomacy often draws strength from personal bonds forged in training halls and classrooms, with these shared experiences creating a reservoir of trust and mutual understanding that endures beyond political shifts. The visit of Australian Army chief, Lt General Simon Stuart, to India from August 10–14 is a case in point.Lt Gen Stuart and his Indian Army counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi, trained together at the United States Army War College in 2015. Over t…

Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday that the state’s contribution to Bengaluru’s Namma Metro was 80 per cent while that of the Centre was only 20 per cent. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, “I will appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide at least Rs 1 lakh crore for Bengaluru. The Centre was supposed to bear 50 per cent of the land acquisition cost for the Metro project but it hasn’t given. However, we co…

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing women empowerment initiative, rural women in Burhanpur district are scripting a new chapter of self-reliance. With the assistance from Ministry of Rural Development, a specialised beauty parlour training programme is being conducted for hundreds of housewives and young girls across the district at the RSETI (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes).The three-month training course has been designed specific…