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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that of the Rs six lakh, Rs four lakh would come from the State Disaster Response Fund and the remaining from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).

The campaign has become an annual tradition and is celebrated every year as part of Independence Day celebrations. "While it evolved into a large people's movement, it also created new employment opportunities for thousands of women across the country

As proposed by the AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey, the AIFF is working towards scheduling its first benefit match in Manjeri (Malappuram), Kerala, on August 30, 2024

On X, PM Modi reflected on the profound suffering caused by the Partition and honored the courage of those affected. “This day also pays tribute to their resilience, which highlights the strength of the human spirit. Many who endured Partition went on to rebuild their lives and achieve great success. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the unity and brotherhood of our nation,” he stated.

The CBI team, including medical and forensic experts, will visit the seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the trainee doctor's body was discovered on August 9. The Calcutta High Court ordered on Tuesday that the investigation be transferred from the Kolkata Police to the central agency

The Ministry announced that the President’s Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to a Telangana Police Head Constable. Additionally, 213 officers received the Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 94 were awarded the Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM), and 729 received the Medal for Meritorious Service (PM).

The President's address will first be aired in Hindi, followed by an English version, and then regional language broadcasts. In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, President Murmu praised the country's resilience during challenging times, noting that it has also been a beacon of hope for others.

The first phase of the air exercise took place at Sulur Air Base in Tamil Nadu. Invitations were extended to 51 countries, and the air forces of 12 nations have confirmed their participation in 'Tarang Shakti,' which will be conducted in two phases.

BRS MLC K Kavitha's advocate requested the court to provide access to the videos and audios recorded by the ED during the testimonies of the witnesses and approvers, asserting that this evidence is crucial to prove the coercion.

The accident caught on CCTV camera installed inside the bus showed the driver crashing into multiple bikes and cars moving ahead, apparently after losing control of the vehicle, they said.

Hearing a clutch of petitions in the matter, a division bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya ordered a court-monitored probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as demanded by the victim's family members

Jagan Mohan Reddy lashed out at the Naidu government for the discontinuation or mismanagement of key programmes launched by the YSRCP government such as Rythu Bharosa, Amma Vodi, zero-interest loans, Vidya Deevena (fee reimbursement), Matsyakara Bharosa, and Vahana Mitra

Over 4,000 highly trained soldiers, including elite Para commandos and those trained in mountain warfare, deployed in the mountainous areas of Jammu division

During his temporary release period, Singh will go to the Dera ashram in Barnawa in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat

DMK to hold a meeting of its district secretaries on August 16 to discuss the preparations for the annual 'Mupperum Vizha' celebration

Kwatra is the former Foreign Secretary and succeeds Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Congress is trying to stall the Waqf Board (Amendment) Bill in the name of religion though the present NDA government at the Centre is doing what previous Congress governments could not do, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

When a star dies, a cosmic butterfly shaped one emerges, as in case of he Kohoutek 3-46, which resembles a butterfly in shape. This is estimated tobe 20000 light years old and it is classified as a planetary nebula

The revised regulations, effective January 1, 2025, will align the rules for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) with those for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), the RBI announced. Currently, HFCs accepting public deposits operate under more relaxed prudential parameters compared to NBFCs.

The incident took place at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences when the regulator of an oxygen cylinder exploded due to pressure. The victim suffered minor injuries in his hand.

Despite Banerjee's promise of a transparent investigation, the protesters criticised the delay, demanding a judicial inquiry, capital punishment for the culprits, and adequate compensation for the victim's family.

IISc Bengaluru has bagged the second spot in the “overall” category followed by IIT Bombay while IIT Delhi, which was at the third spot last year in the category, has slipped to the fourth position.

The BJP MP from Mandi, in a post on X, criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of condemning the government over a ‘malicious’ report because he couldn't attain the Prime Minister's position. "Rahul Gandhi is the most dangerous man. He is bitter, poisonous, and destructive. His agenda is clear: if he can't be the Prime Minister, he might as well bring down this nation," she wrote in her social media post.

Situation alarming in Manner, Digha Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Hathidah, where Ganga's water level has passed the danger mark