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Justice Hema (retd) submitted her report in 2019 after being appointed by the Vijayan government in 2017 and it cost the state government Rs 1.50 crore. However, it was only after a long-drawn legal battle that the report was released on Monday, even amid last-minute attempts to delay the release.

The Maharashtra unit of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to hold its crucial meeting in Nanded on August 20 ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Important functionaries of the party from all the 36 districts in the State will be participating in the meeting.

Sumit, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category) will be Indian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics Games to be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Every day is a festival day in Tirumala. And there is no exaggeration to say that TTD observes 450 odd festivals all through the year. Among the various festivals, the most important being the Navahnika Salakatla Brahmotsavams which is just a month and a half days away. This mega nine-day religious fete is scheduled from October 4 to 12 in Tirumala with Ankurarpana on October 3.

Despite the layoffs by major global companies like Google, Nestle, Ford Motor, Nike, Amazon and Walmart, the job market revealed a positive YoY trend in the Q2.

In a post on X, Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked PM Narendra Modi for his warm congratulatory message. She expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with him to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, culture, people-to-people connections, and tourism, particularly by increasing air travel between the two countries.

In a post on X, he wished everyone happiness, prosperity, and good fortune on the "auspicious" occasion. Modi celebrated the festival at his residence, where school students tied 'rakhis' on his wrist to mark the day.

"Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to everyone on Rakshabandhan, the festival celebrating the unbreakable love and bond between brothers and sisters. May this protective thread always keep your sacred relationship strong," he said in a post.

The camp, held on the school premises, led to the arrest of its organizer. Krishnagiri district Superintendent of Police, P. Thangadurai, reported that one girl was sexually assaulted and at least a dozen others were abused during the fake NCC camp.

Affectionately known as 'Paddy' in army circles, he served as the Chief of Army Staff from September 30, 2000 to 31 December 31, 2002

Victim died of manual strangulation associated with smothering with the manner of death being homicidal

We will continue this stir until we get justice for our sister, says an agitating doctor at the RG Kar MCH

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that Anwar Ibrahim will make a state visit to India from August 19 to 21, at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This will be Ibrahim's first visit to India as Malaysia's Prime Minister, according to the MEA.

Amateur radio operators in Guntur district had an exciting time attending a workshop organised by AARA for the benefit of rookie ham operators. The workshop discussed the theories of propagation, making of antennae for UHF, VHF and HF radios. Elmers explained the concepts and basics to the participants

While development of a dengue vaccine has been perennially in the making, the recent launch of the third phase of clinical trials of dengue vaccine in India by ICMR with Panacea Biotec, has raised hopes over the availability of a dengue vaccine to the general public in the next few years.

Big B took to his blog, and penned a long note in which he addressed the query as to what’s the need of working at this age when he practically has everything in this world.

The candidate who qualified in entrance test failed in the medical examination where is was declared unfit on account of a 'faded tattoo on his right forearm.'

Full supermoons are notable for being the biggest and brightest full Moons of the year. This full Moon is also a Blue Moon, as it is the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons. Although it won't appear blue, the term "Blue Moon" dates back to 1528 and has various speculated origins, including an old English phrase meaning "betrayer Moon"

Pickup van collides with oncoming bus on Budaun-Meerut State highway

Says he hasn't met any BJP leader and he is in the national capital on a "personal" visit

Emails claimed that bombs had been planted under hospital beds and in bathrooms

According to police officials, summonses were issued to 57 others too for spreading wrong information about the incident

Airports must make it mandatory to provide separate trays for placing shoes and footwear at the security check-in counters to avoid cross contamination with many passengers using the same tray for placing shoes and other personal belongings. This poses the risk of cross contamination, say experts

On August 12, the court sought responses from the CBI and ED on the BRS leader's pleas challenging the Delhi High Court's July 1 verdict