Dehradun, Aug 8 (IANS) Three days after the disastrous cloudburst and mudslides struck the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, relief and rescue operations are underway on a war footing, with coordinated and concerted efforts by the disaster management teams, under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Chinook and Cheetah helicopters have been airlifting stranded pilgrims to the higher reaches of Dharali and Harshil, since morning, while medical teams positioned at multiple…

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 (IANS) Support is mounting for Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Dr. Haris Chirackal, who claimed that he was being “harassed” for “exposing corruption and systemic failures” in the healthcare sector in Kerala. On Friday, Medical College Principal P.K. Jabbar countered his claims, stating that missing surgical equipment was found in Chirackal’s office.However, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCT…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India has sourced more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates with public sector oil giant Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), signing a 10-year supply agreement with state-owned ADNOC Gas as part of the deepening energy partnership between the two countries.Under the terms of the agreement, ADNOC Gas will supply 500,000 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG to HPCL, starting in 2026. The LNG will be sourced from ADNOC Gas’ Das Island liqu…

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) On the occasion of ‘Baishe Srabon’ that marks the death anniversary of the iconic Nobel-laureate Indian poet and writer, Rabindranath Tagore, BJP Information Technology Cell Chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Friday, described Trinamool Congress as “fake champions” of the Bengali language. Malviya’s statement comes amid two social media posts by the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, one on Friday morning and the other on Thur…

Amritsar, Aug 8 (IANS) The festival of Raksha Bandhan on Friday was marked by a unique gesture in Amritsar’s Lohri Gate area, where hundreds of women came together to send ‘Rakhis’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a token of gratitude. The women hailed his leadership and strong stance against Pakistan, particularly referencing ‘Operation Sindoor’, which they said was a befitting reply to acts of terror. The event, organised with festive fervour from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., saw women from differen…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Central government has extended the PM E-Drive scheme for electric buses, ambulances, and trucks by two years to March 2028.According to a gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, the scheme will now lapse in March 2028 instead of March 2026.Fund allocation for the scheme has been maintained at Rs 10,900 crore, and no additional allocation will be made under the scheme, according to the notification.As per the notification, incentives for…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said it would temporarily suspend provisions of the Uttar Pradesh government’s 2025 Ordinance that effectively took over the management of the revered Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura-Vrindavan.A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi added that the Apex Court will transfer the batch of petitions – challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025 – to the Allahabad High Court.Unt…

Gold prices in India continued to climb on Thursday, August 8, 2025, in line with…

Greater Noida, Aug 8 (IANS) Day 1 of the 4th Sub-Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships kicked off with an action-packed session at Galgotias University here on Thursday. Over 80 bouts were contested as India’s youngest boxing talents stepped into the ring full of energy and determination. In the girls’ section, boxers like Hitaish Nahar (HP), Garima (HAR), and Naomi Kom (Manipur) impressed with dominant wins. Clean sweeps by Maanyata Chettri (SIK) and Lavanya Patil (Goa) caught t…

Coimbatore, Aug 8 (IANS) The adrenaline is set to rise as JK tyre racing season 2025 kicks off this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on August 9-10. The 2025 season will witness 10 races of Novice Cup and eight races of Continental GT Cup spread across three rounds.The opening round promises thrilling on-track battles, as racers aim to make a strong start in the Novice Cup and the Continental GT Cup. With entries from across the country, from Jammu, Delhi, Sikkim, Mumbai, Hyderab…