Indian cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad named as proposed city
India has taken a decisive step towards hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, as the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the submission of the country’s official bid. The government has also cleared the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement and extended its support to the Gujarat government with a grant-in-aid, should the bid be successful.
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Uttar Pradesh govt to launch ‘No helmet, no fuel’ drive from this date: Safety first, fuel later
Starting September 1 (Monday), the Uttar Pradesh government will roll out a month-long road safety campaign titled ‘No helmet, no fuel’. The initiative, which will continue till September 30 (Tuesday), is aimed at instilling the habit of wearing helmets among two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers to curb road accident fatalities.
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Jammu rain havoc: Will schools, colleges remain closed in the region on Aug 28 due to bad weather? Check here
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions for the third consecutive day on August 28 due to continuous heavy rainfall. The decision has been taken in the interest of public safety as the region remains under a severe weather alert, as per an official order. “In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions and in the interest of public safety, it is hereby ordered that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres, and training institutes, shall remain closed tomorrow,” as per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu.
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Alia Bhatt lashes out at netizens and paparazzi pages for sharing photos of her newly built home Krishna Raj
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s newly built home, Krishna Raj bungalow, has been under construction for months now. Recently, a photo of the home went viral on social media. Now, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has reacted to the viral photos.
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Rajnath unveils two stealth frigates: ‘India knows how to give an apt response when security is at stake’
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri – and said the role of Navy is not limited to the protection of the sea, but it is also a major pillar of the economic security as Indian energy requirements such as oil, natural gas depend on the security of the region to a great extent.
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Nikki murder case: Brother’s wife alleges dowry harassment on deceased’s family, levels shocking allegations
The Nikki Bhati murder case in Greater Noida continues to see new developments every day. In a fresh twist, Nikki’s brother Rohit has been accused of abandoning his wife Meenakshi over dowry demands. Speaking to the media, Meenakshi revealed painful details about her troubled marriage and the harassment she allegedly faced from her husband and in-laws.
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Sanju Samson continues his strong run in KCL, falls little short of consecutive tons as Asia Cup stands ahead
India batter Sanju Samson continued his strong run in the Kerala Cricket League as he slammed another fifty-plus score. Samson made a 46-ball 89 as he gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 with another stroke-filled knock.
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J-K: Tawi river bridge washed away near Bhagwati nagar amid heavy rains, train services cancelled | Video
Incessant rainfall continues to batter Jammu and Kashmir, triggering landslides, flash floods, and severe disruptions across the Union Territory. In a major incident, bridge number four of five on the Tawi River near Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu was washed away on Tuesday due to the swollen river. The collapse has prompted the cancellation of over 10 passenger train services as a precautionary measure.
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ED busts fake document racket in medical college admissions under NRI quota
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a major racket involving the use of fake documents to secure admissions to medical colleges through the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota. The probe, conducted with assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian embassies abroad, revealed that private medical colleges granted approximately 18,000 MBBS seats to candidates who submitted forged documents.
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Ladki Bahin Yojana: 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries found in Maharashtra, govt vows strong action
The Maharashtra government on Monday identified 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana for women, state minister Aditi Tatkare on Monday said. He also added that the data of ineligible beneficiaries has been submitted to district authorities for physical verification, and appropriate action will be initiated on completion of the scrutiny, the Women and Child Development Minister said. The minister stressed that the benefits of eligible beneficiaries will continue uninterrupted.
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